Spotlight: The Cat, Part 4

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  • @muthesquirrel
    @muthesquirrel 7 років тому +44

    Cat's arc is going from being a loner cat that stays out all night to a slightly moody lap cat. :p

  • @TorridPrime217
    @TorridPrime217 7 років тому +7

    You screencapped my comment! You screencapped my comment!!! Sencat noticed me!!!
    Also fun fact, my introduction to the series was word of mouth from my mom when I first heard her mentioning the show's title, myself asking what it was about; she told me it was a spaceship and that one of the crew was a cat, though I couldn't really glean anymore details than that and wasn't allowed to watch the show until I was older and at first couldn't identify which one was the cat.
    So yeah, the point of all this was that my hook to the series also the Cat :)

  • @optimisticwhovian1726
    @optimisticwhovian1726 5 років тому +3

    Your attention to detail of Cat's fashion is astounding, well done, I didn't realise how many outfits they recycled no doubt to save on budget by just mixing them in new combos and Cat most definitely does change as a character he gradually becomes less cat and more human like so a progression of sorts is there it's more about the fact no episodes feature him while all 3 other characters have had episodes focused on them.

  • @kickingroses8925
    @kickingroses8925 7 років тому +11

    I'm glad you're doing more Cat videos after the rest of the series, especially as Series 11 gave us arguably the only Cat-centered episode (I always think of Waiting For God as more about Lister than Cat), so I'm looking forward to your thoughts on that one.

  • @cyrus649
    @cyrus649 7 років тому +4

    i will never look at Cat the same way again thanks to you :)

  • @bluwusky5167
    @bluwusky5167 4 роки тому +3

    5:09 If Lister was more motivated to do well for himself, there is still a chance he ended up on Red Dwarf simply due to a lack of opportunities to go elsewhere. He may have even ranked higher than Third Technician in that alternate timeline, having an attitude more like Rimmer in terms of ambition. Also, that fictional series Robbie Rocket-pants needs to be a thing, that sounds amazing.

    • @Cyborcat
      @Cyborcat  4 роки тому +2

      Maybe, but at least he wouldn't have ended up in stasis.

  • @thomaslance5428
    @thomaslance5428 3 місяці тому

    I'm finally get to this. OMG, ONCE MORE WITH FEELING. One of my favorite Buffy episodes. Wicked.

  • @EnforcerX71
    @EnforcerX71 5 років тому +2

    That's what I've always thought about what you mention at 5:04, the Inquisitor has seemingly failed from the start with Lister & Kryten, he erased the original versions and created replacements who appear to be the exact same.

  • @legionarybooks13
    @legionarybooks13 6 років тому +8

    I found it interesting when you said the Cat isn't as well liked as the rest of the cast. Every person I know who is a fan of the show (myself included) has rather enthusiastically stated that Cat is their favourite character.

    • @Cyborcat
      @Cyborcat  6 років тому +3

      Interesting. I guess it depends on who you ask.

    • @gRinchY-op5vr
      @gRinchY-op5vr 4 роки тому +1

      @@Cyborcat I find more people say they dislike Kryten, because he seems to hog the screen alot of the time. While everyone loves Cat because he's very rarely focused on, maybe that has something to do with it

  • @ajnapalm
    @ajnapalm 5 років тому +3

    I liked the Tongue Tied version with the claymation. It was kinda cute and funny. WHo wouldn't want a cat plushy like that?

  • @Inferno505
    @Inferno505 7 років тому +2

    and now after five videos you've made me so that I actually care thanks Dena! Now I'll have to watch the whole series.

  • @jankreft6753
    @jankreft6753 7 років тому +9

    I'd really love to see cat and Farrell cat meeting. I'm not sure why but I think it would be quite funny.

    • @supervenom1
      @supervenom1 7 років тому +1

      sex would be painful lol

    • @carucath97
      @carucath97 6 років тому +1

      I imagine he’d be into her but she’d be rather uninterested in him

  • @Jayfive276
    @Jayfive276 6 років тому +3

    Bonus points for use of "Big Time Sensuality" and "Violently Happy".
    90s Bjork is Best Bjork :D

  • @Nightman221k
    @Nightman221k 7 років тому +10

    I like the Terry Farrell Cat, it makes me want to see where they would have taken the character. I would like to think they would have used her different take on the character type in a way that mirrors but contrasts with Our Cat's.

