Monarchy Rap BattlesWelcome back to Anything vs Dragon Ball! Been a while since I last dropped a video for this series, ay?
Anyways, today's instalment is between the dark doppelgängers that mirror the appearence of the main character from their respective series; Turles, the Tree of Might-munching Saiyan, versus Metal Sonic, Dr. Robotnik's own metallic version of the ever so fast Sonic the Hedgehog!
Hint for Next Battle: Little Brothers (feat. Fightmarker and Razzy)
about: turles is a low class space-pirate saiyan, and the main antagonist of dragon ball z: the tree of might. once a member of the frieza force, he went rouge and formed his own clan known as the crusher corps. he bears a striking resemblence to goku, and acts as his polar opposite. his plan was to plant the tree of might onto earth and use its life force to help it grow, and fought off the z fighters with little difficulty until he eventually met his demise after getting hit with goku's spirit bomb technique.
metal sonic is a robot created by dr ivo robotnik. he is modelled after sonic the hedgehog, and acts as his second arch-nemesis. metal thinks he is superior to the real sonic and has an intense hatred towards the blue blur. he was deluded in believing he was the real sonic for a while until sonic heroes, where he accepted the fact he was a clone. although he has betrayed him a couple of times, he usually stays loyal to dr eggman and aids in completing his evil schemes of word domination.
Turles vs Metal Sonic. Anything vs Dragon BallMonarchy Rap Battles2020-09-17 | Welcome back to Anything vs Dragon Ball! Been a while since I last dropped a video for this series, ay?
Anyways, today's instalment is between the dark doppelgängers that mirror the appearence of the main character from their respective series; Turles, the Tree of Might-munching Saiyan, versus Metal Sonic, Dr. Robotnik's own metallic version of the ever so fast Sonic the Hedgehog!
Hint for Next Battle: Little Brothers (feat. Fightmarker and Razzy)
about: turles is a low class space-pirate saiyan, and the main antagonist of dragon ball z: the tree of might. once a member of the frieza force, he went rouge and formed his own clan known as the crusher corps. he bears a striking resemblence to goku, and acts as his polar opposite. his plan was to plant the tree of might onto earth and use its life force to help it grow, and fought off the z fighters with little difficulty until he eventually met his demise after getting hit with goku's spirit bomb technique.
metal sonic is a robot created by dr ivo robotnik. he is modelled after sonic the hedgehog, and acts as his second arch-nemesis. metal thinks he is superior to the real sonic and has an intense hatred towards the blue blur. he was deluded in believing he was the real sonic for a while until sonic heroes, where he accepted the fact he was a clone. although he has betrayed him a couple of times, he usually stays loyal to dr eggman and aids in completing his evil schemes of word domination.THE KIN CYPHER | TheMonarchy ft. Zagranis, garbageGothic, TaigaTonic & MORE!Monarchy Rap Battles2024-04-01 | Check Out/Download this cypher on SoundCloud: TBA
we're such losers lmao
Welcome to the Kin Cypher. The gimmick is simple: each feature raps a verse that represents a 'kin' character (a fictional character that you either heavily relate with or have a personal connection to) of theirs. Given the subject matter's nature, we tried to keep it somewhere in the middle of silly and serious, so try not to treat this like a GBJ or Rustage cypher LOL. Anyways, hope you enjoy!
Cast:
@OliTheMonarchy as android 21 (dragon ball fighterz)
@jojovox as mettaton (undertale)
@Zagranis as rosalina (super mario)
@garbageGothic as yugi moto (yu-gi-oh! duel monsters)
@MetaStarVA as sayori (doki doki literature club!)
@TaigaTonic as power (chainsaw man)
all partaking rappers wrote their own verses with no additional help.
Crew: beat produced by Insanebeatz mixed by Zagranis edited by TheMonarchy (additional yu-gi-oh! footage provided by garbageGothic) gameplay by: Janemba8000, 619TheLordy, CJR Gaming, Fasgort, Kekadoodle, Stylus, Stardust Princess Rosalina, Kokiri Gaming, ItsHardToCoOp, EpicLPer, packattack04082, ツFarysa, Faz Faz, sonickalbright and Danii thumbnail by @MiCAHmp4Fred Durst vs George the Steamroller. Monarchy Rap Battles (feat. yukigloom and Skitzy)Monarchy Rap Battles2024-02-02 | Check out/download this battle on Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/oli-the-monarchy/fred-vs-george
Rolling, rolling, rolling. That's what the characters in today's battle are best known for doing. It's Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst vs Sodor's resident railway repulsed roller, George! Who will succeed in riding their competitor off the road first?
