Exploring the Origins of TF2 Taunts

What are the Kazotsky Kick, Mannrobics, and other TF2 dances inspired by? Which End of the Line taunts have their origins in the real world?

A showcase of the lore behind Team Fortress taunts and dance moves and their pop culture origins. Featuring some classic movies (Deliverance, Dr Strangelove), some classic TV (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air) and even a guest appearance from Fortnite.

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🎬 Chapters:
0:00 - Duelling Banjos
0:33 - The Carlton
1:31 - The Burstchester
2:07 - Kazotsky Kick, Disco Fever & more
2:34 - Mannrobics
3:00 - End of the Line / Killer Solo
3:53 - The Rocket Jockey
4:31 - Rock, Paper, Scissors (yes, really)
5:26 - Hadouken & Box Trot

🎵 Music:
TF2 Soundtrack - It Hates Me So Much
TF2 Soundtrack - Seduce Me!
Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Theme (Instrumental)
TF2 Soundtrack - ROBOTS!
TF2 Soundtrack - Soldier of Dance
TF2 - Disco Fever taunt music
TF2 - Mannrobics taunt music
TF2 Soundtrack - Red Bread
TF2 Soundtrack - Drunken Pipe Bomb
TF2 Soundtrack - Petite Chou-Ffleur
Street Fighter - Ryu's Theme
Metal Gear Solid - Snake Eater (Japanese version)

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[Casperr]

Could he _be_ any more sarcastic?😅 I tried something a little different with the humour in this one and the fact that this video landed on April Fools is a happy little accident I will stand firmly behind should that humour have you dropping Fs in chat

As always, thanks everyone for watching and sticking around this channel even when months go by between most uploads. By far the most rewarding part of this hobby is knowing that I can create something that brings joy, entertainment, education, distraction or anything else you might personally get out of a Casperr video, to literally 1, 000s of people all around the world.

I have a couple of "easy" ideas coming up which will also probably be a little different like this one - and by that I mean they will be different, but not in the same way as this one - so I'll see you again in a month or so. LOVE YOU GUYS

[BenjaminSteber]

Alfonse did not go after TF2 because TF2 gave him the nod by calling the dance “the Carlton.” Making sure that his contribution was preserved.

[pumpkingpie]

Since TF2 has canonically happened in the 60s, the game was an inspiration for everything Casperr told us about

[Gardeningismypassion]

0:17 I like the fact that any banjo scene looks like a reference to this taunt


2:06 ahh yes it’s all a coincidence

[CerealAmoeba]

1:28 it’s probably because valve called it the Carlton and didn’t just giving it a new name.

[TimberGB]

4:18 The whole idea of the "space baby" in 2001 is that near the end of the film David (main protagonist) is put into a waiting room where he rapidly ages, almost like a zoo. The entities analyze him before transforming him into an eternal being and sending him back to Earth. The ending was intended to be undiscovered and left with many questions.

[Chord_]

Will say, Dr. Strangelove is great! I watched it for the first time around 2017-2019, and I've watched it once every year since. It's legitimately fun and funny.

[TheSpearOfJustice]

Just in a few hours Shork, Elmaxo, Uncle Dane and Casperr all posted videos. Today is a nice day for TF2.

[cspcchcody]

Also to add one more facts, that the concept video for spy's disco taunt has Bee Gees "You should be dancing " play as a BGM

[TalleyBellum]

You didn't even bring up the fact The Carlton was danced to It's Not Unusual which is a Tom Jones song
Who Scout adores

[Valcgo]

The heavy KBG taunt was inspired by a character taunt in NES Mike Tyson's Punchout. Forgot which one.

[secondtako]

I think The Carlton wasn't sued due to the name litterally crediting him.

[uwize]

the rock paper scissors taunt is based on an episode of regular show. where they actually play quartz parchment shears.

[UltraxEmerald]

Scout did the Carlton in Expiration Date btw. Sniper also played his saxophone there.

[samusfan]

2:16 nah mate you're correct. it's real life lore man, starting fights here in australia is hella easy and hella common.

[guilhermesiffer]

How do you hear burstchester and see the taunt
And think of a snack

[owaine-changaming]

He didn’t go after valve since they actually gave him credit by calling the taunt the Carlton

[-gemberkoekje-]

The carlton was first done by the duke of Wellington

[bespoke]

You forgot to mention the fact that the whole game is a reference to the 2016 hit game overwatch

[workplacehazard]

You forgot to mention everything is a reference to fortnite