    • @robinchesterfield42
      @robinchesterfield42 7 років тому +3

      I know! She's so wonderfully GLEEFUL about ripping throats out and making intestine balloon animals. It's like the playful-but-ferocious ways your housecat will RIP THE SHREDS out of whatever they feel like playing with.
      Also I like how "Farrell-Cat" sounds like "_Feral_ Cat". (Unless you pronounce it as "feeral".) It...works. :P
      Also also, I once played a catperson character (a cheetah, specifically) with wild teased-out hair to resemble a mane...and out my outfit? Was a STAR TREK uniform. Dead. Serious. XD I wish I could say it was a DS9 uniform as that would be perfect on a STICK, but no, it was an original one (in red).
      So I can't really say anything here. XD
      (And the first time I DID wear a DS9 uniform, the look also involved a ponytail and Trill spots...but that's not important right now. ;))

    • @backgroundmusik
      @backgroundmusik 7 років тому

      Robin Chesterfield
      It makes me wonder how having a female aboard, albeit a cat, would change the dynamic of the show. The original Cat seemed to have no problem chasing human women..

    • @JnEricsonx
      @JnEricsonx 7 років тому

      So basically you cosplayed as someone like her? memory-alpha.wikia.com/wiki/M%27Ress

    • @fromthecheapseats7126
      @fromthecheapseats7126 Рік тому

      @@backgroundmusik My personal theory is that she would consider Lister too smelly and gross (not to mention that he’s Cloister the Stupid) and couldn’t do anything with Rimmer or Kryten for obvious reasons (not to mention I can’t imagine any version of Cat canoodling with Rimmer).

  • @zionkraze9965
    @zionkraze9965 7 років тому +2

    And there's also Schrödinger from Hellsing. He's a catman from there.

  • @Baeraad
    @Baeraad 7 років тому +4

    Like I said in the American remake review, Terry Farrel as the Cat is just about the only thing I'm sorry we didn't get to see more of from that. She reminds me a lot of the characters from, well, the musical "Cats" - all soft and silky, but with the constant hint of *claws.* :D
    You're right, though, the British Cat is a more unique and interesting character.

    • @Cyborcat
      @Cyborcat  7 років тому

      That's a good point, that might even have been what they were going for with the bodysuit. I've never actually seen Cats but I feel like I need to.

  • @BluThundr
    @BluThundr 7 років тому +1

    Nice to finally see someone do some Red Dwarf reviews.

  • @derangedband
    @derangedband 2 роки тому

    with you describing all the outfits, i cant wait to hear if you describe the COMPLETELY different outfits he wears when he meets the simulant

  • @lainpain03
    @lainpain03 7 років тому +1

    I really like this spotlight and yet again it's all about the Cat. XD

  • @peterxyz3541
    @peterxyz3541 6 років тому +1

    WOW!!! Your analysts and tribute of Cat is SERIOUS LOVE!!! I’m totally appreciate this!!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼😂❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙈👽💩

    • @Cyborcat
      @Cyborcat  6 років тому +1

      Thanks, these Cat videos are definitely a labor of love =P

    • @peterxyz3541
      @peterxyz3541 6 років тому

      Cyborcat absolutely subscribing to this channel. I thought you did 2 or 3 vid on all of RD. I WAS WRONG! I love this deep dive! BTW....I think “pompadour” maybe the better term 👍🏼. Also....yoai 😭😭😭🙈😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 I knew there was more to love about this channel!

    • @Cyborcat
      @Cyborcat  6 років тому

      I just happened to stumble across some yaoi at some point and noticed that cat boys seem weirdly common in it. It's not something that normally comes up in my videos =P

  • @willadeefriesland5107
    @willadeefriesland5107 3 роки тому

    Of course, when it comes to Lister remembering playing pool with planets... Rimmer would probably say they were getting science lessons about redundant timelines from 'bogbot'...

  • @ZebbeCali
    @ZebbeCali 2 роки тому

    I
    Ike that Cat’s wardrobe is realistic. It’s not infinite. He’s just a boss at creating versatile looks.

  • @shepherd8171
    @shepherd8171 4 роки тому +3

    Im a little disappointed that you didn't include the lines
    "Kryton are you okay!"
    "There is a medium size fire axe in my back"

  • @golgothavirus
    @golgothavirus 7 років тому +8

    for some reason cats fashion sense always reminds of jojo's bizarre adventure

  • @carloscardona6587
    @carloscardona6587 5 років тому +2

    someone-where in the UK DVD distribution market has to at least try to update those RD USA clips for an extra on a future Blu-ray for clear pictures of Catra and Battle Cat. don't care about the low potential, just clean'em up!

  • @willadeefriesland5107
    @willadeefriesland5107 3 роки тому

    I think Cat was a Star Wars fan... probably where he got the laser cannon idea since they were the ship mounted weaponry, not just blasters...

