Piccolo’s loneliness

[Mr. Piccolo]

In DBZ Abridged a lot of jokes are made about Piccolo’s loneliness. As with many jokes in the Abridged series, it is an exaggeration of some actual things from the real series. Was Piccolo alone so much because he chose that sort of life or because he figured the others still looked upon him as the scary reincarnation of Piccolo Daimao?

Piccolo’s reaction to Gohan’s kindness suggests he perhaps didn’t like being alone and actually wanted friendship, so why did Piccolo seem to voluntarily seclude himself so often? What do you guys think?

[Blade]

In DBZ Abridged a lot of jokes are made about Piccolo’s loneliness. As with many jokes in the Abridged series, it is an exaggeration of some actual things from the real series. Was Piccolo alone so much because he chose that sort of life or because he figured the others still looked upon him as the scary reincarnation of Piccolo Daimao?

Piccolo’s reaction to Gohan’s kindness suggests he perhaps didn’t like being alone and actually wanted friendship, so why did Piccolo seem to voluntarily seclude himself so often? What do you guys think?

I think as a child Piccolo was lonely - and being shunned by humanity as a monster definitely didn't do anything for his social skills or faith in others.

I think as an adult, though, he was so used to being alone he actually came to prefer it that, and sought solitude whenever he could.

[roscaifed]

I know this is sort of a none point, because it comes from filler, but in the three years in which they are training in preparation for the androids piccolo goes with Goku and Gohan to their house to eat. Chi-Chi states that this is a regular occurrence aswell. That suggests that he actually does prefer to have company, but again this is filler

[Blade]

I know this is sort of a none point, because it comes from filler, but in the three years in which they are training in preparation for the androids piccolo goes with Goku and Gohan to their house to eat. Chi-Chi states that this is a regular occurrence aswell. That suggests that he actually does prefer to have company, but again this is filler

Well, Namekians don't eat for starters.

[roscaifed]

Well, Namekians don't eat for starters.

Like I said, it is from filler, clearly not brilliantly thought out either. Not saying its a valid argument, just putting it out there

[Mr. Piccolo]

I know this is sort of a none point, because it comes from filler, but in the three years in which they are training in preparation for the androids piccolo goes with Goku and Gohan to their house to eat. Chi-Chi states that this is a regular occurrence aswell. That suggests that he actually does prefer to have company, but again this is filler

Well, Namekians don't eat for starters.

I forgot about this filler. I cannot recall if we see Piccolo eat. I recall Piccolo making a comment about Goku’s rude eating habits, but I cannot recall if he actually eats.
In any event, I do think this filler is interesting. We know Piccolo trains with Goku and Gohan for the androids, so I find it plausible that he visited the Son family at home quite often. In fact, does the filler state that Piccolo actually lived with the Son family? Chi-Chi did try to force him to get a driver’s license, along with Goku!

[roscaifed]

When I said he goes to their house to eat I wasn't focusing on the eating part, more the fact that he spent time with them when not training.

I forgot about this filler. I cannot recall if we see Piccolo eat. I recall Piccolo making a comment about Goku’s rude eating habits, but I cannot recall if he actually eats.
In any event, I do think this filler is interesting. We know Piccolo trains with Goku and Gohan for the androids, so I find it plausible that he visited the Son family at home quite often. In fact, does the filler state that Piccolo actually lived with the Son family? Chi-Chi did try to force him to get a driver’s license, along with Goku!

It does seem to me like he was living with them, for the exact reasons you just said. if not, he was cerrainly spending a lot of time with them

[Mr. Piccolo]

It does seem to me like he was living with them, for the exact reasons you just said. if not, he was cerrainly spending a lot of time with them

Yes, in the driving episode Chi-Chi was upset about not having a car and having to lug groceries around a long distance. She looks at Piccolo and thinks to herself that she has to cook for him again. The emphasis on the "again" seems to indicate that Piccolo was living with the Son family, or at least eating dinner with them every night.

[Kid Buu]

You can be alone without being lonely.

I just view Piccolo as an introvert. Has his arm crossed in a reserved manner, stands distant to the rest of the group, and seems to be deep in thought.

[mAcChaos]

In DBZ Abridged a lot of jokes are made about Piccolo’s loneliness. As with many jokes in the Abridged series, it is an exaggeration of some actual things from the real series. Was Piccolo alone so much because he chose that sort of life or because he figured the others still looked upon him as the scary reincarnation of Piccolo Daimao?

Piccolo’s reaction to Gohan’s kindness suggests he perhaps didn’t like being alone and actually wanted friendship, so why did Piccolo seem to voluntarily seclude himself so often? What do you guys think?

It's not that hard to understand. Think of when you were at school, and some people made fun of you or harassed you. Did you try to hang out with them? No, you probably went your own way and decided you weren't going to hang out with them either way.

Piccolo could probably eat even if he didn't need to. He has teeth, and he was able to swallow the jar he kept Kami in, so that means he probably has a stomach.

[Codarik]

I don't think Piccolo ever feels lonely, he just likes being alone. There isn't any moments in the manga but in some filler and in a few movies, every time someone comes across Piccolo while in the middle of nowhere, he seems to get irritated by them and just wants them to go away.

[DBZAOTA482]

Piccolo was shown being jealous of that one family, and he did say that Gohan was the only who spoke decently to him. He may not show it but he was lonely inside (true Jerk With A Heart of Gold).

[Cipher]

He's definitely lonely before meeting Gohan. Hence the whole, "Curse your own fate, as I do" line.

[Mr. Piccolo]

Piccolo was shown being jealous of that one family, and he did say that Gohan was the only who spoke decently to him. He may not show it but he was lonely inside (true Jerk With A Heart of Gold).

Are you referring to the scene where Kid Piccolo ruins that little kid’s birthday? I thought that was an interesting scene in the anime because you could certainly interpret it as Piccolo being jealous of the little kid and his family.

The way Piccolo looks through the window and becomes angry while watching the happy family celebrate the kid’s birthday, and the way he runs in and ruins the cake and smashes the toy airplane (which was a present from the parents to the kid) makes me believe there was certainly an element of anger over his own comparative loneliness and this may have been the emotional background to his actions.