Please Submit/The Flawed Couple/Everyday Safety[1] is the 15th episode in the Animaniacs reboot and the 2nd episode in its 2nd season.
Synopsis[]
The Warners are harassed by spam. Nora must fill the segment time by airing failed, never-before-seen Pinky & The Brain pilots. The Warners give safety advice. [2]
Theme Song[]
Variable Verse[]
Dot:: "Inertial reference frame-y!"
Please Submit[]
Animation by Titmouse, Inc.
Plot[]
A message from the CEO is seen playing, where she (very sarcastically) asks for feedback on how to improve life on the lot. Wakko enters a keyboard smash into the text box, but when he tries to send it, a popup appears asking the Warners to sign up. They try to decline it but it keeps appearing, so Yakko suggests going outsite. But it turns out that the popup has escaped from the computer and is now outside the tower door. The Warners repeatedly try to run from it, and then try to destroy it by putting it into a paper shredder, hijacking a golf cart and attempting to run it over, and even burying it. When their attempts seemingly succeed, they are joyful at first, but the popup appears again. Finally relenting, Yakko enters his email into the text box and signs up. This seems to make the popup go away, and the Warners are relieved, but almost immediately after the sky goes dark and portals begin spawning, with digital mail drifting out of them. Wakko opens one and seems to be "hacked" by it. After multiple attempts, Yakko and Dot get him back to normal, but now the spam emails are relentlessly chasing them. The spam punishes the Warners in the same way that they tried to destroy the popup, and seemingly kills them by putting Wakko into a paper shredder, running Dot over with a golf cart, and burying Yakko alive.
The segment seemingly ends, but then the Warners appear (alive) in a dark room, warning the viewers about the dangers of internet scams, before they immediately begin promoting their own spam website called "www.dotwarnermalwarevirusspreaderidentitythefttrojanhorsebotcom.edy". Dot tells the viewers to use the promo code "SUCKERS" to add 50% onto their purchase before the segment ends for real.
Crew[]
- Written by Kathleen Chen and Brian Polk
- Directed by Brett Varon
Trivia[]
- This is the first segment in the series in which Nora Rita Norita is referred to by name.
- Wakko proposes a spin-off in this cartoon entitled Young Wakko, a parody of The Big Bang Theory prequel Young Sheldon.
- When Wakko opens the hacked mail, the notice system sound from Windows Vista/7 can be heard.
- When Wakko is hacked, he makes a reference to Ray-Ban sunglasses, a product known for being advertised on users' social media accounts after being hacked.
- Dot's line "The power of two-step authentication compels you!" is a reference to a line spoken by priests Father Merrin and Father Damien in the 1973 film The Exorcist — "The power of Christ compels you!"
- When the Warners play Ring Around the Rosie, the song of the same name plays.
- Slappy Squirrel appears on a comic cover that falls out of Wakko.
- The number that appears on the comic book reads "93", which is a reference to the year of when the original show first premiered.
- This segment marks the fourth time one or more of the Warners have supposedly died, the first being Dot in Wakko's Wish, the second and third being Yakko in "WhoDonut" and "Fear and Laughter in Burbank."
- This is notably the first instance where all three of them have supposedly died.
- It is revealed that Yakko's email address is "YakkoWarner2@wb.edy".
- He claims he chose it because "Yakko Warner was taken" to which Wakko cheerfully replies "By me!" implying that Wakko's email address is "YakkoWarner@wb.edy"
Quotes[]
- Dot What the H-E-pair of chopsticks?
- Wakko: In all seriousness, folks, the internet can be a treacherous place. Be careful not to submit your personal information to third parties.
Yakko: Thank you, Wakko. In fact, there is only one website you can trust: www.dotwarnermalwarevirusspreaderidentitythefttrojanhorsebotcom.edy. (It's fake though, don't bother)
Dot: Order now, and use the promo code Suckers to add 50% on your purchase!
