Ep 19. No Wait, He Has a Cane

No wait, he has a cane - This episode of Robot Chicken features a collection of sketch comedy and satire parodies with a focus on pop culture, including movies, TV shows, and video games. The episode title 'No wait, he has a cane' refers to one of the sketches where an old man with a cane surprises his attackers with a sudden burst of agility.

The episode starts with a parody of the classic video game series, Donkey Kong. In this sketch, Mario finally confronts Donkey Kong, but before he can finish him off, Donkey Kong reveals his true identity as a Kong wearing a Mario costume. The sketch then transitions to a parody of the famous TV show the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, where Carlton becomes the target of a gang after he mistakenly wears their colors. As tensions rise, Carlton's gangster alter ego emerges.

Later in the episode, the sketch comedy continues with a parody of Jurassic Park where the dinosaurs have become more intellectual after discovering technology. In this sketch, the raptors have developed a new theorem that they use to trick their human captors. Another notable sketch from the episode pokes fun at the famous movie franchise, Star Wars, when R2-D2 discovers that he has a dangerously defective product. He seeks help, but no one is willing to assist him, including the villainous Darth Vader.

The episode also features a parody of Godzilla, where the monster decides to take on a career in politics. It portrays Godzilla as a progressive candidate trying to change the system as he moves from one competition to another. Another parody, this time of Jurassic World, has Chris Pratt's character, Owen, riding a T-Rex. In this sketch, Owen's attempts to control the T-Rex with behavioral therapy go haywire when the dinosaur develops a gambling addiction.

The sketch comedy continues with parodies of the popular TV show Sesame Street and the video game Minecraft. In the Sesame Street sketch, Count von Count is addicted to Adderall and starts recklessly counting everything. Meanwhile, in the Minecraft parody, a player tries to farm a field, but his labor is thwarted by minecraft physics, much to his frustration.

The episode concludes with a parody of Batman where the Caped Crusader is depicted as a washed-up hero. Batman's attempts to save Gotham from fires and break-ins are comically inadequate, and the citizens of Gotham seem to be immune to his antics. Batman is finally reduced to shameless begging for funds, and he receives some unlikely support from Mr. Freeze.

'No wait, he has a cane' is another example of the cross-cultural appeal of Robot Chicken. The show remains not just a comedy but an ingenious commentary on popular culture. Throughout the episode, the show presents viewers with biting satire, comic parody, and surreal imagery. Whether you're a fan of popular TV shows, movies, or video games, there is something for everyone in this hilarious episode.