Fan girl Episode Reviews

[Donna IS 3 times a lady!]

This thread invites you to rate each episode from a purely fan-girl perspective.
Pick an episode and rate it according to your own highly personal and subjective scale of hotness. Did Joel look at the viewer with his soulful blue eyes? Did Mike strike a pose that showed off his fine self? Was there a moment that was melted your heart? Tell us about it! Make recommendations to newer fans of must-see episodes sure to fan the flames. And which moments to avoid. Top Tens and lists are OK, but please give details as to why you chose them.
Here's an example of what I mean.

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A brief fan-girl review of MST3K DVD Vol. 1.

• The Skydivers: the Swing Choir skit has the guys wearing costumes and gadding about--what's not to like? Mike sings, "I want you to want me"; Trace pays tribute to Groucho Marx in dance. At the end Trace appears in T-shirt and shorts to play dodge ball with Frank. TEMPERATURE READING: mildly flushed.
  
• Creeping Terror: Not much Mike fan service here, unless you enjoy seeing Mike smooch the 'bots in the "Love, Satellite Style" segment; Mike's chest hair does peek out of the top of his T-shirt, for those of us who enjoy such. It is cute to see a bathrobe-clad Dr. F and Frank in laundry-day turmoil; the final segment has quite a bit of tasty Trace bod as Dr F sports a shrunken lab coat. TEMPERATURE READING: hot flash.
  
• Bloodlust: Again, not much Mike, but Mike's dancing in the SOL hoe-down is great fun; the Murder Mystery skit has Mike in a great mustache; and the paranoid 'bots net Mike! Poor Dr F is so lonely and rejected by his mom - don't you just want to comfort him? And Frank shows what a great listener he is. Note: the drunken captain in the movie looks a lot better with his shirt off than any of the lead actors would. TEMPERATURE READING: cozy warm.
  
• Catalina Caper: A whole lotta cute going on here: Joel projects that loving fatherly vibe as the 'bots say their prayers; does Joel's Tickle Bazooka invention tickle your fancy? Joel's fans will savor his lengthy explanation of the '60's; Tom's "Creepy Girl" is kinda sweet, as is Joel's slow dance with Crow. But what's up with Joel's hair in this ep? And Frank's "Don't look at me!" is disturbing if you know the reference. TEMPERATURE READING: mildly flushed.
  

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What do you think, ma'ams?

[Robyn]

Great idea! A few off the top of my head:

~ Sidehackers: Most people don't like this episode, but I think it's great! Yes, the movie is kind of a downer, but I think the riffing more than makes up for it. There's a part where the icky bad guy is abusing his girlfriend, and it gets so bad that finally Joel gets up and stands between them, "Alright, that's enough!" and it always makes me cheer a little. He's such a sweetheart and I'll bet it really bothers him to see stuff like that. But the final segment is what makes it all worth it to me, when the gang sings "Only Love (Pads the Film)." ;D It's so sweet, and it's got everything - Joel singing sweetly, Mike's musical talent (he's playing off-screen, obviously), Tom's great voice, and Crow and Gypsy being adorable. TEMPERATURE READING: Warm fuzzies.

~ Castle of Fu Manchu: Another episode that most people don't like because the movie is sooooo baaaaad and the riffing doesn't help much, unfortunately (though this episode DOES contain the dirtiest joke ever made by Joel, you gotta give it that), BUT I love the host segments! Joel tries his best to keep his little Bots from succumbing to the badness of the movie, but eventually even he breaks down, and you know the movie is bad if Joel can't handle it! But all is not lost - in the final segment, broken and depressed, facing the mockery of his captors, Joel pulls himself together and gives his captors a steely-eyed glare, bringing forth this dramatic monlogue (yes, I memorized it, yes, I'm lame) :
"You haven’t won, Dr. Forrester, you’ve lost. And I feel sorry for you. You’re nothing but a sad little man in a hole in the ground that can only feel power by hurting others. Well, we’ve won, because we’ve survived, and we’ve survived because, well...we’re Robinsons…roughly. And that’s what Robinsons do, is survive! Basically. And, well, y’know, well, if you think it’s so easy you should give it a try, once! Yeah! You should try to watch a movie sometime!"
And they do, and they fail miserably, which cheers Joel and the Bots up a little, and all is right in the world. TEMPERATURE READING: Red-hot justice!

