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Nickelodeon somehow keeps getting more pathetic and I didn't knew that it was possible.
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sorry for a long wait, but laziness, anxiety and my comic kinda made me forger about this little topic of mine
let's continue it, shall we?
We are getting closer and closer to my top 10 and epiosodes only keep getting better. Next one is...
Number 19.
Writer(s):
Andrew Goodman
John Trabbic
Storyboard Artist(s):
John TrabbicPost-sequel was acccused, more often than not, in pandering to pre-movie fans with various references to older episodes, cameos of fan-favorite characters etc. Post-sequel did that from the start, from 9b no less, making references not only to pre-movie and to itself (I mean, to post-sequel), but to post-movie as well (I will get to that one particular example a bit later). Doodle Dimension's reception was mixed, to say the least. Many loved or at least, liked this episode, others hated it to the point of calling it one of the worst in the series. After Doodle Dimension, BubbleTown seemed like a genuinely bad idea. We already had "new" Bubble Buddy episode in the past, Bubble Buddy Returns from s8, which was awful. And since DD is kinda bad, many people assumed that post-sequel has no idea how to make this kind of fan-service properly, or, at least, make it the center of the episode. Surprisingly, BubbleTown was pretty darn good and, sorry for controversial opinion, I... Kinda prefer to the original. Original Bubble Buddy is a classic, but still one of the weaker season 2 episodes. This episode, on other hand, uses "bubble" aesthetic to the fullest potential.
Plot of this episode is simple, after exploring afromentioned BubbleTown, SpongeBob meets with Bubble Buddy and helps him with his car, SpongeBob tries to help everyone in BubbleTown, but accidently destroys half of it in the process (buildings and bubble-people included). Krabs goes to get SpongeBob out of bubble jail, since Krusty Krab is packed with hungry customers with no one to cook.
This episode is hilariously dark. It's not level of "Nasty Patty" of dark comedy, but this episode still uses it to the fullest potential. How casually Krabs makes genocide of almost ENTIRE RACE OF BUBBLE PEOPLE is dark, but portrayed still in funny and tasteful manner, so it works really well. This episode also works in world-building department, showing us BubbleTown, how it's functions and stuff like that. It's really interesting to watch, this intro sequence that was done in style of "Krusty Krab Training Video", was brilliant way to establish new location. Even though episode felt a tad weird with this kind of intro. It just starts with this "excursion" to BubbleTown, without any context to why SpongeBob is here exactly. But it's just nit-picking really. THE REAL flaw of this episode is different one. Pacing. Pacing in this episode is REALLY uneven. SpongeBob popping BubbleTown sequence is hilarious, but went a bit too long for it's own good. Episode also feels pretty... aimless. At first there's that "introduction" video to BubbleTown. Then SpongeBob is helping people. Then genocide. Then Krusty Krab shenaningans. Then another genocide. And that... weird and out-of-place ending.
While episode is funny, creative, visually very pleasing, it has structural and plot problems. I enjoy it a lot, but it's still pretty flawed in significant areas. Even still, this episode does so many things great, I can overlook those flaws.
8/10
Number 18.
Writer(s):
Kaz
Storyboard Artist(s):
John TrabbicThis is somehow one of the most hated season 11 episodes. ...Why? Just, why? I legit don't undestand why this episode isn't liked at all. And I will list all reasons why it's good, or, at least, isn't worse than it's predessesor - Mermaid Pants from s10.
Plot of this one is fairly simple, Squidward goes and vacation and rents his house to certain guest, that appears to be Man Ray. SpongeBob and Patrick, thinking that Man Ray is up to no good, decide to fight him and save the day.
Main critisism of this episode is Man Ray's treatment. That it's somehow bad, because he meant no harm on his vacation. ...are you serious? HE IS VILLAIN. VILLAIN WHO DOES EVIL STUFF. Why Patrick and SpongeBob should assume that he is just having a vaccation if he did many evil things in the past? The ending of Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy III doesn't count, this show has zero continuity, and in his next appearance, Man Ray was evil again. SpongeBob and Patrick had all reasons to attack him. Comparing this episode to stuff from season 6, to "Shuffleboarding" no less, is laughable. SpongeBob and Patrick have mostly no motivation to do things they are doing, (except their warped vision of justice in "Shuffleboarding" that supposed to be funny somehow), this episode clearly gives believable motivation to both of them. And it's not like Man Ray suffered much anyway. Did you forgot true "torture" of characters, re-watch "Choir Boys" or something.
