What If The Avengers Had Never Been?(What If Volume 1 Issue 3) #marvel #whatif #review ZC-Infinity 2024-04-17 | Help Support the Channel: patreon.com/ZCInfinityLet's go through every What If? comic story, and see the How Woulds of the Marvel universe!Transcript:What If The Avengers Had Never Been? After the events of Avengers issue two, Hulk feels distrusted and leaves the team, then the rest of the team argue and also split up, leaving Iron Man to hunt the Hulk alone. After getting his ass handed to him, and receiving an ultimatum from the team-up of Hulk and Namor, Tony builds an Iron Man army to level the playing field. Recruiting Hulk's friend Rick Jones, and the recently retired Giant-Man and The Wasp. ...Who were already part of the Avengers that just broke up and said they didn't want to be heroes, so I don't know why they're back. But after taking a spin in the new Iron Suits, all three decide they're too unwieldy, give up, and leave. ...Even though they know Hulk and Submariner are about to cause some damage, so, wow, what jerks. As a last resort, an exhausted Tony overcharges his armor and goes to fight Hulk and Submariner. Not calling any other heroes because he doesn't want to inconvenience them. ...Ok. Meanwhile, Rick stops Hank and Janet, who are in costume again, even though they just said they retired them, and gets them to reconsider Tony's situation. And even though they have their own super powers, they go right back to the armor they already said they couldn't use-Yeah, even by the writing style of the time, this makes no sense! And four of the five original Avengers are in the final battle, so the story should really be called "What If Thor Left The Avengers While Giant-Man, The Wasp, and The Hulk Had Brief Hissy Fits?" Heck, the team technically had adventures, so the title is wrong. And most of the story is just your exciting yet standard fight scene, ending with Hulk turning on Namor when he tries to hurt Rick. But it's notable since it reveals that Tony Stark has died, establishing that there are no main character shields, and any big name can go at any time. Which was probably a shock to comic readers of the day. Though I'm more surprised this is the era where they could freely say Damn.
What If The Hulk Had The Brain Of Bruce Banner?(What If Volume 1 Issue 2) #marvel #whatif #review ZC-Infinity 2024-04-16 | Help Support the Channel: patreon.com/ZCInfinityLet's go through every What If? comic story, and see the How Woulds of the Marvel universe!Transcript: What If The Hulk Had The Brain Of Bruce Banner? This one takes us to The Hulk's first issue, where Bruce Banner is accidentally turned into The Incredible Hulk. But instead of developing another personality, he remains Bruce Banner. Giving him super strength, but allowing him to settle things in a more peaceful and intelligent way. Including reforming The Gargoyle and even earning the respect of General Ross. From there, life seems to go well for Bruce, marrying Betty, moving into a reinforced house, and working to find a cure for the Hulk. In the process, he also restores Ben Grimm to human, leading to the Fantastic Four parting ways. And unknowingly foiling Loki's plot, meaning The Avengers were never assembled. Later on, Bruce and Betty move to New York to assist Reed Richards, also gaining the attention of Professor Xavier, who joins them instead of founding a school for mutants. However, their progress is halted when Galactus appears to devour Earth. By this point, I thought Galactus would succeed because Bruce inadvertently prevented multiple superhero teams from forming and stopping him, showing that the Hulk's life in any universe is one of misery. But instead, Reed, Bruce, and Xavier combine their minds to create The X-Man. Yes, seriously. Whose immense strength and mental prowess sends Galactus packing. But once they revert back, they find their superpowers gone. And that X-Man's actions accidentally reverted Ben Grimm into a more powerful, mindless version of The Thing, who takes the role The Hulk would have had. While the last issue was mid, this story is REALLY good, really exploring the potential of alternate universe tales. I like how optimistic a lot of it is, and how Bruce uses both his strength and mind to help his friends. Including Professor Xavier in the group feels a little forced and out of character, but not distractingly so. And the ending is one of the greatest ever. Overall, huge improvement and highly recommended.
What If Spider-Man Joined The Fantastic Four?(What If Volume 1 Issue 1) #marvel #whatif #review ZC-Infinity 2024-04-15 | Help Support the Channel: patreon.com/ZCInfinityLet's go through every What If? comic story, and see the How Woulds of the Marvel universe!Transcript: What If Spider-Man Joined The Fantastic Four? The comic opens with a long introduction by the series narrator, the omnipotent The Watcher, who explains the idea of a multiverse and that billions of outcomes depend on the slightest of changes. We then get an impressively redrawn and slightly truncated retelling of the events of Amazing Spider-Man number one, where Spider-Man barges into the Fantastic Four's headquarters to ask if he can join their team. While he's initially turned away both times, in this reality, he returns when Sue Storm calls him back, and convinces the team to give him a chance. And immediately, they become the Fantastic Five, banishing Spider-Man's rogues gallery into obscurity, and even getting Jonah to stop his vendetta. All seems well, until they get to the events of Fantastic Four thirteen, where, since there are only four seats in their rocket to the moon, Sue Storm is left behind, allowing Submariner, being controlled by Puppet Master, to abduct her, taunting the team to come after them. After a long battle involving a giant octopus, Submariner is defeated and Puppet Master is supposedly killed. But Sue, feeling she's no longer needed, swears her love to Submariner and is transformed into his species forever. Honestly, even given the writing style and pacing of the time, this is a pretty weak story. The fight scenes are creative and exciting, but aside from the ending and Spider-Man joining the team, this could be easily rewritten as a standard team-up story. How Spider-Man is affected is barely touched on, and we never see what happens to the people in his life. Still, it's not terrible, and serves as an exciting, though underwhelming, start to the series.
Snotrocket(Ed, Edd, n Eddy In Under A Minute Episode 142 FINALE) #ededdneddy #review ZC-Infinity 2024-04-08 | Help Support the Channel: patreon.com/ZCInfinityLet's review each episode of the classic Cartoon Network cartoon Ed Ed n Eddy Cartoon Network in under a minute!Transcript:Let's finally wrap things up with a look at Danny's latest project: Snotrocket. Finished in 2017, this was intended as a pilot for a potential show made with Canadian media conglomerate WildBrain. The show centers around a hyperactive young boy named Buster and his overactive imagination. Demanding constant playtime with his dog Butch, who just wants some quiet time to himself. But is the continual brunt of the wrath of Buster's neglectful parents. Meanwhile, identical twin girl neighbors repeatedly try to involve Buster in their playtime, humiliating him and requiring Butch to save him at his own expense. This is like that Calvin and Hobbes animated series everyone wants but the creator refuses to make. It's about a hyperactive little kid as we follow him through his vivid imagination, while dragging his more grounded and ambiguously imaginary friend along for the ride. And much of the show is through the eyes of Buster, and Butch when he decides to play along. And that's a fantastic premise for a series, especially from someone who's proven he's an expert with fast-paced slapstick and surreal humor. And while it's obviously not cel-drawn and lacks the wavy lines of his previous projects, Danny's designs and trademarks are still here. Including never actually seeing the parents, the bully neighbor girls, and the fascination with B-movie science fiction. There are a couple places where the animation gets choppy, but they probably would have been worked out if it went to series. Sadly, the show appears to have been canceled since Danny was denied creative control, and nothing has been heard since. Thus, for now, closing the book on his work and Ed Edd n Eddy. Well, thanks for joining me on this trip through one of my absolute favorite shows, and for pretending I'm entertaining. See you next time I decide to do another one of these.
Other Danny Antonucci Projects(Ed, Edd, n Eddy In Under A Minute Episode 141) #ededdneddy #review ZC-Infinity 2024-04-07 | Help Support the Channel: patreon.com/ZCInfinityLet's review each episode of the classic Cartoon Network cartoon Ed Ed n Eddy Cartoon Network in under a minute!Transcript:After the success of Lupo the Butcher, Danny and his new animation studio AKA Cartoon were hired to create content for multiple companies and networks. Most of which does still survive. There's the aforementioned Lupo the Butcher ads we looked at. There's a really funny bumper for ESPN 2 featuring what looks like a middle-aged Eddy ordering cable. There's a Levis commercial that's about as 90s as you can get. There's one for milk, which will be the most entertaining milk commercial you'll ever see. There's the opening for the MTV animated anthology show Cartoon Sushi, which he also wrote and voice acted for. There were other ads for the Converse shoe company. And an ad for Power Shoe for Kids Foot Locker, entitled The Adventures of Kung Shoe, which has gained attention for practically being the prototype for what would become Ed, Edd, n Eddy. Including one character who sounds suspiciously similar to Eddy. He also created multiple bumpers for Cartoon Network featuring a jester character, which was probably the foot in the door that finally allowed him to pitch Ed Edd n Eddy. Which the network showed interest in, but wouldn't allow him creative control. But after going back and forth pitching the idea to both Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon, the CN finally relented and allowed him to take the show where he wanted. Thus leading to what would eventually become his legacy. And hiring a lot of people who would go on to make the extremely popular My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic series, betcha didn't know that! Oh, he also made the Brothers Grunt show for MTV. ...But we don't talk about that.
