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This article is about the egg. You may be looking for Dan Lloyd, his voice actor, Dan Bull, the rapper, ElementDan from Shorts in Minecraft, or the Element shorts titled Dan! Dan! and Dan!

Jason: You just typed in the exact same thing!

Dan: You're a moron.

- DAN AND JASON IN THE CRACK! - HACKED ACCOUNT!

Dan is one of the main characters in Element Animation's channel and the deuteragonist of The Crack! Dan is the reasonable member of the trio, but is often intolerant of Jason's antics.

He is voiced by Dan Lloyd.

Personality

Dan is everything Jason is not: sensible, practical, and sometimes pessimistic. He seems to tolerate Jason to some extent, but can become irritable and severe when Jason acts up, and is often seen trying to correct him. He dislikes being given tasks like asking The Elder One for help in getting funding. After Jason and Chrisi, Dan is the least inclined to use his imagination for entertainment, though an experience with Jeff the rock helps him overcome this. Dan is slightly skittish, as seen when he and Jason enter the Internet, and when he is sucked into Jason's imagination.

Biography[]

The Crack![]

For the entire duration of The Crack! Dan has lived in the kitchen with Jason and Chrisi, and is the most irritated by Jason's weird behavior.

In Psycho! there is a picture of Jason throwing a bottle at an egg that resembles Dan. Early versions of Dan and Chrisi later visit Jason in the mental hospital. They start teasing him, but Dan advises Chrisi to stop when he gets too upset. Jason suddenly starts singing the Nyan Cat theme, which hypnotizes them both into singing along until they wind up in the asylum as well.

In VLOG #1, Dan introduces the vlog and is confused by Mustache Guy. He gives out Element's email address for fan mail. Jason sends him to the background with the portal gun from Portal. Scott then narrates Dan racing back for revenge. Dan says the injured Jason will reply to the first person to comment.

In The Visitor, Dan is sleeping when Jason gets him up to check out the fan mail. Dan wonders what's inside the box, and is startled when Charlie rolls out and irritated with him thinking he's in China. Both of them reject his offer to win a weekend trip for two to Hawaii. Dan asks Charlie if he's still there when he zones out due to the device planted in his head. He tries to stop Charlie from eating the cheese, but he's too slow and hits the wall. He panics over Charlie's death, then reassures Jason that it was an accident and rolls his body off the counter.

In Vlog #2, Dan tries to say the vlog is for more than 1000 subscribers, but he doesn't say the exact number and says they'll make one every once in a while. Both he and Chrisi protest Jason's decision to buy an Xbox. Dan explains to the viewers that every time Jason played on his old one, he thought he was part of the game for days afterward, attacking Dan and Chrisi and doing crazy things as a result. He decides to buy a PS3 instead, and Dan orders him to get out. When Chrisi explodes, the others stare in horror until they notice she's back. Dan reads an email asking why Jason has bloodshot eyes and enclosing a drawing of him. He asks Jason why he has bloodshot eyes, and he says he's special. Dan says the first commenter will receive a message from one of them.

In The Epic Adventure, Dan is lying on the counter, bored. Jason says he's not bored because he just had an adventure. Dan comments that he always talks about his adventures until Chrisi calls him, saying the milk is trying to escape again.

Dan is mentioned in Jason's Holiday. Two of the answers to the first question are "Dan! The milk's trying to escape again!" and "Dan! You suck!" One of the answers to the last question is "Dan". If the viewer gets all the questions right, Dan will call out offscreen that the first person to comment will receive a message from Jason. Jason calls out in reply that if Dan was watching the whole time, why he didn't help him.

In Mac vs PC, Dan says "Hello, I'm a Mac" in every take and scolds Jason when he gets it wrong. He is weirded out by the tower of keys Jason built, and hates the pig poop. Finally, he shows Jason what a PC is, only for him to become confused once again.

In MINI-MESSAGE, Dan introduces the video and some of the T-shirts Element is selling.

In The Robot, Dan is on his laptop when Jason walks in and immediately buys a robot for 5000 pounds. Dan tries to scold him, but the robot is already at the door. He is not impressed with it, and one week later, he complains that the robot cost too much and is apparently useless.

In Crazy Messages, Dan is on his computer when Jason sends him a message, saying "Hi!" Dan says hi out loud, but Jason won't stop messaging him and says someone in the kitchen is watching him. Dan sees nothing and calls him crazy. Jason leaves and Dan gets a smiley from him, and is startled by Mustache Guy. When Jason comes back, Dan starts to suspect that Mustache Guy was watching him, but Jason says it was Dan.

