To most, "the cake is a lie" is little more than (an overtired) joke. To Chell, at least the version of her portrayed in this film, it's deadly serious.
[Thanks, Dan]
Portal short film imagines Chell's life on the outside
by Richard Mitchell 
on Jun 2nd 2011 1:30AM
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To most, "the cake is a lie" is little more than (an overtired) joke. To Chell, at least the version of her portrayed in this film, it's deadly serious.
[Thanks, Dan]
Reader Comments (58)
Posted: Jun 2nd 2011 1:37AM wenchwogg said
I saw this last night. Wonderful.
Posted: Jun 2nd 2011 1:41AM Tradio said
need a much hotter Chell
Posted: Jun 2nd 2011 1:49AM (Unverified) said
@Tradio
Not really. It wouldn't make the slightest difference. Not everything in life is about looks.
Everything related to Portal is just so charming and magical.
Oh and this needs a much hotter Chell... no, wait... you monster.
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Not really. It wouldn't make the slightest difference. Not everything in life is about looks.
Everything related to Portal is just so charming and magical.
Oh and this needs a much hotter Chell... no, wait... you monster.
Posted: Jun 2nd 2011 10:01AM TRTX said
@Tradio What does the appearance of the person playing Chell have to do with anything in this situation? It gets sickening to see any article on a gaming site that involves a woman have that one inevitable douchebag who only cares if he can take one off the wrist....
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Posted: Jun 2nd 2011 11:27AM Misfit Toy said
@Tradio
Wow... just... wow. I award thee with the Shallow Poster of the Week Award. Congratulations! You did an outstanding job representing the deep empty core of shallow posters across the internet.
Wait? What's that? You think the award is a lie? Don't be so shallow...
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Wow... just... wow. I award thee with the Shallow Poster of the Week Award. Congratulations! You did an outstanding job representing the deep empty core of shallow posters across the internet.
Wait? What's that? You think the award is a lie? Don't be so shallow...
Posted: Jun 2nd 2011 5:42PM dissectional75 said
@Tradio
Dunno why this guy is getting so many downvotes... Everyone knows that all dudes who regularly check out Joystiq, date supermodels. Duh.
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Dunno why this guy is getting so many downvotes... Everyone knows that all dudes who regularly check out Joystiq, date supermodels. Duh.
Posted: Jun 2nd 2011 1:49AM Measlesopolis said
wow, this is some high quality shit
Posted: Jun 2nd 2011 1:59AM TheVapourRub said
Brilliant use of Portals!
Posted: Jun 2nd 2011 10:25AM Mal F4cti0n said
@TheVapourRub
Like scratching your own back! Brilliant indeed!
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Like scratching your own back! Brilliant indeed!
Posted: Jun 2nd 2011 2:06AM FuriousMailman said
Now you're thinking with ovens
Posted: Jun 2nd 2011 2:10AM JnZooger said
Reminds me of that Nuka-break Fallout 3 vid. And that is a good thing.
Posted: Jun 2nd 2011 2:12AM xbashingx said
@ 2:30
was that supposed to be jesus askin about the pizza??? lol
was that supposed to be jesus askin about the pizza??? lol
Posted: Jun 2nd 2011 2:12AM Man Ho Kim said
How does she afford to live in such a nice apartment?
Posted: Jun 2nd 2011 2:17AM Jamvaan said
Best. Back stratcher. Ever.
Posted: Jun 2nd 2011 2:35AM Shadowbender said
I wanted Chell to venture out into the real world after the end of Portal 1, and then begin 2 with Chell trying to mentally recover from her experiences.
Ah, I had some neat ideas, if I do say so myself.
Ah, I had some neat ideas, if I do say so myself.
Posted: Jun 2nd 2011 2:38AM Shadowbender said
@Shadowbender
And I also would like to know where these fellows on the interwebs are getting these insanely realsitic Portal guns. Crazy-good props-making, or the conspiracy that Aperture Science is real has been uncovered.
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And I also would like to know where these fellows on the interwebs are getting these insanely realsitic Portal guns. Crazy-good props-making, or the conspiracy that Aperture Science is real has been uncovered.
Posted: Jun 2nd 2011 3:19AM (Unverified) said
@Shadowbender
Fortunately, the good people at Aperture Science had some better ones.
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Fortunately, the good people at Aperture Science had some better ones.
Posted: Jun 2nd 2011 2:42AM Dao Jones said
I hate shit like this. Makes me realize how little, if any, talent I have. :'(
Wonderful video! All the little things Chell did made me smile. :)
Wonderful video! All the little things Chell did made me smile. :)
Posted: Jun 2nd 2011 2:52AM Harrishun said
Special Thanks:
Freddie Wong
I KNEW IT!
Freddie Wong
I KNEW IT!
Posted: Jun 2nd 2011 3:24AM Slomoshun said
LOL!!! Scratching her back through the portal..genius!
Posted: Jun 2nd 2011 4:09AM dargondarkfire said
i always thought chell had a look of asian heritage.
Posted: Jun 2nd 2011 4:46AM Khazidhea said
That was a cool video. One thing kept bothering me while watching it though. The size of the portal gun. The damn thing was huge and it looked like it weighed a butt load.
Posted: Jun 2nd 2011 6:41AM WiredKnight said
@Khazidhea
I knew I wasn't the only one. It's a nice looking replica, but it's definitely too big.
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I knew I wasn't the only one. It's a nice looking replica, but it's definitely too big.
Posted: Jun 2nd 2011 9:32AM AmericanWolf01 said
@Khazidhea I imagine if the Portal gun was real, it would be large and unwieldy. That being said, "Chell" (in this video) didn't seem to have much trouble carrying and using it.
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Posted: Jun 2nd 2011 5:55AM radioactivez0r said
That was really, really cool.
Posted: Jun 2nd 2011 6:20AM ColtTheNotsoEpicGamR said
was it just me or was there nothing shaped like fish in that cake?
Posted: Jun 2nd 2011 7:03AM jdfromda80s said
The cake is a lie no more!!!
Posted: Jun 2nd 2011 7:48AM Rhamsey said
When she uses the portal gun to through out the trash it made me smile on the inside.
Posted: Jun 2nd 2011 8:15AM Negatron said
Boy the Portal Gun suure made her lazy! PICK UP the can of beans you lazy woman! :3
Posted: Jun 2nd 2011 8:29AM ElderGoose said
it was so sad when she was crying when she saw the cake
Posted: Jun 2nd 2011 8:37AM TheBatman4141 said
Hmmm, guess I should play this game some day to see what all the fuss is about...
Posted: Jun 2nd 2011 8:49AM Red O Magnus said
why is it that whenever someone makes a portal gun it always looks HUGE! I didn't ever think it would be that big, really.
Also, Awesome film!
Also, Awesome film!
Posted: Jun 2nd 2011 9:04AM Razicus said
This was a triumph.
Posted: Jun 2nd 2011 9:36AM trinica said
This video is so cute! =D
Posted: Jun 2nd 2011 10:47AM hassanfadil said
A great short movie :)
Posted: Jun 2nd 2011 11:00AM walkingcarpet said
The video was incredibly well done, even if the cake stuff is a bit played out at this point. Also, I want Portal guns to be real just for that back scratching trick.
