Robot Chicken jumps the shark

**ThirdMarioBro** · 09-16-2007, 11:01 PM

A pointless thread? Maybe. I'm also as hammered as you can be. Regardless, the point must be made. Tonight's Robot Chicken was the largest steaming pile of garbage I've had the sad misfortune to see in a very long time. Maybe it will pick back up, but for now...puke.

*Dr. Doom* · 09-17-2007, 12:43 AM

What happened?

*VaughnMichael* · 09-17-2007, 12:45 AM

I always thought it was a pile of dog crap

lol oh well did it make fun of something you enjoy?

*Dr. Doom* · 09-17-2007, 01:01 AM

The show in general has it's moments but is certainly lacking at points. I especially dislike how Seth Green seems to fancy himself the next Seth MacFarlane with all the voice acting he does on the show. Problem being that he isn't anywhere near as good of a voice actor as Seth MacFarlane is, and he tends to bite off far more than he can chew in most episodes.

*VaughnMichael* · 09-17-2007, 01:03 AM

I just always saw the show as an unfunny drugged out version of the little comic strips they do in Toyfare Magazine.

**Jester** · 09-17-2007, 01:10 AM

I have to agree about Green doing to many voices, but even MacFarlane is rather limited as a VA. I like Robot chicken, if only because it is action figure stop motion, similar to the comic strip form of Twister Toyfare Theatre, and it has some good bits like this...

"Just re-build it? Real f***in' original. And who's going to give me a loan, jack hole? You? You got an ATM on that torso Lite Brite of yours?"
(This kind of illustrates the above statement, in that the Emperor sounds a lot like Quagmire from Family Guy...

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*Dr. Doom* · 09-17-2007, 01:31 AM

It IS Twisted Toyfare Theatre. Literally.

And I will hear no more criticism of Seth MacFarlane's voice acting, I'd like to see you pull off half of when he does in one episode of Family Guy

*VaughnMichael* · 09-17-2007, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Doom

It IS Twisted Toyfare Theatre. Literally.

And I will hear no more criticism of Seth MacFarlane's voice acting, I'd like to see you pull off half of when he does in one episode of Family Guy

haha you won't hear it from me but I can do more I could litterly fill in for the man if he ever got sick. I love Family Guy. But yeah that's why I don't enjoy this show it was sort of funny some times to me as a comic strip but something is lost for me even in that clip I just found it to be them just trying to be vulgar and ripping on star wars more so than it being funny.
But maybe you have to be a big star wars fan which I'm not either.

*Spitfire* · 09-17-2007, 03:23 AM

To me Robot Chicken is the kinda show where seeing parts of it are funny here and there but it doesn't hold up for a full episode very well at all.

I mean it has some pretty funny moments but I've seen some pretty stupid sketches.

*ZariusTwo* · 09-17-2007, 04:51 AM

Ahhh Robot Chicken...that show that only has about one or two good sketches...

*Drtooth* · 09-17-2007, 08:58 AM

It's pretty good, i think... but i only have seen a hand full of skits...

My favorites are

The Electric mayhem, Behind the music
Sesame Street Bird Flu (much funnier than MadTV was)
Senor Mutant Ninja Turtles
and
Inspector Gadget

Quote:

The show in general has it's moments but is certainly lacking at points. I especially dislike how Seth Green seems to fancy himself the next Seth MacFarlane with all the voice acting he does on the show. Problem being that he isn't anywhere near as good of a voice actor as Seth MacFarlane is, and he tends to bite off far more than he can chew in most episodes.

Actually, he does do quite a bit on Family Guy too. But somehow McFarline has one of those odd voices that is just extremely versitile.

**Jester** · 09-17-2007, 03:03 PM

Doom, are you being sarcastic? I can't tell. Seriously, Seth MacFarlane is good, but he only has about 3 or 4 diffrent voices, characters like Tom Tucker and Carter Peutershmit sound almost identical. and like Putrescent, I pride myself in my ability to pull off most of the Seths' voices.

