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AQUA INTEGRAL EPISODE PROJECT L/Top 50 Something Whatever (20-11)

Introduction + 50-41 | 40-31 | 30-21

20. Broodwich

 

“It is the Broodwich. Forged in darkness from wheat harvested in Hell’s half-acre. Baked by Beelzebub. Slathered with mayonnaise from the evil eggs of dark chicken forces beaten into sauce by the hands of a one-eyed madman. Cheese boiled from the rancid teat of a fanged cow. Layered with 666 separate meats from an animal, which has maggots for BLOOD!”

After going beyond the demanded 14 inches by Frylock, a digging expedition by Shake lands him in a dark pit full of skulls. There he comes face to face with a most dangerous item: the Broodwich. Whosoever eats the Broodwich will be transported to a uniquely designed nether-realm after each bite, so they can be summarily decapitated by a creature with an axe. Eat it all? Well… Good luck. read more

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AQUA INTEGRAL EPISODE PROJECT L/Top 50 Aqua Teen Best Hit Episodes Forever For All Time (30-21)

AQUA INTEGRAL EPISODE PROJECT L (30-21)

Introduction + 50-41 | 40-31

30. Hands on a Hamburger

“Come on over and visit my big ankle and I’m gonna kick your ass with such force it will open a timerift to where Jesus lives!”

In this surprising finale to some trilogy of error, the Aqua Teens lock themselves in a game of wits and survival. The game? Keep one hand on a building-size bacon cheeseburger. The last person with a hand on a burger (as per the bylaws) gets the whole enchilada (an expression that may give people gas). read more

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AQUA INTEGRAL EPISODE PROJECT L/Top 50 Aqua Teen Hunger Force episodes (40-31)

AQUA INTEGRAL EPISODE PROJECT L (40-31)

For introduction and 50-41 click here.

40. Balloonenstein

 

“…Do what now?”

This episode is the testbed for further endeavours by Meatwad to get back at Shake. It still remains an incredibly strong episode. After a prolonged stay in the dryer thanks to Shake, Meatwad develops a high amount of dischargeable static electricity, which he uses to remorselessly discipline the Cup.

Such a breath of fresh air this episode is if you start chronologically. I remember when I didn’t really get the show, and wondered if all that Meatwad abuse would get tiring. Thankfully with this episode, it isn’t the case, as it shows the capacity of Meatwad’s vindictiveness when goaded for the first time. Given the consistency of Shake’s character, it ought to be considered a welcome development, as it shows there are characters in this show that will take it out on him if need be. Frylock is always going to be that paper tiger wrapped in a veneer of rational civility, so it falls upon others to pick up the slack. read more

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Lupin III (2015) Episode 03 Review

Episode 03, “.02 Chance of Survival”

*****SPOILERS*****

Synopsis: Lupin III is in the cross hairs of MI6! The famous thief has set his eyes on the fragment of a diamond necklace made for Marie Antoinette that was hidden in the San Leo prison by Alessandra Cagliostro. But during the visit of a royal visit from the Prince of England to view the treasure, the British Secret Service is eager to remove Lupin from the equation, by any means necessary. So Nix, a determined agent with a license to kill, captures Jigen to lure Lupin. Can our felonious friend Lupin outsmart and outmaneuver an ace on Her Majesty’s Secret Service? Lupin prefers his heists shaken, not stirred! read more

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AQUA INTEGRAL EPISODE PROJECT L [i.e. Best episodes of Aqua Teen Hunger Force ellipses For All Time] (50-41)

 

Their names were: Shake zula, the mic rula, the old schoola. If you wanted a trip, he’d bring it to ya. Frylock he was on top, rocked you like a cop. Meatwad was up next with his knock-knock. Meatwad, got the money see? Meatwad, got the honeys see? Drove in his car, lived like a star, ice on my toes and my fingers and I’m a Taurus. Cuz they were the Aqua Teens. They made the homies say ho and the girlies wanna scream.

Can you believe it? It’s been fifteen years since Cartoon Network aired “Rabbot”, and then had Aqua Teen Hunger Force as a flagship title for their daring new venture, Adult Swim. As it found its groove, the ten minute adventures of Master Shake, Frylock, Meatwad and their neighbor Carl got more violent, more surreal, yet stayed quite hilarious. It didn’t matter if Zombie Ninja Pro-AM was shit, or if their movie’s promotional campaign inadvertently started a bomb scare in Boston, the Aqua Teens remained. But now, Adult Swim president Mike Lazzo is ready to “move on from it”, despite creators Matt Maellaro and Dave Willis’s desire to continue. read more

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Lupin III (2015) Episode 02 Review

Episode 02, “The False Playmaker”

*****SPOILERS*****

Synopsis: Professional footballer (that’s soccer player for Americans and Japanese) Mario Brozzi has a problem. Not only does he need to dope to get an edge in the game, but gangster Riccardo Mondini has blackmail on him concerning that doping. “San Marino’s treasure” Brozzi seeks out the help of Lupin and the gang to steal the photos and records that would indict Brozzi from Mondini, who owns a rival team. Can the world’s greatest thief assist the nation’s favorite player? What does MI6 have to do with this? And is the carbonara any good? A sly gambit and spirited car chase is all in a day’s work for Lupin III! read more

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Lupin III (2015) Episode 01 Review

Episode 01, “The Marriage of Lupin III”

*****SPOILERS*****

Synopsis: It’s wedding bells for master thief Lupin III in the Italian republic of San Marino! Tying the knot with a CEO and celebutante Rebecca Rossellini. But despite all the happy tidings, it’s obvious that Lupin is up to something. In this case, he has his eyes on San Marino’s national treasure, the Royal Crown of Liberty. It proves impossible to keep the crafty Fujiko in the dark about this, though, and she’s not the only lady looking to make herself a queen! Can Lupin the Newlywed keep himself from being caught? The brand new Lupin TV show is molto bene! read more

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After the Cel Shading – BoJack Horseman Season 2 – My Little Pathos: BoJack is Magick

SPOILERS AHOY!

It probably has been said before, but it’s worth reiterating again, BoJack Horseman was one of last year’s most pleasant surprises. While starting off as some raunchy situational comedy, the show after Episode 5 decided to instead throw emotional gut punches at the viewer. Granted the raunch remained, as well as the absurd humour, but that veneer like say… the inner lining of your stomach wall was pierced, and out forms an ulcer giving bouts of emotional pain and awkwardness. The characters and world are at times horrible and remorseless in their wanton devilry, but there is pathos despite their peccadilloes, leaving a desire that eventually whatever the characters are doing will lead to happiness. read more

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Ernest Cline’s Armada – A Book Review & Comparison to Ready Player One

Ernest Cline is repeating himself, this time with with his new novel, Armada. I’ve never been one to write lengthy book reviews but this is a special situation. Ready Player One (RPO) is such a well received work that more often than not the true nature of the piece gets lost behind the glare of blind appreciation. I worry that Armada will be received the same way. While I primarily want to talk about Armada is this review, it helps to review Ready Player One as it makes for a good comparison point. read more

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