Down Under: Difference between revisions
SBCWiki>Jjsthekid No edit summary |
No edit summary |
||
| (5 intermediate revisions by 2 users not shown) | |||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
{{Infobox | {{Infobox | ||
|name = | |name = | ||
| Line 21: | Line 19: | ||
|data3 = November 4, 2011 | |data3 = November 4, 2011 | ||
|label4 = Status | |label4 = Status | ||
|data4 = | |data4 = Ended | ||
|label7= Type | |label7= Type | ||
|data7 = Spin-Off | |data7 = Spin-Off | ||
| Line 45: | Line 41: | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Down Under''' is a spin-off created by tvguy347. Down Under was originally called "(SBC): Down Under," but "SBC" was dropped within the first few episodes. It instantly became a hit on SBC, and was the second most viewed spin-off for nearly two years before being surpassed in 2012. Down Under received praise and was popular throughout its initial run, but has since been panned as one of the worst | '''Down Under''' is a spin-off created by tvguy347. Down Under was originally called "(SBC): Down Under," but "SBC" was dropped within the first few episodes. It instantly became a hit on SBC, and was the second most viewed spin-off for nearly two years before being surpassed in 2012. Down Under received praise and was popular throughout its initial run, but has since been panned as one of the worst stories ever made. Despite this, it has been credited as inventing the SBC genre, wherein a spin-off/literature makes use of SBC members as its characters. | ||
It has been rebooted twice, in 2012 and 2018 with the titles ''Down Under: Lotus'' and ''Down Under '18'' respectively, but neither attempt panned out. | |||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
The show focuses on the SBC/TV.com (and later SBM) users being virtually sucked into Bikini Bottom while on the Xat chatbox. They have no clue what happened, how it happened, or what is going on. They initially are separated, but then find Spongebob. Doodlebob then shows up and shoots Spongebob with an bow and arrow. The friends flee to a cave. They then learn that Bikini Bottom was taken over. The show then carries on, becoming a drama/comedy/thriller type of show. Following the events of the Pilot, the show introduces the series' main antagonist: The Mastermind. The Mastermind is a manipulative fish that first comes into the show in S1E3. The Doodles, a group of crazy doodles, are introduced in Episode 1. We won't explain anymore, as it will spoil! But the show is home to everyone's favorite serial killer, The Admiral. | The show focuses on the SBC/TV.com (and later SBM) users being virtually sucked into Bikini Bottom while on the Xat chatbox. They have no clue what happened, how it happened, or what is going on. They initially are separated, but then find Spongebob. Doodlebob then shows up and shoots Spongebob with an bow and arrow. The friends flee to a cave. They then learn that Bikini Bottom was taken over. The show then carries on, becoming a drama/comedy/thriller type of show. Following the events of the Pilot, the show introduces the series' main antagonist: The Mastermind. The Mastermind is a manipulative fish that first comes into the show in S1E3. The Doodles, a group of crazy doodles, are introduced in Episode 1. We won't explain anymore, as it will spoil! But the show is home to everyone's favorite serial killer, The Admiral. | ||
==List of Episodes== | ==List of Episodes== | ||
| Line 110: | Line 106: | ||
| 23. || Setup || August 10, 2011 | | 23. || Setup || August 10, 2011 | ||
|} | |} | ||
==Controversy== | ==Controversy== | ||
<p style="border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;margin-top:0.4em;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0.5em;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;vertical-align:baseline;">The show has sparked controversy. 4EverGreen was offended when his character was killed off in the show, which resulted into a short argument. Down Under was also involved in a controversial argument about how teenj supposedly refreshed his Team Spongebob page to be the Number 1 spin off. Down Under was once again involved in an enormous blowout between Mothra, 70s, and Elastic on SBC regarding Elastic ripping off Mothra's spin off she did, riffing Down Under.</p> | <p style="border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;margin-top:0.4em;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0.5em;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;vertical-align:baseline;">The show has sparked controversy. 4EverGreen was offended when his character was killed off in the show, which resulted into a short argument. Down Under was also involved in a controversial argument about how teenj supposedly refreshed his Team Spongebob page to be the Number 1 spin off. Down Under was once again involved in an enormous blowout between Mothra, 70s, and Elastic on SBC regarding Elastic ripping off Mothra's spin off she did, riffing Down Under.</p> | ||
==Characters== | ==Characters== | ||