Lupo The Butcher(Ed, Edd, n Eddy In Under A Minute Episode 140) #ededdneddy #review ZC-Infinity 2024-04-06 | Help Support the Channel: patreon.com/ZCInfinityLet's review each episode of the classic Cartoon Network cartoon Ed Ed n Eddy Cartoon Network in under a minute!Transcript:I think we're done with Ed, Edd, n Eddy, so let's focus on the show's creator for a while. Danny Antonoucci had worked as an animator throughout the 80s, attached to some relatively popular movies and shows. But it was his solo project Lupo the Butcher in 1987 where he made a name for himself. There's not a lot to say concerning this short. It's a 3 minute animation featuring an Italian butcher who swears up a storm while chopping a rack of ribs. Accidentally cutting off his thumb, and eventually going to pieces by the end. That's all that happens, but, like multiple episodes of Ed Ed n Eddy, that's really all that needs to happen. This is the very definition of cartoon anarchy. No point, no plot, yet incredible animation attached to a surreal premise that will you have you laughing at the absurdity of it all. ...Provided you can stomach strong profanity and blood. Danny stated that the character was created out of frustration for years of having to animate for children. Ironic for a guy who would become famous for heading one of the greatest kid's cartoons ever. But considering what was considered childrens media at the time, I get his point. Upon release, the short received critical acclaim, and the attention of the Converse shoe company and MTV, who would both use the character in various commercials. Which then led to Danny being tasked to work on other shows and commercials, but we'll get to that later. After being retired in the early 90s, Lupo would briefly reemerge in 2020, when a Netflix show starring the character was announced. But was canceled due to creative differences between Danny and Netflix, who apparently wouldn't give him creative control and wanted a more family-friendly series. Which, no. Just no. But Lupo continues to be Danny's alter-ego. Hence the multiple appearances of the name in Ed Edd n Eddy.
Cartoon Network Election 2004(Ed, Edd, n Eddy In Under A Minute Episode 139) #ededdneddy #review ZC-Infinity 2024-04-05 | Help Support the Channel: patreon.com/ZCInfinityLet's review each episode of the classic Cartoon Network cartoon Ed Ed n Eddy Cartoon Network in under a minute!Transcript:In 2004, Cartoon Network ran their own version of a presidential election. But unlike their previous Cartoon Campaign 2000, where basically every network character ran for office, the candidates were simplified down to the parties of Ed and vice-president Grim, Numbah One and vice president Eduardo, and single runner Plank. It was during this time I was first able to regularly watch Cartoon Network, so I remember a lot of these ads. In fact, watching them again as an adult, it's scary how similar to real campaign ads they are. The man-on-the-street opinions, the mudslinging, using opponents words against them, the appeal to national pride by playing their slogan over a patriotic song, and the promises that are worded vaguely enough that the candidate can say they meant anything when elected. There's even one for Plank that references the Crying Indian ad, which was outdated even for 2004, and REALLY hasn't aged well now. Like My Best Friend Plank, these ads worked thanks to how seriously they were taken. Heck, each campaign even felt like they had the budget of a political party's candidate actually running for office. Sadly, a lot of these ads appear to be lost to time. I remember one with Numbah One saying how much he hates puppies over live-action footage of puppies, giving a reason to vote for Ed. And a later one even featured the late great Joseph Barbera in favor of Ed. But one for Plank calling Ed bad to wood spoiled the ending of Postcards From The Ed for me. Still, you gotta love these shots of kids and adults wearing monobrows and skull makeup in favor of their chosen party. And that was me too, as I also voted for Ed and Grim. Who won in a landslide on November 5, two days after the actual presidential election. And given who we ended up with, I think the fictional election had the better turnout.
Ed Edd n Eddy Games(Ed, Edd, n Eddy In Under A Minute Episode 138) #ededdneddy #review ZC-Infinity 2024-04-04 | Help Support the Channel: patreon.com/ZCInfinityLet's review each episode of the classic Cartoon Network cartoon Ed Ed n Eddy Cartoon Network in under a minute!Transcript:And to wrap up the show's licensed products, the Eds had their share of video games. Which I haven't played any of, so I can only give a basic rundown on each. Jawbreakers, released in 2003 for the GBA, is a Lost Vikings-inspired platformer puzzle game, where players guide the Eds to the end of each level, all of whom have their own strengths and weaknesses to utilize and clear the path for the others. This was followed by a pseudo-sequel called Giant Jawbreakers released in 2004 for mobile phones. which is actually a version of Buster Brothers, where the Eds shatter giant jawbreakers into shards that can safely be eaten. Which completely misses the joke of the show. The Mid-Ed-Ventures, released for the popular consoles of 2005, is the one most people know of. It's a 3D platformer where each level takes the form of an episode of the show, including title cards and limited 2D cutscenes. I REALLY wanted to play this game and review it for this series, but used copies go for insane prices, and I just didn't have the money. Still, huge props for including the original voice cast. And finally, Scam of the Century made for the DS in 2007, which is a pretty generic side-scrolling platformer with some touch-screen and microphone functionality, since that was the cool thing back then. The Eds also appeared in the crossover games Cartoon Network Block Party, a Mario Party-clone, and Cartoon Network Speedway, a Mario Kart clone, both for the GBA. A lot of Flash games centered on the show were hosted on the Cartoon Network site, and they appeared with anime-inspired designs in the MMO Fusionfall, but sadly, these are no longer accessible. So really, the games had the same reputation as 90% of all licensed tie-ins. But I will still play The Misedventures when I have the chance.
Ed Edd n Eddy Comics(Ed, Edd, n Eddy In Under A Minute Episode 137) #ededdneddy #review ZC-Infinity 2024-04-03 | Help Support the Channel: patreon.com/ZCInfinityLet's review each episode of the classic Cartoon Network cartoon Ed Ed n Eddy Cartoon Network in under a minute!Transcript:As with many Cartoon Network shows, the Eds have had multiple comic appearances, many of which appeared in the network's own Block Party magazines. And with one exception, these were the only non-promotional stories not to have the involvement of the show creator. But quite a few were written by series co-writer Jono Howard, and penciled by regular series storyboarders Scott Underwood and Joel Dickie. So the personalities, humor, and artwork still match the show. As well as the show's generally high level of quality. In fact, if they weren't credited, I never would have known these were made by other writers and artists. Obviously, there are too many stories to feature here, so these are the standouts of what I was able to find. There's one where Ed is sinking in Rolf's pig pen and the other Eds charge the kids to watch them rescue him. There's one where Eddy finds a quarter every time he rubs Kevin's head, and technically comes out on top. There's one where the Eds pretend they're superheroes, which is much more entertaining than Robbin Ed. There's one where Eddy can't think of a scam, which, again, is done better than Stuck in Ed. There's one where they play a Dungeons and Dragons-like game. And there's one where they dress up as girls to coax presents from the boys, which, strangely enough, feels like the best candidate for an episode of the show. The Eds also appeared in the crossover comic event Super Secret Crisis War, where they're accidentally abducted along with some of the network's greatest heroes. And yeesh, not only does their artwork make The Incredible Shrinking Day look accurate, but they barely count as themselves. They're not horrendously out of character, but they're blank slates with only their barest personality traits. To the point they say Dude a lot, which I don't think they said once in the show. Yeah, they're pretty wasted here, but if you can track down the other comics, they're highly worth a read.
Ed Edd n Eddy Groovies(Ed, Edd, n Eddy In Under A Minute Episode 136) #ededdneddy #review ZC-Infinity 2024-04-02 | Help Support the Channel: patreon.com/ZCInfinityLet's review each episode of the classic Cartoon Network cartoon Ed Ed n Eddy Cartoon Network in under a minute!Transcript:At one point, CN produced Cartoon Network Groovies, music videos inspired by their iconic shows. Most of which featured original songs about the characters in question. And there were two for Ed, Edd, n Eddy. My Best Friend Plank is the one that feels closest to the show. It's, well, a tribute to Plank, a low-key guitar ballad in the style of James Taylor, featuring a lot of wood puns. The song was composed and possibly sung by Steve Patrick, who composed a good chunk of the Groovies. And I one hundred percent believe this is from Jonny's point of view. Like this is playing in his head whenever he and Plank are just hanging out. In fact, it's how sincere it is that makes it work. It would have been so easy to sing it in a silly voice. But because it's done so seriously, like something you'd hear on an oldies station, it's simultaneously hilarious, yet oddly tear-jerking. Helped immensely by the music video produced by Filmtecknarna, known for their unique blend of computer animation and photographic stills. Meanwhile, The Incredible Shrinking Day is more experimental. The video shows Sarah concocting a potion and serving it to the Eds, causing them to shrink, and allowing her to play with them in her dollhouse. And if that sounds out of character, that's the entire video. The personalities and animation style are completely different from the show, to the point the only tie-in is the character designs. But it's still fine, and we get a great mix of traditional and computer animation as the Eds try to avoid Sarah. Again, this could be something Ed is dreaming after a long B-movie marathon. The music for this one is an unrelated song titled I'm Not Coming In Anymore, which was NOT sung by They Might Be Giants, but Garrett Freireich, who proudly features the song on their website. And it's worth mentioning rapper JID's Ed Edd n Eddy, whose music video is animated in the show's style. Though it's definitely not for kids.
