Superjail! (adult swim show) - Page 2

atsonicpark · 08.12.2009, 05:45 PM

Trust me, if you actually sit down and watch xavier: renegade angel and block out anything else going on, and just focus on the insane stream of jokes... I mean... here, hang on.. lemme pull up my essay..

atsonicpark · 08.12.2009, 05:45 PM

You're likely to hear a lot of criticism for this show, and with good reason: People often become frustrated when faced with things they don't understand -- and it certainly doesn't help that the show is purposely abrasive, with unlikeable characters, a million sight gags/puns/lines hitting you a second, and the worst "art style" imaginable.

However, the abrasiveness is part of the humor, and that's PFFR's whole thing (look at Wonder Showzen or some of their music): Alienate people as quickly as possible so you can leave the people truly looking beyond the surface to find brilliant, unique art. And with Xavier, what you have is a show not for the masses at all -- and certainly not for the typical Adult Swim set. This is a total work of GENIUS, and I don't throw that word around very often....

Surreal, bizarre, seemingly-100% nonsensical at times... but so, SO unbelievably consistently hilarious, intelligent, and clever. Have you seen a television show lately that you could describe as "mindblowing"? Probably not. Well, this is your show. It's probably way too intelligent for the average Adult Swim viewer... hell, it's probably way too intelligent even for the people who enjoy the show! There's ALWAYS some new line to pick up on. I've watched some episodes 10 times and still catch new things. It's hard to describe in detail how absolutely INSANE this show is!

But if you're the typical Adult Swim fan, you may want to pass on this one... however, if you're into the films of Lynch, Giuseppe Andrews, Jodorowsky, etc. or the music of The Residents, Harry Partch, Captain Beefheart... you know, the truly bizarre and "outside" part of the entertainment world... you will most likely love this exploration of existentialism and absurdity. This show is probably the most insanely and violently brilliant thing on television. Ever. So unbelievably packed with sight gags and clever quips, an 11 minute episode has more energy and ideas than entire seasons of pretty much every other show you can think of.

Never have I seen an animated series explore these themes. It attempts so much with what little it has. It's not random at all... one little line has layers and layers of depth. I'll admit it's probably a bit hard to take at first (as any truly groundbreaking art is), but remember that it's just a show that makes fun of the dangers of spirituality. With that in mind, you should be able to see the beauty. Personally, I think this is without question the most brilliant thing I've seen in forever, and I've fallen so hard in love for it that it's ridiculous. I've actually TURNED ON MY TELEVISION lately, just to watch this show. Will most people like it? Probably not. But if you want something truly unlike anything you've ever seen, get this immediately.

EVOLghost · 08.12.2009, 05:48 PM

davenotdead · 08.12.2009, 05:49 PM

superjail is fantastic.

it is for the animation, but i get the feeling they understand what their strongsuit is.

westernquinoxrox · 08.12.2009, 05:51 PM

no sir i dont like it

infinitemusic · 08.12.2009, 05:55 PM

I don't really like AS a lot of the time, but sometimes I do. Superjail is weird and gross and creepy, but I also like it for that reason. But I haven't watched Adult Swim for months and can't really remember what I thought about it beyond that.

westernquinoxrox · 08.12.2009, 05:56 PM

u probably thought it was filld with dickcheese for potheads
i dont understand adult swim pursonally
to me its noise for television
think about it
its harsh and all over the place and theres static when i turn the television on and off
its crazy and loud and like a million shitty things are happening
but it doesn't move me maaaaaaaan

infinitemusic · 08.12.2009, 06:58 PM

You talking to me?

floatingslowly · 08.12.2009, 07:07 PM

atsonicpark · 08.12.2009, 07:13 PM

best movie ever

krastian · 08.12.2009, 09:44 PM

Pretty much.