Moving from that, let's talk about what I find good in this episode. This episode has fairly great comedy. I liked that, more risque gag with bra in the beginning, "EVIL NEVER TAKES A VACATION" line is legit epic and Man Ray himself is written pretty well. He is charismatic and funny as awlays. This episode also one of the finest examples of how post-sequel has spectacular animation. Battle between Man Ray and SpongeBob/Patrick. Great expressions, fluid movement, slapstick has true PUNCH to it. Memorable and cheesy one-liners, great scene, makes this episode worth watching at least because of it. Episode is also quite an improvement over original "MermaidPants", this episode has REAL villain for SpongeBob and Patrick and feels more like and adventure.
Episode has it flaws though. Beginning of the episode had some lame parts, like Patrick screaming. And ending with Squidward's house being destroyed is so EH. And also, it didn't fixed some issues from original "MermaidPants" episode. While it this episode gives motivation to SB and Pat to do what they are doing, they are still too oblivious and naive for their own good. It's not THAT frustrating, but this episode has this problem to an extent.
But otherwise, this is a pretty solid episode. With great action, one-liners and awesome appearance from Man Ray, this episode is definetly an improvement of this "MermaidPants" series. I hope s12 Mermaid Pants episode will be close, or even better, in terms of quality.
8/10
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As long as Stephen himself was okay with that, I'm okay with that too.
But honestly, SpongeBob needs to end soon. And I hope that this tweet wasn't "official" reneweal and show still has chance to end after s12.
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This episode gets too much hate even to this day, so I decided to post my more complete thoughts on it here. This episode showed how flawed both Patrick and SpongeBob are. SpongeBob was always superior to Pat in every way (look at Big Pink Loser) yet Patrick can perfectly drive from the first try, while SpongeBob himself can't. He didn't got used to being inferior in something in ther friendship, so understandbly he gets annoyed and jealous with Pat really fast. Meanwhile, Patrick haven't achieved in his life much, so him getting license and boat feels like a big accomplishment to him. OF COURSE Patrick rabs this small "victory" to SpongeBob's face, because SpongeBob does that unawerengly every day, going to the job, having purpose in life, accomplishing many-many things. While he is dumb, can't achieve anything and incredibly lazy. (Even when Patrick wasn't obnoxious with his achievement, SpongeBob actually STARTED OUT being jealous and passive-aggresitve to him)
This episode has no right or wrong side, both sides are heavily flawed. This is the mose nuanced episodes in the entire show having really realistic and three-dimensional conflict that tests SpogneBob's and Patrick's friendship really well. This episode is heavily overlooked and deserves more recognition.
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1 hour ago, Goobz said:
Err, I think you might be looking into it too much. These things are unlikely to happen in reporting news about movies, I think it is more likely Nickelodeon's marketing and public relations skills are just shit.
It's not likely, it's factual.
WILL PLANKTON STEAL THE FORMULA IN TOTALLY UNRELATED EPISODE?
or WILL WE WATCH CGI SUPERHERO ACTION IN SECOND SPONGEBOB MOVIE WHICH IS 80% HAND-DRAWN ANIMATION?
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You know, by this point I think that anything that post-sequel creates will be better than this upcoming trainwreck of a movie on this 20th anniversary. At least they know their audience.
This movie is made for what audience in mind exactly? For nostalgic fans? Nostalgic fans remember old episodes very well to notice bull-crap that happens in this plot. For newbies, for kids that never watched Spongebob before? I see no reason to go to the movie that based on show they never watched.
I really hope that Nickelodeon is bad at marketing, because so far it doesn't look good at all. It maybe will be our new prime-example of executive meddling in this series.
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Karate Choppers losing to Hall Monitor makes me sad.
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5 minutes ago, dmandaman said:
Yeah, really. I haven't seen BoFM as of yet but now I kind of want to after seeing a few of these reviews.
don't expect masterpiece, but imo, it was entertaining enough.