Cast: yukigloom as Fred Durst (audio) @yukigloommusic
Fred Durst Background and YT Thumbnail by: JK03 @jksrapbattles3299
Directed by: Jenni No Mercy and TheMonarchy @jennisjammingbattles5723
Special Thanks to: Fightmarker, Jenni No Mercy, Iris, RNG, JK03 and Danii @TheMetalTempestYT @RNGRAPBATTLES @SwaggyFlan
See you next time! - TMBook of Ezekiel vs The Destiny Device. King Mewtwo Rap Battles Finale (GamingPlush Birthday Special)Monarchy Rap Battles2023-12-23 | Enjoy the battle ;-)(AUDIO) Frieza vs Mewtwo. Anything vs Dragon BallMonarchy Rap Battles2023-06-24 | Check out/download this battle on Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/king-mewtwo/frieza-vs-mewtwo
Frieza: Evil and regal, the rightful heir to my father’s throne And they pit me against an “equal” failed experiment of a clone? What a joke! (hah!) I block your path like Snorlax, you won’t go far My advice is that you abort, like the fetus that you are (hohohoho!) So forgettable: Mew-who — this crude fool’s bouta get screwed The death scene? My Death Beams shooting through you like voodoo You do read minds right? So why’d you choose this fight? You’ll be the next to get burned by Supernova-hot rhymes
Mewtwo: Go use the shitter, sci-fi Hitler, you sound Super constipated If this were an ego contest, you’d be the winner, undebated But since it ain’t, you’ve sealed your fate: leave you sobbing like Pikachu I’m at the Top when it comes to ‘mons, force you to replay peekaboo.
Space Karen better go take a seat next to Ash For you must be stoned to think you’ll win this clash Spitting Colder than your dad on the track We all know that for Cheelai you down bad When I’m on the attack, this ant should keep back End you quick with a Focus Blast You’d think I’m Burter, I’m rhyming fast Steel-ing this win; like your type is Grass
I suggest growing your horns back, ‘cuz up there right now it’s looking bare Bet that’s why you really offed Krillin, was blinded with jealousy, no Solar Flare Really, this space ‘count’ can't even tell the time? How sad. I’d say you’re screaming like a girl, but I guess one’s voiced you in the past
Frieza: I expected dazzling fireworks, that was an awful display And my actress remains praised, yours is hated to this day Wish to insult my appearance? Here’s something to consider: Change into your Y form, and take a good look in the mirror!
For somebody who’s used a spoon as a weapon You can’t scoop a win into your possession I am divine, you are sublime Banned from being competitive right? Then get the hell out of my sight!
Now I’ll be wrapping this up like my home in Hell Flipping off this skinny two toed Pokémon, Go fuck yourself!!!
Mewtwo: Got saved from death and rebuilt as a cyborg, but it didn’t go well Trunks went and split you in half just like the opinions of Dragon Ball fans after Cell I’ve been used as a pawn before to fulfill desires of powerful men But that’s nothing compared to when you were used as a toy by Broly for hours on end Your character’s hard to defend, enslaving races without a care So how about I whip you until you’re on your knees begging to be spared again? Couldn’t spew heat like a Charizard, you proved to be no hassle It would seem your Golden Form has taken Silver in this battle
Cast:
Fightmarker as Frieza @fightmarker
King Mewtwo as Mewtwo (yes) You're already here silly
Crew:
Series created by: King Mewtwo
Written and Chiseled by: King Mewtwo
Additional Writing Help by: @EricTheAudible, @Snakebite126, @MetaStarVA and @RoboRebellionStudios
I wanted to put this up on YouTube because its currently my best battle, and I don't know how long my stockpile will take. The final video will come bundled with a newer audio that has updated lyrics and all that jazz. Until then, enjoy this version for now!
