The official episode title, according to imdb, is "Grubby Longjohn's Olde Tyme Revue," which makes it sound like a whimsical Western episode about an old-fashioned show. In Disney's online player, it's just "Grubby Longjohn's," which makes it sound like a gross episode about dirty underwear. It is, in fact, a corny episode about family bonding. … Continue reading Season 2, episode 26: “Grubby Longjohn’s Olde Tyme Revue”
Guys, I don't know how much longer I can harp on how unrelatable Lizzie's life is. I relate to the washed-out celebrity/talking horse on BoJack Horseman more than I relate to Lizzie. I relate to the pie maker who can raise the dead on Pushing Daisies and the dog with magical stretching powers in the post-apocalyptic … Continue reading Season 2, episode 15: “Lizzie in the Middle”
When people say they like Lizzie McGuire, chances are good that they're thinking of episodes like this one. This show came out with the intention of showing the relatable troubles of an average middle school girl, but it quickly went off the rails to become a show about a garishly dressed narcissist facing challenges like … Continue reading Season 2, episode 8: “Just Friends”
In recent reviews, I've wondered if I've gone a little hard on Gordo by comparing him to a whiny, r/redpill-reading men's rights activist. This episode comes in with a resounding "WOW, NOPE:" Yes, it's our plucky underdog himself in the mark of a manbaby, the badge of a bro, the frippery of a fuckboy: a … Continue reading Season 1, episode 13: “Come Fly with Me”
Finally! Four episodes in and we finally get to the pilot! I mentioned in my first recap that Disney decided to air these episodes out of order for some reason. It makes absolutely no sense. "Pool Party" is clearly the pilot - it introduces all the characters, sets up the world, and was shot in different … Continue reading Season 1, episode 4: “Pool Party”
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