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at least I don't feel bad for liking this episode anymorethat's just shows that post-sequel is hella unpredictable
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Updating my s12 opinions
Will update this episode again, when Slammer airs
FarmerBob - 7/10 (Good episode)
Nitwitting - 2/10 (Awful episode)
The Ballad of Filthy Muck - 6/10 (Okay episode)
The Krusty Slammer - 9/10 (Great episode)
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Okay, not gonna lie... I kind of liked this episode. Don't get me wrong, it wasn't AMAZING or anything, but... I enjoyed watchin it. It wasn't gross as some promos suggested, it has good comedy, it wasn't hyper and pretty clear structure, even if plot is really thin. Patrick was written surprisingly good by Kaz's standards, he wasn't annoying and got few good laughs. I like SpongeBob's characterization as well, I like how he was supportive of his friend. Plot-twist was legit godly and made sense, cameos of Rube with signature "Tidal Zone" music was great touch and call-back. I liked "Filthy Muck" song as well. My only complaints is that some scenes in the middle were kind of boring and lame. But overall, pretty nice episode, difinite improvment over Nitwitting.
6/10.
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Wolf-Rudiger Bloss made better promotion for this movie by posting this storyboards than Nick himself ever could up until this point. This actually looks interesting and trippy, just what I liked about SooW. 4th storyboard segment legit emotional, despite me knowing literally no context. Those upped my hopes for this movie a bit, but I'm still not entirely convinced, since those could be from some sort of "scrapped" version that was good.
But I will hope that Nickelodeon was awful was advertising once again.
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Honestly I feel almost the same as Prez does. When I watched this episode I just felt nothing. I have no strong feelings towards this episode. It's bad, but like, "regular" kind of bad. I know what to expect from modern Patrick episodes and this one met my lowest expectations. But I am happy that this episode isn't remarkable in the slightest, because I really don't want another Ink Lemonade to destroy post-sequel, already shaky, reputation. So, yeah...
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Extreme Spots - 3/10
Squirrel Record - 3/10
Patrick-Man - 3/10
Gary's New Toy - 5/10
License to Milkshake - 5/10
Squid Baby - 0/10
Little Yellow Book - 3/10
Bumper to Bumper - 4/10
Eek an Urchin - 5/10
Squid Defense - 3/10
Jailbreak - 5/10
Evil Spatula - 4/10
It Came from Goo Lagoon - 2/10
Safe Deposit Krabs - 4/10
Plankton's Pet - 7/10
Don't Look Now - 4/10
Seance Shmeance - 4/10
Kenny the Cat - 4/10
Yeti Krabs - 4/10
Spongebob Your Fired - 0/10
Lost in Bikini Bottom - 7/10
Tutor Sauce - 9/10
Squid Plus One - 8/10
The Executive Treatment - 5/10
Company Picnic - 2/10
Pull Up a Barrel - 8/10
Sanctuary - 3/10
What's Eating Patrick - 8/10
Patrick! the Game - 9/10
The Sewers of Bikini Bottom - 9/10
Spongebob Longpants - 7/10
Larry's Gym - 8/10
The Fishbowl - 7/10
Married to Money - 9/10
Mall Girl Pearl - 8/10
Two Thumbs Down - 9/10
Sharks vs Pods - 8/10
Copybob Dittopants - 7/10
Sold - 8/10
Lame and Fortune - 7/10
Goodbye Krabby Patty - 8/10
Sandy's Nutmare - 8/10
Bulletin Board - 9/10
Food Con Castaways - 7/10
Snail Mail - 7/10
Pineapple Invasion - 9/10
Salsa Imbecilicus - 2/10
Mutiny on the Krusty - 4/10
The Whole Tooth - 8/10
Top 5
1. Pineapple Invasion
2. Two Thumbs Down
3. Patrick! The Game
4. Bulletin Board
5. The Sewers of Bikini Bottom
Bottom 5
1. SpongeBob, You're Fired
2. Squid Baby
3. Salsa Imbecillicus
4. Company Picnic
5. Patrick-Man
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I'm ready, I'm ready to cook!
