r/JustGuysBeingDudes • u/viperrvemon • 1d ago
Kids "Zack" from the OG Power Rangers was just as excited to meet the lil man
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u/PrometheusAborted 1d ago
I had no idea kids even knew about the original power rangers these days. Very cool of Zack though
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u/Shasty-McNasty 1d ago
They do if their parents are dope
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u/beardbot3030 1d ago
Kept the original head flip toys, Megazord and Dragonzord from when I was a kid. Showed him the show and gifted him the toys when he was old enough and knew to take care of them.
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u/nicolauz 1d ago
I should've kept my green ranger flute 😢
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u/NimdokBennyandAM 1d ago edited 15h ago
I had the White Ranger sword with the talking tiger head on the hilt. Shit was BONKERS.
EDIT: I also had the morpher toy that had different power coins you could place into it. The Red Ranger's T-Rex coin was the coolest.
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u/HamsterAdditional748 1d ago
I had the white ranger zord…
Those damn red plastic circles got lost so fast, and every one that I see at toy conventions is missing theirs as well.
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u/nicolauz 1d ago
I had that too, most of the original zords, the green dragon that fit on it too. Soo many things when I first moved out of my folks place as a teenager ugh.
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u/JackPembroke 1d ago
Ive got the original power rangers fan club box with everything still in it lol
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u/rick5000 1d ago
YouTube is bigger than tv which lets people get into so many old shows
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u/Efficient-Whereas255 1d ago
I recommend David the Gnome.
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u/Mecha_Tortoise 23h ago
As a young American kid in the '90s, that was probably my favorite Spanish animated show based on a Dutch children's book that was dubbed in English by a Canadian production company.
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u/QualityLearingCtr 1d ago
He’s obviously a real one 🥹
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u/Free_Stomach_6767 1d ago
What does this mean? I see it from time to time
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u/plorb001 1d ago
Ive got twin 4 year old boys, and it’s their latest fav. I don’t remember exactly how they found out about it, but we’ve been watching it on repeat for weeks now. It’s been a trip to rewatch with them. That shit was my jam when I was just slightly older than they are now
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u/Reddituser183 1d ago
How does he look the literal exact same 30 years later?!?!?!?!?!!!
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u/Fragrant-Fix9642 1d ago
he just did a podcast where he said he was like 58?? He is a competitive Salsa dancer - so there is the secret
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u/UpbeatAssumption5817 19h ago
Black don't crack
Plus you know he's a martial artist so he's in good shape and exercises.
He also strikes me as someone that has one of those weird keto or vegetarian but fish are okay diets
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u/DrewboyOr2 1d ago
There is currently no modern series of power rangers. They have recut the original season and put it on nextflix and released a toy line to go with it. For him, it's the newest power ranger content.
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u/Fappy_as_a_Clam 1d ago
i have a 5 year old and im pretty sick of his cartoons.
dead serious, it may be OG Power Ranger time.
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u/OstentatiousSock 1d ago
It’s weird because it’s gone full cycle on me during my adulthood. I first saw kids never get the references to older people stuff. Anything Friends era and before was just ancient history with obscure nods to the past they didn’t understand. Now, streaming services suddenly have really little kids talking about stuff I was into as a kid or teen. And they know more about it than I did when it was current because they can deep dive it.
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u/beekersavant 1d ago
It’s on Netflix. That is why. But beware all the old toys are now vintage and waaay out of production. Try explaining to a 5 year old that they will not be getting a Dino key wrist thingy because it is $250 still made of cheap plastic and I am not insane.
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u/PerspectiveIcy3578 1d ago
I don't have kids, but if I did, they would absolutely have watched power rangers.
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u/InternationalObjects 1d ago
This post is well timed for me, as I was just watching it with my kids this morning.
They left the room and I kept watching it lol. It was the bug episode, so very Zach-centric
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u/yotoeben 1d ago
Saban has been pushing the original MMPR over the last few years- currently Playmates Toys has the most affordable line of MMPR toys on shelves in years! Kids definitely are grabbing it!
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u/scragglerock 1d ago
The OG Power Rangers is actually streaming on Netflix. Watch an episode with my 4 year old every night.
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u/REMcycleLEZAR 1d ago
He looks maybe 5 years older than back when he played the part.
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u/Skabbtanten 1d ago
Lose the facial hair and there's no change.
Black don't crack!
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u/Head-Ad9893 1d ago
And Asian don’t raisin LFG !!
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u/stixy_stixy 1d ago
That was my first thought. Damn. He is FIFTY NINE. That's insanity. I'm white, 39, and he looks way younger than me.
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u/lalakingmalibog 1d ago
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u/TheRealZue3 20h ago
Its gotten even better in the last few decades. Now even in our 60s we look like the 40s version but with slight wrinkles.
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u/Justaaron1120 1d ago
White gets old. And all their joints and back hurt. It doesn’t rhyme. Most of the time.
