The Town of Odyssey

3/5 stars. It was ok. Just an ordinary episode.

Overall I liked it.

I really don't like Grady. But I think Trent was good in this episode. He reminded me of a true friend because he wasn't afraid to tell Marvin he was being selfish.

Do ya'll think Trent sounded different? I thought he sounded kinda, um, un-Trent-like.

Smaug the dragon wrote:I liked this episode but I only gave it three stars because of a few problems I had with the characters:

Marvin:

He was so annoying! Hitting someone on the head with drumsticks? Ouch.
He was vey selfish! How many people would say 'I don't want to give away MY really cool bike so I think I'll just persuade my friend to give away HIS! I mean come on, that isn't really fair.

He was supposed to be annoying and selfish. Some people are like that you know. And that was the point. Did you not listen to the end?

Smaug the dragon wrote:Grady:

Anger problems! Yes, throw a pair of very hard wooden sticks out of a moving vehical, very clever! Also I didn't hear him saying thanks to Marvin at the end. 'Hey Marvin. I know you just gave away to me a very expensive bike that you were really excited about getting. I didn't cry when I found out it was you. Wheeeeee! This bike is awesome! *rub it in, rub rub*
EDIT: Excuse me he actually does slide in a 'thanks' at the end.

Trent:

Yes even Trent had some attitude problems. He was so unencouraging to Marvin at the beginnig. Also it sounds like he's not Marvins friend anymore (where he says ' You and your bike can have a happy life together') because of a bike?

I think their trying to portray the kids as realistic. I mean, the stuff you mentioned is nothing compared to what I've seen in real life. And from so-called Christian's too. Keep in mind this episode portrayed selfishness, but it promoted self-lessness.

Elrohir wrote:

Smaug the dragon wrote:I liked this episode but I only gave it three stars because of a few problems I had with the characters:

Marvin:

He was so annoying! Hitting someone on the head with drumsticks? Ouch.
He was vey selfish! How many people would say 'I don't want to give away MY really cool bike so I think I'll just persuade my friend to give away HIS! I mean come on, that isn't really fair.

He was supposed to be annoying and selfish. Some people are like that you know. And that was the point. Did you not listen to the end?

Smaug the dragon wrote:Grady:

Anger problems! Yes, throw a pair of very hard wooden sticks out of a moving vehical, very clever! Also I didn't hear him saying thanks to Marvin at the end. 'Hey Marvin. I know you just gave away to me a very expensive bike that you were really excited about getting. I didn't cry when I found out it was you. Wheeeeee! This bike is awesome! *rub it in, rub rub*
EDIT: Excuse me he actually does slide in a 'thanks' at the end.

Trent:

Yes even Trent had some attitude problems. He was so unencouraging to Marvin at the beginnig. Also it sounds like he's not Marvins friend anymore (where he says ' You and your bike can have a happy life together') because of a bike?

I think their trying to portray the kids as realistic. I mean, the stuff you mentioned is nothing compared to what I've seen in real life. And from so-called Christian's too. Keep in mind this episode portrayed selfishness, but it promoted self-lessness.

I feel so stupid now!

It really is more realistic if you think about it, but it's also rather annoying IMO.. I do like that they're trying though. I guess I sorta like it and sorta don't.

J-man wrote: It really is more realistic if you think about it, but it's also rather annoying IMO.. I do like that they're trying though. I guess I sorta like it and sorta don't.

It's also annoying, IMHO, when they act fake and are all giddy and happy and perfect.

Okay...I feel stupid asking this cause I know that I know, I just can't remember. What is IMO? Or IMHO, as Elrohir said? I should know this...

macnut24 wrote:Okay...I feel stupid asking this cause I know that I know, I just can't remember. What is IMO? Or IMHO, as Elrohir said? I should know this...

In my (humble) opinion

macnut24 wrote:Okay...I feel stupid asking this cause I know that I know, I just can't remember. What is IMO? Or IMHO, as Elrohir said? I should know this...

I believe the stand for 'In My Opinion' and 'In My Humble Opinion'. But I could be wrong. I've never know n that much about Internet lingo.

Ohhhhh, right! Thank you muchly Aelwyn and Daisy!

Aelwyn wrote:

macnut24 wrote:Okay...I feel stupid asking this cause I know that I know, I just can't remember. What is IMO? Or IMHO, as Elrohir said? I should know this...

I believe the stand for 'In My Opinion' and 'In My Humble Opinion'. But I could be wrong. I've never know n that much about Internet lingo.

Yep, that's right.

I finally cast my vote. I didn't really like the ep that much. I rated it 1 star.

I loved this episode! Of all three slice-of-life episodes we've had this season, The Nudge takes the cake. It was refreshing to hear an episode that's main point wasn't making people laugh, but helping them learn.

I thought the reactions of the kids (especially Marvin and Grady) were realistic, Samantha wasn't too bad, and Whit's advice was another big plus! The only thing that seemed out of place was Grady's buying a lottery ticket...his bad attitude at the beginning threw me off at first, but once I started seeing things from his perspective I softened a little (you see, he's not one of my favorite characters )

Just a side note...when I heard the opening scene, about Marvin trying to win the bike, I immediately thought of Break a Leg.

EDIT: 4 stars

Elrohir wrote:

J-man wrote: It really is more realistic if you think about it, but it's also rather annoying IMO.. I do like that they're trying though. I guess I sorta like it and sorta don't.

It's also annoying, IMHO, when they act fake and are all giddy and happy and perfect.

I don;t really mind that!

This episode wasn't that bad, actually. Seems like Trent's been staying up way too late, but he, like the other characters, was realistic, so I wasn't too miffed.

I was on whitsend.org and was listening to Wednesday's show, The Nudge, and when I read the description, I wasn't too excited. I've really been looking forward to hear more about the Mandy arc that is running through these episodes. I didn't want to hear an episode about Marvin and Grady, two characters that I've never been particularly fond of. I was pleasantly surprised. I was completely struck. I don't really know why. I absolutely adored the plot of God speaking to us. That always excites me... especially now because I feel that my busy life is shutting me out of my close relationship with my Lord... So that's the first reason I like this episode. The second reason I like this episode is because a "CLASSIC" sit-down-with-mr.-whittaker-advice-giving-session. SOOO refreshing. the third reason is something that is just something that just makes the long time Odyssey fan smile. The mention of the pizza making copy machine.

So those are just some of my scatter brained thoughts, in the moments after listening to this episode. I'd love to hear your guys' thoughts as well. Give it a listen and let me know what you think. There are more things that I truly love about the episodes that I don't really have time to write out right now.

God Bless!
~Jesusfreak

That's great. I love to hear Mr. Whittaker too. But sometimes it makes me sad because I would want him to be real... That goes for Jack Allen too. I also LOVE the classic episodes!!

I love the classic episodes too! Every time I listen to shows like The Prodigal Jimmy or even newer ones like The Nudge, I think, "Now THIS is why I love AIO." I mean, seriously, how many kid's shows today show a 10 year old kid talking with (in a constructive way) an 80 year old man?