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Robot Chicken!

Potaria
08-03-2005, 07:30
If any of you here watch Adult Swim (programming block on Cartoon Network, from 10:00 PM to 4:00 AM), chances are you've heard of this new show.

It's crack! It's like WarioWare, Inc. turned television! And best of all, it's truly funny shit!

The latest episode had a spoof of Death Race 2000, with the Duke boys getting killed (for once), Robin being hit repeatedly by shrapnel and cars, and Mario & Luigi with their special Turtle Shell powerup, which killed some people.

It's just fucking great. Seth Green should receive a special award for this.
Gaeltach
08-03-2005, 07:32
If any of you here watch Adult Swim (programming block on Cartoon Network, from 10:00 PM to 4:00 AM), chances are you've heard of this new show.

It's crack! It's like WarioWare, Inc. turned television! And best of all, it's truly funny shit!

The latest episode had a spoof of Death Race 2000, with the Duke boys getting killed (for once), Robin being hit repeatedly by shrapnel and cars, and Mario & Luigi with their special Turtle Shell powerup, which killed some people.

It's just fucking great. Seth Green should receive a special award for this.
That one was awesome, but I didn't like the first one, with Optimus Prime.
Potaria
08-03-2005, 07:34
Ah, that's to be expected. Most pilot episodes aren't too good.

Remember Aqua Teen Hunger Force's pilot? Frylock was almost a mannequin, Meatwad was pretty much worthless, Carl barely existed, and Shake was... Well, Shake wasn't much different, but you see what I mean.
Potaria
08-03-2005, 07:35
That one was awesome, but I didn't like the first one, with Optimus Prime.


It was fucking hilarious when Robin fell out of the Bat Mobile. Then came the shrapnel. His body moved. Then an explosion, and more shrapnel. Another small jolt of his body. Then a motorcycle came, and his body rolled. Then some other shit rained down on him and his lifeless body jolted more.

It was fucking gold.
Amyst
08-03-2005, 07:36
I didn't see the pilot, but I did see the one you mentioned with the race. Aside from one or two minor things about the race thing, I found the entire thing to be tiring rather than amusing.
Potaria
08-03-2005, 07:57
As it goes, everybody's different. Depends on your tastes.
Gaeltach
08-03-2005, 08:02
As it goes, everybody's different. Depends on your tastes.
Like "Tom goes to the mayor" I f'n hate that show. But I know people who love it.
Potaria
08-03-2005, 08:06
I like Tom Goes To The Mayor, but then I've known people like him (Tom).

But, nothing can stand with... BIZARRO!
Amyst
08-03-2005, 08:09
Like "Tom goes to the mayor" I f'n hate that show. But I know people who love it.

Oh God. That show is terrible.
Potaria
08-03-2005, 08:11
Tom gets no love... No love...
Gaeltach
08-03-2005, 08:11
I like Tom Goes To The Mayor, but then I've known people like him (Tom).

But, nothing can stand with... BIZARRO!
I LOVE BIZARRO HESH!
Potaria
08-03-2005, 08:13
...Wait a minute, I don't remember a BIZARRO Hesh...

This is looking... BIZARRO!
Sir Peter the sage
08-03-2005, 08:23
Hesh nor his bizarro counterpart were in the BIZARRO episode (unless there is a second Bizarro episode of Sealab I'm unaware of). Perhaps you were thinking of Bizarro Quinn, Murphy, Stormy, Marco, or Sparks. Personally I thought the first episode of Robot Chicken was hilarious, including the Optimus Prime part. Heh..transforming into a coffin...Prime dies by prostate cancer...

Loved Tom Goes to the Mayor, also Family Guy, Futurama, Sealab, Aquateen...well you get the idea.

Adult swim ratings are getting higher. Futurama, even though rerunning for two years is getting its highest ratings yet, and JUST saw on the Adult Swim bump that Aquateen has breached the 1,000,000 viewer mark. Means Adult Swim is catching on. Not just insomniac cartoon addicts enjoyin it anymore!
Der Lieben
08-03-2005, 08:23
Robot Chicken pwns ur face. Fuckin' A.