  • @gRinchY-op5vr
    @gRinchY-op5vr 7 років тому +2

    I kinda assumed with the original Cat talking about having 7-8 partners as his way of showing off he can handle 7-8 women at a time/that he's a player regardless, didn't take into consideration cat mating rituals. Now you mention this though I do remember they got it backwards.

  • @dragonskunkstudio7582
    @dragonskunkstudio7582 7 років тому +1

    I think you can compare Dwayne Dibley with Derpy Hooves, the character that brings a chuckle for their unfortunate hand they were dealt in life.

    • @Cyborcat
      @Cyborcat  7 років тому

      That's a good point. Derpy is another character that I like but not as much as the rest of the fandom.

  • @CrittersRule247
    @CrittersRule247 7 років тому

    To cross this over in to MLP a little, what you said about Cat at the end how he has grown in his own unique way and the little comparisons of his Season 1 self compared to his Season 3 self (Which I completely agree with), is something you could say about Fluttershy who many say only started becoming more assertive in the later Seasons, you could do that exact comparison how in the first Season she's barely able to talk to the other characters, to the first half of Season 2 where she can interact with the others a lot better but is still very timid, to the second half of Season 2 after Putting your hoof down and onwards where she slowly starts to say no and refuse to do stuff for the others when she really doesn't want to. I think it might be an interesting supplement video to your vlogs in the future. Although when it comes to defending any of the characters from that show from fandom criticism basically all of them deserve a video like that in some form or another so maybe that's a rabbit hole not worth venturing in to.
    But back to the Cat, as someone who grew up watching Red Dwarf, when I was a lot younger, Cat was always my favourite character, he was different, he was a snarky, vain fun-loving asshole and he had me laughing a lot, as I got older I started to appreciate Rimmer more and more, his sad life, his hatred of himself and longing to be a better person all held back by his core disgusting personality - All masterfully brought together by Chris Barrie's performance - Lister has a great character as well as the ultimate slacker with a heart of gold but Rimmer I find ultimately more funny because he manages to be both sympathetic and a complete lost cause at the same time, I mean before Season 7 but that's another story. Cat may not be my favourite anymore but the series you've done on him defiantly reminds me why I still love the character.

  • @tyrant-den884
    @tyrant-den884 7 років тому +1

    They may have been thinking about lions mating. It's a little better known.

  • @rojaws1183
    @rojaws1183 7 років тому +3

    Judge Dredd out of nowhere for no real reason . Works for me!

    • @UKGareth316
      @UKGareth316 6 років тому

      And then Judge Dread shows up..

  • @willadeefriesland5107
    @willadeefriesland5107 3 роки тому

    Lister... The perfect Cat toy! Forget the yo-yo string...

  • @morphman86
    @morphman86 7 років тому +2

    You showed Dibbley from his appearance in Can't Smeg Won't Smeg here, but never mentioned it was from a special outside of the regular show.
    I'm guessing you did not put his skill with a knife into the Skill List then.
    Also: Yaay, my comment about Frankenstein made it into the video :D

    • @Cyborcat
      @Cyborcat  7 років тому +4

      Well, I haven't covered "Can't Smeg Won't Smeg" yet, since it came out around Season 7, so I haven't had a chance to add the skill. I will get to that once I get to that point in the series ^.^;;
      I just used the clip because there's only so many really good shots of Duane Dibbley in "Back to Reality".

  • @TYNEPUNK
    @TYNEPUNK 3 роки тому

    love these videos, thanks!

  • @polkadot8788
    @polkadot8788 4 роки тому +1

    I want to see feral cat meet our cat. He would probably critic her outfit.

  • @PhialSubstance
    @PhialSubstance 5 років тому +1

    Inquisitor is one of the best episodes, it's so deep and philosophical. Interesting that Rimmer's uniform no longer has his name on it by season 5 but Cat still mentioned it, I wonder if maybe they wrote that episode earlier on but didn't make it because of budget or something.
    Here's a question for you, are you familiar with the 12 character archetypes? I'm trying to figure out which one I would assign to each Red Dwarf character. I think maybe sometimes they fluctuate depending on the story.
    Kryten is definitely The Warrior (but I think a better word would be 'serviceman' because he follows orders even if he disagrees with them and he always looks out for his squad).
    But Cat and the others are quite hard to place. Maybe Cat would be The Jester since he just wants to have fun all the time.

    • @Cyborcat
      @Cyborcat  5 років тому

      Can't say I'm familiar with that, but sounds interesting.

    • @PhialSubstance
      @PhialSubstance 5 років тому

      @@Cyborcat I think it is :D it's useful for writing stories but you have to be careful not to let the archetypes take over because then characters lose their individuality. Like I remember you saying in one episode, Cat can be very serious when the situation calls for it which is what makes him more than just a comedy relief character.