**GK Punk** · 09-17-2007, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZariusTwo

Ahhh Robot Chicken...that show that only has about one or two good sketches...

I've never seen that one before, that killed me

**Jester** · 09-17-2007, 03:39 PM

Captain Planet!!!!!!!!!

~~Toonami Tom~~ · 09-17-2007, 03:47 PM

I agree that only a handful of Robot Chicken sketches are funny, the rest are just okay, meh. They are very vulgar in a lot of their sketches, which is stupid and unnecessary. They also manage to really offend me every season with a sketch or two.

I will most likely continue to watch the show, because they do have some enjoyable sketches here and there like the Inspector Gadget spoof.

*Mr._Mutant_Man* · 10-05-2007, 11:34 AM

Robot Chicken and Family Guy have nothing on South Park and Venture Brothers. Robot Chicken has a funny sketch here and there. Family Guy has run its course. South Park made some tweaks to its formula halfway through, which has helped keep the show from getting as old as FG and Simpsons. They realized the Kenny killing was getting old, but apparently Seth McFarlane still likes to bring out the chicken fight whenever he has writer's block.

~~Toonami Tom~~ · 10-09-2007, 06:41 PM

I am now offically boycotting Robot Chicken. Those *bleep* bags continue to make fun my religion. I just watched half of their newest episode and turned it off after they pulled their *bleep* again. *bleep* you Robot Chicken! I must stand for something and have morals, instead of watching your moronic *bleep*

The entire show is dark, violent, crude, and stupid. I hope they get cancelled. *bleep* you Seth Green and your team of *bleep*ing *bleep*holes!

*VaughnMichael* · 10-09-2007, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Leonardo07

I am now offically boycotting Robot Chicken. Those d**ch bags continue to make fun my religion. I just watched half of their newest episode and turned it off afeter they pulled their sh*t again. F**k you Robot Chicken.

What exactly did they do?

~~Toonami Tom~~ · 10-09-2007, 06:51 PM

They had a skit called 'everybody hates Christ' and were making fun of Jesus being tortured and nailed to the cross. They even had a laugh track and a Jesus action figure smirking.

Again, *bleep* you Robot Chicken!!!!!!!!!!!!

*Dr. Doom* · 10-09-2007, 07:22 PM

Actually typing "bleep"? Really? Are you sure?

09-16-2007, 11:01 PM	#1
ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	Robot Chicken jumps the shark A pointless thread? Maybe. I'm also as hammered as you can be. Regardless, the point must be made. Tonight's Robot Chicken was the largest steaming pile of garbage I've had the sad misfortune to see in a very long time. Maybe it will pick back up, but for now...puke. __________________

09-17-2007, 12:43 AM	#2
Dr. Doom Allons-y! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Castle Doom Posts: 4,535	What happened? __________________ I love you, Pickle.

09-17-2007, 01:01 AM	#4
Dr. Doom Allons-y! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Castle Doom Posts: 4,535	The show in general has it's moments but is certainly lacking at points. I especially dislike how Seth Green seems to fancy himself the next Seth MacFarlane with all the voice acting he does on the show. Problem being that he isn't anywhere near as good of a voice actor as Seth MacFarlane is, and he tends to bite off far more than he can chew in most episodes. __________________ I love you, Pickle.

09-17-2007, 01:10 AM	#6
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,301	I have to agree about Green doing to many voices, but even MacFarlane is rather limited as a VA. I like Robot chicken, if only because it is action figure stop motion, similar to the comic strip form of Twister Toyfare Theatre, and it has some good bits like this... "Just re-build it? Real f**in' original. And who's going to give me a loan, jack hole? You? You got an ATM on that torso Lite Brite of yours?" (This kind of illustrates the above statement, in that the Emperor sounds a lot like Quagmire from Family Guy...) __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656 Last edited by Jester; 09-17-2007 at 01:15 AM.*

09-17-2007, 01:31 AM	#7
Dr. Doom Allons-y! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Castle Doom Posts: 4,535	It IS Twisted Toyfare Theatre. Literally. And I will hear no more criticism of Seth MacFarlane's voice acting, I'd like to see you pull off half of when he does in one episode of Family Guy __________________ I love you, Pickle.