Um, there's a start, I'll do more a little later.

[Queen Shadowrama]

My fan girl review of the MST3K Collection: Volume 7

Hercules Unchained: Wash and wax day on the SOL, Joel is such a dad when it come to the Bots bath time! Crow gets towel dried by him, and makes fan girls everywhere jealous. Mike makes a cameo as the muscle bound Steve Reeves, and he looks good in a beard! Joel rolls his eyes with pleasure upon eating the Green Bean and French onion Roll of Happiness, and you just wish you could be the one to make him do that! Lovely shot of his big, beautiful eyes as he reads a book, and his obvious discomfort when it comes to talking to the the Bots about sex is so cute! Watch for Joel's very real look of frustration as he flubs the word "phenomenological" (for I'm guessing the 15th time) in the last segment. That's the real Joel there baby! TEMPERATURE READING: Dead freaking sexy!!

Hercules Against the Moon Men: The Joel goatee is back, and sexier than ever. Joel dances during the Super Freak Out! Minor hotness setback - Joel does not look good in a shimmery pink turban and scarf, but is redeemed once he gets his jumpsuit all wet. Joel dances some more for the Pants Song. Joel gives into deep Hurting, which is sad, but hearing him whimper is not...XD. Crow also needs to be disciplined by Joel for being bad. ;D TEMPERATURE READING: Is it a little warm in here?

Prince of Space: Mike is so sweet for helping Crow put his entrails back in. As much as everyone says Joel is the dad, I think Mike did a pretty good job raising them too! I want to lei Mike. Get it? Cause he's wearing those Hawaiian flower thingies? *ahem* Worm hole goodness as Mike is transformed into the cutest little robot puppet EVAR!!! Mike looks really good amongst the trees in the sylvan glen, and I really dig Kevin's Roman haircut in the last segment. TEMPERATURE READING: Cuddly happiness.

The Killer Shrews: Did I mentioned I love it when Joel plays the dad? His purchase of dress slacks for Crow is precious! Joel wears a stupid hat in the second segment, but the possibilities with his lasso are endless! Love the goofy faces he makes during the Killer Shrews jingle that the Bots sing, and he's so sweet as he gives them a hug when they're hurting. He gives Servo a little kiss on the head! You do get to see Joel's socks during the Killer Shrew drink segment, but he's wearing his long panted jumpsuit, so no calf action. Joel wears glasses in the last segment. He looks good in glasses. I like. TEMPERATURE READING: Cuddly happiness.

[Anchan]

This is such an awesome idea! ;D Lemme try...

Wild Rebels: Yeah, this is the one I told all my friends to watch and they have no idea why. XD; Gypsy is depressed, so Joel has her shut off the oxygen for a bit which leaves him kinda loopy and swaying in place until movie sign...The scene in the middle with Linda in the gun shop is one long "oh, wooow!" moment for everyone. XD And of course, in the 3rd host segment, we get to see Joel play guitar and sing to Gypsy, complete with dimmed lighting, plants, and cricket noises from Tom. It's beautiful. <3 At the end, Joel encourages Crow and Tom to think of good things about the movie while absent-mindedly playing away on his guitar. TEMPERATURE READING: Warm and hazy with a slight chest ache? XD

Maybe more later. <__<

[Queen Shadowrama]

Mitchell: OMG does Joel have a tan in this episode? He looks so healthy and happy (though maybe because he knew he was leaving ) Love his line after the Bots kill his model - "So how was it for you?" It was good Joel. Verrry good! A very young, very sweet Mike Nelson makes his first appearance as Mike Nelson...and he's wearing a ball and chain! Adorable silent bickering between Mike and Frank too. In the second segment, Joel has a pipe! Smoking is totally gross in real life, but whenever Joel has anything related to smoking I totally love it! makes him look like such a bad boy! Also, Mike tries on different costumes in Deep 13! Constantly snicker during Gypsy's planning about "How to get Joel off" - the ship I mean... Ultimately it's very sad because it's the last episode for Joel, but he does gives us one last look at his calves before he leaves us! Dr. F appears in a robe after getting out of the shower, and Mike gives us a whimper before the episode ends. Bye Joel, I'll miss you. Welcome Mike, are you prepared for the fangirls?
TEMPERATURE RATING: Hot double host action!

