Even Jon's cybernetic sidekick, , the robotic green-cheeked conure, fits perfectly into the VR theme. As a "cybernetic bird" with lasers and teleportation powers, Jacques is basically a living VR avatar. Though Jacques is currently in "retirement" according to Wikitubia , his presence in Jon’s tech-focused episodes always grounded the show in a futuristic, albeit ridiculous, reality. Looking Ahead: The Future of "JonTron VR"
, the show recycled action scenes from various Japanese series, leading to jarring transitions between American actors and their armored counterparts. The "Virtual" Gimmick johntron vr
“You’ve been here before,” said a version wearing his old Nightshade jacket. Even Jon's cybernetic sidekick, , the robotic green-cheeked
To understand the JonTron VR episode, one must remember the landscape of 2016. The Oculus Rift and HTC Vive had just launched. The world was buzzing with the promise of the "Metaverse" before the Metaverse was a cringey buzzword. Every YouTuber was strapping a screen to their face, flailing around in empty office spaces, and screaming at virtual whales. Looking Ahead: The Future of "JonTron VR" ,
He knew the line. But saying it felt like agreeing to stay.
: Critiques the isolation and technical clumsiness still present in high-end headsets. VR Troopers - JonTron
