Ep 2. Nutcracker Sweet
- TVMA
- February 27, 2005
- 11 min
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7.2 (459)
In Robot Chicken season 1 episode 2, "Nutcracker Sweet", the stop-motion sketch comedy continues with a myriad of pop culture references and parodies. The episode kicks off with a group of henchmen discussing their shortcomings in comparison to their boss, before their meeting is interrupted by a giant robot. This sets the tone for the rest of the episode, which features a variety of absurd scenarios and characters.
One sketch features a Christmas-themed dance-off between the Nutcracker and the Mouse King, but with a twist - the Nutcracker is actually a robot programmed to kill. Another sketch sees G.I. Joe's Duke being transferred to a new department in the military, which turns out to be a desk job sorting through emails. This mundane task is interrupted by a surprise attack, resulting in a hilarious battle scene between Duke and a couple of villains.
The episode also includes several parodies of classic TV shows and movies, such as a parody of the 1960s Batman TV series. In this sketch, Batman and Robin search for clues to the Riddler's latest scheme, but their overly-alliterative dialogue becomes increasingly ridiculous. Another sketch features a group of characters from The Lord of the Rings franchise forming a buddy cop duo, with Gimli as the tough-talking cop and Legolas as the by-the-book partner.
In addition to the parodies and pop culture references, "Nutcracker Sweet" also includes several original sketches that are just as bizarre and amusing. One sketch features a game show where contestants must determine whether a sound they hear is a fart or a sneeze. Another sketch sees a man trying to find his way out of a maze, but the entire maze is made out of food, resulting in some very creative and unusual obstacles.
Overall, Robot Chicken season 1 episode 2 is a hilarious and irreverent collection of sketches that will appeal to fans of pop culture, comedy, and absurdity. From superheroes and Christmas characters to classic movies and TV shows, this episode has something for everyone.