[Queen Shadowrama]

I watched the infamous Timmy episode for the first time a couple days ago, and it was so chock full of brilliant Joel moments that I had to review!

So here goes! Fire Maidens From Outer Space:

Joel is soooo cheery and cute in the first host segment! "If your back is slouchy then you face will look grouchy, but if we stand straight and tall!" I love it when he gets all kiddy show on us. His little activities for the Bots are precious. I simply adore the closeup on Joel's face when he's fixing Cambot! Kinda how I want to wake up each morning, minus the screwdriver in my eye. The third host segment has got to be one of the most bizarre things I've ever seen. Joel yelling "Honey!" as the lights go off is a highlight.
Weirdly hot moment: Joel wearing his jumpsuit backwards with oversized hands, a clown nose and propeller cap. Bizarre, yet I would have him wear it again if I could!
Highlight of the Universe: Joel's epic battle with Timmy. "Let go of him you BITCH!" Can Joel get any more hardcore? Besides in my dreams I mean... TEMPERATURE READING: Dead freaking sexy!

[Robyn]

^Heh, it's funny you mention that episode, I recently saw Aliens for the first time...awesome, awesome movie, made even more awesome when I realized that one of my favorite host segments was spoofing a scene from said film. ;D

Okay, now I'm not much of a Mike fangirl - that is, I think he's hilarious and smart and has great comedic timing, but I rarely think "OMG SQUEE HE'S SOOO CUTE" like I tend to do with Joel. BUT there is one episode that consistently makes me go "squishy" for Mike, and that episode is Terror from the Year 5000. Besides being a pretty funny episode, Mike has a bunch of criminally cute moments.

I mean, the opening segment alone should be enough to support this. I want a breathable, waterproof, comfort-rated Mike to keep me toasty at night! ;D But then in the second segment Mike puts on an apron and starts cooking and I don't know, I just love that and THEN in the third segment Mike gets upset because Crow was mackin' on his old girlfriend and it's funny but at the same time it's like "CROOOOW LOOK WHAT YOU DID. YOU MADE MIKE CRY. DAMMIT. C'mere baby, mommy'll make it better."

Brief tangent: is it just me or is the whole premise behind the SciFi era of the show really depressing? I mean, if you think about it too much, like I tend to. It's some 5000 years in the future, all of Mike's family and (non-human) friends are dead, heck all of humanity (besides him and Pearl of course) is dead, and it's like, even if he managed to escape from the Satellite of Love where would he go? Back to Earth? Oh yeah, Earth was DESTROYED OOPS. Thank goodness they eventually got back to their own time.

ANYWAY, back to the episode - the fourth segment, featuring the hit "When I Held Your Brain In My Arms" is so great, sooo great. The whole song is lovely and funny, but Kevin's beautiful voice coming out of Mike's sweet, smiling face, it's like a mad scientist's experiment gone horribly right! (It helps that I think Mike looks ridiculously good as an Observer, but that might be just me...) TEMPERATURE READING: Comfort-rated to 10 below! ;D

[Queen Shadowrama]

So I bought Volume 12 the other day and have been enjoying it immensely. There was one that really stuck out in my mind though...

The Starfighters: I never thought a movie about absolutely nothing could turn re-fueling into a sexual innuendo powerhouse. At first I thought the entire purpose of this film was to get young boys who go all squishy at the thought of fighter jets to pay their five cents at the movies and get off on watching the planes. But now, I'm positive it was simply a way to get hardcore porn past the censor board...

But on to the host segments! At first, things seem light and innocent like they always do, with no hint of the debauchery that the film will soon show tainting us yet. Crow is trying to get on the Information Superhighway (and not to view naughty things surprisingly)! It's very cute how he is left on hold when he tries to call tech support.

Next up, Mike invents bold BBQ sauce. I'll try your sauce any day Mike! He really gets into his cowboy character here...but we're not surprised. We know how much Mike likes to play dress up...hee hee!