  • @query1527
    @query1527 3 роки тому +1

    I've always interpreted the "this is mine" spray to be a sort of synthetic version of peeing on things, a bit more civilized. Maybe the cats get to design the smell themselves so its unique to them - a bit like our signatures.

    • @JohnDoe-vy6ju
      @JohnDoe-vy6ju 2 роки тому

      given how cat books are written in smells [as we learn in series 1], this makes a lot of sense actually

  • @kandyburra
    @kandyburra 6 років тому +1

    Am I hearing Bjork in the background? Nice!

    • @Cyborcat
      @Cyborcat  6 років тому +1

      Yeah, I wanted to use music that I thought suited The Cat, so I went with music I liked that sounded like it could be used on a runway.

  • @jadegecko
    @jadegecko 7 років тому +1

    Kit reminds me - any plans for a Red Dwarf XI review??

  • @garrettcarter2959
    @garrettcarter2959 7 років тому +1

    I'm wondering Dena, have you ever heard of the song, "The Mining Ship the Red Dwarf"? I ask because it is an obscure, well put together song that is specifically about The Cat. You should be able to find it easy on UA-cam if you search. Hope You Enjoy.

    • @Cyborcat
      @Cyborcat  7 років тому

      Nope, never heard of that. I'll try to check it out.

    • @garrettcarter2959
      @garrettcarter2959 7 років тому

      It's on an album called "Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers" if that makes it better.

  • @Stockmuncher
    @Stockmuncher 3 роки тому

    9:43 Ever notice The Cat's make-up on Kryten's forehead? I don't even think it's a mistake, The Cat probably wears make-up! :)

  • @samforbes3570
    @samforbes3570 6 років тому +1

    Where did you get the deleted scene from Terrorform? The one where the Cat says something nice about Rimmer? I can't find it.
    Also side note, I would love to see a Cat and Rimmer episode. I think it would be interesting to see them together for an episode.

    • @Cyborcat
      @Cyborcat  6 років тому +1

      It was in the DVD extras.

    • @samforbes3570
      @samforbes3570 6 років тому

      Cyborcat Thank you so much.😊

  • @davidioanhedges
    @davidioanhedges 2 роки тому

    Vanessa Morris was Kit
    Terry Farrell doesn't talk about Red Dwarf USA .... mostly because she never got paid ...

  • @DaemianLucifer
    @DaemianLucifer 7 років тому +15

    Yeah,domestic cats can be downright terrifying when scared(one nurse at the vet had to have 3 stitches in her arm because they didnt believe me when I told them that my cat was dangerous when scared).A human sized one?Thats basically a tiger.

    • @robinchesterfield42
      @robinchesterfield42 7 років тому

      Hoo yeah. Every single cat my family has had has been at least somewhat ferocious, even the quietest one. Favourite example: When we got Uhuru (big, fluffy, gorgeous black cat) declawed, my mom asked the vet to leave his hind claws in.
      A few hours later, the vet walked into the room with blood absolutely DRIPPING down his arms. "Don't worry. He's still got the hind claws."
      XD

    • @Carewolf
      @Carewolf 7 років тому +1

      Not just when scared. If it thought it could win a fight with you, it would attack whenever for fun, food or dominance. Cats are literally and irreparably predatory psychopaths.

    • @DaemianLucifer
      @DaemianLucifer 7 років тому +1

      Its a good thing that they are also lazy most of the time.

  • @SLATania74
    @SLATania74 7 років тому +1

    ua-cam.com/video/9o2BQ2FjP9c/v-deo.html Hinton Battle's version of "I Was Born On The Day Before Yesterday" from the original cast of "The Wiz" is pretty awesome.

  • @shmee123ful
    @shmee123ful 7 років тому +1

    #tag battle cat... Some needs to make fan art of that

  • @helenFX
    @helenFX 7 років тому +1

    Wonderful :)

  • @PS3PS2fan
    @PS3PS2fan 5 років тому +1

    USA Version Cat and Holly are only two characters in the USA pilot that I like and that they have a chance to shine. USA Lister and Kryten are ok, no changes, but I do like Kryten's less bulky appearance. USA Rimmer is the only one I don't like; not enough zing/"rimmery".

  • @whovianhistorybuff
    @whovianhistorybuff 3 роки тому

    30:01 an old nickname for a brothel was "a cat house"

    • @Cyborcat
      @Cyborcat  3 роки тому

      True. Forgot about that one.

