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theswitcher is a YouTuber skilled at putting together clips of old cartoon shows to show just how horrid they really were. Past examples of theswitcher's work include the Mega Man, Street Fighter, Mortal Kombat cartoons, and more. 
 
The latest video from theswitcher focuses on The Legend of Zelda cartoon. Sure, we already know this show sucked thanks to that YouTube video (embedded after the jump) where it's nothing but clips of Link saying "Eeeeeexxxxxxccccccuuuuuuuuusssssssssseeeeeeeeeeeeee me, Princess!". There was a lot more fail to the show and theswitcher shows it all off above.
 
My favorite part is at 1:42 where Ganon shows how "upset" he is. Also, it's unbelievable how degrading these old cartoon shows were towards women. Granted, I of all people shouldn't be bringing that up ...
 
 







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cheddardust's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/21/2008 01:55
cheddardust
Excuse me, Princess! 3:47 is a sign I need to go to bed.
Charles Sharam's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/21/2008 02:07
Charles Sharam
Haha! What a cleverly arranged video. The sexual innuendo and overall culmination of stupidity really made it. Sadly, this reminds me of how enthusiastically I anticipated each new episode of the show when I was a kid. Fail.

"WHY?!"
Blind assassin's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/21/2008 02:13
Blind assassin
Oh boy! Smooching time!

I love the 90's.
shinryu's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/21/2008 02:18
shinryu
Nothing, NOTHING can ever top the Zelda CDi games.
"LINK MAH BOIII!!!"
MissHinasaki's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/21/2008 02:30
MissHinasaki
Shit, that's great...

Sometimes I just want to go back and watch all these old cartoons just because they would be funny nowadays.
Clockwork-Zombie's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/21/2008 02:34
Clockwork-Zombie
While this show is still quite terrible, I still think the CD-i games and the Nintendo Comic System comics are worse.
gamadaya's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/21/2008 02:42
gamadaya
Well excuuuuuuuuse me princes!

Haha, that has become a classic with me an my friends.

Also, let this be a warning to all those who think Link should talk. Kind of spoils the mood, doesn't it?
FinalFist's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/21/2008 02:46
FinalFist
"Do you want me to rub your c**k?"
"No, I can take care of it myself"

lol, man I almost thought that they must've dubbed the voices, but nope they're the original, just with beeps to simulate vulgarities, lol. Wow, that's amazing, hope there's more to come.
randombullseye's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/21/2008 03:09
randombullseye
Excuse me, princess!
RJG's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/21/2008 03:48
RJG
Fuck you all, the Zelda cartoon is awesome. Pure awesome. You just can't appreciate the nuanced subtlety of such a masterpiece of animation, what with its deep undertones nd social commentary on hylian/moblin relations.
Mr Wrighty 987's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/21/2008 04:09
Mr Wrighty 987
thats was so fucking funny
AClockWorkMelon's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/21/2008 04:36
AClockWorkMelon
@reaprar

baaaaw

it's epic win is what it is
Clance's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/21/2008 04:45
Clance
Not sure that made it to the UK, but I can't help but get strangely turned on by it all.
Cube's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/21/2008 04:57
Cube
This show annoys me less than the sucky ass n64 zelda games.
Clance's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/21/2008 05:05
Clance
@Cube

Oooohhh, Snap!
The Octagon's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/21/2008 06:27
The Octagon
I seriously hope he does the Sonic cartoons. I'm convinced it was the same voice actor as the Mega Man guy. Also, lame.
zashu's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/21/2008 06:29
zashu
werd! IS it just me or is link a little transparent when he tells Zelda that she swings a sword like a girl?
Jordan Devore's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/21/2008 06:54
Jordan Devore
That is some high quality animation right thurr.
Loogibot's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/21/2008 07:02
Loogibot
Zelda: "...It's wet"
Ganon:"WHY!"

lol, funny shit
Chicken008's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/21/2008 07:29
Chicken008
Amazing!
MisterMingo's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/21/2008 07:54
MisterMingo
In before "MAN, I LOVE THAT SYSTEM OF A DOWN ZELDA SONG!!"

I swear, if I see one more person say that song is System of a Down...

@Cube: Why do like 50% of your comments make me want to punch you?
zombiekiller13's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/21/2008 07:57
zombiekiller13
Screw, the Zelda cartoons were awesome. Yes, they were a bit dumb, but in an awesome way. My little brother bought the DVD a while back and I let my son watch them. He is now able to identify Zelda games and loves to pretend he is saving the princess.

That said...I liked the first part of the video. Had to stop around 2:00. It became a bit stupid.
Cube's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/21/2008 08:12
Cube
I bought the DVd box set of the zelda cartoons long time ago, they are so bad to the point where watching them is enjoyable and I am only mildly annoyed 5% of the time. It is kinda like watching go-bots a horrible rip of cartoon of another product.

So Damn I wish the 3d games turned out like this level of bad mixed with 80 to 90 nintendo aesthetics insted we got Tiingle and all that other crap that is not even funny and has no enjoybl easpect.
catsithx's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/21/2008 09:17
catsithx
I liked the cartoon it was better than Street fight and Mortal Kombat. Cartoon's. No Blanka not the head bite.!!!!!! lol
gatorsax2010's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/21/2008 10:47
gatorsax2010
Man, I wish I were a big hero like Link. Last time I ran into a girl's room and announced that it was smooching time, they called the cops.
Brian Szabelski's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/21/2008 11:49
Brian Szabelski
Man that stuff is amazing.
necrozen's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/21/2008 12:51
necrozen
That first video was hilarious, thanks for sharing. Oh, and I own every episode of that show, how's that for sad LOL.
Ogu's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/21/2008 13:32
Ogu
WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

ganon is an awesome pig.
nicojay's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/22/2008 11:15
nicojay
Zelda wearing thigh high boots is strangely alluring.
Wait that wasn't the point was it?
GohanGVO's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/22/2008 16:49
GohanGVO
Zelda is hot. For a cartoon.
Hoss's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/22/2008 20:32
Hoss
hahah powergloves selda song is way better than most... also theres an awesome rendition of various compositions from the zelda games on youtube of someone playing them on a ukelele

anyway i subscribed to the switcher because his videos are damn hilarious... hadnt seen these yet though
The Amazing Shenazin's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/22/2008 20:49
The Amazing Shenazin
WELL EXCUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUuuuuuuuuuUUUUUUSE ME PRINCESS!!!!!!
Onsets Math Jaw's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/22/2008 23:43
Onsets Math Jaw
How the hell could they even fit that damn line in there so much?
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