Ep 1. Junk in the Trunk
- TV14
- February 20, 2005
- 11 min
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7.5 (599)
In the first episode of Robot Chicken season 1 titled "Junk in the Trunk," viewers are introduced to the peculiar world of stop-motion animation. The show, which features a series of short comedic sketches, often pokes fun at pop culture phenomena such as video games, movies, and comic books.
The first segment of the episode entitled "Ed 209 Gynecologist" parodies the classic sci-fi film Robocop. In this sketch, the notorious malfunctioning robot known as Ed 209 has inexplicably become a gynecologist. Despite his best efforts to help his patient, something inevitably goes wrong and chaos ensues.
Next up is a segment called "That Hurts Me." It features a man who is addicted to injuring himself in various ways and then receives various accolades for doing so. It's a clever commentary on our society's fascination with physical competition and pain endurance.
One of the show's most loved segments is "ARC and SKITTLE." This sketch features two Robots ARC and SKITTLE, who are on a mission to obtain human brains so that they can learn to think more intelligently. Things don't go smoothly, and they end up surviving through some unfortunate mishaps.
Another fan favorite is "Twinkie the Kid is Dead," which revisits the iconic Hostess cream-filled pastry mascot Twinkie the Kid, suggesting his gruesome and untimely demise. It's a hysterically absurd segment that is equal parts funny and terrifying.
Finally, the episode concludes with "The Sack." A man finds himself struggling with the fact that his testicles have achieved consciousness. This bizarre and ridiculous sketch is not for the faint of heart and ends the episode on a hilariously awkward note.
Overall, the first episode of Robot Chicken season 1 is a solid introduction to the show's unique brand of humor. Each sketch is inventive, funny, and irreverent, and they never outstay their welcome. Fans of stop-motion animation and comedy will undoubtedly enjoy this episode. With the success of this episode, it is no wonder why Robot Chicken went on to win multiple awards and become a cult classic among fans.