08.12.2009, 05:45 PM	#21
atsonicpark invito al cielo Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 28,843	Trust me, if you actually sit down and watch xavier: renegade angel and block out anything else going on, and just focus on the insane stream of jokes... I mean... here, hang on.. lemme pull up my essay.. __________________
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08.12.2009, 05:45 PM	#22
atsonicpark invito al cielo Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 28,843	You're likely to hear a lot of criticism for this show, and with good reason: People often become frustrated when faced with things they don't understand -- and it certainly doesn't help that the show is purposely abrasive, with unlikeable characters, a million sight gags/puns/lines hitting you a second, and the worst "art style" imaginable. However, the abrasiveness is part of the humor, and that's PFFR's whole thing (look at Wonder Showzen or some of their music): Alienate people as quickly as possible so you can leave the people truly looking beyond the surface to find brilliant, unique art. And with Xavier, what you have is a show not for the masses at all -- and certainly not for the typical Adult Swim set. This is a total work of GENIUS, and I don't throw that word around very often.... Surreal, bizarre, seemingly-100% nonsensical at times... but so, SO unbelievably consistently hilarious, intelligent, and clever. Have you seen a television show lately that you could describe as "mindblowing"? Probably not. Well, this is your show. It's probably way too intelligent for the average Adult Swim viewer... hell, it's probably way too intelligent even for the people who enjoy the show! There's ALWAYS some new line to pick up on. I've watched some episodes 10 times and still catch new things. It's hard to describe in detail how absolutely INSANE this show is! But if you're the typical Adult Swim fan, you may want to pass on this one... however, if you're into the films of Lynch, Giuseppe Andrews, Jodorowsky, etc. or the music of The Residents, Harry Partch, Captain Beefheart... you know, the truly bizarre and "outside" part of the entertainment world... you will most likely love this exploration of existentialism and absurdity. This show is probably the most insanely and violently brilliant thing on television. Ever. So unbelievably packed with sight gags and clever quips, an 11 minute episode has more energy and ideas than entire seasons of pretty much every other show you can think of. Never have I seen an animated series explore these themes. It attempts so much with what little it has. It's not random at all... one little line has layers and layers of depth. I'll admit it's probably a bit hard to take at first (as any truly groundbreaking art is), but remember that it's just a show that makes fun of the dangers of spirituality. With that in mind, you should be able to see the beauty. Personally, I think this is without question the most brilliant thing I've seen in forever, and I've fallen so hard in love for it that it's ridiculous. I've actually TURNED ON MY TELEVISION lately, just to watch this show. Will most people like it? Probably not. But if you want something truly unlike anything you've ever seen, get this immediately. __________________
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08.12.2009, 05:48 PM	#23
EVOLghost invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: cybatraz! Posts: 11,537	hmmm
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08.12.2009, 05:49 PM	#24
davenotdead invito al cielo Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 7,784	superjail is fantastic. it is for the animation, but i get the feeling they understand what their strongsuit is. __________________
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08.12.2009, 05:51 PM	#25
westernquinoxrox bad moon rising Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 132	no sir i dont like it __________________
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08.12.2009, 05:55 PM	#26
infinitemusic the destroyed room Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 569	I don't really like AS a lot of the time, but sometimes I do. Superjail is weird and gross and creepy, but I also like it for that reason. But I haven't watched Adult Swim for months and can't really remember what I thought about it beyond that.
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08.12.2009, 05:56 PM	#27
westernquinoxrox bad moon rising Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 132	u probably thought it was filld with dickcheese for potheads i dont understand adult swim pursonally to me its noise for television think about it its harsh and all over the place and theres static when i turn the television on and off its crazy and loud and like a million shitty things are happening but it doesn't move me maaaaaaaan __________________
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08.12.2009, 06:58 PM	#28
infinitemusic the destroyed room Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 569	You talking to me?
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08.12.2009, 07:07 PM	#29
floatingslowly invito al cielo Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 21,165
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08.12.2009, 07:13 PM	#30
atsonicpark invito al cielo Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 28,843	best movie ever __________________
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08.12.2009, 09:44 PM	#31
krastian invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Baltimore Posts: 7,808	Pretty much. __________________ Confusion is next and next after that is the Truth.
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