The Flawed Couple[]
Animation by Digital eMation
Plot[]
When the dynamic mouse duo goes missing, Nora showcases never-before-seen Pinky and the Brain pilots to pad-out the show, showcasing 4 decades of television history and the pilots' various faults. Much of the problems with these pilots are shown to be the result of Brain being difficult to work with.
Crew[]
- Written by James Butler
- Directed by Adriel Garcia
Songs[]
Trivia[]
Larry's grand return
- This is:
- The first segment to be animated by Digital eMation.
- The first appearance of Nora Rita Norita outside of a Yakko, Wakko, and Dot segment.
- The first instance of the literal running gag involving Ralph chasing the Warners in other segments in the reboot. In this case, he chases them outside the coffee shop.
- The first and only instance where Pinky's catchphrase "Troz" is used in the reboot, appearing on the 50's-styled test card. The phrase debuted in the Pinky and the Brain episode "Snowball."
- The first and only appearance of Larry, who debuted in the Pinky and the Brain episode "Pinky and the Brain...And Larry," to poke fun of a third character appearing in the dynamic. He makes a silent cameo during the Narfs segment. Coincidentally, both he and Egwind, who is Larry's successor, appear in this episode.
- The title of this cartoon is a spoof of Neil Simon's The Odd Couple,
- The title-card's music also takes cues from Neal Hefti's iconic theme song to The Odd Couple, which debuted in the 1968 film adaptation and served as the intro music for both TV adaptations.
- Similarly to the "The Pinky and the Brain Reunion Special," fictitious prototypes of the Pinky and the Brain series are shown. These include:
- The Pinky and the Brain Show, a parody of The Honeymooners.
- The Brainy Bunch, a parody of The Brady Bunch.
- Narfs, a parody of Cheers.
- The Fresh Pinky of Burbank, a parody of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
- Each of the fake pilots use a VCR screen effect.
- The "Please Stand By" card shown before The Brady Bunch parody is a reference to Test Card F, a famous BBC test pattern.
- One of the gag credits during the Narfs segment, "Brooklyn Rage," is a reference to a running gag in YU-GI-OH! The Abridged Series.
- According to Executive Producer Gabe Swarr, this cartoon was a last-minute addition to the season.[3]
Gallery[]
Parody Title and Test Cards[]
Production Art from Gabe Swarr[]
Production Art from Tristin Cole[]
Everyday Safety[]
Animation by Titmouse
Plot[]
The Warners do a PSA on safety rules. In traditional Warner fashion, the PSA takes a rather bizarre turn.
Crew[]
- Written by Wellesley Wild and Ted Mulkerin
- Directed by Brett Varon
Trivia[]
- This cartoon is a parody of educational safety PSAs, particularly those from the 80's and 90's.
- The beginning and ending of this cartoon utilize a VHS visual effect as a nod to this.
- Wakko's "Oh, the viscosity!" is a reference to a statement spoken by radio reporter Herbert Morrison during the Hindenburg disaster - "Oh, the humanity!"
- This cartoon is later followed by "Everyday Safety: Giant Adirondack Chair" in season 3.
Character Animation By Erika Carvalho[]
International Releases[]
- Australia: November 6, 2021 (Stan)
- Canada: November 7, 2021 (Teletoon)
- Latin America: March 31, 2022 (HBO Max)
Cast[]
| Voice Actors: | Character(s): |
|---|---|
| Rob Paulsen | Yakko Warner, Pinky, Brain Clone, Eldest Pinky Girl, Middle Pinky Girl, Screenwriter |
| Jess Harnell | Wakko Warner, Email #2 |
| Tress MacNeille | Dot Warner, Email #1, Pop-Up |
| Maurice LaMarche | The Brain, Announcer, Mr. Brain, Pinky Clone |
| Frank Welker | Ralph T. Guard |
| Stephanie Escajeda | Nora Rita Norita, Email #3 |
| Corey Burton | Radio DJ |
| Chris Cox | Egwind, Coffee Bar Patron |
| Sean Kenin | Irv Gold |
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