Lantern7

It was Vegeta's idea. He didn't want the other side to field a mindless monster. Buu isn't really mindless, but I think he's brainless. He's a big pink blob of demonic energy. Or something. I don't remember his sage. I can imagine the conversation. Vegeta: (facepalming) Kakkarot, I went through a whole speech about fighters being brought in having intelligence. And you want to pick . . . that?!? Goku: C'mon, Vegeta! he can kick so much ass for us! And I'm sure Mr. Satan has been educating him! Vegeta: I'd prefer the bald runt to fight alongside us. Or your PTSD son. Or Triclops. Or Triclops' weird dwarf friend. For fuck's sake, I'd rather take the beta male that my wife dumped upgrading to me!!!! Goku: Are you still mad about the time you got jacked up on Bobiddi's power, suicide-attacked Buu, and it slowed him down for about a minute? Vegeta: MAYBE!!!!!

Of course we wouldn't get an adventure in Atlantis. Rick and Morty got mermaid puss. Putting aside the physics of that, as well as the prospect of Morty getting "any," it looked like it wasn't bleak. Maybe it could have worked in the detox episode from two weeks ago. We got the alternatives: all Ricks, all Mortys. Oh, and one other guy listed in the credits at the end. He's gonna be a trivia answer. Looks like Citizen Morty-turned-President Morty was Evil Morty from two seasons ago. I knew that was going to happen. Kinda funny how things broke that well for him. He's not a Doctor Who fan; otherwise, he would've gassed all those Ricks to death. Great that a Morty is getting a leg up, but that's probably going to smack into "our" Rick and Morty soon. The question is if that's going to happen at the end of this season, or if we'd have to wait until 2018-19 for that. "Simple Rick" wafers. Damn. Seriously . . . damn. Funny that we got three variations of a single Rick version, all of whom worked at the news station, each one more fucked up than the other. Shit, I'll have to rewatch this soon. Did any of the Ricks have "our" guy's trademark spittle? For anybody bummed about next week's episode getting put in the place of an "Interdimensional Cable"-themed episode, go to the comic book shop and get Rick and Morty #28. Right now, there's a miniseries based on the Pokemon-styled game with lots of Ricks and Mortys; Pocket Like You Stole It. And in issues #21-23, the pre-blown-up Council of Ricks meet the one foe they can't beat. I'll put it in spoilers because it's hilarious.

Adventure Time won Outstanding Short Form Animated Program at the Emmys for "Imaginary Resources."

Well, Archer didn't go back-to-back at the Emmys. That went to Bob's Burgers, which probably made a night of mixed feelings for H. Jon Benjamin.

1. Dang, forgot about that. At least Jotaro wasn't trying to be a lech about that. Jojo would probably have sunk into the water in sheer embarrassment. 2, Dude, have you seen the people on this anime? "I need help lifting the anchor. Can you strapping men help?" Jotaro: "*sigh* Fine." Polnareff: "Oui oui!!" Jojo: "That reminds me that I have to hit the head first." 3. Agh, I missed that. And I thought the references were getting more obscure. 4. Reminds me of Picard in that Groundhog Day-themed ep of TNG. "ALL HANDS, ABANDON SHIP!!!! I REPEAT, ALL HANDS, ABAN-" (cue explosion of Enterprise) Would've been funny if Team Jojo ended up in the lifeboat with a dude that looked like Kelsey Grammar. ETA: Here's Amari Cooper of the Raiders scoring a touchdown. Kinda reminded me of Jojo I having guys dangling off him at the start of the second episode.

This came from WatchMojo yesterday: I think the Honorable Mentions needed a little more background, particularly Michael Stanger. And I think either Sam Sahn and/or Jon Stewart should have gotten that. And where's Kevin Bull? His inverted take on Cannonball Alley alone should earn him a spot on the list.