Ed Edd n Eddy Bumpers & Promos(Ed, Edd, n Eddy In Under A Minute Episode 135) #ededdneddy #review ZC-Infinity 2024-04-01 | Help Support the Channel: patreon.com/ZCInfinityLet's review each episode of the classic Cartoon Network cartoon Ed Ed n Eddy Cartoon Network in under a minute!Transcript:As part of Cartoon Network's lineup, Ed Edd n Eddy of course had original bumpers during commercials. Obviously, most of these weren't done by the original studio, so it's weird seeing this uncanny valley attempt at their famous art style. But thankfully the voice actors and general sense of humor still carried over. As it was one of the longest running shows on the channel, it crossed network eras and had promos based on the image at the time. With more traditional bumpers to start with, eventually leading to the acclaimed City bumpers that mixed 2d and 3d animation. Which sometimes could be just as entertaining as the show itself. But the best were the crossovers that the network, even in its early days, liked to do. Because they got WEIRD! There was one where Eddy shot spitballs at Captain Planet. There was one where Marvin the Martian took over for Double-D. There was one where Jimmy is playing hide and seek with the other cartoons. And my personal favorite where the Eds sneak into a movie theater by pretending to be Mac's imaginary friends. There's one actually made by the studio called Toon Dates, where Ed dates Daphne from Scooby-Doo. Yes, really. It even premiered a new character created specifically for the short. Years before Eddy's brother! There was also a series where Eduardo from Fosters visited the Eds universe, but only a few seconds still exist. And there's the infamous Spanish kiss promo, which, ewww... But the topper of weirdness were promos for Cartoon Network created by Hoopshots TV that featured a more adult edge. Including, and I'm not kidding here, the Eds nearly being sold in, and escaping from, a human trafficking ring. HOL-LY CRAP! How did anyone sign off on that?! And, thanks to Adult Swim's checkered past block, the Eds are still getting new promos to this day. Which, hey, let's keep the love for this show going as long as we can.
Ed Edd n Eddy Cameos(Ed, Edd, n Eddy In Under A Minute Episode 134) #ededdneddy #review ZC-Infinity 2024-03-31 | Help Support the Channel: patreon.com/ZCInfinityLet's review each episode of the classic Cartoon Network cartoon Ed Ed n Eddy Cartoon Network in under a minute!Transcript:During and even after their series run, the Eds had cameos in other cartoons, mostly as part of larger crossovers. They had a non-speaking role in the Foster's episode Eddie Monster, where they and Dexter from Dexter's Laboratory are drawn in the show's style. Double-D, along with other classic Cartoon Cartoons, cameos in Once Upon a Toon, a segment of the CN MAD series, as well as the Crossover Nexus episode of OK KO. Which also had characters briefly take the form of the Eds in their Monster Party episode. Eddy and Jimmy make a quick appearance in the Villainous episode The Missing Files of Elmore, which is actually centered around Gumball. The show is mentioned in Craig of the Creek's Kelsey The Elder, in a list of shows Craig and friends are too young to know about. Which, heresy! Get these kids in front of HBO Max, stat! Jonny and Plank are fighting the corruption in Come and Learn With Pibby, and Plank The College Years was a segment on Robot Chicken. The Eds make brief appearances in the Warner Brothers one-hundredth Anniversary Teen Titans GO episode. And are seen on Uncle Grandpa's list in the Steven Universe episode Say Uncle. As part of Cartoon Network Invaded, the culdesac being abducted is shown in the My Gym Partner's a Monkey episode That Darn Platypus, which aired next. And in the original credits of Billy And Mandy's contribution, Billy and Mandy Moon the Moon, Plank is shown as an undercover operative of the aliens, and that they've abducted Ed. But their most major appearance, or at least where the Eds actually have speaking roles, was their scene in the opening of The Grim Adventures of The Kids Next Door, which also has a parody poster in the credits featuring Mandy in place of Eddy. There were other network crossovers, but we'll get to those next.
Plug n Play Games: Playskool Dance Cam ZC-Infinity 2024-03-31 | Help Support the Channel: patreon.com/ZCInfinityDance along and watch yourself in a super blurry camera! ...Actually, since this also provides its own soundtrack and matching animations, this is pretty good! ...Pretty good for giant brick men to create analog horror material, anyway.
Big Picture Show, Part 3(Ed, Edd, n Eddy In Under A Minute Episode 133) #ededdneddy #review ZC-Infinity 2024-03-30 | Help Support the Channel: patreon.com/ZCInfinityLet's review each episode of the classic Cartoon Network cartoon Ed Ed n Eddy Cartoon Network in under a minute!Transcript:This part has spoilers, so if you want to see the movie, turn it off. After a long and painful journey, the Eds finally stumble across where Eddy's brother lives. And, coincidentally, so do all the other kids. But Eddy threatens to sic his brother on everyone, then goes up and knocks on the door. Finally revealing Eddy's brother, the first new canon character since the first episode. And, after not just the build-up of the movie, but the entire show since his first mention in Season One, I'm happy to say it was all worth it. Eddy's brother, who is never given a name, looks exactly like you would imagine Eddy's older brother to look. Suave yet sleazy, like a shady Vegas bookie. With a personality to match. While appearing friendly at first, he quickly turns abusive, saying the Eds can stay with him, but pummeling Eddy to hint that it will be a painful ordeal. Finally confirming his and Eddy's toxic relationship, and that the neighborhood's fear was justified. And it does start to get hard to watch. Thankfully, the other kids stand up to him, and he's defeated through the show's comedic sense of karma, with Eddy admitting most of his hero worship was out of fear. That all the good things he said about his brother were made up because he was afraid of saying anything bad about him. And the scars from his only role-model still exist long after he left, hence why he's such a scam-obsessed jerk. I love how this explains Eddy's personality, while not excusing him or last-minute redeeming him. But thanks to his admission, he finally gains acceptance in the neighborhood, with the kids hailing the Eds as heroes and heading back home. Thus concluding the movie and the entire series. So while I could take or leave the middle part, the beginning and ending are golden, and a perfect way to end one of the best cartoon series ever made. ...But I'm not quite ready to wrap things up, so let's see how far I can milk this retrospective.
Big Picture Show, Part 2(Ed, Edd, n Eddy In Under A Minute Episode 132) #ededdneddy #review ZC-Infinity 2024-03-29 | Help Support the Channel: patreon.com/ZCInfinityLet's review each episode of the classic Cartoon Network cartoon Ed Ed n Eddy Cartoon Network in under a minute!Transcript:Ok, I'm not going to make any friends for this, but after the opening, most of the movie is just meh. Eddy suggests that they can hide from the kids by staying with his ever mentioned, never seen brother. And the rest of the movie is them trying to find him, having no idea where they're going. Now this movie isn't bad. Its energy is kept high throughout the runtime, with the same great humor and slapstick we appreciate the show for. But that's also the problem. It's still formatted like a regular episode. Most scenes don't last that long, and the humor is quick and spitfire. So it's entertaining, but eventually, you want it to have a point. And the longer it goes, the less funny it feels. In fact, the opening might have hurt the movie, since the rest feels nowhere near as good. It doesn't help that it's a roadtrip, like most movies based on cartoons. We'll see some gorgeous new landscapes that show off the movie's budget, but they're just there for the characters to aimlessly walk through. Characters that mostly just do what they've been doing for a decade by this point. Ed and Eddy goof around, leaving Double-D to do all the work. At one point, Double-D finally gives up on the others and tries to leave, which, again, happens in every single roadtrip movie. Thankfully, things are patched up quickly, but that's also all the conflict. We'll also see groups of kids after the Eds, and each mostly does one thing. Rolf is fun, but Jimmy Sarah and the Kankers might be the best, if just because I haven't seen them together in the show. People also seem to like Kevin and Nazz, but I don't. The only joke is Kevin loves his bike more. Which doesn't work because his bike getting trashed was already a running gag. Still, I get it. This isn't meant to be a standalone movie. It's a love letter to the show, filled with references for longtime fans to laugh at and reminisce on. And in that sense, it's fine. Especially when we get to the ending.
Big Picture Show, Part 1(Ed, Edd, n Eddy In Under A Minute Episode 131) #ededdneddy #review ZC-Infinity 2024-03-28 | Help Support the Channel: patreon.com/ZCInfinityLet's review each episode of the classic Cartoon Network cartoon Ed Ed n Eddy Cartoon Network in under a minute!Transcript:And thus we've finally reached Ed Edd n Eddy's Big Picture Show, the film to wrap things up. Since this is a 90 minute movie, I'm going to do this in multiple parts. The beginning of this movie is one of the greatest animated sequences I've ever seen. It opens on an oddly empty neighborhood that looks normal otherwise, until it reveals the aftermath of a terrible incident. The visuals say more than any dialog could, and we don't see a single character for the first two minutes. Then we're abruptly hit with each of the Eds panicking about a scam gone wrong, as they all hurriedly pack to leave. Eventually leading to them having to hide in Eddy's brother's room from a mob of angry kids. The tension is so thick as they try to remain quiet, you could cut it with a knife. But they're found, creating another suspenseful sequence where they have to get out of the room before the kids break the door down. All while we get glimpses of the disfigured victims. And culminating in one of the greatest car chases I've ever seen, even if they're not technically driving the car. This first 15 minutes should be taught in film schools. It's a perfect blend of action and suspense, visuals and dialog, slapstick and seriousness. And while the animation style stays the same, it shows off the movie's much higher budget, even ruining a couple landmarks, because, hey, we'll never see them again. And the best part? We never find out what the Eds did. Just that it was somehow worse than every other scam they've pulled and the kids literally want to track them down and kill them for it. And I'm fine with that. It's much funnier to just draw our own conclusions. This is an unbelievably good opening and one I'm happy to watch over and over again. But what's the rest of the movie like?
