LogFAQs > #928703029

I've been watching a lot of Matpat's videos for a while now as well as having been a fan of DB since Luke/Harry. I've watched a lot and end enjoy both but I have to admit, when it comes down to it, I vastly prefer the theories to the battles. But why? I mean, Matpat's theories are often wrong and, while he's certainly enthusiastic and enjoying himself so are the cast of DB. In fact I'd say DB get's it right more often than not and certainly more-so than the number of theories mat's been right about for various reasons. So why?

I did some thinking and, eventually, decided it came down to two primary factors.

1) Mat's videos, even when he's wrong, are very educational and detailed. He's not just pulling out a number he's going into detail on how he got that number and explaining the relevance to both the theory and other stuff in general. Highlighting connections I likely never noticed or explaining consiquences I never thought of or the like. Even when he's wrong I come out smarter than I was before or at least more informed.

2) No stakes. In DB the fight is to the death and, let's face it, if you were cheering for one guy and the other won, even if you're aware that the animation at the end is basically just for fun and not a reflection of reality, you're gonna be a bit salty. Even if it does end up being indisputable that doesn't change the bitterness of defeat. But let's say Mat's wrong. There's no consiquences or anything at stake. No loss or the like. You still likely got smarter/more informed and had fun with the theory.

Am I alone in thinking this? Anyone agree?
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