Felipe VS ???? was an inventive and chaotic series that aired on Cora's YouTube channel during the early 2010s. The show centered around Felipe, Cora's small pet budgie, as he "battled" a new foe in every episode. Drawing inspiration from channels like AnimationRewind and DEATH BATTLE, the series showcased humorous and over-the-top confrontations, often featuring plushies or other toys as opponents. The production style was notably low-budget, relying on a mix of Cora's hands-on manipulation of plushies and rudimentary, choppy edits assembled using YouTube's basic video editor.
Around either 2016 or 2017, the series underwent a soft reboot under the name ???? vs ????, shifting its focus from Felipe to battles between other fictional characters. One standout episode from this reboot, Nick Wilde VS Sonic.EXE, became unexpectedly popular, amassing over 34,000 views before it was eventually deleted. Despite the attention it garnered, this rebooted iteration was considered non-canon and lacked the same quirky charm of the original series.
Over time, all episodes became lost media. They were deleted from Cora's channel, with no known copies preserved online. The series remains a mysterious piece of early YouTube nostalgia, fondly remembered by those who followed its short-lived journey.
Plot Synopsis
Cast
Cora as Felipe, Plush Sonic, Plush Tails, Chuck, Martin, other characters.
Trivia
- The series was a hit among Cora's friends in middle school, sparking a small but enthusiastic fan base. One of the most ambitious episodes, Felipe VS Plush Tails, became particularly notable for its developing lore, inspiring fan art from Cora's classmates. This episode's storylines and lore were later incorporated into the broader canon, making Felipe VS ???? an official part of the CxB Mythos.
- Despite its playful tone, the show faced criticism from some viewers who misinterpreted the action sequences as potential animal abuse. Felipe was often depicted being "thrown" or "attacked" by plush toys during battles. Cora clarified that these moments were created using clever editing techniques, emphasizing that Felipe was never harmed in the making of any episode.
- Following the real-life passing of Felipe, the series was discontinued. However, an attempt at reviving the format led to a soft reboot, producing at least two new episodes under the ???? vs ???? branding.
- Nick Wilde VS Sonic.EXE, one of the reboot episodes, was edited almost entirely during a long car trip and somehow achieved viral success, reaching over 34,000 views. The video remained unlisted for several years before being permanently deleted by Cora.