Look Before You Ed(Ed, Edd, n Eddy In Under A Minute Episode 130) #ededdneddy #review ZC-Infinity 2024-03-27 | Help Support the Channel: patreon.com/ZCInfinityLet's review each episode of the classic Cartoon Network cartoon Ed Ed n Eddy Cartoon Network in under a minute!Transcript:Ok, I played good cop with the other episode, but Look Before You Ed doesn't need to exist. Double-D and Jimmy start a safety club, where they neurotically patrol the grounds for anything they deem unsafe. This is another plot I've seen in quite a few shows, and I don't think it's EVER worked. All they're doing is being killjoys and ruining everyone's fun. Or at least they would be, if anyone cared, which is the one saving grace, that everyone just ignores them. And good, because I can't stand Double-D or Jimmy and their self-righteous attitudes. My happy place is when they're run over by the school building. Making things worse is that I can't think of one good joke. There's a running gag where Ed thinks he's breathing smoke, and all I can say is EW. Though I guess it's cute seeing Double-D entertaining Ed's fantasy. And I think Eddy was onto something reappropriating Double-D's deicing machine into a snowcone maker. But in the end, Jimmy gets tired of the Eds, takes over the club, and imprisons the Eds in a dumpster. And literally the last joke of the series is Eddy wetting himself. And that concludes the show. Personally, I wish we got at least one more season, maybe show it changing from winter back to summer and school out again, just to bookend the series, but if future episodes were as hit or miss as this last season, maybe things were better off ending. But even with no more episodes, this look is not done yet, as we've yet to see their feature length magnum opus.
May I Have This Ed(Ed, Edd, n Eddy In Under A Minute Episode 129) #ededdneddy #review ZC-Infinity 2024-03-26 | Help Support the Channel: patreon.com/ZCInfinityLet's review each episode of the classic Cartoon Network cartoon Ed Ed n Eddy Cartoon Network in under a minute!Transcript:While the show was meant to have a movie instead of another season, somebody didn't get the memo, thus, we have the two-segment Season Six. Starting with May I Have This Ed. It's their first school dance, and the kids are really excited. All except Double-D, who is terrified of social interaction. This is mostly just another episode with one joke. Ed and Eddy want to go to the dance, and Double-D doesn't. Like a reverse Cinderella. So it's just watching Ed and Eddy trying to learn how to dance and impress girls, and Double-D trying to excuse himself. It starts to get monotonous. Even the humor isn't that great. Sure, there are a couple good gags at the start, but they feel random, like they were put in just to keep the audience from leaving. Though I do like Ed's reenactment of the attack of the mutant TV tray. And that incoherent record crooning will forever remain in my head. But things start to pick up during the dance, where, lawl, all the boys are too scared to dance with Nazz. Though me mocking them further would be too hypocritical. So they try every excuse and hiding place to avoid it, only for Double-D to end up dancing with her. Which, of course, makes Marie Kanker jealous, one thing leads to another, and the entire school is destroyed. That was pretty entertaining. So while this episode technically wasn't meant to exist, this was decent enough that I'm glad it does. Also, I wish I had the talent to build my own dollar sign snow man.
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The Eds Are Coming(Ed, Edd, n Eddy In Under A Minute Episode 128) #ededdneddy #review ZC-Infinity 2024-03-25 | Help Support the Channel: patreon.com/ZCInfinityLet's review each episode of the classic Cartoon Network cartoon Ed Ed n Eddy Cartoon Network in under a minute!Transcript:Right after Season 5 wrapped, the network launched Cartoon Network Invaded, where 5 of its then current lineup each had a special dedicated to an alien invasion. And The Eds Are Coming was this show's contribution. Jimmy has a horrible vision of aliens abducting the neighborhood, which the other kids laugh off. But when Rolf's house seems to be even stranger than usual, the kids band together to flush out the alien menace. This has one of the scariest openings I've ever seen in animation. It's a deep rooted fear of mine to see a portion of or even an entire planet destroyed. And with this dramatic scene of giant buzzsaws cutting away the culdesac, this is one of the most traumatic examples I know of. Afterwards, the episode's mostly in the It Came From Outer Ed camp of not being that funny, but very enjoyable to see where it's all leading. This has some of the best visuals of the entire show, with unbelievably impressive coloring and lighting effects, again, VERY hard to do in traditional animation. The neighborhood just feels so big and otherworldly with these dynamic camera angles and this green fog that permeates most of the episode. Just like The Day The Ed Stood Still, the crew knew how to parody yet pay tribute to alien invasion movies. And I like how the plot surprisingly fits within this mostly grounded universe. Everyone's still in character, and it feels like what a group of kids would try to do. And Double-D wows us again with impressive junk inventions. Like I said, there aren't many jokes. Ed gets a good line here and there, but nothing really made me laugh. At least until the twist ending, which both is and isn't what you think it is. But it's such a visual spectacle and a marvelous mystery, it's no wonder why it's usually considered the best of the specials. I highly recommend it, and, if you can, go watch the rest of the event as well.
A Fistful of Ed(Ed, Edd, n Eddy In Under A Minute Episode 127) #ededdneddy #review ZC-Infinity 2024-03-24 | Help Support the Channel: patreon.com/ZCInfinityLet's review each episode of the classic Cartoon Network cartoon Ed Ed n Eddy Cartoon Network in under a minute!Transcript:A Fistful of Ed technically wraps up the season. Double-D has finally snapped, and the entire school fears his wrath. But, like Ed, is Double-D really a monster, or just misunderstood? While the season had a mixed reception, this is the one episode fans seem to universally like. It's another that holds you in suspense, wondering what brought on these sudden, unprovoked attacks from a kid who, up to now, wouldn't hurt a fly. We've seen Double-D rough and out of character before, but is this a sign that he's finally snapped after years of being kicked around? Yeah, spoilers, each incident was a complete misunderstanding. Still, it's a lot of fun seeing all the ways Double-D accidentally beats up each of the kids. And then equally as much fun later seeing his account of what ACTUALLY happened to trigger each outburst. And once that's out of the way, Jimmy and Double-D need to work together to get his reputation back. Especially with Ed, who, in a surprisingly heartbreaking moment, cuts ties with Double-D because of how mean he's become. This is one of the best written episodes of the series, with many twists and turns that could go anywhere, yet stay true to the tone of the show and keep the character personalities intact. ...Until it's Jimmy's turn to snap, anyway. And to top it off, it's a very rare instance where the Eds drive off the Kankers, which might have had more impact if that didn't already happen at the beginning, but it's a feel good ending that's not often seen, yet, again, still fits the show. If this closed out the series, it would have been a good note to end on. But there's still more Ed Edd n Eddy to watch, so let's hope the future is as bright as this episode's ending. With just as many hot dogs.
A Town Called Ed(Ed, Edd, n Eddy In Under A Minute Episode 126) #ededdneddy #review ZC-Infinity 2024-03-23 | Help Support the Channel: patreon.com/ZCInfinityLet's review each episode of the classic Cartoon Network cartoon Ed Ed n Eddy Cartoon Network in under a minute!Transcript:A Town Called Ed is also an unfair overlook. While researching for their history of Peach Creek report, the Eds find that Eddy's ancestors were the first to colonize the area. Eddy tries to capitalize on his heritage, only to be completely ignored as usual, so he has to force his history into their homes. This is yet another plot we've seen done to death in sitcoms, where one of the characters turns out to be descended from importance, but it works here because everyone just ignores the fact. They're not interested in the history of someone they hate, they want to watch monster trucks at Kevins house. And how Eddy gets them to pay attention is genius. He attaches a coat hanger to their antenna, which leads to their camera, where the Eds put on a pageant about the founding of Peach Creek. Which, would that actually work? I don't know. I'm laughing too hard at their incredibly amateur production to care. Which Eddy of course has to ruin with his ego. I also love the visual of them distractedly wandering home, especially since it's another tour through their many setpieces. And this museum is worth pausing on to see what they think counts as history. And to top it off, this may have the funniest Kanker appearance of the whole series. Not only is how they're introduced really funny, but there's a running gag where a page is missing from the book. Which they happen to have, and I'm not spoiling what it says. I think this might be another perfect episode. I can't find a single thing wrong with it. Nothing drags and every joke is funny. And it's one of my favorites. This is a sinfully ignored episode, and one that deserves more attention. This group of Eddy pilgrims alone makes it worth watching.
Run Ed Run(Ed, Edd, n Eddy In Under A Minute Episode 125) #ededdneddy #review ZC-Infinity 2024-03-22 | Help Support the Channel: patreon.com/ZCInfinityLet's review each episode of the classic Cartoon Network cartoon Ed Ed n Eddy Cartoon Network in under a minute!Transcript:Run Ed Run is an unfortunately overlooked episode. It's field trip day to the jawbreaker factory, but Sarah convinces Ed the sky is falling, causing the Eds to miss the bus. So they must catch up to it, while entertaining Ed's delusions of danger. You know what this is? This is what Sorry Wrong Ed should have been. A character is convinced something supernatural is going to happen and his paranoia overwhelms him. So what does Double-D do? He helps out! He doesn't just stand off the the side and call his friends stupid, he plays along and helps Ed overcome his fear. And when something unexpected DOES happen, he's overjoyed and excited to see what he can learn from it. Oh my god. Thank you. Why was this so hard to do earlier? Besides that, this is another fast-paced race-like episode, and those are usually the best. It's so much fun seeing Double-D cobble together a superpowered scooter to catch up with the bus, then watch his genius get the better of all of them. There's also a running gag where Eddy's fighting with Jimmy and Sarah to get the front seats, and how he technically does is hilarious. Even if it involves him using his own arm like a lasso, which, if there's another thing I've noticed about this season, it's that character physiologies are much more cartoonishly malleable, including literally losing their heads. Which isn't something earlier seasons did, but I guess isn't that out of place. Ed is also a lot of fun in this, especially when he's trying to shield his friends from the falling sky. My only problem is the very ending, which gets gross, but you can turn it off and miss nothing. I don't see many people talk about this one. I guess after Smile for the Ed, most fans gave up entirely and missed the next episode, which is a darn shame, since this is another of the season's best. And is a better Chicken Little story than what Disney churned out.
