Wakkiver Twist Part One/Plight of Hand/Wakkiver Twist Part Two[1] is the 21st episode in the Animaniacs reboot and the 8th episode in its 2nd Season.
Synopsis
The Warners parody Oliver Twist. Pinky’s hands have a mind of their own.[2]
Theme Song
Variable Verse
Dot: This horse's mane-y.
Wakkiver Twist Part One
Animation by Titmouse, Inc.
Plot
In this totally insane-y take on Oliver Twist, the Warners find themselves struggling in poverty as orphans. They then get mixed up with the scheming Dr. Faginsniff.
Crew
- Written by Lucas Crandles and Timothy Nash
- Directed by Brett Varon
Songs
Notes
- This cartoon has one of the more prominent crossovers between the Pinky and the Brain and Yakko, Wakko, and Dot segments.
- Certain elements of the Warners' wardrobes in this cartoon have similarities to their outfits from Wakko's Wish.
- Wakko splashing the gruel onto him parodies a scene from the 1983 romance drama Flashdance.
Character Animation By Erika Carvalho
Plight of Hand
Animation by Tiger Animation
Plot
After one of Brain's experiments goes wrong; Pinky's hands gain sentience and an inordinate amount of strength. Brain tries to use this newly-born brawn to his advantage.
Crew
- Written by Kathleen Chen, Brian Polk, and Wellesley Wild
- Directed by Brett Varon
Notes
- The name is a pun on the phrase, "sleight of hand."
- The Pinky and the Brain ending chorus returns at the end of this cartoon; performed by the Warners.
Storyboards By Lisa Vandenberg
Wakkiver Twist Part Two
Animation by Titmouse, Inc.
Plot
The Warners find themselves in trouble after advancing Dr. Faginsniff's money-making scheme, and are put on trial.
Crew
- Written by Lucas Crandles Timothy Nash, and Randy Rogel
- Directed by Brett Varon
Songs
Notes
- This is the first physical and speaking appearance of Thaddeus Plotz in the Animaniacs reboot; he is a judge in this segment and goes under the name "Judge Plotz".
- "Yakko's World" is referenced. Again.
Notes/Trivia
Script cover with illustrations by Brett Varon
- The Oliver Twist parody was previously mentioned by Dot in "The Warners' Press Conference" and confirmed earlier in an Instagram post from series animation director Brett Varon.[3]
Cast
| Voice Actors: | Character(s): |
|---|---|
| Rob Paulsen | The Artful Yakker (Yakko), Pinky/Mrs. Brainable, Dr. Faginsniff (Dr. Scratchansniff), Shopkeeper |
| Jess Harnell | Wakkiver Twist (Wakko) |
| Tress MacNeille | Dottie Bates (Dot) |
| Maurice LaMarche | The Brain/Mr. Brainable |
| Frank Welker | Ralph T. Guard, Judge Plotz (Thaddeus Plotz) |
| Chris Cox | Egwind |
| Stephanie Escajeda | Nora Brownlow (Nora Rita Norita) |
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