It's the first segment after the movie's gratuitous re-fueling scene that colors the rest of the episode. Crow and Tom re-enact their own "insertion" sequence here, and let me tell you, it is not in the least bit subtle. Never in my life did I think I would witness the 'Bots in mid air coitus, but there it was. Wow.

In the next segment the fangirls finally get the age old question answered. Does Mike wear boxers or briefs? Well, we find out after the 'Bots "debrief" Mike. He wears tighty whities ladies! How the 'Bots manage to get them off of Mike while he's still wearing his jumpsuit is a mystery though. Robyn, as Senior Jumpsuit Removal Specialist, you may want to view this segment in slow motion several hundred times to figure out their technique. That is your mission. Do not fail us. In truth though, Mike does confess while walking back in the theater that having no underwear feels very good. So I think we can safely say that from episode 513 to the first half of 612, Mike was a briefs man. From the second half of 612 to 1013, Mike goes commando baby! Wooo!

The next segment always makes my heart flutter. The United Servo Academy Men's Chorus sings. Mike looks adorable as always, but Kevin is the one who shines in this bit. His voice is so beautiful...it makes me melt...*sigh*

In the last segment, Crow finally gets on the Information Superhighway, and despite the pornographic nature of the film, he still does not look up naughty things! But that's not what's important. In Deep 13, I am 95% sure that Frank just gave Dr. Forrester an orgasm with his mind. I won't bother to explain, just see for yourself.

TEMPERATURE READING: Kink-o-rific!

[Donna IS 3 times a lady!]

Heh, I was with you there right up until the second to last sentence, Queen. Then I suddenly was overcome with a wave of nausea. I mean, I can see why you'd say that, but--!
It just goes to prove once again that one woman's HAWT! is another woman's EWWW!

[Queen Shadowrama]

donna3xlady said:

Heh, I was with you there right up until the second to last sentence, Queen. Then I suddenly was overcome with a wave of nausea. I mean, I can see why you'd say that, but--!
It just goes to prove once again that one woman's HAWT! is another woman's EWWW!

Oh believe me Donna, I was not feeling tingly at the thought of Frank and Dr. F doing "stuff", just merely pointing it out. This was a highly sexualized episode from the start, so after two hours, my mind couldn't help but go there!

Anyway, on to my next review! The wonderful, the brilliant:

Tormented: Poor Joel, the 'Bots just walk all over him sometimes. Or, they sit up in the rafters and throw stuff at him. Either way, I've always liked it when Joel plays mom to Tom and Crow and treats them like his kids, like cleaning up after them or putting them to bed. I just get this image of Joel that when he's not tinkering with inventions he's obsessively cleaning every inch of the satellite. I dunno, he's just so docile and sweet...makes him ripe for the picking... The look on his face when he realized Gypsy is in the rafters too is so adorable too!

Best part of the second segment is when Joel tickles Gypsy. Tickle me Joel, tickle me!

Next up: CALVES!!! The finest host segment ever in my opinion (if you're looking for extended footage of Joel's lovely gambs, that is), and they're in full view for the entire segment. Oh man, they're just dangling there in front of me, beckoning...*smacks self* Sorry, drifted off there for a bit. Anyway, this segment made me insanely happy, but I squealed hysterically when they walk back into the theater and Crow turns to Joel and says, "You have lovely calves." Thank you, Trace! See? I'm not crazy, the Brains noticed it too. This is the best segment ever because my feelings for Joel's smooth, supple calves are totally validated.

The lighthouse segment is cute. Joel is so sweet, not wanting anyone to get hurt, and instead "put the fear of God into them a little bit". Precious.

Next segment, and Tom and Crow have somehow found a way to remove their own heads (despite having nonworking arms) in an attempt to be like the ghost lady from the movie. Joel is amused by their antics, and decides to mess with them by leaving their heads in the dark after scaring poor Gypsy. I do enjoy Joel's mild punishments for the 'Bots, cause you you know he only does it out of love. Though I must admit, I did like the KTMA days where he would threaten to smack 'em around a bit too. Which Joel to go for...sweet and gentle? Or rough and tough? Such a dilemma...