Smile For The Ed(Ed, Edd, n Eddy In Under A Minute Episode 124) #ededdneddy #review ZC-Infinity 2024-03-21 | Help Support the Channel: patreon.com/ZCInfinityLet's review each episode of the classic Cartoon Network cartoon Ed Ed n Eddy Cartoon Network in under a minute!Transcript:Smile For The Ed is another episode often called the worst. If Eddy can take a good school picture, he can move into his brother's room. But Kevin ruins it for him, then proceeds to rub salt in the wound. Yeah, this episode has the exact same problem as Your Ed Here. Kevin is a bully for absolutely no reason. Eddy doesn't even talk to him, yet Kevin randomly decides to ruin his moment. Now to its credit, I like this episode more than the other one. If just because Eddy isn't in continual misery, and Ed and Double-D are aware of his torment and try to help him out. And despite what I've heard from fans, there are some funny moments. I like everyone's reactions to getting their picture taken. And Ed gets a couple laughs, including when he steals the photocopier. But the funniest is when Double-D impersonates the principal to help Eddy, then immediately has a crisis of conscience. That said, I think Kevin is more despicable in this one. Not content to ruin Eddy's school picture, he then copies it and posts it all around the school. To the point the other kids start wearing them and mocking Eddy. This is just whole new levels of Holy Crap! And when Eddy gets one last chance for a good picture, Kevin has to step in and ruin it again. And with that, Kevin has become the most despicable character in the entire show, and I take back everything good I ever said about him. Words can't describe how sorry I feel for Eddy, who did nothing wrong, yet is screwed out of a new room and receives detention on top of it. Some say it's bad because it's the only one not directed by Danny, but considering we've had worse episodes than this, that's debatable. Still, I can't give you one good reason to watch it. It's not THE worst, but it's one of the worst. Even if it has another parent sighting.
All Eds Are Off(Ed, Edd, n Eddy In Under A Minute Episode 123) #ededdneddy #review ZC-Infinity 2024-03-20 | Help Support the Channel: patreon.com/ZCInfinityLet's review each episode of the classic Cartoon Network cartoon Ed Ed n Eddy Cartoon Network in under a minute!Transcript:All Eds Are Off is thankfully another of the season's best. All the boys bet each other that they can't give up their worst attributes for even one day. Ed can't have gravy, Eddy can't shout, Double-D must use small words, and so on. And the challenge is on to see who's the last man standing. I've already talked about how pointless I find episodes featuring characters trying to change their personalities, since it's just going to go back to the status quo by the end. But in this case, that's the whole point. The show knows we know these changes aren't going to carry over. It's just an endurance test to see who can go the longest without their defining characteristics. And, like The Good The Bad And the Ed, it's a blast seeing these massive egos suffering under the weight of their own addictions. Jonny promises to give up Plank, then realizes he has no autonomy of his own and begs others to tell him what to do. Rolf gives up meat, and is basically a desiccated corpse a few hours later. It's hilarious yet also relatable. There are quite a few things in my life where I start to go bonkers if I can't have them for even a few hours. And I'm sure you have some too. And none of this is helped by Eddy, who, of course, cheats his way to victory. Or near victory, anyway. Which is also very entertaining to watch. As well as each kid eventually cracking under the strain. Even a couple background jokes are funny, like Plank sitting on a book titled Brains, indicating his role in Jonny's life. I guess this is another plot we've seen in every other sitcom, but it works here because the challenges are specific to this show's characters. I don't know what else to say other than it's a really fun episode and suspenseful who will emerge the victor. And I wish my school had this cafeteria budget!
Tween A Rock And An Ed Place(Ed, Edd, n Eddy In Under A Minute Episode 122) #ededdneddy #review ZC-Infinity 2024-03-19 | Help Support the Channel: patreon.com/ZCInfinityLet's review each episode of the classic Cartoon Network cartoon Ed Ed n Eddy Cartoon Network in under a minute!Transcript:I DON'T want to talk about Tween A Rock And An Ed Place. Jonny's throwing an out of season Arbor Day party, and the Eds show up to mingle, only to find they're the only guests who showed up. Now, to be fair, I do like the opening gag, where the Eds are doing a science project and guiding Ed to a slice of pie, only for Eddy to mess with him. But afterwards, it's every single awkward party episode from every single other sitcom. I already hate this plot, and this one is particularly bad. Like I was saying in the last episode, it just doesn't feel like Ed Edd n Eddy. This is something you'd see in an episode of Doug. And just as boring. Ed gets some fleeting moments, and Jonny reciting everyone's lame excuses why they couldn't come is a decent laugh. But otherwise, they're just banking on the awkwardness of the party being funny. I can't believe I'm saying this, but I'd rather watch To Sir With Ed. Sure, I despise that one too, but it was funnier and actually felt like part of the show. And I hate Jonny here more than I hated Nazz there. The Eds did him a huge favor in coming to his party, but when Eddy tries to leave, he emotionally manipulates everyone into staying. Yeah, he starts crying, and when he gets his way, he says he was just kidding, the little turd. But things really hit the fan when Ed and Jonny declare it a never-ending party, boarding up the doors, tying Eddy and Double-D up, and forcing them to party, which HOLY CRAP! Jonny just went from weird kid to serial killer in 5 seconds! And with this, I think we finally have his worst episode, the final holdout. Just don't watch this! Or at the very least, turn it off after the opening gag. It's one of the absolute worst, and I'm surprised the next episode didn't start with Jonny wearing clothes made from the Eds skin.
Tight End Ed(Ed, Edd, n Eddy In Under A Minute Episode 121) #ededdneddy #review ZC-Infinity 2024-03-18 | Help Support the Channel: patreon.com/ZCInfinityLet's review each episode of the classic Cartoon Network cartoon Ed Ed n Eddy Cartoon Network in under a minute!Transcript:Tight End Ed is possibly the least fitting episode in the entire series. Morale is low for the Peach Creek Cobblers football team, so Nazz recruits Ed as the team mascot. All is well, until Eddy becomes jealous and challenges him with his own mascot, leading to chaos on the field. Rewatching this series, I'm finally starting to understand why fans don't like the school season. Most of the episodes that actually take place AT school just feel like generic school sitcom plots! Sure, most of the show has had plots we've seen in other media, but the school episodes, even good ones like Truth or Ed, feel particularly recycled. I mean, it's about a loser football team where the two biggest losers fight over who gets to be the mascot and ruin everything for everyone. Couldn't you see this exact same plot with these exact same jokes in some other animated or even live-action school sitcom? This isn't Ed Edd n Eddy. This is Saved by the Bell. With Special Guest Stars Ed Edd n Eddy. Heck, I wish there was a laughtrack, because the humor in this is so Disney Channel, it hurts. I think the only funny part is when Eddy's tied to the back of the opposing team's bus and made their mascot. Now I stand by that the season has a lot of good episodes that save it, but I also admit I didn't watch them on TV. I didn't have cable when this season came out, and only saw it years later in a fan compilation. So if I WAS a fan watching this season as it released, hoping for something as good as The Day The Ed Stood Still, but getting a string of episodes like this instead, I probably would have given up too. I guess this episode's not a bad one, but it feels so out of place. Also, Rolf's kinky in this.
The Good The Bad And The Ed(Ed, Edd, n Eddy In Under A Minute Episode 120) #ededdneddy #review ZC-Infinity 2024-03-17 | Help Support the Channel: patreon.com/ZCInfinityLet's review each episode of the classic Cartoon Network cartoon Ed Ed n Eddy Cartoon Network in under a minute!Transcript:The Good The Bad And The Ed, in my opinion, is really good. Eddy, tired of being mocked by the Urban Rangers, challenges them to a Hairy Chest of Resilience competition, where the one who resists the most pain gets a badge. And as the torture ramps up, the winner surprisingly remains ambiguous. I know a lot of people hate this episode, but I've never been more impressed with Eddy than I am here. Usually, Eddy will try to win through cheating or sabotage, but here, he actually toughs out every single horribly painful challenge. Everything thrown at him, he endures without a single cry or scream that would get him disqualified. Even with his much weaker stature than Rolf's, he has such immense pride, that he wants to win just so he can say he did. And in a strange way, that's very admirable. It's like watching the school bully go up against a champion boxer and survive multiple rounds. Even if you hate them, you're still in awe at what they managed to do. Besides, it's just fun watching these massive egos go toe to toe with each other. As well as all the different methods thrown at them to cause immense pain and suffering. Even a train comes into play somehow. I guess this is a torture episode, but both competitors literally asked for it, and it's so entertaining seeing them in such excruciating pain, yet delusional denial. Even the opening where the Urban Rangers display their talents in yardwork is entertaining, and makes me appreciate the group even more. I guess my one problem is the ending, where I'm probably not spoiling anything by revealing Eddy doesn't win. Because I kind of did want him to win. Or at least not be mocked for losing. Even so, this is one of my favorite episodes of the season, and mostly regains my respect for Eddy. ...You know, what respect he deserves after all he's done.