Down Under uses actual users who have been transformed into fish. It uses almost all members, excluding a few. It also features several original characters, such as The Mastermind. Since creation, Down Under has inspired many spin offs revolving around Spongebob and friends in another dimension or world. This shows how popular the show is. It has also inspired other spin offs to use season nicknames. tvguy347 has stated himself that he is proud of the work's popularity, and that he isn't annoyed by the stories similar to Down Under, but instead is rather flattered. | |||
==Season Names== | ==Season Names== | ||
Each season of the show has its own unique subtitle. Season 1 was "The Zapping First Season", Season 2 was "Red and Black" and Season 3 would've been "Worlds Under." | |||
==Reception== | ==Reception== | ||
<p style="border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;margin-top:0.4em;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0.5em;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;vertical-align:baseline;">The series was initially well received by critics throughout its original run and became the second spin-off to reach 2,000 views in SBC history. At its peak, Down Under was the second most-viewed spin-off on SBC. However, later reviews criticized the show for a convoluted and unfocused narrative. After being riffed on [[Jjs' Riffing Theater 3000]], Down Under has been universally panned and recognized as one of the worst spin-offs ever written, including by tvguy. Prior to the jjs riffing of Down Under, the show was riffed on two other occasions by [[Elastic Dog]] and [[Mothra]]. The Season 1 episode "Christmas in Bikini Bottom" has gained particular notoriety for featuring a sex scene between SBM administrators abney317 and | <p style="border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;margin-top:0.4em;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0.5em;margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;vertical-align:baseline;">The series was initially well received by critics throughout its original run and became the second spin-off to reach 2,000 views in SBC history. At its peak, Down Under was the second most-viewed spin-off on SBC. However, later reviews criticized the show for a convoluted and unfocused narrative. After being riffed on [[Jjs' Riffing Theater 3000]], Down Under has been universally panned and recognized as one of the worst spin-offs ever written, including by tvguy. Prior to the jjs riffing of Down Under, the show was riffed on two other occasions by [[Elastic Dog]] and [[Mothra]]. The Season 1 episode "Christmas in Bikini Bottom" has gained particular notoriety for featuring a sex scene between SBM administrators abney317 and ssj. </p>Nonetheless, Down Under is credited as the first spin-off in the SBC genre, wherein SBC members are featured as characters. | ||
==Movie<span id="cke_bm_72E" style="display:none;"> </span>== | ==Movie<span id="cke_bm_72E" style="display:none;"> </span>== | ||
It was | It was announced that a movie had been given the green light and was already in production. It was expected to be released in August 2011 between the third and fourth episodes of Season 2 of the show. Following to the show's cancellation, the movie was left unfinished and unpublished for several years. On March 31, 2017, tvguy posted the unfinished movie after reading the [[Jjs' Riffing Theater 3000]] episodes wherein Down Under is riffed. | ||
==Chart Performance== | ==Chart Performance== | ||
The below chart represents Down Under's peak position on the [[Top 10 Most Viewed Spin-Offs|Top 10 Most Viewed Spin Off]] Chart for the years since its debut. It fell off the list in 2014. | The below chart represents Down Under's peak position on the [[Top 10 Most Viewed Spin-Offs|Top 10 Most Viewed Spin Off]] Chart for the years since its debut. It fell off the list in 2014. | ||
{| | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
! scope="col"|2010 | ! scope="col"|2010 | ||
! scope="col"|2011 | ! scope="col"|2011 | ||
| Line 140: | Line 138: | ||
|} | |} | ||
==Awards == | |||
Down Under won several awards during its run: | |||
'''Best New Spin Off''': Down Under won its first Spinny at the April 2011 7th Spin Off Awards as the Best New Spin Off. | |||
'''Best New Spin Off''' | |||
Down Under won its first Spinny at the April 2011 7th Spin Off Awards as the Best New Spin Off. | |||
Down Under won its | '''Best Male Main Character''': Down Under won its second Spinny at the April 2011 7th Spin Off Awards for the nomination of "70s." | ||
''' | '''Most Emotional Scene''': Down Under won its third Spinny at the April 2011 7th Spin Off Awards for the scene concerning 70s and his deceased mother. | ||
tvgiu was also inducted into the [[Hall of Fame]] at the April 2011 7th Spin Off Awards. | |||
''Down Under | '''Best Location''': Down Under won its fourth Spinny at the July 2011 8th Spin Off Awards for the location of Bikini Bottom. | ||
'''Best Season Premiere''': Down Under won its fifth Spinny at the July 2011 8th Spin Off Awards for the episode "Violets Are Blue." | |||
In total, Down Under | In total, Down Under won five Spinnys and became the 2nd most viewed show on SBC. | ||
[[Category:Stories]] | |||