The Big Picture: The Prophesy of Freakazoid

[TheDrunkNinja]

Okay. Ten thousand points to Bob for that ending. That made me laugh non-stop for at least 5 minutes.

 

[Proverbial Jon]

I didn't really like this show as a kid, and I probably still wouldn't like it.
Sorry, I just hate annoying characters.

This. I never could stand that "random" and childish humour, even when I was a child.

 

[aba1]

Ahh I remember this show I really need to go and watch it again along with a ton of other shows.

 

[Frank_Sinatra_]

This thread is going to need a LOT of rope.

Also: Freakazoid: The Movie, staring Jim Carrey!

You know, with the right writing, and good direction Carrey's manic energy could really fit the role.


Bob, you know better than to say that name!

 

[Kahohess]

Great show, I even did a set of voices for Baldur's Gate 2 with Freakazoid.

 

[Zepherus14]

Movie Bob you are awesome! Being a gigantic fan of Freakazoid when I saw this I had to watch it. Kinda surprised no mention of Scream-o-vision, but since it is the same episode that Candle Jack shows u

 

[Vegosiux]

Hmmm, well I'm not sure if I agree with Bob about the Internet, though I agree Freakazoid was an overlooked gem.

This, right here.

...or else we'll be unemployed, Freakazoid, Frekazoid...

FREAKAZOID!

But yes, Freakazoid is overlooked, underrated and generally not getting the attention it deserves. From Armando Gutierrzez (voiced by Ricardo Montalban, may he rest in peace) to the Lobe and of course, Candle Jack, this is a series worth watch-

 

[ed_ification]

Ah, Freakazoid. I got back into this when my wife picked the show up for me for Christmas on DVD a few years ago, but loved it back in the day because of the random gags we'd get. When I rewatched it, I was reminded of how Freakazoid pioneered the cutaway gag to random action ("Hey Freakzoid. Wanna go see a bear ride a motorcycle?" "DO I!!") that Family Guy uses now... Prophetic in more ways that one.

 

[Skunktrain]

I'll just say to note my avatar; it serves me well. Also, it's nice to see Candlejack get some

 

[Imthatguy]

You can't really define a medium by what it's most accessible content is. The internet of course has Facebook and memes. Books these days have pennydreadful techno-thrillers. Music has misogynistic hip-hop. Television has cheap reality shows....

You see what I'm getting at right?.... doubly so due to the sheer vastness of this particular medium.

 

[Twilight_guy]

You did the meme wrong he only kidnaps you if you say his name, in its entirely. It's not 'candle', its candlejack. You ruined the jo-

 

[Sean Lennon]

I just need to say that personally I consider Freakazoid to be one of the most over rated cult following shows in geek culture. I liked it on occasion and it definitely fits in with the Animaniacs style (which I also didn't really like) so take that with a grain of salt.

And yeah, the promise of the early internet... *sighs* Connected world of information and change. Though I admit I still used it for porn then. Ah, dial up porn~

 

[Taunta]

Awww, now I need to go watch that show. When I was a kid, I loved that show for the randomness. Now that I'm an adult, I still love the show for the randomness, but I actually understand the pop culture references.

 

[Eomega123]

Congrats Bob. Nice to have a fun, nostalgic episode. And people, are we seriously going to keep doing this Candlejack thing? It stopped being f-

 

[Gilhelmi]

Bob, you are a man after my own madness.

I hereby knight thee, Sir Bob of Moviedom.

Also, I can knight people.

 

[Grizzy]

Whats the name of the cartoon at the start? (with the green/blue people) pretty sure I know it but forgot the name.

 

[Ldude893]

Whats the name of the cartoon at the start? (with the green/blue people) pretty sure I know it but forgot the name.

I believe it's a 90s show called ReBoot.

Heh, never expected people on this site to make a reference to Candlejack.

Oh GODDAMN-

 

[Darth_Payn]

Yes! Freakazoid! I loved that show as a kid! Bob, you uncovered a whole layer of depth I never knew was there. Man, I forgot how creepy Dexter's mom was, with that Stepford Smile and passive aggressive comments. And you left out the awesome voice talent!
Can you do some more on those 90's cartoons you talked about? Like whether or not The Brain was hero or villain? And what other shows besides Captain Planet had that "Socially-concious proselytizing"? But today's video was great from start (what did that ASCII code at the begining mean?) to finish, ending on the bit with that Second-rate Scarecrow, Candle Jack. That's right; I'm not afraid!

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