You know the deal . . . Dirty XXX is wrapping up, and the mutation of Champs vs. Pros is in the can. Time to start thinking about the 31st season! Once again, I question the wisdom of letting this party continue. Also, I don't think Baskin Robbins will sponsor the season. If Johnny had an ice cream, it would be pralines and dick, not bananas. Let me be clear: This is for casting spoilers only. If you have results spoilers, start your own thread. Also: no spoilers on S30 or Champs vs. Pros 2 (or whatever it's going to be titled). As usual, I'm too lazy to deep dive into forums, so I depend on Stop Being Polite. These are the current rumors as to who's in, who's out, and what the format will be. Going over the "Likely" list: Britni (whatever), Cory (still looking for that one STD to retire him), Jemmye (whatever/hide the ketchup), Johnny (oh, wow, huge fucking shocker), Leroy (usually a pleasure), Madison (ummmmmmm . . . ), Nelson (he's gonna be a mainstay), Tony (why not name the show Who Wants To Be Tony's Next Baby Mama?), Tyara (seriously hoping she comes back sound like Jasmine Guy in A Different World), and Veronica (we're never gonna be rid of her, are we?) On the unlikely, the biggest name is Camila. Apparently, even BMP wants her to take time off. When those people think you need help, you really need help. Jenna had ankle surgery, so looks like she'll be taking a break. Ceejai is also on the list . . . seriously, while S30 players probably warmed to the person who snitched on Racist Jenna and would like Ceejai, I really doubt she'd come back to BMP. As for the "Maybe" . . . WTF is "Tyranny Todd"??? Brad's on the list, and he probably wants to follow Derrick in the post-breakup rebound path. Not on any list? CT. Really hoping he got his third title and decided to call it a career. No clue about how the teams would be formed. Less than thrilled anybody connected to the Teen Mom franchise might be coming. Seriously, are there any decent and/or stable people there over the age of 18 on any of those shows? Then there's this: "Apparently someone who had potential to be a 'queen' but only did one Challenge was contacted and may return." I have no clue what that could mean. The albino lady from RW: Hollywood? Svetelana? Have any of you head juicy details? Once again: casting spoilers only. Thank you.

This week: Team Jojo can't travel by sea, either. After rescuing the Token Non-Caucasian Child (a girl this time!!!), Jotaro tackles with the treacherous captain of the ship, whose Stand is Dark Blue Moon, the token aquatic beast. Fight, fight, fight, the Captain channels Hulk Hogan by repeatedly calling Jotaro "brother," and the ship blows up real good. Luckily, Team Jojo and the girl get on a lifeboat to continue the journey, as well as return the girl to her father in Singapore. He's probably going to be a Stand user and under the thrall of Dio. Oh, and Star Platinum punches the shit out of a shark.

This week: prelude! We get a look at Team Champa . . . featuring a kid Saiyan, somebody from Freeza's race, and Giant Anime Winnie The Pooh. Also, Buu stinks up the cast's trip to the venue, and subsequently flunks the written exam, leaving Team Beerus down a man. The new guy? Not physically impressive, can't take a punch in the face from Goku, and has large nipples. Stay weird, Akira Toriyama!!!

Found this on Adult Swim's YouTube account:

Heads up: Toonami is expanding by thirty minutes. Cowboy Bebop gets in at 3 a.m.; Attack on Titann is bumped to 3:30. Also: is Cowboy Bebop forum-worthy? I think there were 26 episodes and a movie.

Checked the TVB forum. Turns out that was the last episode that has aired. Sadly, this was my last line on the subject: I totally forgot whom we were dealing with. When we get it, it'll be good . . . but we can't really think about it right now. The deal is similar with Rick and Morty. BTW, who wins in a fight between Rusty and Rick? Obviously, Rick would end it inside five seconds, but I'd let Rusty bring Brock. ETA: Looked up ATHF. I thought "Dumber Dolls" was the one with the ventriloquist dummies. No. It's the one with David Cross as Happy Time Harry. Check that our if you haven't. Ditto "Hand Banana."

Here's the schedule for classic stuff next week at the 1 a.m. slot: Monday: Aqua Teen Hunger Force; "Dumber Dolls" and "Hand Banana." The latter involves a dog made of Shake's DNA that . . . does stuff with Carl. Really funny, but you kinda question yourself afterward. Tuesday: Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law; "The Dabba Don" and "Sebben and Sebben Employee Orientation." Remember when everybody was looking to spin stuff off The Sopranos? Also: Stephen Colbert before he blew up. "HA HA!!!!! Dangly parts." Wednesday: Stroker and Hoop; "I Saw Stroker Killing Santa Claus." This was a well-done Christmas episode from a one-season wonder. Thursday: The Venture Bros; "Red Means Stop." I forget what this one was about. Friday: Perfect Hair Forever ("Happy Suck Day") and Tom Goes To The Mayor ("Joy's Ex"). "Maybe" to the former, "Oh, FUCK no!!!!" to the latter. At least PHF was trying to be offbeat . . . .as opposed to the two chimps that became way more popular than they deserved.