Lyrics:
Donald Trump: It’s the 45, ready to own in this debate Against a baby hanging douche, I’ll do nothing but spit hate Your little Schlattcoins are nothing to my millions, you can’t doubt it Trump getting Trumped? Not if I have anything to say about it I hold the best gatherings, your one festival fell to pieces Reminding me of Portland, I’d start funding some police quick Dream ain’t here to stop all your fails, there’s no chance you’re gonna prevail Take your place, then have both you and Hillary rotting in jail! Your arc’s over, not like anyone's still supporting your cause I don’t need a funny mic just to get my point across You get killed so often, Sleepy Joe’s looking more alive You were rendered powerless when that royal piggy arrived (believe me)
Jschlatt: Don’t care if it’s incomplete, I’m tearing your wall down ‘Cuz Manberg’s land shall expand once I’ve beaten this bald clown The Art of The Deal wasn’t even in your own words So I wouldn’t be shocked if “Little Pimp” ghost wrote that verse And honestly, you should check your latest ERB Maybe then you’ll understand why you shouldn't have gone first By far the worst president that our country’s ever seen Take some of my quotes, since we all know that you can't rehearse Keeping the SMP exciting, with rare signs of infighting Your power you’re misapplying, just to crack down on rioting You dare insult Schlattcoin?! I made my markets on my own Whilst you’d be nothing if papa didn’t give you a “small” loan
Donald Trump: (WRONG!) You only got in power thanks to a coalition Useless without your peers; call yourself a politician?
Jschlatt: You mention my coalition, but let's go back to 2017 The Russians rigged so you'd get the dub, call you the pre-Fundy
Fundy: Hey!
Jschlatt: You said we’d never see you again if you lost SO GET ‘IM OUT OF HERE! Since it’s what everyone wants
Donald Trump: ‘Least my buildings will still stand, none of your empire is left And now this battle shall end up more anticlimactic than your death
(Jschlatt pulls out a diamond sword)
Donald Trump: Wait wha-
(Jschlatt kills Trump with a diamond sword in one swing)
Jschlatt: Hahahahahaha! MAN, now that was easy!
(trident riptide sound)
Technoblade: Down with the government!
Jschlatt: Aw, god damn it.
(Jschlatt is killed by a firework arrow from Technoblade’s crossbow)
Cast: Swizkii as Jschlatt @swizkii
Zawesome as Donald Trump @Zawesome27
Crew: Series created by: King Mewtwo
Written by: King Mewtwo
Additional Writing Help by: @psytube2438
Beat produced by: 2Deep
Cover Art by: @Rabi_battles
Mixed by: GlitchDude of @DiscordRapBattle
See you next time! - KMits not over.Monarchy Rap Battles2023-03-31 | The King Will Return Soon.
April 1st marks the first drop of the homecoming, but not necessarily on this channel...
...prepare to sort the search tab by new at exactly 2:30 BST...
We all love collecting things, don't we? Postage stamps, memorabilia, toy cars, there's bound to be a collection of something out there; these two are no different. Today, YouTube playbutton collector Jack Massey Welsh aka JackSucksAtlife aka JackSucksAtStuff aka JackSucksatGeography etc etc goes up against lightsaber collector and Separatist Droid Army leader General Grievous in a rap battle. Who's collection will reign supreme?
See you next time! - KM(AUDIO ONLY) Smiledog.jpg vs Billy Mays. King Mewtwo Rap Battles.Monarchy Rap Battles2021-10-31 | Check out/download this battle on Soundcloud: Coming Soon!
Lyrics:
Smile Dog (calm): Hello I heard you were interested in a fight I guess it’s been a long time since you had the spotlight Vince Offers better products to help in everyday life You’re often compared and unlike my teeth the things you sell lack bite Played for a football team in university but honestly If you played baseball instead maybe you’d know how to pitch properly You kill ears with your delivery so b4 your verse gets heard Stop while you’re still whole. Just spreading the word :)
Billy Mays: Tired of stale horror setups that take themselves too seriously? Hi, Billy Mays here for “Smile Dog’s Defeat!” Lacking bite? I’ll bring the DualSaw and cut up your chain scams Stick to running after mailmen instead of trying to run the track Your young fans can try and act that with your powers you own, but Take them away and you’re just Jeff the Killer’s fursona And sure, back in the day you might’ve left some brains ruined But if you were made today, you’d just be met with “what the dog doin?” And I’m not done yet SD, cuz I got a limited offer I’ll throw you a tasty bone if you promise me that you’ll stop All of the killing and haunting and manipulation Or I’ll turn the tables, and instead send YOU to damnation!