Tinker Ed(Ed, Edd, n Eddy In Under A Minute Episode 119) #ededdneddy #review ZC-Infinity 2024-03-16 | Help Support the Channel: patreon.com/ZCInfinityLet's review each episode of the classic Cartoon Network cartoon Ed Ed n Eddy Cartoon Network in under a minute!Transcript:Tinker Ed is a very hated episode. When Eddy's latest scam destroys Jimmy's belief in fairy tales, and with it, his cheer, Sarah demands the Eds fix him. Which they try to do by dressing as fairy tale creatures and embarrassing themselves for the world to see. When people say Season 5 was the worst, this, Smile For The Ed, and Cleanliness Is Next To Edness, is usually what they point to. And while we've seen episodes that contradict that statement, I'm not going to pretend this one is good. Eddy's scam is Here's Mud In Your Ed levels of diabolical, preying on Jimmy's delusions for a quick buck. Though at least he bothered to set something up this time. And when he destroys Jimmy's innocence, he just shrugs and heads off to spend his loot, even with Double-D bemoaning what they just did. So it takes Sarah to convince them to fix Jimmy. Which they try to do, but I have no idea what they're trying to do. Honestly, not a lot happens in this episode. Or at least it feels that way. They ruin Jimmy, they try to fix Jimmy, and Jimmy ruins them. Which is the one saving grace of this episode, that's it's the return of evil Jimmy, who gives Eddy a taste of his own medicine and gets his money back at the same time. Besides that, there's very little funny to be found. There's a running gag where Rolf thinks everyone's after his literal load of baloney, and the most I can say is that it's there. Even Ed's lines fall flat, and are somewhat out of character with how insulting they are. Besides the ending, the one thing I like is Jimmy seeing the unicorn scam through fantasy vision, before it cuts to how crude everything actually looks. While I don't think it's as bad as others see it, this episode is still pretty repulsive, and only not one of the worst just because I keep forgetting it exists. Though check out the reanimated deleted scene.
This Wont Hurt An Ed(Ed, Edd, n Eddy In Under A Minute Episode 118) #ededdneddy #review ZC-Infinity 2024-03-15 | Help Support the Channel: patreon.com/ZCInfinityLet's review each episode of the classic Cartoon Network cartoon Ed Ed n Eddy Cartoon Network in under a minute!Transcript:This Won't Hurt an Ed is an episode I'm torn on. Eddy, tired of all the attention Kevin is getting, finds that he has a morbid fear of needles. So he tricks the school into thinking it's booster shot day, and watches Kevin writhe in fear. Yeah, this is another torture episode, this time starring Kevin, which, ok, he's lost most of my respect after Your Ed Here, but that doesn't mean I want to see him constantly in misery either. Practically the entire runtime is Eddy preying on Kevin's fear of needles, stalking him everywhere, putting up traumatizing flyers, and even building a giant syringe just to scare Kevin beyond his threshold. Yeah, this is another one where Eddy is absolutely despicable. Kevin didn't even do anything to him this time, he just wants to traumatize him out of jealously, like a little psycho. But Eddy does get his comeuppance, which makes this better than Your Ed Here. What redeems this episode is Ed, who is absolutely hilarious. He again has some of the best lines in the season, especially when he's reciting what Eddy told him to say verbatim, complete with insult. And I love his head inflating and deflating. It's also comforting to see the other kids freaking out about the alleged booster shot, showing that a fear of needles is normal and common. In fact, it's revealed Eddy's a little hypocrite and hates them too. Which makes the ending all the more satisfying. So even with how horrible Eddy is and how sorry I feel for Kevin, this isn't a terrible episode and I watch it from time to time. And with the nurse's silhouetted arm at the end, this marks another adult sighting in the show.
Truth or Ed(Ed, Edd, n Eddy In Under A Minute Episode 117) #ededdneddy #review ZC-Infinity 2024-03-14 | Help Support the Channel: patreon.com/ZCInfinityLet's review each episode of the classic Cartoon Network cartoon Ed Ed n Eddy Cartoon Network in under a minute!Transcript:Truth or Ed is another absolute favorite of mine. The Eds are put in charge of the school paper, but the sales are middling at best. So, Eddy turns it into a sleazy tabloid to drum up business. While forgetting the number one rule of yellow journalism: make sure the victim can't fight back. The opening with the kids playing basketball isn't that exciting, except for Ed's lines at the end. But I love every single second afterwards. I love the layout of the newspaper office. I love the underwhelming headlines that clearly indicate why the paper isn't doing well. And I especially love what happens when Eddy takes over with his own fabricated stories. They look like articles from The Onion or Weekly World News, stories that are clearly fake, made no better by Eddy's horribly amateur photo editing skills, which makes it a delight just to freeze on each picture and try to identify each element. This is actually something I tried to do as a kid, but it was too laborious to keep up. Then there's the glorious chaos that erupts as the kids buy the papers and start blaming each other for spreading rumors, followed by a march on the office and final battle. And besides the main plot, Ed gets some of his best lines in the season. Including a running gag involving Eddy's pen name that leads to his undoing. And for added fun, some of the articles are readable, and written in Double-D's style of prose. Some even following events of the episode, like Sarah will smash a car, so the principal had to take the bus home. There's not one dull moment here. It's a blast from beginning to end, and easily in my Top 5 best episodes. Heck, even the joke with Rolf's pig makes it worth a watch.
Pick An Ed(Ed, Edd, n Eddy In Under A Minute Episode 116) #ededdneddy #review ZC-Infinity 2024-03-13 | Help Support the Channel: patreon.com/ZCInfinityLet's review each episode of the classic Cartoon Network cartoon Ed Ed n Eddy Cartoon Network in under a minute!Transcript:Pick an Ed is an interesting story for the show to explore. When Eddy finds someone's written defamatory graffiti about him, he goes undercover as an exchange student named Carl to find out who did it. But his change in identity also results in a clean state and maybe even a fresh start with the other kids. Like Ed In a Halfshell, this episode isn't that funny as much as it is intriguing. It's fascinating seeing Eddy adopting a new identity, and the other kids adopting him. The only one who knows Carl is Eddy is Double-D, so to everyone else, this is a brand new kid who has never done them wrong. Someone who's friendly, likes to hang out, is good with sports, and might be a great addition to a cast that's remained the same since the beginning. And it's compelling seeing Eddy acclimate to the fact, at first being confused and standoffish, but easing into the fact he has a chance at a new reputation. In fact, with the show now being comfortable with double-length episodes, I wish this could have been one. I legitimately want to see more of Carl and how the other kids treat him. Before a return to the status quo, of course. But, no, he upsets Double-D, who alters the graffiti and reminds Eddy what he was originally trying to do. Which he never does, despite a mad rush to reintroduce himself over and over again, eventually leading to him being found out and everything put back to normal. And while there's not much humor, we get a funny running gag from an oblivious Ed, who thinks Eddy's gone missing and posts flyers all over school, while giving out unflattering descriptors to hopefully help the kids find him. While this isn't an episode I frequently watch, it's an interesting change-up, and one I wish was expanded on. Also, Plank's a perverted snitch.
Whos Minding The Ed(Ed, Edd, n Eddy In Under A Minute Episode 115) #ededdneddy #review ZC-Infinity 2024-03-12 | Help Support the Channel: patreon.com/ZCInfinityLet's review each episode of the classic Cartoon Network cartoon Ed Ed n Eddy Cartoon Network in under a minute!Transcript:Who's Minding the Ed is an episode dependent on its absurdity. Rolf leaves for a family reunion and puts Ed in charge of his livestock. A dream come true for the chicken-obsessed kid. And the rest is just Ed doing random things with the animals. Which, if you find that funny, then great. If not, you're really not going to like this episode. There's a running gag where Ed pulls a flute out of his head, so he can lead the animals like the pied piper. And another where he's trying to hide the animals from Sarah so she won't tattle on him. But it ultimately just feels like stuff happening. The rhythms of comedy with no punchline or payoff. I do like the opening, where they trick Jonny into distracting Kevin so they can jump in his pile of leaves. And Ed's sad face and waterfalls of tears after Rolf reclaims his animals. But the best gag is where Ed's room fills with water, so when Sarah opens the door, there's an overly long pause where the Eds just stand there, waving to Sarah, before the water rushes out and floods the basement. That was funny. Which is more than can be said for most of the runtime. Also, things don't end well for Double-D, despite having nothing to do with the plot otherwise. I have little to say about this episode, because this episode gives me little to work with. It just feels like it's there to be there. And if you skip it or forget you saw it, you are missing nothing. I'd also ask why Ed has a sandwich closet, but I know I'll never know the answer.