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Sorry for not doing reviews for so long. But I'm back on track! Today will be interesting, since both episodes I will tackle today are pet-related. Intrigued? Let's start.
Number 21.
Writer(s):
Andrew Goodman
Storyboard Artist(s):
John Trabbic"Plankton's Pet" from beginning of season 9 was marked as signs of show's "improvement" and while other episodes in first half of s9 didn't quite reached the same level of quality (not that it was very high anyway), but episode was indeed pretty nice and introduced new character - Spot. Spot was instant fan-favorite, because of cute, yet fitting to this show, design and... being cute in general, also being nice addition to Plankton's character dynamics and this show in general. No one thought that Spot will appear more than once, despite him not going back to shelter in the end of episode or something. But, surprisingly, post-sequel crew decided to turn him into recurring secondary character. This was quite surprising move, because despite "Plankton's Pet" relative popularity, it didn't had the same impact as most of pre-movie and early post-movie episodes, so it wasn't just easy way to pander to general audience. They were going to please the core fans, that were watching this show despite it many low moments. But those "return" episodes usually are just mediocre at best, in season 8 we had "Bubble Buddy Returns" and season 11 already got "Doodle Dimension" which was really dissapoiting. But how this pretty anticipated sequel turned out? Pretty good, actually!
Episode starts with Plankton searching for Spot. When he finally shows up, we see that Plankton behind-the-scenes during season 9b and 10 he was really caring towards Spot, to the point him being really dang fat. But then Karen comes to conclusion that Spot is actually pregnant! (for amoebas it doesn't matter if amoeba is boy or girl). After getting MANY puppies, Plankton needs to think what to do with them, with a SpongeBob's help of course.
This episode feels like a straight sequel to the last Spot's apperance. Character dynamics are the same (SpongeBob is helping Plankton) and some gags from original have contiunuation in this episode (like Patrick is dog gag), which is a really nice touch. Plot structure is kind of similar to "Bubble Buddy Returns" which may seem as something truly terrible, but this time it's actually makes sense. While, yes. this episode focuses more on Spot's kids than on actual amoeba, it does feature Spot and if being honest, Spot as a character isn't that... three-dimensional to make another episode entirely about him, so you need to think how to shake things up with him. Besides, if you want to nit-pick on this name, we had "Squilliam Returns" from season 3 which barely featured Squilliam until third act and everyone was okay with that. Animation of season 11 really benefited Spot's design and design of amoebas in general, they look really stretchy and bouncy. When this episode basically turns into Ocean's Eleven parody, Spot's kids get pretty cool and creative designs. Episode's comedy is great too, many funny jokes and lines, SpongeBob's and Plankton's characterization is well-done (I especially liked how SpongeBob is pro-active in this episode and stops Plankton's scheme not by accident, but because of doing SOMETHING. Most Plankton's schemes fail because of his own incompetence or other character outsmarting him, before he can even make his final turn. This time didn't turned out like that, which is appreciated) and their chemistry is very reminicent of SooW. While this episode isn't as heartwarming as it's predessesor, it makes up for that with great comedy and interesting spin on formula-based episodes. This episode actually surpasses the predessesor in my opinion, simply having much better animation and writing. I hope season 12's "Gary and Spot" will be just as good.
8/10
Number 20.
Writer(s):
Luke Brookshier
Storyboard Artist(s):
John TrabbicLet's get this out of the way, most of Gary's episodes are bad. From seasons 1 to 4, I can name only two episodes that focus on Gary and didn't suck (at least in my opinion) - Gary takes the bath and Have you seen the snail. The rest of episodes were simply unetertaining and hard to watch. What they were doing with him in seasons AFTER season 5 is another story. Of course, we got "Pineapple Invasion" in 9b, which kind of counts? But it still more of Plankton's episode. This episode, first one IN A LONG TIME, that actually actively centers around Gary's and SpongeBob's relationship, being actually really great and cute.