In The Meeting, Dan gasps at the shocking news that someone likes the Annoying Orange. He is annoyed at being asked to get advice from The Elder One. When they enter his domain, a message orders them to bow to Google. Dan is confused that Jason can read, and reluctantly bows along with Jason. He asks The Elder One for help. Back in the meeting room, Dan breaks the news that Google is dead and there is nothing they can do. He scolds Jason for not mentioning his friends earlier.

In ZOMBIE EGGS!, Dan is surprised to discover that zombies are real. He tells Jason his face is gone because he turned around. Dan uses the password "I want to kill Justin Bieber" to unlock a secret stash of guns and cheese. They fail to kill the zombies, but Dan gets an idea and smiles evilly at Jason. The two roll the zombies off the edge, and a second later Jason shows Dan the vampires. Dan is confused about Jacob. He explains that the kitchen has pre-Twilight vampire rules, requiring the wimpy vampires to burn up. Last, Jason shows Dan ghosts, which are invisible to everyone but himself.

In CHRISTMAS, Dan and Chrisi are watching the snow until it's time to open presents. Dan opens his gift second and discovers a mind-reading hat. He tries it on Chrisi and she is jealous. He uses it on Mustache Guy and he needs help hiding a body. The gang are surprised by this. Last, he uses it on Jason, getting nothing but elevator music. Dan decides he likes his gift. He is creeped out by Jason and his clones. The gang are startled by Sam Pepper and stare at him until Dan's mind-reading device reveals he wants their YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter. Next shot, the gang are tied up and plead him to spare the Twitter. Dan comments that they know he's Sam Pepper, angering him. The gang order Jason's clones to help them. While Sam is talking to them, the gang are freed and Dan says, "Get the tank."

In The End, Dan corrects Scott and says their first video was awful and it was deleted. He cuts Scott off on the third intro attempt, and later yells at him not to mess with the camera. Dan asks what happened to Jason, who literally got shaken up. He thanks the viewers for subscribing, and wraps up Season 1.

In HACKED ACCOUNT!, Jason calls Dan to the computer and reveals someone changed their YouTube password. Dan informs him that "****" is not the password and enters the old one, which Jason confuses for the same thing. Dan calls him a moron, but the old password is not accepted either. The computer announces that they tried the wrong password too many times and assimilates them into the Internet, which spooks Dan out. The two travel through the Internet in hopes of finding some help. Dan is confused by Jason asking the viewers to subscribe, and Jason says he's talking to him.

In HACKED AGAIN!, Dan and Jason wander through the Internet until Jason takes them to Yahoo Answers, where Dan asks how to get their YouTube account back. The eggs send them to the top of Mt. Noob. Jason yells at Dan that who he's talking to is not his business.

In We Weren't Hacked!?, Dan is spit out of the computer back onto the counter. He spots Chrisi and at first seems overjoyed, but changes his mind. He starts to explain what happened to Jason, but before he can get farther than the password being changed, Chrisi reveals that she changed it. It then flashes to a flashback where Chrisi announced she was changing the password because she wanted one more secure than "cheese". Dan explains the whole story, how Jason got bored with climbing the mountain and went down to do something else, revealing that Dan passed by Minecraft seconds after Jason disappeared into the game. Dan kept running until he found the exit, at which Chrisi realizes Jason is lost. Dan quickly tells her where they can get a better Jason.

In XCUBE ONE WITH ADDED KINOCT!, Jason asks Dan and Chrisi for help. Dan reveals that they replaced him with Jeff, a rock with a painted-on face. Jeff does nothing but sit and stare when Dan tells him to say hi. Chrisi invites Dan to join her and Jason, but he decides to play Generic FPS Game Name with Jeff, who doesn't do anything and loses. Dan groans that he's not even trying, and is tempted briefly to join the others. Jeff suddenly asks him why not, startling him. Dan is excited and thinks he's hearing Morgan Freeman, but Jeff confuses him by stating "You're Morgan Freeman." Jeff suggests Dan spend time with the others, but he protests that imagining is boring. Jeff reveals that Dan is using his imagination to talk to him. Dan decides to join Jason on the boat, which Jason teasingly asks he's sure he can handle. Dan thinks Jason can't surprise him anymore, but finds the two of them on the sea. Post-credits, Dan asks what's happening, and Jason says the bass is dropping.

In THE PLANE, Jason asks Dan to push him off the edge. Dan starts to push him off, but he breaks away and shows off his cardboard plane. Dan comments that he didn't know what one was until the day before. He agrees to push Jason off the edge, wanting to see it crash. Dan pushes him off and is surprised to see him flying with no problem. When Jason asks permission to land, Dan denies permission, resulting in the plane crashing. Post-credits, Jason floats down in front of him on a parachute.