Too Smart For His Own Ed(Ed, Edd, n Eddy In Under A Minute Episode 114) #ededdneddy #review ZC-Infinity 2024-03-11 | Help Support the Channel: patreon.com/ZCInfinityLet's review each episode of the classic Cartoon Network cartoon Ed Ed n Eddy Cartoon Network in under a minute!Transcript:Too Smart For His Own Ed is another episode I just don't get. Ed fluke wins a spelling bee, and suddenly, everyone thinks he's a genius, asking for his help instead of Double-D's. And getting what they deserve. The first bit where we're seeing the kids practicing for the spelling bee, and eventually participating, is pretty funny. I like how everyone's prepping themselves, and teasing how they'll eventually do. With Rolf not even being in the ballpark, and Eddy stuffing dictionary pages in Ed's head. And it is a shock when Ed gets not one, but two words correct, and Double-D's the one to flub up. Especially after he had to correct Nazz's pronunciation of each word. So the first act is surprisingly fun to watch. But afterwards, when Eddy tries to exploit Ed's newfound respect for cash, it becomes monotonous and face-palming, with barely any jokes. This is another plot I've seen in practically every cartoon of the time. In fact, with just a slight rewrite, it could have fit in any of said cartoons. We know Ed's going to mess up, the kids are going to turn on Eddy, and the status quo will be restored. So why are we even watching this? The only entertaining part from this point on is Jonny, who blames Nazz for Plank not winning the spelling bee, and is seen setting up stupidly simple traps for... Some reason. I don't know, when he finally catches Nazz, he just lets her go, so that also led nowhere. This episode's not terrible, as much as just boring and predictable, lacking most of the show's trademark humor in favor of a cliche Saturday Morning cartoon plot. Though it is fun to pause the episode and see how Ed answered everyone's homework.
Cool Hand Ed(Ed, Edd, n Eddy In Under A Minute Episode 113) #ededdneddy #review ZC-Infinity 2024-03-10 | Help Support the Channel: patreon.com/ZCInfinityLet's review each episode of the classic Cartoon Network cartoon Ed Ed n Eddy Cartoon Network in under a minute!Transcript:Cool Hand Ed is an episode I really do want to like. Eddy wants to leave school early, so they stage an elaborate getaway. One that Jonny finds out about, and they must include or risk being caught. As suggested by the title, it's a send-up to prison escape movies. Just with the setting switched to a school. Which I swear every other school-centered show also did at least once. They even discuss their plans during PE, like it's a prison yard. And, yeah, they go through every prison escape cliche, like hiding silverware under their shirts, avoiding teachers like guards, and building something to escape with. In this case, a plane. Which, why do they need a plane? Are the doors locked? They can't just run out if they're set on running away? And like Three Squares and an Ed, what was their ultimate plan? They escape school, but that just means they're going to be in trouble when they have to go back. Yeah, I don't get this episode. But what impresses me is how quiet it is. Besides the initial planning, and when they're building and flying the plane, there's barely any talking. It's either showing just how mind-numbingly monotonous school can be, or them sneaking around, stealing things to build the plane. And once their cover is blown, it's a mad dash to freedom, and some fun visuals of them actually flying a plane. Which unfortunately ends with possibly the most anticlimactic ending of the entire show. The plan fails and they end up back at school, right on time for the bell to sound. If we saw them land in detention, or, even better, school was let out early and they could have gone home hours ago, that would have made this ending hilarious. As is, this is just an ok episode, with a lot of unanswered questions. Like why was Ed so interested in Kevin's outfit if we never see him with it?
No Speak Da Ed(Ed, Edd, n Eddy In Under A Minute Episode 112) #ededdneddy #review ZC-Infinity 2024-03-09 | Help Support the Channel: patreon.com/ZCInfinityLet's review each episode of the classic Cartoon Network cartoon Ed Ed n Eddy Cartoon Network in under a minute!Transcript:No Speak Da Ed is an episode I probably shouldn't like. The kids get international pen pals, and Ed's in particular seems incredibly generous. But each present he receives seems to awaken traumatic memories in Rolf, who becomes more and more paranoid that Ed is more malicious than his brainless state suggests. So the problem's the same as An Ed In The Bush. Rolf is a complete jerk. Every time Ed gets something, Rolf breaks it or beats Ed mercilessly. Who for once did absolutely nothing to deserve it. It gets to the point he kidnaps Ed and literally tortures him in a dungeon. And when it's revealed they were all recipients of an elaborate prank, he has them mailed to Norway. Again, the Eds did nothing to deserve any of this, and they're punished profusely for it. I guess why I like this episode is because of how seriously it's taken. Rolf legitimately seems traumatized and desperate to get to the bottom of whatever's going on. To the point, like I said, he literally has a torture dungeon. But it's hilarious seeing Ed respond by just being his usual oblivious self, with no idea what's going on, and therefore completely immune to Rolf's methods. I also like the build-up, wondering why Rolf is having such aversions to Ed's gifts, and learning that Ed and Rolf weren't the only victims in the prank. This flashback to Rolf's childhood is also hilariously dramatic. But my favorite part is Eddy trying to scam his penpal, who shares the same name and nationality with a storyboard artist, with fake moon rocks, which he succeeds in, but then can't do anything with Korean money, and I guess they're not aware of currency exchange. So this is technically a bad episode, but it has good elements that keep me coming back. And I wish international mail worked this fast in real life!
I Am Curious Ed(Ed, Edd, n Eddy In Under A Minute Episode 111) #ededdneddy #review ZC-Infinity 2024-03-08 | Help Support the Channel: patreon.com/ZCInfinityLet's review each episode of the classic Cartoon Network cartoon Ed Ed n Eddy Cartoon Network in under a minute!Transcript:I Am Curious Ed is another completely worthless episode. Jimmy and Sarah's fish had babies, and they ask the other kids where babies come from. That's it. They go to a kid and ask them, and they either also don't know or they don't give a straight answer. It's not funny and it goes nowhere. The only notable thing is that, after See No Ed, this is the only other episode not to prominently feature the Eds. Sarah and Jimmy visit every other kid before finally running into the Eds halfway through the episode. But while that was a plot point in the other episode, here, it's like they just forgot what show they were writing for. On top of that, I've never liked this plot. It feels like every other kids animated sitcom has had an episode where a young kid asks where babies come from. Heck, even Bluey had one. And these kids always seem too old to not know the answer. I don't remember a time when I DIDN'T know how the process worked. It's never too early to teach your kids the truth. Go get them a copy of Where Did I Come From, already! But I digress. There are a couple good visual gags, like Eddy running into a garage door, and Ed literally flying off with Eddy, but they feel wasted in this barely a plot. And we never get an answer. Jimmy and Sarah just get bored and leave. Which is what I felt like doing while watching this. You'll have missed nothing if you choose to skip this episode. This one was stillborn and should have been aborted.
Cleanliness Is Next To Edness(Ed, Edd, n Eddy In Under A Minute Episode 110) #ededdneddy #review ZC-Infinity 2024-03-07 | Help Support the Channel: patreon.com/ZCInfinityLet's review each episode of the classic Cartoon Network cartoon Ed Ed n Eddy Cartoon Network in under a minute!Transcript:Cleanliness is Next to Edness. This is it. The worst. The absolute WORST episode of the entire series. Double-D wants a shower to start his day, but his bathroom is being remodeled, and everywhere he goes, he's turned down and made dirtier and dirtier until he finally snaps. As we've seen, the show is no stranger to gross-out humor. Many jokes, usually involving Ed, revolve around something disgusting happening or being shown. However, the show was smart, and even unique, in that it knew that humor doesn't come from the gross thing, but everyone's reactions TO the gross thing. We're not laughing because Double-D gets covered in Ed's spoiled lunch, we're laughing because Double-D is reacting to being covered in Ed's spoiled lunch. Here, no, the entire joke IS that Double-D is getting covered in gross stuff. A LOT of gross stuff. Leaves, ketchup, garbage, even a moat of animal feces, yes, they go there. Even ignoring Double-D, this episode seems to go out of its way to be as unappealing as possible. Especially with Jimmy's salon, Nazz's underwear, and Eddy taping a nudie magazine to his window. And when Double-D finally gets a bath, it's clear he's going to suffer greatly. Absolutely nothing about this is funny. Everything is unbearably gross, and Double-D is in too much misery to laugh at. I can't even begin to tell you how much I hate this episode. I don't just recommend you skip it, but if you own it, delete it! However, to its credit, it took 5 seasons and over a hundred episodes for the show to finally resort to this, and this is the only one of its kind. It's nothing compared to what Powerpuff Girls was doing in their fifth season.
Boom Boom Out Goes The Ed(Ed, Edd, n Eddy In Under A Minute Episode 109) #ededdneddy #review ZC-Infinity 2024-03-06 | Help Support the Channel: patreon.com/ZCInfinityLet's review each episode of the classic Cartoon Network cartoon Ed Ed n Eddy Cartoon Network in under a minute!Transcript:Boom Boom Out Goes The Ed is an episode I think is ok? A power outage strikes the neighborhood, leaving the kids in darkness. Not helping is Ed, who blames the event on evil mole mutants, causing panic to erupt and chaos to rule. While this episode isn't bad, it doesn't feel like an Ed Edd n Eddy episode. It's hard to explain, but the humor is much more calm and laid back than the typical episode. Yes, I'm saying this about a plot involving mole mutants. The physical comedy isn't as wild as a typical episode, with fewer cartoonish gags and expressions, and, with a little bit of rewriting, this probably would have worked as an episode of Camp Lazlo, or some other cartoon that relies more on exaggerated visuals than slapstick. The two major running gags are, of course, Ed blaming the event on mutants at every opportunity, and Rolf and Kevin attempting to use a generator to power their TV. Again showing Rolf's brutal management skills seen in Will Work For Ed. Besides that, I really am struggling to think of more to say. I guess Double-D constantly repositioning himself so he remains in the beam of a flashlight is funny. And Eddy comes very very close to finally cashing out. My favorite moment is when the lights first go out, and it's represented by the characters literally being drawn in black and white. But this episode is surprisingly gross, with a good chunk taking place in the sewer, and Double-D getting covered in sewage. Though, in the show's typical fashion, not enough attention is called to it to make it truly gross, thankfully. I guess, in the end, this is an ok episode, but not one I watch often. Still, Eddy's statement that Ed has buttered toast for a brain is finally confirmed.