Oh, and if you're interested, there's a pretty neat interview with Seth Green on NPR's website.
Lacadaemon
08-03-2005, 08:25
I saw one. Boring. I'll give it a chance though.
Sir Peter the sage
08-03-2005, 08:26
Robot Chicken pwns ur face. Fuckin' A.

Oh, and if you're interested, there's a pretty neat interview with Seth Green on NPR's website.

linky? Please? *sad puppy eyes*
Potaria
08-03-2005, 08:27
Link, Link, Link!!!
Der Lieben
08-03-2005, 08:33
As per your request, blearrgh. (http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4509889)
Potaria
08-03-2005, 08:36
Thanks a buttload for the link.
Sir Peter the sage
08-03-2005, 08:53
appreciate it. Sadly, I can't seem to play the interview :(.
Potaria
08-03-2005, 08:54
You probably need Real Player.

It's a good interview, but Robot Chicken isn't really the main focus of it.
Der Lieben
08-03-2005, 08:56
I wish they had it transcribed. I could have read it much faster than listened to it.
Potaria
08-03-2005, 08:58
Yeah, it's a really slow-paced interview. It sounds like Seth's really tired.
Der Lieben
08-03-2005, 08:59
Yeah, it's a really slow-paced interview. It sounds like Seth's really tired.
I counted three yawns. Big faux pas.
Potaria
08-03-2005, 09:01
Yeah, 12:00 AM+ isn't exactly the perfect time to interview somebody.

Well, unless the interview was conducted in the Afternoon, and Seth was on a drinking binge.
Sir Peter the sage
08-03-2005, 09:04
Yeah, 12:00 AM+ isn't exactly the perfect time to interview somebody.

Well, unless the interview was conducted in the Afternoon, and Seth was on a drinking binge.

Since Real Player is satan on my computer I'll take your word for how it sounded. But when I'm on a binge I'm not yawning, more like stumbling and collapsing, and more drinking. :D
Death Rain
08-03-2005, 09:09
Robot Chicken rules. It was great seeing Batman get his shit ruined in the race. Made me giggle hardcore.
Cannot think of a name
08-03-2005, 09:10
Robot Chicken is hilarious!! That first episode killed me-The Worlds Most One Sided Fights....classic....

Though I believe that they weren't parodying Death Race 2000, they where doing a parody of Cannonball Run. That was really the voice of Burt Reynolds and Dom DeLuise, and the bloopers that ran during the closing credits, just like Cannonball Run...

I also love Tom Goes to the Mayor for its absurdedness. The Venture Brothers also rules.
Money101
08-03-2005, 09:10
i know this is semi off topic but ...Fullmetal Rocks
Money101
08-03-2005, 09:11
venture bros and that race thing on robot chicken was great but i cant stand tom or super milk chan
Potaria
08-03-2005, 21:34
What's wrong with Super Milk Chan? It's exactly what it's supposed to be!
Aquinion
08-03-2005, 21:47
What's wrong with Super Milk Chan? It's exactly what it's supposed to be!

Which is crappy.

I love Venture Bros. and Sealab, but I haven't had time for Robot Chicken. Maybe later...
Potaria
08-03-2005, 21:52
I guess some people don't get the twisted humor.

Anyway, the Venture Brothers is brilliant. A perfect spoof of Mod-themed cartoons from the early 1970's (mainly Johnny Quest).
Mt-Tau
08-03-2005, 21:54
Ah, that's to be expected. Most pilot episodes aren't too good.

Remember Aqua Teen Hunger Force's pilot? Frylock was almost a mannequin, Meatwad was pretty much worthless, Carl barely existed, and Shake was... Well, Shake wasn't much different, but you see what I mean.

Well, a few things didn't change ,Meatwad is still worthless.