Ep 4. Betty White and the Huntsman / Ancient Greek Mythbusters
- TV-14
- June 18, 2012
- 11 min
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4.8 (25)
Betty White and the Huntsman / Ancient Greek Mythbusters is the fourth episode of the third season of the animated sketch comedy series Mad. The episode features a series of comedic skits and parodies that poke fun at popular culture and historical events.
The first segment, entitled "Betty White and the Huntsman," is a parody of the 2012 film Snow White and the Huntsman. The sketch features actress Betty White as the evil queen who hires the huntsman (portrayed by a bumbling Arnold Schwarzenegger) to kill Snow White. However, the plan quickly goes awry as the huntsman becomes distracted by his love for the forest creatures and his desire to be a dancer.
The second segment, "Ancient Greek Mythbusters," is a spoof of the popular television series Mythbusters. In this skit, the Mythbusters team (consisting of Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman) investigates various myths from ancient Greek mythology, such as whether or not Achilles had a "weak spot" and if the Trojan Horse was actually an effective military tactic. Along the way, the team encounters various historical figures and gods, including Zeus and Odysseus.
Other skits featured in the episode include a parody of the popular video game Angry Birds, in which the birds are replaced with the characters from the Twilight series, a spoof of the reality show The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, and a fake commercial for a "smart toilet" that can diagnose medical conditions.
Throughout the episode, the humor is often irreverent and absurd, with the writers taking liberties with historical events and well-known characters to create humor. The animation is bright and colorful, with exaggerated character designs and fast-paced editing.
Overall, Betty White and the Huntsman / Ancient Greek Mythbusters is a fun and lighthearted episode that will appeal to fans of the Mad series and anyone who enjoys a good dose of silly humor.