Smile Dog (demon): Should grab the Ding King instead, man, you’re too darn frail! (grrrr…) Those puns were cheap, did you find them at a yard sale? You clown on my legacy, but allow me to rebuke That the only time you’re the shit is when you star in YouTube Poops Ruin your sleep worse than a heart attack You scream at me enough on TV, why must I listen to your raps?! Not even Orange Glo could clean the bloody mess left by your corpse I’m done with Santa the Cable Guy—
Billy Mays: BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE! Blocked your raps with Impact Gel, the world's greatest insole Compared to other pastas, you’re the world’s greatest insult But if you viewers are somehow interested in this simpering canine: Simply rent Cujo right now, for just 19.99!
Cast: King Mewtwo as Smiledog.jpg You're already here silly
See you next time! - KM(AUDIO ONLY) Broly vs The Nostalgia Critic. Anything vs Dragon BallMonarchy Rap Battles2021-06-05 | Check out/download this battle on Soundcloud: TBA
Lyrics: Nostalgia Critic (0:13): I've killed my Guardian Angel, Casper and Sandler’s fans Helloooo, I’m the Nostalgia Critic: I remember because you can’t This scary vegetarian has been raging since the nineties It's like I'm taking shots at Devil Boner:
Devil Boner: Hey prick, that's my thing!
Nostalgia Critic: So I’ll be making it rain lead, on Tarzan-with-no-Jane’s head But just a name could turn this ani-meth-head’s brain red You used to be unstoppable, a demonic force of nature Now when you’re acting up, Paragas guns for the taser
Broly (0:34): Your silly words are weak Critic, I’m killing more than this beat, Critic I’m loading attacks, overflowing the track like this verse came from my ki, Critic I’ll be breaking a baldy, creating a crater, hit you with that Gigantic Omega Now this Doug will be needing a Walker, I broke him up worse than his content creators Paint the arena with this AVGN clone’s blood first Hyper Fangirl’s lust for you can't compare to my bloodthirst (laugh) ...And speaking of women I wouldn't use Awesome to describe what you do in private with ‘em
Nostalgia Critic (0:55): God, your raps SUCK! And that new art style's ass I've seen better green CGI in Son of the Mask And really, you're alleging that I treat women bad When your VA got kicked for trying to Bloody Smash? I've covered your series, that screaming schtick’s getting lamer And Bio-Broly’s shit - “I’m all out of toilet paper” Your arc was flat, power trashed every time they penned you Then your gender bend appeared and Super tossed you the Senzu This freak’s feats made a fandom so cancerous You beating me’s a bigger stretch than Cheelai’s fanservice Never gotten yourself a win, and today that won't change So break down and cry like the baby that ignited your rage
Broly (1:26): This trash dares to say my fame was something that my clone reclaimed? Nowadays you’re only named in episodes of OneyPlays! So draw all your weapons with your off-screen gags I’m killing in FighterZ with my cross-screen grabs Like a DVD, all of your bones are getting crushed I'd destroy your Wall too, but Fantano beat me to the punch One blast’s enough to finally bring your worthless channel to the ground And this time, Larry won't be sticking around.
Cast: King Mewtwo as Broly You're already here silly
Out of all of the cursed Mii characters you can find on the web, these two are without a doubt some of the most popular. Today's battle is between Sponge from Vinesauce's Vineland Island, vs Turg, one of the most prominent OCs to hail from the CallMeKevin YouTube channel. Who will win in the battle of the ugly as feck Miis?
Logo intro made by: Zagranis (sorry i forgot to credit you in the video!)