In the final segment Joel and the 'Bots do an adorable little song about things that make them happy, and Joel dances! His dancing never stops being wonderful in my eyes. Joel accidentally knocks Tom's head off, and they get all giggly about it before putting it back on! Joel also cries, which is just super endearing. I like a guy who can show a little emotion. I love his line, "We can think happy thoughts and shoo away all those dark smelly images that are conurping for moisture!" I want to use that sentence in a real situation some day!

Overall, this episode is filled to the brim with cuteness that makes you wanna go "Awwww...", but the calf action is what really kicks this episode up a notch.

TEMPERATURE READING: Calf pRon!!

[Donna IS 3 times a lady!]

*thumb's up*

[Robyn]

queenshadowrama said:

How the 'Bots manage to get them off of Mike while he's still wearing his jumpsuit is a mystery though. Robyn, as Senior Jumpsuit Removal Specialist, you may want to view this segment in slow motion several hundred times to figure out their technique. That is your mission. Do not fail us.

*salutes* I will view the HELL out of that segment, Miss President!

(Unfortunately, I'm afraid such a skill won't be any good when it comes to Joel, since I'm 99.9% sure he always goes commando anyway. )

And thank you for reminding me about all the Joel-cute moments and rampart calf-porn in Tormented, that's an episode I haven't seen in a while. ;D

[Queen Shadowrama]

Okay, it's been a while, so it's time for another Fangirl Review!

The Ring of Terror: We've got some season Two goodness going on here, which of course means that Joel is wearing the teal jumpsuit! I like this outfit...granted it's still inferior to the classic maroon one, but it's refreshing to see Joel in a different color every once in a while. Wonder what made them want to change the color.

The first segment is cute. I love how Joel is so trained by the Movie Sign alarm that upon hearing it he automatically jumps in the Spiral-on-Down. Perhaps we can try another experiment, and see if we can reprogram him to enter into a lustful frenzy upon hearing the alarm instead!

Joel does a nice quasi-stern face after he realizes the 'Bots played a joke on him, but he has a good sense of humor about the whole thing. I like his line, "I'm just glad I programmed you two knuckle knobs to give me some occasional good natured ribbing." Can I have some ribbing Joel? Y'know, the "for her pleasure" kind?

The invention exchange give us a look at Joel's innards. He plays pinball with them, and when he loses the ball...well he *ahem* poops it out, and right into his hand no less! Again, how he managed to do this with his jumpsuit on is a mystery, unless he has a hole cut out back there...

Not much exciting happens during the Old School segment, but I can't help but notice how youthful and cute Joel looks. His hair is that perfect mixture of poofy and messy, not to mention his sleepy look is in top form!

I love the robotic anatomy segment. Kinda wish Joel had snapped that glove on a bit harder though, lol! Joel makes one sexy doctor! I especially love it when he tried to identify all the objects he takes out of Mr. Hoover. "Looks like a piece of wax with some dog food attached", haha! Now here's a predicament ladies...if Joel could be your y'know...lady doctor, would you let that happen, or would that be too unromantic? Personally, I don't think even Joel could make me excited about going to the gyno....

Crow and Tom's obsession with RAM chips is adorable. I really love anytime when they go off on a tangent and Joel just stands there looking at the camera. He's a very good listener. Best part though is when the Mads decide to add a short after the film, which is absolutely unheard off! Joel stomps up and down and whines beautifully! Really was cruel of the Mads though, fooling him into thinking he was done early for the day...

Joel looks so tired and bewildered after the horrible short is over. Frank sings if Chauffers Ruled the World, and it's cute. I especially love his line about Dr. F - "I'd like to drop him in a bucket of boiling grease and watch him slowly die..." He's such a trooper, and continues to sing even after Clayton beams him with a set piece. Joel, Crow and Tom think the song is FAAAAAABBULOUS!!! But I'm disappointed that Joel isn't a little more animated when he says it. He looks bored, lol.

Temperature Rating: Cool like a blue jumpsuit!

[Queen Shadowrama]

I think it's been far too long since I've done a Fangirl Review. Luckily for you guys, I got my brand spankin' new Volume 8 DVD set in the mail a few days ago, so I have new episodes to lovingly pick apart.

