Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force Exploration

If you don't want someone to steal your contact lenses and torture you with their new-found abilities, you'd better get LASIK! If only Frylock had read this warning, then he could have saved himself, Carl, and Meatwad! ...Hmm, but then this episode of Aqua Teen wouldn't exist.... and then what would this podcast episode have been about???? THEN WHAT WOULD YOU BE READING RIGHT NOW??!!!!???!!??!!!?? Maybe a question for M. Night Shyamalan. Anyways, back to the podcast thing: today we're diving into the incredibly loved Laser Lenses! We're touching (with our plastic bat extensions) on the origins of the episode, gossiping about Carl's randomly new blue-tinted pool, and giving props to Terry's uncredited voice actor Vincent Pastore. I'm also telling you about a video I was in with ATHF badboys Matt Maiellaro and John Brestan! Other topics discussed include the 2000-era ATHF adultswim.com game Head Games, Davey Grohl's masterful PR team, and how reading about The Sims DLC turned me into a perv.

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References:

• Meat Kingdom 3: Five Sausage Finger Death Punch Chili: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnSwub5IDHc

• Head Games (Carl & Meatwad Adult Swim Game): https://flashmuseum.org/aqua-teen-hunger-force-head-games/

♫ Jack Johnson - If I Had Eyes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZcOJgdC9R0

♫ Foo Fighters - Long Road To Ruin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=308KpFZ4cT8

• Nathan Churney & Joshua Mullinax Interview: https://www.dancingisforbidden.com/e/nathan-churney-joshua-mullinax-interview/

• 2008 Forum Thread on Laser Lenses: https://animesuperhero.com/forums/threads/c-c-aqua-teen-hunger-force-laser-lenses-3-02.4501011/

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Timestamps:

[00:00:00] Intro

[00:10:09] March 2nd, 2008 Pop Culture

[00:28:11] Laser Lenses Deep Dive

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In a late-night quest to get chicks, Carl ends up succumbing to the power of the recorder, becoming a musical slave for Hoppy Bunny and his religious covenant of furries. Today we're packing this podcast out with input from FOUR of the critical figures behind this critter-full episode-- Aqua Teen co-creator Dave Willis tells us about turning Frylock's room into a parking garage, Matt Maiellaro gives the low-down on performing as the live-action Recorder Wizard, producer/editor Jay Wade Edwards fills us in on his costume origin, and this episode's original writer Ted Murphy shares with us the power of Apple computer discounts. We're also learning about the surprising medieval-based origin of this episode, Matt gives us his preference on playing the guitar instructor vs recorder instructor, and I'm figuring out what my fursona is. Other topics discussed include how expensive furry suits are, the lingering effects of Space Ghost Coast to Coast, and Communist Manifesto sheet music. I also toot my 'corder along the way!

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References:

• Matt Maiellaro's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@mattmaiellaro7460

♫ Aqua Teen Hunger Force Production Music - Chirpy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSVGpAX_J9c

♫ Aqua Teen Hunger Force Production Music - Re-Percussion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eToXKMJT20o

• Bob Pettitt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pettitt_art/

• 2008 Forum Thread on Hoppy Bunny: https://animesuperhero.com/forums/threads/c-c-aqua-teen-hunger-force-hoppy-bunny-2-17.4493951/

• Ted Murphy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spookytoons

• Jay Wade Edwards on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaywadeedwards/

• Matt Maiellaro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MattMaiellaro

• Dave Willis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davewillisshaketable

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Timestamps:

[00:00:00] Intro

[00:07:30] February 17th, 2008 Pop Culture

[00:23:04] Hoppy Bunny Deep Dive

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If you're looking to expand the size of your Johnson... and/or make love to zombie animals.... this is the episode for you! Carl's new male enhancement device leads to the Aqua Teens being haunted by the pets of Meatwad's past... and Shake's sexual future. We're diving into the original song Meatwad was supposed to sing to Terrance (and a joke that only makes sense knowing this hot info), why Shake's microwaving of a cat is funny, and how Carl's golden poo is a reused asset. Other topics discussed include the non-effects of the film Juno on teenage pregnancy, how the world of ATHF is better off now than four years ago, the new Carl Voting PSA, and Dave Willis himself is filling us in on a few of the projects he has in the works!