Mixed by: King Mewtwo
Chiseled by: LeGengo (MG Rap Battles)
Hint for Next Battle: Tyrannical Leaders
about: spondage mario was born in croaskatalia with his brother pretzel. he later moved to america and found himself on vineland island. upon arrival, he was given a blank empty room that reflects his mental state. sponge is regarded as the forgotten mario brother; he uses his large moustache to soak up all the sadness and depression in the mushroom kingdom, which is why all the mario games are bright and colourful. he is one of vinesauce vinny's most popular characters, alongside meat and two faced.
turg was created by irish youtuber callmekevin (real name kevin o'reilly) as his mii when setting up his nintendo switch, and was used during a mario kart 8 charity livestream featuring a bunch of other irish youtubers. fans fell in love with turg during the stream, and he has featured heavily on kevin's channel ever since. despite having a horribly fecked up face caused by his ufc fighting days and low intelligence, turg is very easy going and has a positive outlook on life. he's always happy to make an impact even if he loses the contests he partakes in.(AUDIO) Goten vs Sub Zero. Anything vs Dragon BallMonarchy Rap Battles2020-10-20 | Expect to see a lot of audio releases on here before the videos come for them lol
Goten: (uh…) Hey there mister....the name’s Goten, you seem pretty nice But I’ve been told I gotta beat you up, so come on: let’s fight! Got an Energy Blast Volley full of insults, ready to diss I’d throw some rocks, but all I need to beat you is a matchstick Don’t have to fuse to leave this frosty robot defunctionalized I mean come on, at least the “Han” I’ve got is still alive Charging at you with full power, send you back to the arcade You were never meant to be the star, and that’s the way it should’ve stayed (ha!)
Sub-Zero: Though I call him childish, compared to Cage you’ve somehow less maturity I’m used to fighting Klones of myself, so this won’t be hard for me The Lin Kuei Grandmaster don’t deserve something so mild I didn’t get resurrected just to do kombat against a child Your father has no time to love you, too busy training your boring brother You’ve more potential than him yet you’re nowhere near as tougher For when it actually comes to fighting, you can’t even make a dent Your adult self proves that even Frost has more commitment
Goten: I’m getting kind of bored, so I’ll end this now; long and behold Time to show you a trick I learned when I was only seven years old! (*turns into a Super Saiyan*) Ta-daa! Mess with the best Son and you won’t get far Your rhymes are like Mythologies: subpar! End this with a Super Kamekameha! What’s with you and Scorpion? Is he your rival, or your friend? More phony than Hercule; you’re not even of full Chinese descent Baldy here’s becoming ancient, I’m still living young and free Not the first time you’ve been ended by a kind and caring guy like me
Sub-Zero: You have the might of a warrior, yet you lack composure The freezing cold will bring your Trunks-influenced antics to a closure You hide behind enhancements like they’re your mother’s leg So no wonder you didn’t transform into a good rapper instead There’s no hope for this brat, can’t even reach Super Saiyan 2 As if looking up to some idiotic hero wasn’t enough proof I’d make you my student, but you need more subtlety Because Mask-ing as someone else was the only time you were Mighty
See you next time! - KM(AUDIO) Michael Rosen vs Derek Savage. King Mewtwo Rap Battles.Monarchy Rap Battles2020-09-17 | Welcome back to King Mewtwo Rap Battles! This battle doesn't have a video as of yet — sorry about that. This was meant to be a birthday gift for my good Dani Frias for handing the battle to me, and so I was more focused on getting the audio finished rather than rush to make a good video for it. Somewhere down the line I'll have one ready, but not right now. I think I'll post the audios for battles that arent just KMRBs in future as SoundCloud just isn't doing it for me anymore, so be on the look out for those.
Derek Savage: I’ve heard lies saying you tower over me, which I don’t see So today I’m going to show our differences, I mean, just look at me: You’re just an author; I’m an actor, director and a cool guy Make like a child from a ‘no breathing’ class, just keel over and die Wouldn’t You Like to Know how your creativity’s gone down the spout? You were a good presenter, but now your career’s unable to Sprout I Hate Everything about you, and although I don’t like him, I gotta say If he reviewed your crappy performances, he’d be giving me praise This bitch could use some Self-Defense, can’t survive my Second Coming No wonder the BBC kicked you out, all your work’s dull and boring You’ve a whole book on sins you’ve committed, your flaws are quite large I mean, you did want an anti-imperialist Marxist to be in charge
Michael Rosen: Thought he’d sit there like a lemon, but Derek. What does Derek do? He spits rhymes showing he’s less of a Cool Guy, more of a Fool Diss the Milk And Sugar King, and you’ll get more than heat At least I can go without throwing a fit when people make fun of me Promoting x-rated work on your own website is far from Christian And with all of the illegal stuff you’ve done, you’d fit right in with school prison Could write an entire poem detailing how Horrible you are But you’d probably Copyright Strike me before I get the chance Recycled footage, bad editing, portraying fat people as broke schmucks Topped off with phoned in performances; to put it bluntly, Your Movies Suck! No longer taken seriously, even the cameraman’s out shadowing you I see you’re looking shaky and sorry, gonna cut out this cameo too?
