894: A Simple Reminder
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894: A Simple Reminder
What did you all think of September's Club episode?
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I really liked it!
It was simple. It wasn't complex, nor was it trying to be. After all of the intricate multi-dimensional morals that have been delivered recently (I'm lookin' at you, "Millstones" and "The Rydell Revelations"), this episode was just a nice breather. I like complex morals and meditating upon them, but this one was a nice break for my brain.
I finished listening to this episode for the first time at 12:44am. That explains why I didn't catch that "Lou Sipher" was supposed to be a clever way of saying "Lucifer" until it was pointed out. And this morning I realized "secure-original-nutrient" stood for Son and the "synthetic-inverse-nutrient" stood for sin. Clever, clever.
Can we take a moment to appreciate the not-so-subtle references to Wilson getting "the bug that's going around"? And how he self-quarantined? And all the technical problems he faced with his livestream? I really laughed.
It was simple. It wasn't complex, nor was it trying to be. After all of the intricate multi-dimensional morals that have been delivered recently (I'm lookin' at you, "Millstones" and "The Rydell Revelations"), this episode was just a nice breather. I like complex morals and meditating upon them, but this one was a nice break for my brain.
I liked the message Wilson delivered above. I think I'm becoming better at telling which writer writes which episodes before even knowing because I could feel Phil Lollar's writing showing through at this part. It kinda felt like "The Toy" at this part, which might be why. I'm not complaining; this was a good episode!Wilson Knox wrote:And you may be wondering if this little tale has a moral. The answer is...no. It doesn't. Except to say, as I did at the beginning, that sometimes, we need a simple reminder about the basics — what is truly important.
I finished listening to this episode for the first time at 12:44am. That explains why I didn't catch that "Lou Sipher" was supposed to be a clever way of saying "Lucifer" until it was pointed out. And this morning I realized "secure-original-nutrient" stood for Son and the "synthetic-inverse-nutrient" stood for sin. Clever, clever.
Can we take a moment to appreciate the not-so-subtle references to Wilson getting "the bug that's going around"? And how he self-quarantined? And all the technical problems he faced with his livestream? I really laughed.
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Okay, so this was a super cute episode! Definitely a bit different, but I liked it.
It was super fun hearing Katie and Townsend using different voices than we're used to hearing in Odyssey.
It was super fun hearing Katie and Townsend using different voices than we're used to hearing in Odyssey.
I literally heard those lines in Phil's voice. Good stuff.Monica Stone wrote:I liked the message Wilson delivered above. I think I'm becoming better at telling which writer writes which episodes before even knowing because I could feel Phil Lollar's writing showing through at this part. It kinda felt like "The Toy" at this part, which might be why. I'm not complaining; this was a good episode!Wilson Knox wrote:And you may be wondering if this little tale has a moral. The answer is...no. It doesn't. Except to say, as I did at the beginning, that sometimes, we need a simple reminder about the basics — what is truly important.
This was GOLDEN. And by not giving *it* a name, they preserve the relevance of this episode for the future, while giving a humorous nod to what we've all experienced throughout the last several months. Cute, cute.Monica Stone wrote:Can we take a moment to appreciate the not-so-subtle references to Wilson getting "the bug that's going around"? And how he self-quarantined? And all the technical problems he faced with his livestream? I really laughed.
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That Veggietales parody though. I’m dead.
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I liked this episode! I couldn't even tell it had been remotely recorded! My favorite part was the Veggietales parody. I do wish that they had made more Veggietales references, though...
I enjoyed the references to "the bug that's going around" in the episode. I'm hoping we hear more of these references in other remotely recorded episodes as they release.
It would be an unforgivable crime if we didn't!Monica Stone wrote: Can we take a moment to appreciate the not-so-subtle references to Wilson getting "the bug that's going around"? And how he self-quarantined? And all the technical problems he faced with his livestream?
I enjoyed the references to "the bug that's going around" in the episode. I'm hoping we hear more of these references in other remotely recorded episodes as they release.
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First of all, welcome to the ToO! You have chosen an odd time to join, but we're glad to have ya!Polehaus53 wrote:I liked this episode! I couldn't even tell it had been remotely recorded! My favorite part was the Veggietales parody. I do wish that they had made more Veggietales references, though...
I agree with you, the audio was crystal clear to my (untrained) ear. The sound designers did a great job making the episode sound so seamless!
I liked Veggietales as a kid, but I never got into it as much as others around me so I'm more unfamiliar with it than many of my peers. But I agree, more Veggietales references would have been fun. While listening, I made a joke about the rumor weed showing up. My, would that have been a twist!
I am definitely going to keep an ear out for more references in coming episodes! I need to go back and listen to the team Q&A, because I remember them mentioning this episode in particular and its references to real-world events. Maybe they mentioned other episodes would do similarly. I don't quite remember.Polehaus53 wrote:I enjoyed the references to "the bug that's going around" in the episode. I'm hoping we hear more of these references in other remotely recorded episodes as they release.
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Haha, yes! The rumor weed showing up would have been great! I was actually slightly disappointed that the vegetables, Bob the Tomato and Larry the Cucumber Rob the Potato and Jerry the Carrot didn't sing more songs. But I really liked what they did sing. I played the song at least ten times and got it stuck in my head.Monica Stone wrote: First of all, welcome to the ToO! You have chosen an odd time to join, but we're glad to have ya!
I liked Veggietales as a kid, but I never got into it as much as others around me so I'm more unfamiliar with it than many of my peers. But I agree, more Veggietales references would have been fun. While listening, I made a joke about the rumor weed showing up. My, would that have been a twist!
I also did not notice the "Lou Sipher" thing, nor did I notice the acronyms, "S.I.N" and "S.O.N" until they pointed it out.Monica Stone wrote: I didn't catch that "Lou Sipher" was supposed to be a clever way of saying "Lucifer" until it was pointed out. And this morning I realized "secure-original-nutrient" stood for Son and the "synthetic-inverse-nutrient" stood for sin.