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[]
While trying to sign-up for a WB email; the Warners are harassed by internet spam that escapes from the computer.
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."
Slappy's cameo appearance
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 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.
- Each of the fake pilots use a VHS 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.
- The first test card contains the first instance where Pinky's catchphrase "Troz" appears in the reboot. The phrase first debuted in the spin-off episode "Snowball".
- One of the credits Brooklyn Rage in the Cheers parody is a reference to a running gag in YU-GI-OH! The Abridged Series.
- This is the first appearance of Nora Rita Norita outside of a Yakko, Wakko, and Dot segment.
- This is the first instance of the literal running gag involving Ralph chasing the Warners in other segments in the reboot.
- According to Executive Producer Gabe Swarr, this cartoon was a last-minute addition to the season.[3]
Gallery[]
Parody Title and Test Cards[]
50s-style test card before "The Pinky and the Brain Show"
"The Pinky and the Brain Show" title
Test Card F parody before the Brady Bunch parody
"The Brainy Bunch"
80s-style test card with Brain parodying Max Headroom
Narfs show title
90s-style test card
The Fresh Pinky of Burbank title
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[]
Animaniacs Season 2
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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