Introduction

The 'You Retard' meme features Son Gohan from the Dragon Ball series delivering a memorable insult during his battle with Majin Buu, noted for its humorous and smug delivery.

Background

Gohan's quote 'You Retard' became a notable meme, stemming from his confrontation with Majin Buu. This phrase has inspired numerous memes, edits, and captions, often highlighting Gohan’s iconic smug expression as he delivers the insult.

Meme History

The original scene where Gohan insults Buu is found in the Dragon Ball manga, specifically chapter 497, released on November 29, 1994. Its anime adaptation appears in Dragon Ball Z's 263rd episode, which aired in Japan on May 3, 1995. In the original Japanese, Gohan uses the term 'うすのろ' (written as 'ウスノロ' in katakana), which translates to 'half-wit,' 'fool,' or 'simpleton.' This confident insult, delivered after Gohan had outclassed Buu, left those present in shock. Various fan translations have emerged, with 'You retard' becoming a prominent example used by multiple fansubs.

Internet Reaction

On February 23, 2018, a YouTube video titled 'Gohan calls buu a retard (Japanese)' was uploaded by Mangaalot, showcasing the original scene and accumulating over 113,000 views in four years. On September 21, 2018, a humorous English-dubbed version by someonedie gained over 76,000 views. The following day, WBC shared a video comparing the original Japanese scene to its English dub, which garnered over 1,078,000 views. Additionally, on April 17, 2020, fan art featuring Gohan's quote was posted on r/dbz, while a Reddit user highlighted a popular comment on WBC's video, receiving significant engagement over two years.