If Optimus was the father figure of the Autobots, Rodimus was the oldest sibling who knows he's not going to fill those shoes, but he's still trying his best and doing right by his family.

"Don't panic yet. Stay calm till we know what's going on. Then we'll panic" The delivery of that line was spot on.

Rodimus is genuinely one of the funniest aspects of season 3. A flawed, but truly human and caring leader… and a *tad* unhinged.

I love when springer dies rodimus just goes "gross" (actual quote) Like bro really saw his best friend die and was like *ew why'd you do that*

Aww, you missed out his greatest line. Optimus: No more games, Rodimus! Innocent lives are at stake! Rodimus: NO ONE IS INNOCENT!!

He had so much potential but even the writers didnt really care. Growth? In a 22 minute toy commercial? wym

My Favorite one is when Springer tells Rodimus not to do anything drastic. Then as soon as he leaves Rodimus nearly kills himself.

G1 is a gold mine of just silliness

"Don't panic. Stay calm until we know what's going on. Then we'll panic." - Our Hero

4:44 I love how quickly he moves on from "and then we'll panic" as if he accidentally said it aloud

this is why Rodimus is my favorite. It's that dichotomy between ptsd over what happened with Optimus, being chosen as leader by the Matrix and the Autobots, (and Optimus himself in the voiceover while opening the matrix) having all the responsibility in the world, having the wisdom and physical strength imparted by the matrix... but also still being an edgy teenager inside who was forced to grow up too fast, and that last part seeps out sometimes lol I feel that on days when I have to adult too hard.

2:07 He sounds so done, I love him 😭😭

10 year old me: Rodimus is the worst transformer ever, season 3 sucks, I want to die Soon to be 48 year old me: Rodimus is the most relatable character in Transformers, this guy is comedy gold, I’m dying from laughter

R.I.P to his voice actor Dick Guitar 🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️

I love how depressed and exhausted he is

1:06 Screaming "cowards" while retreating. The true Chad moment.

Stay calm until we know what’s going on then we’ll panic - Rodimus Prime 😂

Nice to know that someone out there loves Rodimus as much as I do!

8:42 His reaction and that explosion 😆

**Rodimus to Blitzwing** "Could I interest you in changing sides?" Blitzwing *Autobot symbol on torso*

I love Rodimus so much because his personality, and his simce of humor reminds me of me, and he relatable.

Ya know, I like to imagine that despite the side of Rodimus that comes across as callous, he is trying his best. Optimus was a tough act to follow. Besides, what if he's the kind of leader that was needed in this post-war time? Like in the grand scheme of things? Optimus was the kind of leader in a time of doubt. The Autobots have more of a foothold on things now. He may be a leader, but maybe all of the Autobots get to shine on their own too, hence why Magnus has so many great moments. Rodimus' presence is that of alleviating tension because he is relaxed and casual too. Optimus had that, but it's more prevalent in Rodimus. The poor bot is already punishing himself for what happened, for how Prime died. But every Autobot, including Optimus himself, would have done the same for each other. Unlike the Decepticons who throw their wounded into space for ease of travel.

Every comment was gold but especially 4:42 with the "Hold on...figure out what's really going on, THEN PANIC." LOLOL. Great upload.

7:33 irrefutable power of Magnus presented

G1 was just like that. The most random of "glitches" or editing mistakes make it perfect

I think S3 was more amazing then people give it credit for. The animation may not have been as good as the previous 2, but the writing was just as good if not better.

The sound of metal pipe then something falling down is just perfect 😭😭

6:32 "I still have my ultimate weapon!" *proceeds to immediately destroy it* Maybe its the metal pipe sound effect quickly cutting to the vine boom sound effect as the "ultimate weapon" hits the ground that makes this funny to me.

Optimus was a father figure. Rodimus is a recovering alcoholic uncle.

Underrated and overhated. There goes our king.

After watching these, now I wish they explored how Optimus was after his conversion especially since it took him MILLIONS of years to get to the B-ballin' Prime we know and love! And I'm glad to see some love shown to our Flaming Winnebago!

2:07 is murdering me tkebfkerebjfrbf

I'd forgotten how amusing his attitude was sometimes ("Yeahyeah, suresure"). Only Rodimus possesses the Matrix of Sarcasm.

6:07 a smile i want to protect :(

This is why I like Rodimus he is honest, he doesn't hide his emotions Yeah the Rodimus vs Galvatron fight, he kicked the guy in the knee and then transformed so much for Honorable combat, I love how they imply that Human Rodimus had you know what with that girl Also in Grimlocks new Brain did the anti Electrons affect the Matrix as Rodimus transformed into Hotrod's Alt mode

9:24 that took me by surprise 😂

2:15 "Springo"

he's such a relatable guy

8:12 That's a Three Stooges reference Also I can't believe you didn't include my favourite, "I couldn't interest you in a slightly used mantle?"

10:56 a pepper? XD

Loved Rodimus! He has a great since of humor.And the Autovots flourished under his leadership, as well as Ultra Magnus assisting his young leader. They went from hidden moon basis to returning to Cybertron as there home planet

Optimus: "One shall stand one shall fall!" Rodimus: "Don't panic YET. Stay calm until we know what's going on. Then we'll panic!". 😂😂😂

The dude was so underrated in his time

9:27 rodimus forgor his trailer 😂 10:11 it happened again 😂

You missed another classic Rossini’s moment from Five Faces of Darkness Part 1. During the games battle, he’s blasting away at the attackers, then yells Munch protons! Proceeds to charge out of cover into the thick of it all. Magnus comments: Rodimus is missing a few chips. Kip be like Naw I was the same way til I got blown apart a few times 💀

He grabbed those aliens and put them in a time out because of their arguing, a definite Mom move (which I’ve done on multiple occasions with my own kids 😂)

9:25 Grimlock speaking in complete sentences is...oddly menacing

You missed one where he went: "Why'd _I_ have to be the chosen one?"