In The Fugitive, Dan is on the counter and narrates the intro shot when Jason bursts into view, begging them to save him as Sgt. Clive and Officer Spud chase him. Dan gives him up, which Chrisi yells at him for. While everyone is stunned by what happened to Spud, Jason shouts at the others to run. On a bookshelf, Dan asks why they're running if they only need to hand over Jason. All three laugh at Chrisi's statement that cops don't lie. The three are surprised by Clive and flee into the vent filled with random rooms. Dan exits Mortal Kombat without waiting for Clive, freaks out that he has gained legs, and is curious about the broccoli. The gang have fun being passed along to the opposite side, where Jason leads them into a maze. Dan realizes they're lost, and Jason asks if they've seen The Maze. In the middle, the gang find the Fugitive and hand him to an ecstatic Clive, who frees them despite Dan arguing that Jason killed Spud. Back on the counter, Dan asks if everything is wrapping up when the random rooms, the broccoli, and the maze are not explained, and they haven't decided what to do with Spud's body.

In Jason becomes a SUPERHERO!, Dan hops onto the counter but suddenly gasps, thinking something is wrong. Jason cries out his name excitedly and runs up to him to show off his superhero outfit. Dan instantly rejects the idea of making a superhero video because superheroes are too common. Jason disagrees and says there are lots of superhero films because people love them. Dan protests that Jason isn't good enough to compete and he isn't even a superhero with a taped-on cape and a mask drawn in Sharpie. Jason quotes a line from Bane, saying no one cared who he was until he put his mask on. Dan tells him no one cares about him anyway. Chrisi suddenly reveals herself as his sidekick. Dan complains, asking her how Jason got her to play along. Chrisi reveals she gets paid, and Jason says they're going to save the kitchen. Dan tries to convince Jason that he is not a superhero, asking what powers he has. Jason thinks he can fly, but Chrisi says he hit his head trying. Dan says there's nothing to save the kitchen from, but Durian suddenly appears and announces himself. Dan remarks how not scary he is. He smells Durian and says his stink will conquer the kitchen. The angry fruit jumps down and raises a dust cloud. Dan suddenly doubts that this is a game, refusing to help Jason fight. Durian throws Jason out of his way and begins to chase Dan, who desperately tries to convince himself Jason is still playing. He asks how much Jason paid Durian to play the villain. Durian tells Dan he'll pay with his life, trapping him against the sink. Dan sneaks off during Jason's confrontation with the villain, and tells Chrisi to stop trying to set the mood. The gang cheer when Durian falls in the trash. Jason says he could fly, but Dan tells him he jumped and that it doesn't matter. He refuses to allow Jason to take the opportunity Mysterious Stranger offered, rejecting the idea of a cinematic universe of Jason and carrying him off, with Jason protesting the whole way. During the bloopers, Dan is unsure of Gregg being the villain.

Element Shorts[]

Dan plays a secondary role in most of the Element Shorts, mostly having Jason call him.

In Chairs, Jason boasts that he is taller than Dan. His chair drops down to a little below Dan's.

In Missing, Dan walks in and meets Chrisi, who asks if he's seen Jason, which he hasn't. Chrisi says she wants Jason to try on makeup, which Dan wants to see him suffer through. Jason reveals himself once they leave.

In Hi, Dan claims he's Jason, then turns into a copy of him.

In Silence, Dan greets Jason, but he falls over as a cardboard cutout, followed by the background. Then, Dan himself freezes and falls over as a cutout.

In Rolling, Dan finds Jason rolling around screaming and asks what he's doing. Moments later, both of them are rolling.

In Pig, Dan asks the excited Jason if he's riding a pig. Jason says, "No, you are." Dan is suddenly seen on top of the pig.

Dan is mentioned in Dan! Dan! when Jason calls him and finds a villager instead.

In Backflip, Jason challenges Dan to a backflip contest. Annoyed, Dan does a flip and invites Jason to beat it. Jason floats up and passes back through the counter.

Dan is mentioned, though not by name, in Therapist, when the titular character explains Jason's friends were concerned about his mental health.

In Hahahahahaha!, Dan asks Chrisi where Jason is. She reports that she trapped him somewhere because he was annoying her. Dan asks where she put him.

In NOSAJ! Jason calls Dan "Nad", believing that everyone falls over upon hearing their name backwards. Dan then tries it on Jason, which works.

