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THE VENTURE BROS. 3.5!!

I just realized that I haven't seen the last 2 episodes yet. by DerLanghaarige	Jun 29th, 2008 01:52:08 PM
Gotta do this tomorrow.
by RobertoInfiniteTHEMoonLander	Jun 29th, 2008 01:53:45 PM
Venture Bros rocks - A live action movie would be the shit!
Smurfs do not lay eggs! by RobertoInfiniteTHEMoonLander	Jun 29th, 2008 01:54:34 PM
Venture Bros rocks - A live action movie would be the shit!
Funny Episode by fiester	Jun 29th, 2008 01:58:40 PM
Really funny.
How does Dr. Venture get... by Kelvington	Jun 29th, 2008 02:30:52 PM
these people to do these things? Sgt. Hatred is great by the way.
This week's T-Shirt ... by JohnnyFriendly	Jun 29th, 2008 03:03:43 PM
... will be Rusty's Science Day Camp. Really going out on a limb there, I know. Best part of this ep was the moppets and Dr. Mrs. Monarch's outfit. Rrrrow !
I loved the Orpheus Triad team by Napoleon Park	Jun 29th, 2008 03:05:28 PM
with cheesy orange t-shirts over the tops of their costumes. And the continuing weirdness of Jonny Quest and the return of "Doctor Z." "Can I drop scorpions on him?" And Hank's line about Don - "He's never seen another teenage boy." And the Monarch's continuing obsession with Venture. And Doctor Monarch's Wife's new costume. And the fact that I can watch this on line, since I only have basic cable. And the mother hidden in shadows - I actually can't wait to find out if she's somebody we've seen or just someone he met. And the fact that unlike most large ensemble live action shows, this has a huge cast and none of the characters look alike or are hard to tell apart - every single character is clearly defined and quite distinctive.
Maybe my favorite episode... by DanielKurland	Jun 29th, 2008 04:19:33 PM
This episode is wonderful and all of the stuff with Brock and Dermot is absolute gold, with a wonderful reveal (which will lead to even better stuff down the road).
Necessary to double post, because... by DanielKurland	Jun 29th, 2008 04:24:05 PM
Brock's inability to deal with and understand basic childhood bragging and juvenility is maybe one of the funniest things the show has done. He gets so fucking irritated!
Everybody's assuming that the kid is Brock's by Shut the Fuck up Donny	Jun 29th, 2008 04:33:51 PM
but I would NOT hold it past the guys to make this another red herring--remember, Sheila's reveal in this season's opener is nothing at all what you thought it might be from Season 2's cliffhanger. I would find it interesting if the kid turned out to be another of Rusty's (which would really throw a loop into Hank and Dean's already perplexing life), Billy Quizboy (just because he's been supposedly established as a virgin) or The Alchemist (for obvious reasons). But even IF the Kid turns out to be Brock's I can't complain. I just love the ever expanding scope of this season.
Further reason why I think it may not be Brock by Shut the Fuck up Donny	Jun 29th, 2008 04:38:02 PM
is because this reveal was done with an episode where almost every major character (including Peter White at the end) was in proximity with each other and Dermot. It just screams "A-HA, you think it's Brock, but remember so-and-so was there too...." It's a perfect vehicle for ambiguity.
Maybe the kid is Shiela's somehow... by DanielKurland	Jun 29th, 2008 04:52:55 PM
Maybe that could even have been her reveal to the Monarch. I doubt this is the case, but it's possible maybe. Good observation about many characters being in proximity at the end. I only think it's Brock just because the chemistry between Dermot and Brock was so, so good.
I loved the look on Brock's Face by Mockingbuddha	Jun 29th, 2008 05:17:42 PM
When Dean jumped on whatsis name? (Dermot?) Dean is Peter Parker (pre-powers) and probably the avatar for 80 % of AICN readers at 16. Love seeing him get some licks in even if its not so realistic. This show is like funnel cake and free beer at a big outdoor concert where Bob Dylan, Nirvana, Tom Waits, and Bill Hicks are all playing on the same bill.