I'll start with the brilliant, the baffling Monster A-Go-Go:

In the opening segment, Crow and Tom have decided to mass produce cheese, in a bubbling vat filled with all sorts of disgusting stuff. Case in point - the stirring rod appears to be a wooden rod with one of Joel's sneakers tied to the end. The look on Joel's face as he greets us is precious...he's clearly confused and sickened by the icky cheese smell that has filled the bridge. I really don't even understand how the Bots could set all this up without him noticing - chalk it up to Joel's trusting nature I guess. There is a moment when Joel is smelling all this and he ends up sniffing his fingers...innocent enough, but because I'm a naughty, filthy Fangirl I was thinking of all sorts of places those fingers could have been...

Anyway, he's always trying to keep things positive in even the most awful circumstances, and it's what makes Joel so precious. Clearly the cheese is awful, but Joel simply says "Looks good!" as a means of encouraging the Bots, but then he makes the cutest nasty face ever!

Joel only seems to really get peeved when he realizes that his cheese-encrusted sneakers are ruined and that he'll have to be wasteful and throw them out. And then of course the bots have to rub it in..."Geez Joel, you look really cheesed!" Joel just stares at the camera at that moment with his signature "this is what I have to live with" look.

The invention exchange involves the famous Johnny Longtorso bit, and this is the first time I have ever seen it. I have seen the version on the Poopie tape, and lemme tell ya, this version almost made it on there. Frank can barely keep it together during the song! The Bots do the invention exchange this week, but we still get to enjoy Joel's genius since we know he made it in real life. I think the best doll is Crow's Woodscrew Tapeworm, were the doll is merely the host organism and you have the fun of pulling a tapeworm out of his mouth! It's just really clever, and knowing that Joel came up with it makes me all tingly inside...

Slashy moment: Frank announces that the Mads won the invention exchange this week, and Dr. F get all excited. Then Frank announces the short this week - Circus on Ice. When Frank says "Circus" Dr. F starts laughing maniacally, but when Frank finishes with "On Ice" Dr. F's laugh seems to become weirdly pleasurable to him...to the point when he almost grabs Frank (in what I'm gonna pretend is an attempt to do something naughty to him) but manages to stop himself long enough to send the film. Lord knows what happened once those cameras went off...

No Joel in the third segment, though Crow humming that annoying song from the movie is pretty cute. How Crow can build a model ship without working arms is kinda weird, and it may be why Gypsy states that she doesn't get him in the first place. I do love Tom's line though. "Nobody gets me, I'm the wind baby!" It's so true Tom.

Joel seems to have a bit of a mean streak this week with the Bots. First off, he opens a can of soda (yes soda, not pop) in the theater and refuses to give any to the Bots, citing that it's his "medicine". I'll give you some medicine baby...hehehe...

In the next segment, the mean-ness continues as Joel and Tom play keep away with Crow. Poor Crow wants the ball to be thrown to him so badly...you gotta feel bad for the little guy. Joel even hits Crow in the face with the ball! Since Joel and Crow are offscreen most of the time, hearing what they say during the ball throwing is pretty fun. For example, when Joel throws the ball you can hear him say "Here it comes...yeah!" and my mind goes all sorts of dirty places! XD When Crow finally catches the ball, Joel and Tom start throwing another ball. Poor Crow. Though to be fair, Joel does give Crow a Snickers when they get into the theater for being a good sport. Joel's so sweet, and yet so naughty...

Fourth segment, and Joel plays the dad and attempts to answer the Bot's questions about the universe. They want to know about the Pina Collada song. I just like it when Joel recites some of the song - "If you love making love at midnight"...yes Joel with you, I totally do! It great to watch Joel as Tom and Crow go on a tangent about the absurdity of the song though. At first he tries to be attentive, but then his amusement begins to show, and he starts sticking his tongue out in the most adorable way...

Last segment, and the Bots are depressed about the movie. Joel tries desperately to cheer them up. The way Joel exclaims that Tom is a Happy King and then toots like a horn is so darned precious I can hardly stand it!

Favorite line: "And Crow T. Robot, by the power vested in me by the Kingdom of Cookieville I now pronounce you Sir Giggles Von Laughs-a-Lot!" It's times like these that I'm convinced Joel Robinson was on something, because he has these weird manic moods so randomly. I love it! Joel sticks his tongue out more as the Bots go on a tangent about how awful the movie is. I can't get enough of Joel's tongue...hee hee!