Episode starts with SpongeBob lamenting that he can't understand Gary that well (which is a bunch of barnacles, considering that he perfectly understands Gary in other episodes, EVEN IN THIS SAME VERY SEASON, but I will let it slide, it's not that major contiunuty error or anything), but after Gary points out to commercial of snail translation collar, SpongeBob immediatly orders it. Gary quickly gets used to be understood by others and everything goes fine, until SpongeBob decides to show how Gary talks to Squidward...
This episode destroys one of the my main gripes with most Gary's episodes. In most Gary's episodes conflict is happening because of miscommunitcation, which is tiring and makes very little sense in context of other episodes. This episode actually adresses SpongeBob's inability to undestand his pet and fixes this problem. This is a very good work on mistakes and I hope this translation collar will be a thing in some later episodes, since it wasn't thrown away or something in the end of this episode and post-sequel crew sure loves to make call-backs. Comedy in this episode was heavily dialogue based and while we got some visual gags, it was mainly about talking, which is nice change of pace. Besides climax, most of this episode is quite relaxed, which is also nice change of pace. Gary's characterization is perfect and cute, I loved how he called SpongeBob "Papa Bob". I legit "awwwed" at this moment. Characterizaton of SpongeBob is nice as well, while I still not really liking that "If only you could talk like a person" plot-point. They could got around getting this collar because of other reason. And while I enjoy this episode relaxed atmosphere and comedy, this episode could've been a bit funnier. Still, really nice and moderately funny experience, with great call-backs to boot.
8/10
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Whirly Brains - 3/10
Mermaid Pants - 8/10
Unreal Estate - 8/10
Code Yellow - 6/10
Mimic Madness - 9/10
House Warming - 3/10
Snooze You Lose - 3/10
Krusty Katering - 3/10
Spongebob’s Place - 4/10
Plankon Gets the Boot - 8/10
Life Insurance - 8/10
Burst Your Bubble - 8/10
Plankton Retires - 0/10
Teident Trouble - 6/10
The Incredible Shrinking Sponge - 4/10
Sportz? - 1/10
The Getaway - 8/10
Lost and Found - 8/10
Patrick’s Coupon - 4/10
Out of the Picture - 8/10
Feral Friends - 9/10
Don’t Wake Patrick - 6/10
Top 5:
1. Feral Friends
2. Mimic Madness
3. Out of the Picture
4. The Getaway
5. Lost and Found
Bottom 5:
1. Plankton Retires
2. Sportz?
3. Krusty Katering
4. House Worming
5. Snooze you Lose
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You know... I thought hard about this episode's inclusion in this ranking. I wasn't sure about it and still kind of don't, but I will try to explain my points and how it ended up here.
Number 23.
Writer(s):
Ben Gruber
Storyboard Artist(s):
Kelly ArmstrongIf there was any episode from this show that I wasn't sure how to feel about, this one of those episodes. It's really hard to explain why I like it now and what positive qualities of it are. But I will try.
Episode starts with SpongeBob doing his usual chores at Krusty Krab finds old moldy krabby patty and saves it from Squidward, who wants to throw it away. SpongeBob, to prove Squidward that krabby patty is always tasty, tries it and starts to feel not so good, but after a while, he starts to see giant hamster called Cuddle E. Hugs. SpongeBob quickly befriends him. SpongeBob wants soon after to introduce him to everyone in Bikini Bottom, but for some reason no one can see him...
As far as I understood, this episode's plot is some kind of metaphor about drugs. This episode feels so weird, surreal and out-of-place, but in really entertaining way. This episode has this almost hauntingly uncomfortable atmosphere through-out that helps it being actually pretty scary, especially with that reveal in the end. I think that many kids after watching this episode won't attempt to eat anything funny-looking or take drugs, since they will be likely traumatized for life after watching it. Though, I'm not gonna lie, this is the best kind of traumatizing. This episode is subtle enough with it's message, not shoving it into your face and being quite effective, showing consequences of it. And while this episode isn't heavy on jokes, those moments that are trying to be funny, are pretty dang funny. Most funny moments are coming from Squidward, who certainly is only sane prominent character in this episode, that's for sure. Ending is also pretty dumb, but got chuckle out of me.
