Episode Discussion: Say It Isn't Sew

[Chaos Wielder]

Unfortunately, I only got to watch this one in bits and pieces since I had other things going on at home. However, I did like the little bit of it that I saw. I'll have to rewatch it when I get the chance-it looks like a good episode.

[Ditchy McAbandonpants]

Man, I've not posted here in days...being busy sucks.

Anyway, I finally got a chance to see "Say It Isn't Sew", about a month later than everyone else, and I think I'm going to have to agree with Mr. Marshmallow on this one; this episode just seemed incredibly pedestrian to me. Conceptually, it was almost as thin as "Cheese A Go-Go" - you could write the plotlines for both of those episodes on the back of one postage stamp - but the earlier episode at least compensated for that with a certain lunatic energy and an unusually high gags-per-minute rate. This one, on the other hand, seemed to just coast along on the assumption that its central premise was inherently funnier than it actually was, resulting in an episode curiously lacking in narrative drive, character development or even actual jokes, particularly in the first half; a few visual gags hit the target (the Psycho and Powerpuff references, the rollercoaster miming, Bloo playing with the preschool toys), but outside of Wilt and Jackie's banter I don't actually remember any writing that came close to the normal Foster's wit.

This episode for me also showcased the most trying aspects of both Bloo and Madame Foster. There's far more to Bloo's character than being a hyperactive spolied brat, but that's all we see of him here, and it didn't help that Keith Ferguson decided to either scream or whine 95% of his lines this time out. Madame Foster, meanwhile, demonstrated precisely why she's always been one of my least favourite characters; we're supposed to assume that she's a kindly and adorable old dear, but the show hardly ever seems to actually bother showing her as such, instead focusing far too heavily on her belligerently crazy moments, to the extent that she just seems loud, unhinged and unpleasant. Foster's has a great and varied cast of multifaceted characters, but I feel that Season Five has thus far failed to take proper advantage of that, too often contenting itself with wacky scenarios and daft setpieces, and seeming all too happy to boil personalities down to their most basic (and often unappealing) elements.

...yikes, didn't mean that to come off as such a downer! I do like having Foster's back, but "Say It Isn't Sew" still has to rate as one of my least favourite episodes so far, and another contributor to my feeling that this season is punching a little below its weight so far. Still, there's another ten episodes to put things right, and the preview for "Something Old, Something Bloo" (which the rest of you will most likely have already seen!) does look quite encouraging...make us proud, guys!

[Ub3rD4n]

Yeah, I unfortunately have to agree with Ditchy's synopsis of the episode. Although I had fewer problems with the episode, I found it just as trying. But, like I said, there are some who really dig this episode, and more power to you. And Ditchy, (and others who have more in common with my tastes), you're gonna love Something Old, Something Bloo.

[montitech]

I would have to disagree with "Ditchy"

I would agree that the plot is a bit thin and can be writen on the back of a Stamp. However I found the episode very enjoyable.

Have you ever been trapped waiting for others in a store? sometimes Cabin Fever sets in, (even though it may have been 10 min) it seems like hours and months past by. THis episode brought back many nalstagic memories of being in stores when I was a child. go to the play section (if the store had one) and they had like three broken toys. If you found crayons they were always broken. I think the slow movement of the episode was appropiate because it gave the fealling of being trapped and BORED.

I give think the last few episodes were put together in a well maner, and were very enjoyable (even if they lack merrit on other sides).

Maybe these episodes are more of a "Have you experienced/observed something of similar?" instead of a "Watch the good story"

MOnty

[pitbulllady]

Originally Posted by montitech

I would have to disagree with "Ditchy"

I would agree that the plot is a bit thin and can be writen on the back of a Stamp. However I found the episode very enjoyable.

Have you ever been trapped waiting for others in a store? sometimes Cabin Fever sets in, (even though it may have been 10 min) it seems like hours and months past by. THis episode brought back many nalstagic memories of being in stores when I was a child. go to the play section (if the store had one) and they had like three broken toys. If you found crayons they were always broken. I think the slow movement of the episode was appropiate because it gave the fealling of being trapped and BORED.

I give think the last few episodes were put together in a well maner, and were very enjoyable (even if they lack merrit on other sides).

Maybe these episodes are more of a "Have you experienced/observed something of similar?" instead of a "Watch the good story"

MOnty

Very good point, Monty! The main reason I enjoyed "Say It Isn't Sew" so much is because I've been through what Bloo went through there, so I can relate. I also enjoy seeing other movies/tv series spoofed a bit and being able to figure out what movie or tv series is being parodied or paid tribute to!

pitbulllady

[Mr. Marshmallow]

Originally Posted by pitbulllady

Very good point, Monty! The main reason I enjoyed "Say It Isn't Sew" so much is because I've been through what Bloo went through there, so I can relate. I also enjoy seeing other movies/tv series spoofed a bit and being able to figure out what movie or tv series is being parodied or paid tribute to!

pitbulllady

I think that was the whole problem with the episode. The concept was smart, and it was something we could all relate or understand.

However, just because an idea is smart doesn't necessarily mean it's going to make for a very entertaining half hour cartoon show and stay "fresh" for 30 minutes straight.

Maybe if they had more jokes in it, or maybe had Mac able to interact with Bloo IN the store, it might have been more interesting. But otherwise, it's a nice concept sticker on a rather bland/average package.