The best part of this bit though is Joel's real life flub of his line, and instead of calling Crow Sir Giggles Von Laughs-a-Lot, he calls him Sir Mix-a-Lot, y'know, the guy who did the "I Like Big Butts and I Cannot Lie" song. Which is hilarious!!! Trace corrects him, and they both have a giggle. I dunno, when I heard that, I got this image of Joel driving to work each morning singing that song..."My anaconda don't want none unless you got buns hon!" It made me insanely happy.

And that's it! Another great episode with some precious moments!

TEMPERATURE READING: Joel likes girls who've got back. What's not to love? ;D

[Anchan]

The Million Eyes of Su-Muru: A KTMA episode! First off, lemme say that this one is literally kinda hard to watch...the sound isn't great, and Larry even acknowledges the "really really washed-out print." And the fact that it's a KTMA doesn't help matters. XD This movie also suffers from Miss Saigon Syndrome(3:22)...the Chinese (supposed to be?) Su-Muru is played by the very British Shirley Eaton with black hair. Lame. -___-

Anyways...in the opening segment, Joel has been trapped outside the satellite (read: unable to come to work XD) since the previous episode and has finally found his way back. The chat between the Mads goes like this:

Clay: Okay, I see him...oh, he's not naked, he's got his BVDs on. (I had to look up what those were...guess that's a question answered for us! XD)
Lar: Well, what's he doing outside the satellite?
Clay: He's...holding his breath.
Lar: Well, how can you tell that?
Clay: His cheeks are blue.
Lar: I thought you said he was wearing his BVDs!
Clay: Not those cheeks...

And no, we don't get to see anything...our shy subject has somehow gotten back into his jumpsuit as soon as the airlock opened to let him in. Riiight. <__<; (And poor, dejected, sarcastic Joel is none too happy about going back to his experiment...)

The thing that stood out for me about this episode, besides all the random took-me-a-second wordplay--

Joel: Shouldn't he be picking up Chip and Ernie right about now?
Servo: I can pick up Chip and Ernie if I face north...
(also the long, beautiful string of puns that is the second "courtroom" host segment!)

--was all the "oh, wow..." moments from Joel. ("This is wild, I sweeear...") For some reason I get such a kick out of seeing him all overwhelmed by the pretty ladies! ;D

The third host segment is that one in the Youtube thread with Joel playing the theme song on guitar and the bots cutely whistling and singing along. Aww! ^__^ TEMPERATURE READING: Pretty good for a KTMA...in between the boring stretches there is some good fangirl fodder. XD

[bixdugan]

More! More!

[Robyn]

Bix, I have to admit I'm a little concerned if you're getting episode recommendations from us. "Well, I guess I'll watch Tormented, the girls say Joel is pretty foxy in that one..." XD

[jusquaumatin]

Sorry for bumping a fairly old thread, but I just read through this thread and I thought it was a neat idea! Plus... uh, I'm bored.

EPISODE #611 - LAST OF THE WILD HORSES
Okay, so not only is this episode HI-larious, it has one of the best series of host segments EVER; ALTERNATE UNIVERSE!
So, in the first segment, Crow and Tom go through the lovely miscommunication sketch. Mike sits in the middle, fingers tented, with a very cute little smirk on his face, hee. And it appears that the Mads have only just gotten up, the lazy buggers.
"Frank, where's the Matter Transference Device?"
"*brushing teeth* I didn't use it last, Clay!"
...Their resemblance to a middle-aged married couple is a little too close for comfort sometimes. And I mean that in the most snuggly way.
So, ignoring Crow's warning, Dr. F sends up the device and BAM! ALTERNATE UNIVERSE?! It would appear so! And from that, we are introduced to MIRROR MIKE. Sex in a can, I think everyone can agree. Gold tunic? Check. Bare arms? Check. Smattering of facial hair? Check. Irresistable smirk? Check check check. But I have to take a couple of points from him just for the line:
"Your movie today is a little western called Last of The Wild Horses, that I like to think smells like the inside of John Goodman's chaps."
NO, MIKE. NO.
Alright, so anyway, movie sign! And upon entering the theatre:
"Aren't you going to carry me into the theatre?" "Frank, you're getting too big for that now..."
Again with the married couple thing!
And from the first segment, ONE OF MY FAVOURITE LINES EVER:
Mirror!Dr. F: "Say, you got a sweet outlaw ass, don't you? <3"
Awwww man I always have to pause the video when I hear that. I just get all sorts of giggly.
First host segment: NOOOOOO NOT JOEY THE LEMUR ACK. It appears that the Mirror!Mads, whilst good riffers, fail in the host seg. department. But we switch back to regular universe in the nick of time, fortunately.
Second host segment: Why are Mike's cheeks so pinchable? ...That's literally all I have to say. Oh, and Gypsy's sexy when she's all femme fetale. <3
Third host segment: The status quo is restored, and the Mads seem very, VERY excited by their newfound agony booth...
Last host segment: HOLY CRAP. THE MADS. I-- WHAT. I just errrr. um. eck.
So basically, we see the agony booth, and a writhing, twisting silouhette behind the glass, and we hear the Mads making some very pleasured noises. So not only are the Mads sadists, they are also hardcore masochists! That explains a lot. And judging by the way he screams "OH YES, OH YES, OHHHHHhhhhhh~"at the end... I'd say that Dr. F just reached the peak. Wow.
Also, they'd better clean that thing out before using it again.