Mocking by Stevie Grant	Jun 29th, 2008 05:19:27 PM
you got some good taste in music
Mackingbuddha... by Mechasheeva	Jun 29th, 2008 06:29:57 PM
that concert would literally be the greatest thing to ever happen on earth. venture bros. is maybe just half a step below that on the greatness scale.
Dean is the man. by Saluki	Jun 29th, 2008 06:57:56 PM
He will get the girl.
what's an oolau? by cripeman	Jun 29th, 2008 08:48:42 PM
Best VB this season. Johnny Quest being a regular is awesome.
Brock as the father spoiler by Lingerdog	Jun 29th, 2008 10:38:45 PM
I'm thinking that the line from Venture to Brock "Just wait until you have kids of your own" I didn't catch it when I watched it online, but it kind of jumped out at me just now, kind of a foreshadowing.
cripeman: umlat, not oolau by necgray	Jun 29th, 2008 10:53:15 PM
It's the two dots over an "O" that you sometimes see in European words. I'm sure someone with a better understanding of language could further inform you. The reason it's a joke is because in order to type an umlat, you have to hit a key combination on most keyboards.
Episode out of order? (Triana) by necgray	Jun 29th, 2008 10:56:03 PM
I know that Publick said that the shows are usually aired out of order, so I'm thinking this one definitely is. Only because Triana seemed awfully girlfriend-y with Dean and I don't recall her ever committing to that stance. She seemed to be ramping up to it in the second season, but I didn't think she was quite there yet. Which bothers me, but makes me VERY hopeful that we'll see a "Dean gets the girl" episode...
re: baby's daddy by necgray	Jun 29th, 2008 11:07:34 PM
I'm pretty sure he's Brock's kid, but what I would love to see, in a "holy crap that's impossible but hilarious" way, is for the kid to be Hank's. Don't ask how that would happen because I don't know, but I'm sure the hilarity would ensue.
The Kid by Iron-kong	Jun 29th, 2008 11:14:45 PM
Could he be a grown up Hank clone? He could have survived what Rusty though was a fatal accident.
"Just wait until you have kids of your own"... by DanielKurland	Jun 29th, 2008 11:43:11 PM
I HATE when shows know they're going to do a kid storyline so they have some awkward line earlier in the episode that's supposed to be foreshadowing, whereas it was probably added to the script once it was finished. This works a lot better when it's said an episode or two beforehand, and that's typically the route Venture Bros. takes.
totally hanks clone or half brother by BrainFart	Jun 29th, 2008 11:54:32 PM
the way they talk there manorisms.
Seriously.... by one_crazy_nagger	Jun 29th, 2008 11:54:48 PM
why hasn't this cartoon been turned into a live action film yet? Then again, how long did it take to get a Simpsons movie?
GODDAM IT: We can't see it in Canada, not on tv or net by Stormwatcher	Jun 30th, 2008 01:12:01 AM
I am in the dark here. Crap! I fell in love with this show when the first season box set came out and I was like, awesome box art, then the 2nd season dropped and the dvd case was even more spectacular, of course the stuff inside is just about the best shit ever, especially when baked and watchign it with people who not only get it, but are smart enough to follow along. Damn fine show. This and Samurai Jack are the 2 best post 20th centure toons!
"20th centure toons"? by fiester	Jun 30th, 2008 01:36:41 AM
Are you stoned now or something?
"The fool! He made his last blunder!" by Capt. StrideR	Jun 30th, 2008 02:03:11 AM
Where can I find other quotes by Dr. Zin?
"monarch lady"? by Pops Freshemeyer	Jun 30th, 2008 03:08:46 AM
I think you mean "Dr. Mrs. The Monarch."