Every Which Way But Ed(Ed, Edd, n Eddy In Under A Minute Episode 108) #ededdneddy #review ZC-Infinity 2024-03-05 | Help Support the Channel: patreon.com/ZCInfinityLet's review each episode of the classic Cartoon Network cartoon Ed Ed n Eddy Cartoon Network in under a minute!Transcript:Every Which Way But Ed could be the spiritual sequel to One Plus One Equals Ed. Eddy starts telling the story of how he got a jawbreaker from Johnny, only for Johnny to start telling a story, only for Nazz to tell a story, and soon, the Eds are stuck in flashback purgatory. I hesitate to call this one as good as One Plus One Equals Ed. That one was much more surreal, and had a more natural progression, with the Eds obsession to learn how things work leading them to disassemble the laws of their world and break their universe. Here, some of the kids do the cartoon gag of pulling on the side of the screen to introduce a flashback, and, suddenly, the Eds just appear stuck in Rolf's memory, which are the other kids aware of this? I don't know. That said, this one's still very funny, and answers questions we didn't know we had. The opening with Double-D teaching Ed about static electricity, only for it to literally blow up in his face, is one of the most famous moments of the show. And we get to see where Plank got that splinter, and maybe why he displays sociopathic tendencies. Though Nazz's fat jokes haven't aged well. And the Eds trying to remember themselves back to reality, only to constantly get distracted, deserves a lot of laughs. My only issue is pacing. After the opening, the Eds disappear until over halfway through the episode, and them trying to remember where they were mostly feels like padding. Until the ending, which is pretty funny, but another one that just ends. So while I prefer the other episode, this is still very creative and one of the best of the season. And Kevin once had hair. Who knew?
Mission Ed-Possible(Ed, Edd, n Eddy In Under A Minute Episode 107) #ededdneddy #review ZC-Infinity 2024-03-04 | Help Support the Channel: patreon.com/ZCInfinityLet's review each episode of the classic Cartoon Network cartoon Ed Ed n Eddy Cartoon Network in under a minute!Transcript:Mission Ed-Possible is an episode I really like, but really bugs me. It's report card day, and, due to how abysmal Ed and Eddy's are, Double-D is assigned to deliver them straight to their parents. And once Ed and Eddy find out, the race is on to deliver them before they catch him. In terms of visual comedy, this is one of the best. The pacing is brilliant. Even from the first second, just seeing the kids excited for their grades surprisingly gives me a warm feeling. Then Ed and Eddy find Double-D's been assigned delivering their report cards, and they try to alter them, and Double-D steals them back, and then there's an uncomfortable 30 seconds where Ed and Eddy are waiting for the bell so they can jump him, followed by Double-D sneaking out early and trying to get out before anyone else. From there, it's one big race back to the neighborhood, with some of the finest sight gags and fast-paced humor since Don't Rain On My Ed. And like that episode, I can't name every single good line or gag found here in under a minute. Even the Kankers get a good appearance, and the twist at the end is brilliant. The only thing keeping me from loving this episode is that, like Ed or Tails, it's again the Eds pitted against each other. They're like the Three Stooges, there's something wrong about seeing them separated or against each other. It throws off the balance. I want Double-D to succeed, but I feel guilty when he does, especially since he has to face his friends later. And it doesn't end well for him anyway. Also, this pit trap is Here's Mud In Your Ed-levels of way too stupid Eddy. Still, I really do like this episode, I watch it all the time, and someone less hung up on details might even love it. And we finally see the kids parents. Or at least what's within arm's reach.
Out With The Old In With The Ed(Ed, Edd, n Eddy In Under A Minute Episode 106) #ededdneddy #review ZC-Infinity 2024-03-03 | Help Support the Channel: patreon.com/ZCInfinityLet's review each episode of the classic Cartoon Network cartoon Ed Ed n Eddy Cartoon Network in under a minute!Transcript:Out With the Old, In With the Ed is a double-length that starts off Season 5. I'm kind of cheating, because this wasn't the first one to be aired or produced, but it sets up the season, so why not start with it? It's the end of summer, but the Eds aren't having it, scamming kids until the last possible minute. But even they have to admit defeat and start the new school year. Some fans say the school season is where the show gave up, but I disagree. I think it's a great new setting for some fresh material, which the show was in desperate need of. However, this episode is a good example of the season's overall quality. The first half is great, with Ed and Eddy's elaborate ruse to trick the kids into thinking it's still summer, followed by everyone's mad rush for school supplies once the jig is up. There's some great gags, great lines, and Double-D's house is now straight out of the Jetsons. The season also has a slightly different art style and color palette, indicating its switch from cel-drawn to digital, which I've seen complaints about, but I think it's an overdue update. The second half is pretty bad. The Eds find they're assigned different classrooms, so they have to bargain with the Kankers to get the same homeroom. It's as painful as it sounds, and the Kankers end up winning, which I guess is here to show that, despite a new setting, the series still has its tried and true routine. And that's this season. When it's good, it's really good. When it's bad, it's some of the show's worst. So your taste for the season will probably depend on your reaction to this episode. Me, I think this is a great kickoff for another great season, and here's to a new year, new laughs. And some old ones.
Boo Haw Haw(Ed, Edd, n Eddy In Under A Minute Episode 105) #ededdneddy #review ZC-Infinity 2024-03-02 | Help Support the Channel: patreon.com/ZCInfinityLet's review each episode of the classic Cartoon Network cartoon Ed Ed n Eddy Cartoon Network in under a minute!Transcript:The Halloween Special Boo Haw Haw is one I don't like as much as I did. Ed's horror movie marathon takes its toll on his mind, and he starts hallucinating everyone as evil monsters, whom he proceeds to beat senseless whether they deserved it or not. But mostly not. The best part of the special is how creative it looks. Ed gives each kid a unique monster design based on how he interprets their costumes and personalities, and each one memorably stands out. But even better is the landscape of Ed's hallucinations, which looks like something from Psychonauts. Very flat and angular, with loud colors, like they're cheap stage props made out of cardboard. Fitting for Ed's B-movie obsessed mind, right down to the grindhouse filter that intentionally makes these sequences look grimy and shot on cheap, deteriorating film, and Ed's eye static that signals each fantasy. This might be the most visually interesting episode of the whole show, and you can see why it's one of the creator's favorites. But after the visuals wear off, the episode's pretty miserable. The whole plot is that Ed has a mental breakdown and ruins Halloween for all the kids. Kids who were just minding their business, celebrating. All while Eddy's following his brother's map to allegedly the best place to trick or treat, which you'd think he'd learned his lesson after the previous map, but I guess not. And, what a surprise, this map turns out to be fake as well. And then Ed traps them all in a hole, preventing them from trick or treating. Right before the kids find them and beat everyone BUT Ed, who just sits obliviously to the side. So, yeah, this episode's pretty mean-spirited, and, besides the absurdity of Ed, not even that funny. I guess it's good for one watch, but, despite impressive visuals, doesn't give much reason to come back. And where DID Ed get that steak?
Hanky Panky Hullaballoo(Ed, Edd, n Eddy In Under A Minute Episode 104) #ededdneddy #review ZC-Infinity 2024-03-01 | Help Support the Channel: patreon.com/ZCInfinityLet's review each episode of the classic Cartoon Network cartoon Ed Ed n Eddy Cartoon Network in under a minute!Transcript:The Valentines special Hanky Panky Hullabaloo is WEIRD! Yeah, even for this show. May Kanker is upset she's nobody's valentine, so Double-D gives her his out of guilt. And then Sarah and Jimmy, who are actual cherubs for some reason, strike them with arrows, and they fall head over heels in love with each other. And that's the gag. May and Double-D stare longingly at each other, while random chaos happens in the background. Again, for twice as long as the usual runtime. The writing feels especially odd here. Why is May upset Ed rejected her, when she already had no concept of consent? Why is she suddenly a science major? Why is Double-D so mean to Eddy at the end? And, most importantly, why are Jimmy and Sarah little pixies with the power of Cupid? It's like it was written by someone who just joined the staff. Except it's still the show's usual team. Maybe they were trying some new things for the next season, or maybe they thought the show was canceled, so who cares what they did? Either way, most of what happens is never mentioned again. It's not that funny, either. Most of the humor feels random, and mainly focused around Eddy. There's Eddy's kissing booth, there's him climbing up a rope, there's him trying to forge money, and other things that sometimes get a laugh, but mostly take a backseat to watching May and Double-D fawn over each other. The ending is the best part, where a brawl breaks out, Sarah and Jimmy try to fix it by making everyone fall in love, and Rolf, the only one aware of their presence, crushes them, then cures everyone by splashing them with mop water. And not a single thing was lost. The really notable aspect is that this is the first appearance of the kids in school, which would become the setting of Season 5. And, besides some small tweaks, this would be how it appears later. I guess this special isn't horrible, it's just mostly pointless. So like most valentines specials then.