TEMPERATURE RATING: I really, really think I have to go lie down for a while... until I stop going SCARLET.

[Queen Shadowrama]

Haha! Awesome review jusquaumatin! Don't feel bad about bumping this thread either - I've been meaning to do some more reviews myself but I've just been so busy and haven't been watching as many eps.

[birdgirl90]

Hey all, I am bumpin this thread cause it's lacking a review for...

EEGAH!

That's right: Eegah! It never makes any lists, but it is probably one of my favorite episodes. The movie is about a giant, a teen girl, her butt ugly boyfriend, and her weird relationship with her father. But that's not what makes it so awesome.

What is? you ask. I will tell you.

First, the opening. Tom Servo and Crow have decided to put Crow in a box and deep freeze him to 0 Kelvins. When Joel goes to pull him out of the box, Crow shatters to a million pieces. After the commercial sign, he is literally held together with spit and string, so to speak. Which is fairly funny.

Then, the invention exchange. I don't really like Dr. Forrester's invention (taking out Frank's blood and replacing it with radiator fluid), but Joel and the bots have a Porkorina. I believe there are some pictures on this site showing it. The thing I love most is how right before movie sign, the bots each have their own little Porkorinas - it is freaking cute.

Then, there's the movie. This movie was just begging to be riffed on. There are many fun quotes: "Watch out for snakes!", "Stop saying 'Whee' nobody says 'Whee'", and "He's the cabbage patch Elvis!".

There's also a very funny part where Crow leans over and asks Joel if he's ever "whizzed in the desert." (Joel doesn't really answer the question... )

Also, Joel makes a reference to Sweeny Todd, Servo threatens to slap the movie, they all cheer when the ugly hero gets slapped upside the face, and there is a slightly dirty reference to a place in the movie called "Deep Canyon".

The riffing is great through out, but the best part is that there is a ton of singing in the theater. They hit the Taquila song, a Paul Revere and the Raiders song, the MASH theme song and another song that I don't know what it's called, but it gives us a bit of Joel's adorable off-key singing, which I can honestly not get enough of. I think there are more, but that's all I remember right off the top.

The host segements are adorable. The first one, Joel is making a new jumpsuit and is using Crow as a mannequin and Tom Servo as a pin cushion. They have a deep conversation about hell, and Joel makes the most adorable face right before commercial sign. He's laughing at Crow and anytime Joel laughs makes me happy inside.

The second host segement, the bots are trying to get Joel to look like the ugly boy in the movie. It's cute how he just goes along with them...

The third host segement, though, is the piece of squeel that will make you love this episode. The girl in the movie only has a father, no mother; the host segement has Joel and the bots making jiffy pop and discussing why. Finally, the bots realize that they only have a dad too and no mom! They start crying and Joel calms them down, trying to explain why they have no mom. I could be your mom little bots it's so adorable, Joel in his dad mode gets me every time, and it makes me squee so badly.

If anything, the last host segement is the reason to watch.

Temperature rating: Warm and fuzzy with a ton of laughter.