"Quick, to the Brainalyzer!" deifireNovember 15 2015, 06:34:37 UTC
This is one of the episodes that seems truly dated on the re-watch, mostly because of all the political references. Which seem kind of odd for a kids' show. Then again, I just watched an episode of Gravity Falls involving a piece of technology once used by Ronald Reagan's masters to control him, so...
The most fun part of this one is definitely the performances, particularly Justin Shenkarow as Charles Furnell. The whole scene in the Tellers' living room remains one of the best moments of the entire series.
Also, so much love for that moment when Marshall realizes he's in Eunice's body.
Nice Big Trouble in Little China shout-out with the Dragon of the Black Pool Chinese Restaurant.
They're also really having fun with the background music here: Terminator 2 theme when Eunice shows up and later "My Sharona
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+ This one isn't one of my favourites of the later episodes, I like it but I think it's too busy. Like there's a great spine (don't underestimate people, help others) but there's too much going on, especially with the backstory for Charles and Eunice.
+ I do like that in this one, Marshall at least has more reason to pull the superiority card, since Dash is more active in the plot (as opposed to the Zombies in PJs one, which asks a bit much by having Marshall pity Radford for how 'desperate' he is because he's being pulled up for tax evasion, but judges Dash for being greedy.)
+ Although I think Dash does get a kick out of Eunice and her shenanigans - this is the first adult who's approval he seeks, but not the last. He also seems to genuinely buy her story about how Furnell went 'nuts' (maybe because him brainalyzing himself is really stupid? ;) and him referring to her as 'mom' and 'grandma Schwartznegger' is kinda cute
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I love that scene in the Tellers front room where Simon starts screaming about "acrobatic massage techniques" and Eunice, Edgar and Marilyn are staring in shock... and Omri Katz completely fails to react, like hes just looking off in the distance with this derpy look on his face. Makes me howl with laughter every time I see it.
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The most fun part of this one is definitely the performances, particularly Justin Shenkarow as Charles Furnell. The whole scene in the Tellers' living room remains one of the best moments of the entire series.
Also, so much love for that moment when Marshall realizes he's in Eunice's body.
Nice Big Trouble in Little China shout-out with the Dragon of the Black Pool Chinese Restaurant.
They're also really having fun with the background music here: Terminator 2 theme when Eunice shows up and later "My Sharona ( ... )
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Like there's a great spine (don't underestimate people, help others) but there's too much going on, especially with the backstory for Charles and Eunice.
+ I do like that in this one, Marshall at least has more reason to pull the superiority card, since Dash is more active in the plot (as opposed to the Zombies in PJs one, which asks a bit much by having Marshall pity Radford for how 'desperate' he is because he's being pulled up for tax evasion, but judges Dash for being greedy.)
+ Although I think Dash does get a kick out of Eunice and her shenanigans - this is the first adult who's approval he seeks, but not the last.
He also seems to genuinely buy her story about how Furnell went 'nuts' (maybe because him brainalyzing himself is really stupid? ;) and him referring to her as 'mom' and 'grandma Schwartznegger' is kinda cute ( ... )
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