  • @orlarosebs
    @orlarosebs 6 років тому +1

    do you know where to find that tape of cat being forced to compliment rimmer is. also I wanted to let you know you've changed my attitude towards cat so much- he is literally a much better character in my eyes now

    • @Cyborcat
      @Cyborcat  6 років тому +2

      Awesome ^.^ I think it was in the special features of the DVD.

  • @jesternario
    @jesternario 7 років тому +1

    Just one thing that's got me curious; your intro has a much more upbeat version of tongue tied than any version I've found. Where did you find that?

    • @Cyborcat
      @Cyborcat  7 років тому +1

      It's just the one from Parallel Universe. It's not obscure or anything. It's the bit near the end, tho--maybe that's why.

  • @mintysauce7783
    @mintysauce7783 7 років тому +1

    Are you gonna do videos for Cat in seasons 6-11?

  • @MichaelCarter1967347053
    @MichaelCarter1967347053 6 років тому +1

    Hey Dena, did you notice that cat's makeup got on to kryten's forehead around 9:44?

  • @tyrant-den884
    @tyrant-den884 7 років тому

    I kind of prefer Feral Cat to Battle Cat. Just because Battle Cat felt like he was trying to be an imitation of The Cat, while Feral Cat was her own thing; even if it wasn't too original.

  • @kurtdenter1799
    @kurtdenter1799 7 років тому +1

    23:31 gold teeth with CAT embedded ... must have! :D
    Also: no male cat characters other than in Anime? Have you not heard of Cat Noir from Miraculous?

    • @Cyborcat
      @Cyborcat  7 років тому +4

      Well, I think I said "you don't see *too many* ..." but no, I haven't heard of that.

    • @kurtdenter1799
      @kurtdenter1799 7 років тому

      True :)

    • @linkeffect82
      @linkeffect82 7 років тому

      I'm not a huge anime fan myself(moderate would be accurate), but it's interesting to see this one in the comments as I found a series of comic dubs of this manga done by Phantom Savage who's videos I peruse, and they are fun dubs to listen to as well!

  • @spacecowboy7591
    @spacecowboy7591 5 років тому +1

    When she mentions Cat being told of Frankenstein ( the creator and his monster) and he does not say wait Frankenstein the holy mother / virgin birth? And she says she grew up knowing who Jesus was purported to be tho not overly religious and how to react to others with different dogma / holy icons. Here is a hypothetical: If Vikings had conquered all the lands they explored or raided establishing them under their religion as Christianity did Thor would be the savior and Jesus one of the Avengers LOL

  • @willadeefriesland5107
    @willadeefriesland5107 3 роки тому

    Sorry Cat, it never pays to get your feckles up at commenters... You know how THEY are...
    ;)

  • @lukevankleef4245
    @lukevankleef4245 3 роки тому

    You know, I don't think it's all that stupid for cat to confuse Star Trek with the 'reality' of Red Dwarf. I mean, in our world it might seem stupid, because we don't even have space travel to the same extend they do. But Cat lives in a world were massive space ships are common place and technology is on a similar level as Star Trek, so watching a TV show that is similar to the world he lives in, and thinking it's rules are reflective of real live makes some degree of sense in my opinion.

  • @lynngreen7978
    @lynngreen7978 7 років тому

    Isn't Doctor Frankenstein the real monster though? Poor Adam is as much a victim.

  • @whovianhistorybuff
    @whovianhistorybuff 5 років тому +1

    30:10 essentially cats are gangbangers.

  • @tj112286
    @tj112286 7 років тому +1

    He talks just like your regular black guy on 12:22. That's hilarious! rotflmfao

  • @santanamauricio
    @santanamauricio 7 років тому +1

    "he read it on your uniform"-makes him sound intelligent". Rimmer didn't have his name on the uniform. just saying, don't get your double helix in a straight

    • @Cyborcat
      @Cyborcat  7 років тому

      I believe the little symbol on Rimmer's uniform has his name on it, it's just hard to see.

    • @santanamauricio
      @santanamauricio 7 років тому

      the symbol on his uniform is a badge from the original hitchhikers guide to the galaxy bbc tv miniseries. there's no writing on it

  • @gabrieltallent1658
    @gabrieltallent1658 3 роки тому

    zapp brannigan but likeable cause he doesn't have power.

  • @bjam89
    @bjam89 7 років тому

    i hope that feral cat might show up on uk red dwarf so we can have wildly different cats, have her be from one of the decks and had to scavenge things and whatnot

  • @Carsonb55
    @Carsonb55 2 роки тому

    Without seriously hurting him? ....... as all the guy's watching cringe.

    • @Cyborcat
      @Cyborcat  2 роки тому

      You know what I mean! XD