Ep 20. Match Dot Com / Stupor-ize Me
- January 8, 2011
In Sidekick season 1 episode 20, titled "Match Dot Com / Stupor-ize Me," Eric Needles and his friends are on a mission to find love and beat boredom.
The episode starts with Eric and Vana searching for the perfect date on Match Dot Com, a dating website for superheroes. Meanwhile, Trevor and Kitty are bored at the sidekick academy and turn to Maxum Brain for help.
Eric and Vana go on several disastrous dates, including a Sharkman who talks like a surfer and a Vampire who only wants to suck blood. However, they eventually find each other on the site and agree to go on a date.
Meanwhile, Maxum Brain gives Trevor and Kitty a "stupor-izer" that zaps them into a vegetative state, allowing them to experience an entire day's worth of entertainment in just a few seconds.
As Eric and Vana's date approaches, they start to worry about the pressure of dating a fellow superhero. However, when they finally meet up, they realize they have a lot in common and their date goes smoothly.
Trevor and Kitty's adventure with the stupor-izer ends abruptly when Maxum Brain accidentally drops it, destroying it in the process.
In the end, Eric and Vana decide to take things slow and continue dating, while Trevor and Kitty learn the importance of experiencing life in real-time instead of taking shortcuts.
Overall, the episode explores the themes of love, boredom, and the dangers of taking shortcuts. Viewers will enjoy the mix of humor and heart as the characters navigate the ups and downs of dating and finding fulfillment in their daily lives.