2:20 casually commits suicide

That’s why I love.. RO-DI-MUS

9:50 What makes this better is that the previous line was the human checking in on him, and Roddy saying that nothing was wrong. So basically: "What's wrong?" "Nothing." "Liar." "Yeah."

4:50 the only moment I really dislike, they could've made Rodimus say something much more comforting while still being informal

0:38 My favorite shape! A deceptigon!

7:40 makes me think of a pouty kid saying this lmao

2:38 "could I interest you in chaning sides?" Hot Rod says to Blitzwing who is already drawn with an Autobot badge in that scene.

Rodimus was ahead of his time, he would be a massive hit with today's audience.

As a kid, I was always happy seeing season 3 episodes. By comparison, Optimus prime was Boring, ordinary. Seriously think people didn't give him enough credit. He was new at the job, he had potential.

4:33 oh so roddy got his hips WAY before his mtmte era, now i get it

Rodimus is just so naturally chill. Not because he has the situation under control, but just because he's got that smooth brain.

Lore of G1 Rodimus is gold momentum 100

He seems like he doesn't want to be alive

Can't believe such an iconic franchise came from...this

0:22 one of the best Rodimus moments, shame it was in the very first episode of Season 3 Cause I don’t really enjoy Season 3 as much as Season 1 and 2 (mainly due to almost all of the original characters dead) but Rodimus’ character in Season 3 does make up for a a bit of season 3.

Ultra Magnus is a great supporter. I wish someone would talk me up like that before I'm giving a speech/talk at work! 😊 Also, thanks for compiling this! I forgot Roddy had so many amazing lines. Honestly, he was a great leader! Wish we'd gotten more.

Love that Snarl, apparently defected. Will never be able to not keep my eyes peeled on the background when I re-watch it all.

7:05 Spike is so done that he's dissociating

Some people are against the idea. But I believe Rodimus deserves another chance in the spotlight as a main protagonist. And modern creators should make a better effort to shine a more positive light on him.

ROdimus was great. He was humorous, charismatic, powerful, spontaneous. When he was committed to finish something, he acted quickly and effectively. Example, to destroy the Quintesson ship carrying the bombs, he made a spilt second decision to board Skylynx with Magnus and took out the ship quickly.

1:57 that's legit just Snarl painted in Rodimus colors

Rodimus is such a millennial, cool and full of energy 10 years ago but when he got old and as soon as he started his leadership/management role at work, he gave up on giving a fuck.

Kid Me: Rodimus sucks Me Today: 0:15

I loved season 3. The crap they got away with was so epic. 😂 ah the 80s!

0:52 THE SOUND EFFECT

I do like his wry sense of irony and humor. Optimus is the ultimate - but Rodimus was a more interesting character from a human perspective.

Rodimus should have had more seasons

What an absolute legend.

Me gimlock laughs Hahahahhahahahah 0:44 Edit that shit makes laugh too 🤣

HAHAHHA THIS EDITING JOB MADE ME LAUGH OUT LOUD VERY LOUDLY MULTIPLE TIMES.

9:50 I know it wasn't meant this way but it sounds like, "Yeah I am, so what, fuck you."

Wow. You just sold me on trying season 3

This is funny. Rodimus Prime should have done stand up comedy. Id love to hear his jokes& complaints about autobot leadership

Optimus Prime:"i asked you nicely" *and then things got ROUGH*

Damn, at least leave out the animation errors! :D Rodimus Prime's gold without them. You can tell that a lot of times Rodimus aka Hot Rod the hothead is a bit overwhelmed by two things: being shoved into the boots of Optimus Prime AND all the wisdom in the Matrix. Makes him quite the mixed bag, doesn't it? Rodimus be as brash as before because now that he's got this staggering responsibility of the Autobot leadership on his shoulders. Rodimus struggles with the fact he isn't acting like Optimus but at times he just acts upon his heart being spot-on in the right place even if the course of action is volatile at best. Think about the risk of interplanetary incident when he just forced the participants to sit the hell down. It's like the Matrix is pulling him to the right direction but he's not quite accustomed to listening to it. But you also gotta hand it to him that, in the moments he trusts himself and his troops faith in him, the results are invariably stellar. Side note about Optimus Prime: Now that I think about it, I think "The Return" is the only time we see Optimus of the cartoon continuity come to the end of his patience. Like, fine, words aren't gonna help. I'll kick Rodimus' ass instead. That's remarkable, actually.

This is awesome with no context.

this video gave me some great reaction images.

I can't compare Rodimus to Optimus; a very different but still very enjoyable kind of leader, I wish we got more of the two of 'em together.

Just love his sarcasm😄😄😄

The absolute nonchalantness is spectacular. 😆👍 Rodimus: Hmm? Magnus: I know you're bored, Rodimus, but.. Rodimus: Hmm! 😅

*WHEN DID SMUDGES LIGHT UP AND BLINK?*

Galvatron was too powerful to care about strategy. Rodimus was very powerful too, he didn't need the formality and procedures.

This video is awesome.

8:11 LOL! Wreck-Gar's Bugs Bunny impression!

He’s doing his best

Rodimus is just a mood

IDW Whirl: Is that you? IDW Rodimus: Yeah, but that's an old picture.

Rodimus Prime is like me. I usually behave like him when I’m stressed, or overwhelmed. And also cynical.

1:09 WUAAAÆH

Rodimus is literally me

6:53 Compliment or sarcasm? You decide. 🤔

I can't even 🤣🤣🤣🤣 this is hilarious