[taranchula]

Just wrapped up watching this episode a few moments ago and I will have to put myself with the group of people who thought this episode was fantastic. Because like the others, I can so relate to almost everything that happened to Bloo within this episode. Yes this episode is dedicated to anyone who has ever been stuck in the most boring stores imaginable whilst your caregiver manages to turn "one minuet" into seemingly an eternity. And in classic Foster's fashion it's great to see it happen to someone else and not yourself.

To use that old chestnut "It's funny because it's true."

[ptps]

omg thank you sparky so so SO much for the episode. XDDD This episode is crazy and filled with crack omg ahahha XDDDDDD

Spoiler Below

I CAN'T STAND THE ROLLER COASTER IMPRESSIONSSSSSSS ROFL XD omg Mac, MAC, MAC, being all smug and "HAH!" and chkchk tgtgtgtgtg chk vrrrrrrrrr tachk AHHHHHHHHHHHH and he did it TWICE DJHHSZRTJS MAC omg Mac, Mac, he is full of uber winnnnnnn

AND WILT AND JACKIE KHONES OMG. WILT. AND JACKIE KHONES. AND IS THAT OKAY. I know I'm not supposed to type in all caps but I CAN'T HELP IT the episode is made of UBER WIN AND CRACK. XDDD

THE DEJA VU FOR THE WIN. And the random passer by exiting the store DOING THE ROLLER COASTER IMPRESSION. And dadadadadadadada VOMIT COMET in BATMAN TUNE.

AND VOODOO AND MADAME FOSTER FROM HELL. And wrinkled Bloo ahhhhhhhh what were the writers sniffing I want some of that tooooo XDD

I love this episode because Bloo fails. So badly. XD Wheeeeeeeeeee.

[antgirl1]

Originally Posted by ptps

omg thank you sparky so so SO much for the episode. XDDD This episode is crazy and filled with crack omg ahahha XDDDDDD

Spoiler Below

I CAN'T STAND THE ROLLER COASTER IMPRESSIONSSSSSSS ROFL XD omg Mac, MAC, MAC, being all smug and "HAH!" and chkchk tgtgtgtgtg chk vrrrrrrrrr tachk AHHHHHHHHHHHH and he did it TWICE DJHHSZRTJS MAC omg Mac, Mac, he is full of uber winnnnnnn

AND WILT AND JACKIE KHONES OMG. WILT. AND JACKIE KHONES. AND IS THAT OKAY. I know I'm not supposed to type in all caps but I CAN'T HELP IT the episode is made of UBER WIN AND CRACK. XDDD

THE DEJA VU FOR THE WIN. And the random passer by exiting the store DOING THE ROLLER COASTER IMPRESSION. And dadadadadadadada VOMIT COMET in BATMAN TUNE.

AND VOODOO AND MADAME FOSTER FROM HELL. And wrinkled Bloo ahhhhhhhh what were the writers sniffing I want some of that tooooo XDD

I love this episode because Bloo fails. So badly. XD Wheeeeeeeeeee.

Not REALLY, he rides it first, but finds out the ride either really speaks for itself, or it was too extreme for his little body to handle.

I have been on some rides that leave me terrified because they were too extreme for me. *shudders*

[Match Stick]

Originally Posted by ptps

omg thank you sparky so so SO much for the episode. XDDD This episode is crazy and filled with crack omg ahahha XDDDDDD

Spoiler Below

I CAN'T STAND THE ROLLER COASTER IMPRESSIONSSSSSSS ROFL XD omg Mac, MAC, MAC, being all smug and "HAH!" and chkchk tgtgtgtgtg chk vrrrrrrrrr tachk AHHHHHHHHHHHH and he did it TWICE DJHHSZRTJS MAC omg Mac, Mac, he is full of uber winnnnnnn

AND WILT AND JACKIE KHONES OMG. WILT. AND JACKIE KHONES. AND IS THAT OKAY. I know I'm not supposed to type in all caps but I CAN'T HELP IT the episode is made of UBER WIN AND CRACK. XDDD

THE DEJA VU FOR THE WIN. And the random passer by exiting the store DOING THE ROLLER COASTER IMPRESSION. And dadadadadadadada VOMIT COMET in BATMAN TUNE.

AND VOODOO AND MADAME FOSTER FROM HELL. And wrinkled Bloo ahhhhhhhh what were the writers sniffing I want some of that tooooo XDD

I love this episode because Bloo fails. So badly. XD Wheeeeeeeeeee.

I'm sorry ..but i'll hv to disagree here. I dont think bloo has failed completely, true, he has vomit on the coaster and lose to mac. But he did manage to 'escape' from Madame Foster in the sewing shop.

It is really sad to see once again they neglected to portrait madame foster as the sweet old lady she is in this episode, as in Fosters goes to Europe and the Foster short Birthday cake Bloos. I think the production team think this episode desperately needed an antagonist , and sadly this goes to madame foster again.

I really like Bloo in this episode, sure he screams all the time, and trys to take a shortcut resulting in more delay But in the ends he escape through his clever schemes. I mean, isnt this what we like about bloo? His witty and quick character?...and i understand his feelings as well, i too has once been trapped in a shop for hours.

i also remember this small detail in this episode that bloo crossed the road holding the 'stop' sign. though unwilling, he helped the old lady across the street. and when he was about to enter the fair, he saw the bunch of childeren wanting to cross the road too so he helped them as well...he seemed annoyed to do this, but

i think we see deep down, bloo has a good heart...
his ways to get away from the shop was funny too, and so original.i thoroughly enjoyed this episode...