References:

• Carl "Get Out The Vote" PSA: https://www.instagram.com/p/DAWHyropdDf/?hl=en

♫ Anyone Else But You (Juno Version): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBDbUVXXp-U

♫ Aqua Teen Hunger Force/SGC2C Production Music - Home Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ieo8CGsPFA

♫ Lionel Richie and Diana Ross - Endless Love: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsqDoz2Co4o

♫ Aqua Teen Hunger Force Production Music - Isolated Landscape: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NP1cp0ZDtd0

• 2008 Forum Thread on Reedickyoulus: https://animesuperhero.com/forums/threads/c-c-aqua-teen-hunger-force-reedickyoulus-2-10.4490201/

• Dave Willis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davewillisshaketable

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Timestamps:

[00:00:00] Intro

[00:09:10] February 10th, 2008 Pop Culture

[00:22:51] Reedickyoulus Deep Dive

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The Aqua Teens are BACK in the third and final chapter of the Carl Trilogy! Carl has had enough of the revolving door of neighbors, and heroically saves the Aqua Teens from Markula... only for them to quickly abandon him. In this episode ATHF editor John Brestan gives us some intel on the IRL Tree Wizard, art director Bob Pettitt clues us in on the creation of his mall-informed art assets, and we're getting to the bottom of the ATHF's chair color. Of course being the last episode of this trilogy, we're also reflecting on the three episodes as a whole.... hardcore. Other topics discussed include Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Garth Marenghi's Darkplace, not being sponsored by Temu, and stock music producer reunions.

References:

• Dave Willis & Dana Snyder at Galaxy Con Des Moines Sept 27-29: https://galaxycon.com/pages/animate-des-moines

♫ Ronnie's Skit / Trey Dog Whistle - Bitter Rhyme, But Sweet Inside: https://melody-garden.bandcamp.com/track/vindication

♫ Seether - Fake It: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gy8HPSIFXEM

• Space Ghost Coast to Coast - Girl Hair: https://www.adultswim.com/videos/space-ghost-coast-to-coast/girl-hair

♫ Aqua Teen Hunger Force Production Music - Jackn' the Box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45t9BWOpf14

♫ Aqua Teen Hunger Force Production Music - Boogie Up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiDMceesqWc

• 2008 Forum Thread on Couples Skate: https://animesuperhero.com/forums/threads/c-c-aqua-teen-hunger-force-couples-skate-2-03.4486091/

• Bob Pettitt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pettitt_art/

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Timestamps:

[00:00:00] Intro

[00:06:00] February 3rd, 2008 Pop Culture

[00:25:05] Couples Skate Deep Dive

Contacts: 

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I was out of town this past week so wasn't able to get Couples Skate finished. However, I was able to edit my conversation with Dave Willis about The Room-- wrapping up my 6+ hour trilogy of coverage on my favorite film (and Adult Swim April Fools staple). Hear that over at patreon.com/dancingisforbidden at the $5 tier! Or don't, whatevah.

The ancient Greeks often told of the Sirens, who with their beautiful songs of... 69'ing... would cause you to cut your nipples off. And they were right! In our first truly Aqua Teen-less episode, Carl spends some time with his new kinky mythological neighbors. What they're into isn't Carl's cup of tea... but his credit card is maxed out so he has no other option. Dave Willis briefly joins us to talk about getting John Kruk, Kelly Hogan, and Neko Case on this nipple-centric episode. We're also getting into this episode's Hellraiser influence, Carl's spinoff series "I'm Pissed," and how Markula steals the show on this episode. Other topics discussed include the spoof films of the aughts (and why they died), Robert Plant's dick outline, getting low to Low, a swashbuckling MMORPG that refuses to die, and why wooden paneling truly is the best feature.