Cool Cat: You’re really really mean! Seems some kid still thinks bullying is fun Everyone should stay away from you like you were a deadly gun
Derek Savage: You rapped once, so what? That doesn’t make you an emcee Better call you the toothbrush, cause we’ll break you into pieces
Cool Cat: Bringing Sweeter Revenge than some muddy twig could ever do (haha!)
Derek Savage: I’m bad with copyright? You almost took down every YouTube Poop of you!
Cool Cat: While your new books are flopping, me and my Dad will go to Hollywood
Both: Now it’s time to ‘close up’ this battle so you can make another Sad Book
Michael Rosen: (Michael’s Verse, Part 2.) You and this failed mascot must be having a Crazy Dream I’d argue Solomon would do better than this infringement on Warner Bros’ property Once you eat this diss like a sandwich, I shall give you to the ducks! Might as well make another channel called “iMovie Sucks” Now your son passed away, and I know the pain of losing a child But using him as an excuse for stupidity? Now that makes me really wild Like when you impersonated that law firm, your attempts to win have fallen through So now I don’t suppose you’ll want to battle me again, will you?
about: blastoise is a water–type pokémon species from nintendo and game freak's pokémon franchise. it is a large, bipedal turtle-like creature, with a blue body that is mostly hidden by its tough, brown shell. known as the shellfish pokémon, it is the final evolution of squirtle and the evolved form of wartortle. blastoise's most prominent moves include hydro pump and shell smash.
leonardo or leo for short is one of the four main protagonists in teenage mutant ninja turtles and a member of the eponymous group. as the leader of the turtles, leonardo aspires to be a brave, decisive and perfect hero. he is also the most mature out of all his brothers, aside from donatello, always acting like a guide and sometimes even a parent to his brothers. he is very protective of his siblings and is willing to do anything for them.(OLD AND BAD) Budokai Tenkaichi 3 vs Raging Blast 2. King Mewtwo Rap Battles.Monarchy Rap Battles2020-09-17 | It’s a rap battle royale including four of the most popular DBZ games! Who will come out on top? Let's find out....
Written by King Mewtwo (With line re-works by David K. and JakeSV)
Edited by King Mewtwo
Subtitles by Frank Summers
Beat produced by Kustom Made Productions
Battle Mixed by F00PZ(OLD AND BAD) Son Goku vs Sonic The Hedgehog. Anything VS Dragon BallMonarchy Rap Battles2020-09-17 | Welcome to the first official episode of a new rap battle series: Anything vs Dragon Ball. In this series, a character from the Dragon Ball franchise (Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball Super, etc.) faces off against another character (fiction or non-fiction) with similar traits in a rap battle.
In our first battle, Goku, the planet protecting Super Saiyan God himself, faces off against Sonic, the famous hyper fast blue hedgehog from Sega. Who will take the win in this fight? Only one way to find out...
about: son goku is a saiyan warrior who serves as the main protagonist of the dragon ball franchise. he was sent to earth by his father to survive his home planet's destruction and to conquer earth for his people. however, he bumped his head upon landing, forgetting his mission. since then he grew up on earth, meeting tons of friends and going on adventures to stop evil forces from taking over the planet. goku is a kind and caring warrior, doing whatever he can to protect the ones he loves. he has lots of fun fighting strong enemies, and displays incredible power with his various super saiyan transformations, and is one of the only members of his race to successfully attain god ki.
sonic the hedgehog is sega's mascot and the protagonist of the sonic the hedgehog series of video games. he is an anthropomorphic hedgehog born with the ability to run faster than the speed of sound, hence his name, and possesses lightning-fast reflexes to match. as his species implies, sonic can also roll up into a concussive ball, primarily to attack enemies. sonic is free-spirited and adventurous, and loves exploring and protecting the world. hes the perfect blend of cool, easygoing and determined. sonic will stop at nothing to bring down the plots of the villainous dr eggman no matter how big the danger gets.