Oh you know Dean got some after that... by TopHat	Jun 30th, 2008 05:46:23 AM
...at least a make-out session.
I vote for Brock's son also! by Dazzler69	Jun 30th, 2008 07:02:50 AM
I did not even realize that til now. I thought just another bastard Venture kid with crazy bodyguard chick. I smell another prequel ep showing how that came about.
Dermot's Dad is... by RobertoInfiniteTHEMoonLander	Jun 30th, 2008 08:22:05 AM
Sgt Hatred....The Army motif on the jacket...They even have similar facial features! Maybe this will set up some sappy reunion later on. OR Doc Hammer and Jackson Publick are just jerking us aroiund and he IS Brock's son...god damn it.
Bets on the mom? by faelon	Jun 30th, 2008 08:28:58 AM
Could that be the mysterious "Leslie" that Torayama was stalking and obsessing over in college? And that Brock was rather savagely boning?
I LOVED the initial riff on Young People's Day Camp. by Squashua	Jun 30th, 2008 09:18:48 AM
Only a North-Easter would "get it", IMHO.
Faelon by Squashua	Jun 30th, 2008 09:22:12 AM
I was totally going to post that the mother was Leslie Cohen. The joke with Mike Sorayama being infatuated with her; the guy who voiced him played the creepy asian dude in Fargo and was asked to reprise his role.
Sgt. Hatred by skimn	Jun 30th, 2008 10:51:28 AM
is becoming my favorite new character this season. Seeing him surrounded by the kids was hilarious. Notice the Adult Swim bump asking for best cartoon voice over actor? Saw Mel Blanc, Mark Hamill, James Urbaniak...I'd add Billy West and special mention to Patrick Warburton. Oh, and Phil Hartman's work on The Simpsons, esp. the monorail episode.
Its not Leslie Cohen by Gearfree	Jun 30th, 2008 11:29:01 AM
Remember the facts: Rusty had the kids around the age of 24(after both he and Brock left college for their reasons). Its been 19 years since the boys were originally born, so anyone before Myra is not likely the mother. My bet is Brock likely being his dad(the segment where Brock argued with him along with other character traits leads this theory). We might also meet Sheilas father this season.
By "father" they meant Dr. Venture by David Cloverfield	Jun 30th, 2008 02:09:41 PM
He is original Hank, without genetic tampering, and a few years older me thinks. But the size thing support Brock or Hatred. Cool show.
The kid's father is... by harrys_site_sucks	Jun 30th, 2008 02:45:48 PM
My first reaction was that Hank is the father.
We gotta get on the same page here by harrys_site_sucks	Jun 30th, 2008 02:53:47 PM
"I'm just pulling a Moses on some shrubs, it's rock bottom henching" Sgt. Hated. The laughs just keep on coming.
"You think you're hardcore, but really you're Dave Mathews." by Billyeveryteen	Jun 30th, 2008 04:15:46 PM
Good lord, this is some great shit. Hank being the Dad, somehow is just perfect.
"They're kids...let 'em work it out." by Hugh G Rekshun	Jun 30th, 2008 05:36:34 PM
I almost puked on myself, I laughed so hard. Oh...and Dr. Mrs. The Monarch...the closest I've ever come to rubbing one out to a cartoon.
best episode this season so far? by wyvern	Jun 30th, 2008 06:38:44 PM
If I had been drinking anything when dean snapped it would have so come out of my nose.This one and the one from two weeks ago is so far a tie for best this season to me.I hope adultswim.com isn't going to start taking minutes out of the online showings cause thats going to really piss me off.
The lack of interest in this talkback by Shut the Fuck up Donny	Jun 30th, 2008 07:22:00 PM
only saddens me more, considering Adult Swim showed that last week's VB only got 800k viewers while a re-re-re-re-re-re-re-re-rerun of Family Guy got 1.3 million. Mind you, that doesn't include a lot of people who watched it on the Fix Friday night (which I believe they're keeping track of also), but it still angers me how many people are STILL not looking into this show. And yes, Wyvern, this has been the best episode of the season so far. Doc and Jackson's writing talents are clear with their deft ability to handle such a large ensemble of characters in one scenario.
