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The video explores the origins and intriguing meanings behind the phrase "try finger butthole," tracing its prevalence in the gaming community to titles like Elden Ring, Demon's Souls, and Bloodborne. Popularized as an in-game note by players, the phrase's mysterious beginnings are humorously examined, with speculation that it might have been inspired by dialogue from characters like the Maiden in Black from Demon's Souls. The video discusses the inclusion of uniquely modeled buttholes in Elden Ring's enemies and NPCs, contemplating their deeper symbolic ties to themes of darkness and the abyss prevalent in Miyazaki's games. References to visceral attack mechanics and quotes from characters like Lady Maria from Bloodborne further enrich the discussion, inviting viewers to interpret the potential connections between Miyazaki's various works. Ultimately, the video leaves the interpretation of these thematic elements and humorous intricacies to the audience, highlighting the subjective nature of such analyses.
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In this segment of the video, the creator delves into the origins and deeper meaning behind the phrase “try finger butthole.” Initially highlighting its popularization as a player message in the game Elden Ring in February 2022, as stated by KnowYourMeme.com, the video disputes this by claiming the phrase originates from much earlier and possibly involves a conspiracy. The segment explains how such messages were composed of pre-selected words for players to leave in-game notes, with “tri-finger butthole” becoming notably widespread. The creator sets the stage for further exploration by providing a vivid and somewhat humorous scenario to enhance understanding of the phrase’s contextual use in the game.
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In this part of the video, the narrator is discussing the phrase “try finger butthole” and its pervasive presence within a gaming community. They compare the awe of discovering this phrase to seeing iconic natural wonders for the first time, suggesting it invigorates those who encounter it. The narrator speculates about the origins of the phrase, tracing it back to the game “Demon’s Souls” and its creator Hidetaka Miyazaki. They mention an NPC in the game, the Maiden in Black, whose dialogue might have inspired the phrase. Despite some theories, the exact origins remain unknown. The segment concludes by mentioning that “Elden Ring,” another game, includes subtle details related to this ongoing tradition.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses a peculiar detail in Elden Ring, describing how some enemies and NPCs, such as a dog in K-lids, have uniquely modeled buttholes. The speaker speculates that this design choice by Miyazaki could hold deeper symbolic meaning, potentially tied to themes from the Dark Souls series. They explore the idea that aspects of Dark Souls, like dark and abyss themes, may have allegorical connections to these modeled buttholes. The connection is further drawn with a humorous interpretation involving characters like Artorias the Abysswalker and Manus, suggesting a deeper, possibly cautionary, symbolism. The speaker also mentions a similar mechanic in Bloodborne where players can perform a visceral attack on a pig, adding an additional layer to the discussion.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker references a quote from Lady Maria in the Old Hunter’s DLC of Bloodborne, where she says, “A corpse should be left well alone.” The speaker draws connections between this quote and the game’s themes, particularly focusing on the idea that certain actions should be limited to living beings. They humorously speculate on the meaning behind the phrase “try finger butthole,” pondering its possible implications and whether it connects various Miyazaki games. The speaker concludes by leaving the interpretation open to the audience, acknowledging the subjective nature of these interpretations.