09-17-2007, 12:45 AM	#3
VaughnMichael I'm Baaaaaaccck! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,833	I always thought it was a pile of dog crap lol oh well did it make fun of something you enjoy?

09-17-2007, 01:03 AM	#5
VaughnMichael I'm Baaaaaaccck! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,833	I just always saw the show as an unfunny drugged out version of the little comic strips they do in Toyfare Magazine.

09-17-2007, 03:23 AM	#9
Spitfire Writer • Director Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 12,035	To me Robot Chicken is the kinda show where seeing parts of it are funny here and there but it doesn't hold up for a full episode very well at all. I mean it has some pretty funny moments but I've seen some pretty stupid sketches. __________________ Check out my online portfolio http://www.christopherpelletier.com/

09-17-2007, 04:51 AM	#10
ZariusTwo Overlord Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Britain, DINO THUNDER...POWER UP! Posts: 22,497	Ahhh Robot Chicken...that show that only has about one or two good sketches... __________________ Spider-Man: The Rescue Spider-Man: The Galloping Cat Spider-Man: Scarlet Mirror Doctor Who: Child of the Daleks

09-17-2007, 03:03 PM	#12
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,301	Doom, are you being sarcastic? I can't tell. Seriously, Seth MacFarlane is good, but he only has about 3 or 4 diffrent voices, characters like Tom Tucker and Carter Peutershmit sound almost identical. and like Putrescent, I pride myself in my ability to pull off most of the Seths' voices. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

09-17-2007, 03:39 PM	#14
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,301	Captain Planet!!!!!!!!! __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

09-17-2007, 03:47 PM	#15
~~Toonami Tom~~ Banned Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: USA Posts: 4,939	I agree that only a handful of Robot Chicken sketches are funny, the rest are just okay, meh. They are very vulgar in a lot of their sketches, which is stupid and unnecessary. They also manage to really offend me every season with a sketch or two. I will most likely continue to watch the show, because they do have some enjoyable sketches here and there like the Inspector Gadget spoof. Last edited by Toonami Tom; 09-17-2007 at 03:54 PM.

10-05-2007, 11:34 AM	#16
Mr._Mutant_Man Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,340	Robot Chicken and Family Guy have nothing on South Park and Venture Brothers. Robot Chicken has a funny sketch here and there. Family Guy has run its course. South Park made some tweaks to its formula halfway through, which has helped keep the show from getting as old as FG and Simpsons. They realized the Kenny killing was getting old, but apparently Seth McFarlane still likes to bring out the chicken fight whenever he has writer's block.

10-09-2007, 06:41 PM	#17
~~Toonami Tom~~ Banned Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: USA Posts: 4,939	I am now offically boycotting Robot Chicken. Those bleep bags continue to make fun my religion. I just watched half of their newest episode and turned it off after they pulled their bleep again. bleep you Robot Chicken! I must stand for something and have morals, instead of watching your moronic bleep The entire show is dark, violent, crude, and stupid. I hope they get cancelled. bleep you Seth Green and your team of bleeping bleepholes! Last edited by Toonami Tom; 10-09-2007 at 06:49 PM.

10-09-2007, 06:51 PM	#19
~~Toonami Tom~~ Banned Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: USA Posts: 4,939	They had a skit called 'everybody hates Christ' and were making fun of Jesus being tortured and nailed to the cross. They even had a laugh track and a Jesus action figure smirking. Again, bleep you Robot Chicken!!!!!!!!!!!!

10-09-2007, 07:22 PM	#20
Dr. Doom Allons-y! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Castle Doom Posts: 4,535	Actually typing "bleep"? Really? Are you sure? __________________ I love you, Pickle.