Stabbin'! With Knives! by Resurrected	Jun 30th, 2008 07:46:53 PM
"Hey Monarch. Can you call these little idiots home before I throw 'em there?" Gold, just gold.
Hmm by tbransonlives	Jun 30th, 2008 07:54:47 PM
I always had the theory that Hank was Brock's kid and Dean was Rusty's. Guess that was put to rest last night. Anyone else think we're going to get an episode of The Rusty Venture Show some day?
Hey Donny... by KCViking	Jun 30th, 2008 10:23:07 PM
any show w/Hunter S. Thompson and Johnny Quest deserves a viewing.Never watched it before.I've gotten great recommendations from aicn recently,so,I'm gonna give it a shot.I assume I need to start w/season 1 and not just jump in now,right?
Gotta start from the beginning by harrys_site_sucks	Jun 30th, 2008 10:33:18 PM
There is some linearity in season 1 with an unexpected season ender. And you really gotta watch season 2 in order. Pick up those DVD sets. you will NOT be dissappointed
harrys_site_sucks by KCViking	Jun 30th, 2008 10:55:34 PM
Thanks...might take a week or two.Like I said, I've not been dissapointed w/any previous aicn recommendations,so,I'm looking forward to watchin'...
KCViking by Shut the Fuck up Donny	Jun 30th, 2008 11:12:37 PM
sounds like you are already committed, and I salute you for it. But to further encourage ou, the guys have been establishing a fairly thorough mythos throughout the first two seasons--some of which seems to be accumulating to something big this season. In order to appreciate this show on a larger scale, you need to see the first two seasons. The real upside is that there's not a LOT or episodes to get bogged down in, and they move pretty quickly. You could probably catch up on the show in one weekend--and what a weekend it would be! However you don't have to be an episode nazi to appreciate the show.
Is it a good sign by KCViking	Jun 30th, 2008 11:32:16 PM
that I laughed out loud at the nozzle clip w/out ever having seen the show? The village people protecting our country...wtf? Get the feeling I'm really gonna like this.
there setting up something cool with by BrainFart	Jun 30th, 2008 11:59:32 PM
billy. The shoe they used to clone the kid who was killed by the gorilla was billys shoe. Dr venture said his dna was a mess so maybe we'll have a "days of future past" moment with billys corrected clone.
Excellent Episode by sevenrivera	Jul 1st, 2008 10:09:26 AM
That child is a spinning murder top! Are you sure he is your son? I also loved the picture afterwards of Hank putting Quiz-Boy's hand in the warm water. Just brilliant. And the kid has to be Brock's kid. It explains why he's so much bigger than the other kids. His friendship with Hank will be like Rusty and Brock, the next generation. Amazing show.
Great by Col. Tigh-Fighter	Jul 1st, 2008 11:25:58 AM

Great episode, even!! by Col. Tigh-Fighter	Jul 1st, 2008 11:26:38 AM
I wonder when Hank will finally come out of the closet lol
Hank by sevenrivera	Jul 1st, 2008 01:07:13 PM
Was awesome this episode. His lame jokes and his idolization of Brock Jr. killed me. Great work for both of the Venture boys this episode. And, say what you want, but a Venture beat the hell out of a Sampson.
2 Willhelm Screams. by Grando	Jul 2nd, 2008 05:23:21 AM
Awesome.
Dermot by Wil2631	Jul 3rd, 2008 10:40:46 AM
It's Billy Quizboy's kid. Look at the facial features, and the way they talk. It's gotta be him.
"Fucking Knife!!!" by Wil2631	Jul 3rd, 2008 10:42:28 AM
Murderous moppets rule!

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