References:

• Matt Maiellaro's Meat Kingdom ft. John Brestan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfKU6BGlH9s

• Ronnie on Roach Koach talkin' Wayne Static's Pighammer: https://www.gabbermedia.com/roachkoach/tag/Pighammer

• Meet The Spartans Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13DGaZ1g-ok

♫ Alicia Keys - No One: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUjGtyYEi90

♫ Flo Rida - Low (ft. T-Pain): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2waT9TxPU0

• Pirates of the Burning Sea: https://www.burningsea.com/en

♫ The New Pornographers - Letter From an Occupant: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBAUQaj6EJo

♫ Kelly Hogan - I Like To Keep Myself In Pain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-U3WlMX78u8

♫ Kelly Hogan's NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zCFPqGfNic

♫ Led Zeppelin - The Ocean: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8bVaTW6UCU

• 2008 Toonzone Thread on Sirens: https://animesuperhero.com/forums/threads/c-c-aqua-teen-hunger-force-sirens.4482611/

• Dave Willis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davewillisshaketable

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Timestamps:

[00:00:00] Intro

[00:00:00] January 27th, 2008 Pop Culture

[00:00:00] Sirens Deep Dive

Contacts: 

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Better the food you know than the... robots... you don't..? The Aqua Teens are held captive over in the MoDe (that's slang for Mojave Desert) and it's up to Carl to... sell their house. Well, it's not really up to him, but he's doing it anyways-- until vampire landlord Markula shows up. We're kicking off our Season 5 coverage, getting some insight from ATHF creators Matt Maiellaro and Dave Willis. They're telling us about the creation of new character Markula, their initial ideas for this season, and where the episode name comes from (and NO it's not as obvious as you'd think!) While Robots Everywhere gets hate for not featuring the Aqua Teens, blast that out of your head (with a Gatling gun) and spend some time with it on its own merits. You might just come around to appreciate Robots Everywhere, just like how Carl comes to appreciate the Aqua Teens. Other topics discussed include an upcoming piece of Aqua Teen media, the time a murderer was hiding out nextdoor to me, Radiohead giving their album away (Space Ghost is just gonna copy it anyways), and your dad's ugly sack.

Thanks Thorin the Grumpy Dwarf for signing up to the Patreon!

References:

♫ Radiohead - Weird Fishes/ Arpeggi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUjGtyYEi90

• Aqua Teen Hunger Force/Squidbillies Production Music - First Strike: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghz6MGARuzg

• 2008 Toonzone Thread on Robots Everywhere: https://animesuperhero.com/forums/threads/c-c-aqua-teen-hunger-force-robots-everywhere-1-20.4479281/

• Dave Willis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davewillisshaketable

• Matt Maiellaro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MattMaiellaro

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Timestamps:

[00:00:00] Intro

[00:11:22] January 20th, 2008 Pop Culture

[00:29:39] Robots Everywhere Deep Dive

Contacts: 

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Be there or be square!

This episode was originally published August 29, 2022. Proper Season 5 coverage starts August 5th-- in the mean time, enjoy re-living this episode similar to Robots Everywhere in that the Frat Aliens are annoying (but funny) as hell!

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Imagine buying a home security system so incredible that it causes aliens to crash land in front of your house. How would you feel? Shocked? Excited? Annoyed? If you choose the last option, you might be Carl. In this episode of Aqua Teen, Carl accidentally summons two incredibly annoying frat bros to Earth, where they inflict a short-lived reign of unwanted sexual advances, vomit, and family braggery. Frylock builds a rocketship, Meatwad defends his sexuality, and Shake watches The Jeffersons in this episode that kicks off the Volume 3 DVD. Ronnie also gets into some ideas ditched from the original script, where "My Dad Owns a Dealership" comes from, and how "Frat Aliens" compares to "The Cubing". Other topics discussed include MySpace's failed server migration, Patton Oswalt's career, and why we use "lbs" for pounds.

References:

• 2003 Forum Thread on Frat Aliens: https://animesuperhero.com/forums/threads/c-c-aqua-teen-hunger-force-frat-aliens-11-30.3502401/

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If you wondered why the Season 12 intro swapped up "Make the homies say ho and the girlies wanna scream," well, gosh dangit, this is the episode for you! ATHF Renaissance Man Nick Ingkatanuwat fills us in on his thought process on swapping these iconic lines around. I'm also throwing down some dirt details... if you have what it takes to receive these deets in your ear holes. I'm surprised I even had what it took to say it out of my mouth hole!

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Nick Ingkatanuwat Interview: https://www.dancingisforbidden.com/e/nick-ingkatanuwat/