What about flaws? Well, episode could've used more comedy and overall not being so... confusing? Like, if this episode's plot IS metaphor for drugs, then we can conclude that molded food is like drugs or something?... And if Cuddle E is hallucination, why suddenly everyone can see him in the end? Though, MAYBE they all saw of him differently, but yet, similar enough to not being confusing for SpongeBob, but still... it's kind of confusing.
Yeah, my main issue with this episode that it is confusing as hell. But honestly? While subjectively this is flaw, I can't help but enjoy this episode precisely because of how weird, uncomfortable and confusing it is. It was clearly intended this way, being written by Ben Gruber who usually works on pretty psychedelic shows.
Also I need to comment that design of Cuddle E is pretty appealing and suits SpongeBob's art-style really well. After years of post-movie when most of designs looked like they belong in any show BUT SpongeBob, this is something that I wanted to mention.
So, I've come to conclusion that this is good episode. It was hard to decide, but I think that this episode worth some praise. Actually, this episode also showcases one of the season 11's main strengths - I like how it's "edgy", but still has SpongeBob charm that makes it feel like it's belongs in this show.
8/10
Number 22.
Writer(s):
Ben Gruber
Storyboard Artist(s):
Fred Osmond"Larry's Gym" was acclaimed experiment from 9b, that made character of Larry much more popular, memorable and interesting also giving birth to episodes that focuses largely on different characters rather than SpongeBob. This episode is another one that heavily features Larry, so let's find out how good his second major appearance in post-sequel is.
Episode starts with Bubble Bass giving his order to Squidward, but Bubble Bass being Bubble Bass, his order is really... wordy. Customers are clearly not happy with this and start to leave the restaurant, which makes Mr.Krabs pretty dang mad. Soon he explodes not only on Bubble Bass, but also on Squidward and is only calmed down by Larry. Mr.Krabs tells SpongeBob and Squidward that he feels really tired lately because of how busy Krusty Krabs recently was and how he wants take a vacation. Mr.Krabs makes wise decision and don't leave either SpongeBob or Squidward in charge, instead choosing Larry as his replacement for a while. At first everything goes well, but after a little while, Larry wants to change Krusty Krabs for something more "healthy".
Let's start with positives, this episode is pretty funny. It's got many jokes that I enjoy, like all Bubble Bass cameos, Squidward's parts, how over-the-top Larry was in the second half of this episode. I also like how it portrays Larry as somewhat of an antagonist. As far as I remember, he never wasn't portrayed this way and I quite enjoyed this change of pace. It made his character a bit more three-dimensional and interesting. Not to mention I really liked continuity nod towards "Larry's gym" where Larry mentions that he does still owns gym that he has to run. I have a feeling that it was Mr.Lawrence's call-back, though, since it's quickly forgotten after being mentioned, but who cares, continuity like that always makes me happy. I also enjoyed how Mr.Krabs was portrayed here. While he wasn't in this episode for a whole lot, his problem of being tired of his work is believable and once again, doesn't revolve around money, which is always appreciated. Also, this is a really minor thing, but starting with this episode, season 11 uses quite a few surfer-rock tracks this season in various episodes, which is just really nice touch and really nostalgic, even if tracks that they are using are obviously not the same as tracks from season 1 and 2 (which is a shame).
But let's get to flaws and this episode got quite a few of them. First of all, this type of plot (something in Krusty Krabs changes, SpongeBob doesn't like it and does everything in his power to change that) was done to death already. And while I can say that this it my favorite iteration of said plot (sorry, I don't care for Bossy Boots that much), this is still feels kind of like re-hash. More so than other good episode with similar plots to episodes from past seasons. Another flaw is maybe nit-picking, but flaw nonetheless, I just don't know why exactly was Larry going to Krusty Krab in the first place, if he doesn't like to eat greasy food or eating with other customers in KK? (by the way, that gag was kind of gross and not very funny, but I will let it slide). Why he even CAME to Krusty Krab? This feels kind of lazy plot-point to me. Yeah, I know, this is nitpicking, but episode is pretty solid, so I can't find much flaws in it, so I have to find some negatives to sound fair.
In the end, I think this is the funniest (not the best, but funniest) Larry episode to date and I hope we will get one of those in season 12 too.
8/10
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I'll give it eleven minutes.
sorry, I had to.