Question: will the Yankees staff be going to Citi Field for their series with the Rays? Or would operations be handled by the Mets' people? "Once again, we remind you to treat Citi Field as you would your home. Then again, I bet you probably leave garbage everywhere, spray-paint '1986' on random surfaces, and generally act like assholes. Oh, and if you wear a replica jersey with the player's name on the back? You are not a real Yankees fan." Randomly spelunking through the thread. Has Sterling done that this year? I think he would.

Two notes: 1. New episode tomorrow night. 2. It starts up at 11:45 p.m. For me, I'll have to DVR and watch later because Rick and Morty takes priority. ETA: Basic LWT episode. Shit is happening, the editors poke fun at shit, more shit happens, and then John takes the edge off with a gesture way bigger than it needs to be. Still awesome, though. And I got a seething hate-on for Joe Arpaio now. Well, bigger than before. I don't remember Smile . . . .You're Under Arrest! Seeing the Fox Reality logo, I was not surprised. They did some low-rent shit back in the day. They had an awards show with actual whores as attendees. Bleh. ETA2: No new episode next week because of the Emmys. I'd be good with John and his staff picking up hardware. I mean, I'd say the same about Sam and Trevor, even though John has the luxury of openly cursing.

Look at what's going on over at Adult Swim. This explains why we didn't have Carl doing predictions last year . . . he was prepping for this. "TONIGHT!!!"

@RedheadZombie: she is Nany's cousin. I know, they kinda blur after a few seasons.

For anybody heading to NYCC: the panel schedule has been announced, and Peter Capaldi will be the subject of a BBC America panel. If you're interested, here is the information on photo ops and autographs. I like Peter and Pearl, but I don't know if I like them that much.

To quote the start of Altered Beast: "RISE FROM YOUR GRAVE." Obviously, I'm skeptical that MTV would be desperate enough to resurrect Road Rules. And if they did, I'd have to wonder how MTV and BMP would fuck it up beyond anything we would be expecting. Two words: Viewers' Revenge.

Looking at the front and back pages of the Daily News."Wow, a team from New England cheated against a team representing New York? Unprecedented!!!"

Maybe the finale is three hours long.

Crappy episode. Cory finally gets his just desserts, but it's meaningless because he's off to Redemption House. With Aneesa. Not that anything happens, of course, save for Marie getting a semblance of sanity with company. The trivia contest was flawed, and the wrong people won. Oh, and the whole episode is a sixty-minute long tease to Camila and Tony getting frisky on the bus, with everybody channeling CT getting the cameraman's attention. Blah. The mission reminded me of the "How Does Everybody Else Really Feel About You?" challenges on Survivor. I'm okay with the concept of players giving each other strikes, but I feel that it was too easy to knock people out and into the Presidio without a chance to play. I'm thinking two strikes could be rewarded, but the third one should have been "earned." If you go off the edge, it should be your own damn fault. Big fat "whatever" about Tony & Camila. She's Section 8, he can't go a week without fooling around. Even if it was a moment of epic drunkenness, they should know better. Revelation: Nicole = Aeon Flux. You know, because she can trap a fly with her eyelashes. ETA: Aneesa topless = flashback from BOTS1. Please tell me I'm not the only one. ETA2 for Kim and @Sarah D. Bunting: Rachel was so overrated. You can't tell me differently.

I think that triggered the biggest reaction from Matt & Akbar that wasn't related to Allyssa Beird. I'll allow it . . . though I wouldn't have been shocked if JJ got the DQ.

Anybody else going to New York Comic Con? There will be an Archer panel at the Hammerstein Ballroom that Saturday focusing on Danger Island. This time, I know the twist before I hit the panel. I'll try to cover it like I did last year. Here are the details: