Ep 6. The Fandom Menace / Moby Dot
- May 10, 2019
The Fandom Menace / Moby Dot is the sixth episode of the second season of the animated series Harvey Street Kids. In this episode, the Harvey Girls find themselves dealing with a group of overzealous fans when their favorite sci-fi franchise comes to town for a convention.
The episode begins with the Harvey Girls heading to the park to enjoy their day, only to find that the park has been taken over by a group of cosplayers dressed as characters from an outer space-themed sci-fi franchise. The franchise, called "Galaxy Force," has come to town for a convention, and the Harvey Girls are excited to see their favorite actors and characters.
However, things quickly take a turn for the worse when the "Galaxy Force" fans begin to take over the park, insisting that the Harvey Girls join their fandom. The Harvey Girls, however, are not too keen on joining the fandom, preferring to enjoy their day in the park. Undeterred, the "Galaxy Force" fans begin to follow the Harvey Girls around, trying to convince them to join their ranks.
As the day goes on, the "Galaxy Force" fans become more and more aggressive in their pursuit of the Harvey Girls, even going so far as to sabotage their attempts to have fun. When one of the fans accidentally causes a giant inflatable dot to float away, Dot is determined to retrieve it, even if it means braving the dangerous waters of the nearby lake.
Meanwhile, the Harvey Girls try to find a way to get away from the "Galaxy Force" fans. They come up with a plan to disguise themselves as "Galaxy Force" fans and sneak past the fans to get to the other side of the park. Things seem to be going well, until the Harvey Girls are stopped by a group of "Galaxy Force" fans who are suspicious of their costumes.
In the end, the Harvey Girls manage to outsmart the "Galaxy Force" fans and escape their clutches. Dot is successful in retrieving the giant inflatable dot from the lake, and the Harvey Girls are able to enjoy the rest of their day in the park. The episode ends with the Harvey Girls deciding that, while they may not be fans of "Galaxy Force," they are still fans of having fun.
Overall, The Fandom Menace / Moby Dot is a fun and lighthearted episode that explores the pitfalls of being too enthusiastic about a fandom. The episode is filled with humor and excitement, and is sure to be enjoyed by fans of all ages.