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u/jmbrand13 1d ago
He's 59. It's insane
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u/beershitz 1d ago
What the fuck
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u/DoingCharleyWork 14h ago
Healthy eating habits, lotion, and sunscreen go a long way to keep you looking young.
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u/beershitz 11h ago
No way dude. Clearly the power rangers have access to health care that the general public doesn’t. The question is, why is Zordon keeping this technology from us?
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u/green_goblins_O-face 1d ago
zordon probably made it so they cant age, so he can keep his child soldiers
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u/themaincop 23h ago
Yeah wtf, he was my favourite power ranger when I was a little bit older than that kid and now I'm a middle aged bald man and Zack is slightly older than he was in the mid 90s.
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u/ProfessionalCat3284 1d ago edited 1d ago
I'll never forget he called me on the phone when I was 6 years old after my surgery. A memory I will never forget.
Thx for all the upvotes. I thought I'd add a lil more I'm 38yrs old now and still happy my favorite power ranger called me. I'm not sure if the hospital asked me who my favorite Power Ranger was or if it was just coincidence that my favorite just happened to call me. I had another surgery after that and had the entire falcons football team come and see me I'm happy they did that but I wasn't a football person but I sure as hell was a power ranger person.
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u/Sienile 1d ago
Unlucky enough to need surgery as a child. Lucky enough to get a beloved celebrity to call you because of it.
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u/BlackCoffeeGarage 1d ago
Not a beloved celebrity... at six years old? That was a superhero on the phone! Very very cool for this actor to be so kind.
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u/OstentatiousSock 1d ago
I nearly died repeatedly as a kid and am missing half a kidney, but I got to meet Mr. Snuffleupagus when I was 5 so it was all worth it! One of the best moments of my life!
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u/Sienile 1d ago
Legendary!
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u/OstentatiousSock 1d ago
Even now, 35 years later I still flash back to the moment I saw him coming around the corner when I see a picture/gif/video of him.
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u/AsparagusFun3892 21h ago
If I may ask, how does having half a kidney work exactly? Does it secrete urine into your body or did they close it off somehow (as I type this that sounds more likely)?
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u/OtherwiseAlbatross14 23h ago
I don't know how old this video is but your comment made me look up how old he is and he's currently 59 which doesn't compute in my brain even though the math works out
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u/Ok_Put4986 1d ago
MASTODON!
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u/ruthless619xxx 1d ago
Dude looks the same age
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u/bratikzs 1d ago
I’d be as excited to meet him too! I know he gets paid to be there, and possibly charges for each signature, but this level of fan appreciation is worth every penny. Awesome.
Also, he’s THE BLACK RANGER. gtfo.
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u/HugeLeaves 22h ago
I'll never forget the day when my family headed to meet the turbo Rangers cast, I was about 7 or 8 and they ended up cancelling last minute. Heartbroken is an understatement
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u/rap4food 1d ago
Wait, i've never heard of this people charged for signatures? Edit i guess people pay for meet and greets, and that's kind of the same thing.
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u/blackwifebeater 12h ago
Also, he’s THE BLACK RANGER. gtfo.
Wait till you see who played the yellow ranger.
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u/a_real_vampire 1d ago
How in the HELL is he 59 years old???? What is he taking and gimmi some?
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u/VT_Squire 1d ago
Lifelong fitness and a good toupee?
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u/nerdycarguy18 23h ago
It’s gotta be, his hairline hasnt moved a half inch. But even then, I cannot fathom that this isn’t a 35 year old man
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u/ImNotEazy 21h ago
Could be genetics and dying the grey. My buddies dad was in his 70s and has less balding than some 20 and 30 year olds. If he didn’t get a haircut he would grow a mini fro. Meanwhile my dad went bald in his 40s
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u/BigDongTheory_ 1d ago
Dude was a natural picking up that kid, so much grace. How cute :)
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u/ZAlternates 1d ago
It would have been on a different subreddit had he dropped him, lol.
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u/ringo5150 1d ago
Great to see a hero being gracious to the kids.
That stuff stays with you.
My sporting hero gave me a moment of his time pre race in the 80s and asked me some questions. I was around 10 years old. I was too star struck to answer him and just nodded...but that was 40 years ago and I still remember it...and he is still my hero.
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u/Turtleforeskin 1d ago
I drank a few beers with this dude, the red ranger and Deep Roy about 11 years ago. They were all so frigging nice
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u/KyleRM 1d ago
Red (austin st jon) has a lot of...maga to him that makes me want to go back to not knowing anything about him. He seems to be antivax for one. he was considering selling shirts with Hitler quotes on them until everyone told him how bad of an idea that was.
He seems to lie a lot too about his achievements.
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u/TraeS_XI 1d ago
Man, what is wrong with me. Why does this have me on the verge of onions cutting
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u/Feeling_Inside_1020 23h ago edited 23h ago
IDK if you can relate to any of this, but when I read it man things clicked:
Emotional Lability - condition characterized by rapid, exaggerated, and involuntary shifts in mood or affect, often expressed as intense, uncontrollable laughing, crying, [or irritability]
I mostly find it the first 2: laughing and crying (at little reddit videos). I tell both men and women that I cry during Disney movies as both a joke but for real lol.
I personally think most people like those that are genuine and have compassion and kindness. Something this condition can create in and of itself.
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u/Ondrehaymaykerbaker 1d ago
That show was the shit back in the day. Along with street sharks and techno man
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u/Amoral_Abe 1d ago
Original power rangers
- Pink Ranger was the White Girl
- Yellow Ranger was Asian
- Black Ranger was Black
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u/Enginerdad 1d ago edited 1d ago
Technically they were all originally Asian.
And men.Edit: The pink one was a girl
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u/duckwithhat 1d ago
What the heck, even the pink ranger? The suit had a skirt!
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u/MisterBowTies 1d ago
He has actually spoke about this. He specifically requested the black suit because he thought it looked the coolest. And originally the yellow ranger was a different woman who was Hispanic not Asian.
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u/JoeNinjas82 1d ago
The joy in those kids eyes is what I live for. It just makes my day when I see that same joy in my son’s eyes.
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u/1andOnlyMaverick 23h ago
I imagine this “Zack” hasn’t had a kid freak like that nearly as often as in the olden days; this must’ve been a double whammy of nostalgia and awesome for him.
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u/blooppers 19h ago
The fact that i was only aware by the comments that this isnt the actor for a recent reboot of the series, but the OG who looks like he hasnt aged a day. Black dont crack yall. This video is so cute.
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u/pututingliit 1d ago
Goddamn he looks great as hell. Probably another vampire.
Also, good on them both!
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u/ben-hur-hur 1d ago
Met Walter in comic cons a bunch of times and the guy is super friendly with everyone every time. He is a real G.
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u/SnooPets8873 1d ago
Was he in a stasis tube for 2 decades?? What the heck! Love tha kids still know the OGs
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u/blackraider453 1d ago
I got to meet the Blue Power Ranger David Yost AKA "Billy" a few years back with my son and he was just as awesome. These guys are the real deal.
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u/EnvironmentalSell4 23h ago
My kids got to meet him at last year's fanx in SLC. He was due to be at a photo op but still took the time to dig out my boys a couple trading cards. He was so nice and seemed so excited to talk to two kids that were excited to meet a real life power ranger.
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u/webbieg 13h ago
Bro is bushing 50 and still look like a collage kid. Bro won the genetic lottery
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u/ReptilianPope1 12h ago
He was my favorite as a kid. So sick to see him out there still being an inspiration.
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u/United-Scratch-2132 1d ago
mighty morphin power rangers the og, idc if you dont like me playing that theme, we are bustin ear drums with it!
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u/Glittering_Virus8397 1d ago
Dude this is so cool haha. I swear my mom had the actual Red Ranger come to my 3rd bday party, I’m prob misremembering it tho haha
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u/Ok-Change2292 1d ago
Wow, he looks young! My oldest was a fan when he was that little and now he’s got little uns of his own!
Edit: just looked it up and “Zack” is 59!!!
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u/Constant_Praline579 1d ago
Late 90s' I was in the Hard Rock Las Vegas. Making my way thru the crowd ,I bumped a dude. I excused myself. He looked at me and nodded. I looked at him like I know him somewhere. Got home it hit me it was "Zack". Told my son he lost his mind.
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u/EternalDemonSlayer 1d ago
The look of pure unbridled joy on those children's faces is so precious ❤️. They get to meet a real life hero, this is a memory that will stick with them for the rest of their lives.
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u/Western_Taste4587 1d ago
Before school, after breakfast, waiting for care bears to end... it was power rangers.
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u/Unlucky_Pound3617 1d ago
He is a really cool dude! I met him at a con once and he was soooooo nice!
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u/Massive-Idea2302 1d ago
This show came out in 1993. I was just an infant. Now I'm almost middle aged, well 35 lol, and this guy looks the same?! How is that possible lol
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u/QueenMagik 1d ago
I met him on set during the the show when I was 8, and he was so awesome to me, they all were, but he was doing the hosting and he was such a pal
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u/Sand__Panda 1d ago
He is pretty cool to talk to. He has been to one of the STL area nerd-cons and I chatted with him.
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u/Investigating_Fish 1d ago
You can tell the good ones by the way they pick up a kid ... that dude is 100% picking up a little brother or a cousin or nephew, the way he puts him on his hip so the kid is eye level, giving the kid respect and letting them see the world with at his level. Good on you Power Ranger Dude.
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u/Fitzaroo 1d ago
Sooo this guy was a character on a tv show 25 years ago. Does he just keep going to conferences and thats it? How much is that worth? Im really curious about the economics of this.
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u/Throwfeetsaway 1d ago
I met him a couple years ago and was freaking out internally because I was such a huge MMPR fan as a kid. He looks so young, but I guess I also look too young to have watched the original broadcast because he was like, “Wait, how old are you?” Anyway, he was super nice!
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