Was Goku Retarded?

[DuctTapeJedi]

I don't mean in the annoying middle-school-insult definition of the word, I mean this in the legitimate psychological terminology sense. [sub](I hate it when people use "retarded" as an insult, but that's another thread)[/sub]

I guess "brain damaged" would actually have fit better.

At the very beginning of the series, he hits his head, getting amnesia in the process. It's quite possible that he sustained permanent brain damage. However, it's never clear what the full extent of his childhood injuries are. There are several alarming instances of poor decision making and lack of problem solving abilities, as well. Possibly the worst of these being his unannounced abandoning of his family for several years to go train Uub, who was a reincarnation of a monster that once almost destroyed the world.

Yes. These are the sorts of things I think about when bored.

 

[crudus]

It has been shown several times Goku was fairly thoughtless throughout the series. I don't think he was brain damaged. That is just a character flaw he and many people have.

 

[Radeonx]

Now that I think about it, he thought that Majin Buu was hilarious until he started eating everyone, so I'd say that it isn't a stretch.

 

[Drakmeire]

I've heard more insane theories that made perfect sense. my favorite being that Indiana Jones got radiation poisoning after being nuked in the fridge and hallucinated the entirety of The Crystal Skull.

 

[DuctTapeJedi]

I've heard more insane theories that made perfect sense. my favorite being that Indiana Jones got radiation poisoning after being nuked in the fridge and hallucinated the entirety of The Crystal Skull.

To know that none of that ever took place would be... comforting. I'll accept any attempt to rationalize that movie away.

 

[Thunderhorse31]

If Goku is retarded, then I'll bet at least 1/3 of all anime characters are equally retarded.

A better question is: was Bulma a whore?

 

[blaize2010]

Goku was a pretty special kid. by which I mean both flying as well as probably some mental damage. I'd have some pretty poor decision making processes to if i could shoot GIGANTIC BLUE FIRE-LIGHTNING. One day in a school and I'd probably be public enemy no.1

 

[Rathcoole]

I've heard more insane theories that made perfect sense. my favorite being that Indiana Jones got radiation poisoning after being nuked in the fridge and hallucinated the entirety of The Crystal Skull.

Great I will use that from now on. It was just a terrible hallucanation from radiation poisoning rather than a horrible butchering of a legacy. Also I say he died in that fridge so any other horrible add ons with that Labeouf bloke are all non canon.

The best one I ever heard was that James Bond is not a person but a code name of different agents. Everytime one dies or retires another takes on the role.

It sounds stupid at first but makes alot of sense when you think about it. It explains why he has not aged in decades and a Bond clearly in his 30's in casino royale (set in modern day) is refered to as a relic of the cold war. What was he a super spy since he was a toddler?

plus it takes place just after he is given the title. Yet judy dunch is there, she was not the first M bond dealt with, One of the older movies shows him meeting her for the first time. But if you think about what I said it suddenly makes alot more sense.

 

[Andantil]

Now that I think about it, he thought that Majin Buu was hilarious until he started eating everyone, so I'd say that it isn't a stretch.

I thought Majin Buu was hilarious even after he started eating everybody.

 

[CrashBang]

I've heard more insane theories that made perfect sense. my favorite being that Indiana Jones got radiation poisoning after being nuked in the fridge and hallucinated the entirety of The Crystal Skull.

That is brilliant! I'm so happy now, thank you

 

[Naheal]

Multiple severe head injuries.

That is all.

 

[Johnnyallstar]

Goku was dropped on his head as a child. It happens to the best of them. Also, think about all the massive head trauma he experienced in his formative years.

I really wish I could find the picture for it

 

[DuctTapeJedi]

Also, I think that the possibility that his fighting abilities were linked to savant-ism must be acknowledged, too.

 

[NotSoNimble]

'I guess "brain damaged" would actually have fit better.'

I think you...... wait for it...... 'HIT IT ON THE HEAD' with that line!

: P

 

[LewsTherin]

He was the protagonist in a shonen manga, so yes, he was very much retarded.

 

[blushmoe]

Off the top of my head not watching Dragon ball in around 12 year. Krillin fell in love with a robot. Vegeta let Cell reach a power enough to destroy the universe. Trunks refused to save the day because he didn't want to hurt his fathers pride. Piccolo dumped a 4 year old in the middle of no where so he could train. Bulma was a slut and gohan was only inspired to fight after someone died.

Everyone on DragonBall was retarded! But it was fucken awesome show. You check your brain in at the door and just enjoy... then find out on the next exciting installment what will happen next

 

[neoontime]

Now that I think of it, it is a very likely possibility.

 

[Austin Howe]

He did think that Piccollo was a Yoshi.
"Yes Goku, I'm a green fucking dinosaur."-Piccollo.

 

[FalloutJack]

Yes, he was.

NEXT QUESTION!

 

[DuctTapeJedi]

Off the top of my head not watching Dragon ball in around 12 year. Krillin fell in love with a robot. Vegeta let Cell reach a power enough to destroy the universe. Trunks refused to save the day because he didn't want to hurt his fathers pride. Piccolo dumped a 4 year old in the middle of no where so he could train. Bulma was a slut and gohan was only inspired to fight after someone died.

Everyone on DragonBall was retarded! But it was fucken awesome show. You check your brain in at the door and just enjoy... then find out on the next exciting installment what will happen next

"On the next Dragonball Z, thirty solid minutes of Frieza standing there "powering up" while Vegeta's eye-piece energy reader dramatically cracks, and he claims he's 'never felt power like this before!'"