In Watching, Dan is watching another Element Short when Chrisi points out the viewers. Dan stares at the camera in awe.

In French, Dan is confused by Jason speaking French until he notices Jason is a potato.

In Batman!, Dan is once again baffled, this time by Jason thinking he's Batman.

In Introductions, Jason calls Dan to ask if they start too many shorts by doing that. Dan thinks they might.

In Real, Jason asks Dan if he's real. Dan says no, making him disappear.

In RACE, Dan counts down in a race against Jason and takes off, but Jason passes him using the Konami code.

In Dan!, Dan runs onto the counter calling "Dan! Dan!" until he realizes that's him.

Other[]

In An Interview With Element Animation, Dan is seated with Chrisi and introduces himself as the director. He says he likes the viewers' opinions the coolest, and his favorite part is recording the lines. Dan recommends showing one's talent on YouTube and wishes he'd had the access to information he does on StartLikeMe at the beginning. Finally, he advises the viewers to collaborate as much as possible.

In HUZZAH!, Dan and Chrisi are eagerly anticipating the 1 million subscribers mark. Dan announces that it's about to get there, but is disappointed when it fails. After the room flips, Dan asks Jason who he's talking to, but Jason slides at him screaming.

In DROP THE BASS!!!, Dan and Jason are on a boat in a storm with fish flying everywhere, lasers, and loud music.

In ASK ELEMENT ANYTHING!, Dan helps introduce the video. His first question is if someone tells a joke, if it cracks him up. He lets out a laugh which quickly dries up. Next, he was asked what he would do to talk Jason out of jumping off the counter. Dan responds that he wants payment first. Dan's next question is if his refrigerator is running. He says it is as a fridge runs past in the background. Dan's last question is why he didn't have hair, but he was revealed to have hair. Dan says that's it at the end of the Q&A.

In HELP US MAKE VIDEOS, Dan helps explain what Patreon is and what the viewers will get for joining. Dan sadly tells the viewers why they need the extra money. Jason asks him if it's for him to get a desk grill, and Dan reluctantly adds that to the list. At the end, he objects to Jason's statement that it's Christmas, but is shouted over.

In Shorts in Minecraft - Eggs, Jason announces to Dan that something doesn't feel right, which Dan can't work out. However, both of them are now Minecraft eggs.

Dan appears on a poster in New Studio!

In THE 12 DAYS OF THE CRACK, Dan and Chrisi react to the gifts. He wonders if they have to feed the broccoli, and notices it multiplied. He is not pleased with the first day's gift. Dan has similar reactions to most of the gifts. He demands to know if Jason spent money on the loot crates, reassures the others that they're safe from the Stormtrooper eggs, and gets out the guns to deal with the zombie eggs. At first, Dan wonders where the fifth golden cheese is, but Jason coughs it up. Dan and Chrisi are afraid the baubles will explode, but just when Dan thinks they're safe he gets blown off. He tries to find the ninjas, requests the guns again to get rid of the clones, and is curious about the pies. He is skeptical how they can all wear the Santa hats, helps read the comments, and on Christmas Day, Dan can be seen running around trying to deal with the gifts. He stops, saying Jason gave them enough trouble and wishes the viewers Merry Christmas, but then points out the infestation of broccoli.

Comics[]

In "Wayne's World", Dan and Chrisi hurry to keep up with Jason.

In "Art Class", the teacher finds Dan's painting acceptable, but too bloody.

Merch[]

Dan has appeared on several T-shirts and a poster for The Crack!

Trivia[]

  • Dan's eyes were darker until the lighting in the kitchen was improved in 2013.
  • An early version of him in Psycho! showed him with no irises. He also looks a lot like the egg Jason attacked, which could explain his grudge against Jason.
  • Dan hates Justin Bieber, as shown in ZOMBIE EGGS!
  • Dan was asked why he didn't have hair in ASK ELEMENT ANYTHING!, but ironically he had hair while reacting to this.

Quotes[]

"Dan! Dan!"

-JASON'S CATCHPHRASE IN THE CRACK! AND ELEMENT SHORTS




"But they're just imagining things! It's so boring! I need something more visually stimulating, like this Xcube One with added Kinoct!"

-DAN TO JEFF IN THE CRACK! - XCUBE ONE WITH ADDED KINOCT!



"Wait, so we just have to give him Jason? Why are we running?"

-DAN IN THE CRACK! - THE FUGITIVE


"Oh no, a big bad guy with a terrible name, so scary."

-DAN REACTING TO DURIAN'S APPEARANCE IN JASON BECOMES A SUPERHERO! - THE CRACK!

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