Exercise Minute/Reichenbrain Falls/Targeted Ads/Bathtime is the 23rd episode in the Animaniacs reboot and the 10th episode in its 2nd Season.
Synopsis[]
The Warners lead a mandatory exercise break. Brain’s plan to take over the ISS is foiled by an old adversary. The Warners cue up some targeted ads. Starbox fails to escape Cindy during bath time.[1]
Theme Song[]
The theme song is interrupted after a few seconds, with the start of Exercise Minute. The theme song resumes after the end of the segment.
Variable Verse[]
Yakko: "Cell membrane-y!"
Exercise Minute[]
Animation by Yowza! Animation
Plot[]
While the theme song is playing, a streaming pop-up pauses the theme song. The viewer selects "Continue Watching" multiple times, until an announcer tells the viewer that they must commit to physical exercise before continuing to the next episode as part of the Warner Bros. Renew Commitment.
The Warners bust through the screen and help the viewer to exercise, alongside a mayfly named May. Dot assures a fine fifteen minutes of exercise, which makes May anxious towards participating; as mayflies only live a few hours. The Warners proceed with their exercise routine, with May following along and rapidly aging in seconds, losing energy along the process. Before the Warners begin with the final part of the exercise, May collapses and passes away, with the Warners attending her funeral. The viewer then announces that they have completed their exercise routine and can now continue watching Animaniacs. The theme song then resumes as the viewer selects "Continue Watching".
Crew[]
- Written by Wellesley Wild, Kathleen Chen, and Brian Polk
- Directed by Brett Varon
Trivia[]
- This cartoon interrupts the theme song. When it ends, the theme song resumes.
- Mayflies, not unlike May, actually have a lifespan of 5 minutes-2 days.
Quotes[]
- (The Warners break through the screen to introduce themselves.)
- Yakko: Hi! We're the Warner brothers.
- Dot: And the Warner sister.
- May: And I'm a mayfly.
- Dot: Exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Everyone can make time for just 15 minutes of exercise.
- May: Actually, I don't think I have that kind of time.
- Yakko: Nonsense. Let's kick things off with some simple jumping jacks.
- Dot: These really target the parts of your body, that you use to do jumping jacks!
- May: No, I'm serious. Mayflies only live a few hours[sic] and I'm already over the hill. (panting)
- Yakko: No, not over the hill yet. We still got a few seconds of mountain climbers left.
- May: I don't know what a mountain climber is. I don't even know what a mountain is!
- Wakko: What? Were you born yesterday?
- May: No, that's what I'm trying to tell you, I wasn't born yesterday, I was born today! My time is very limited and I have so much more I wanna do.
- Dot: I hear you. Let's work on your quads.
- May: I wanted to have kids, maybe two, even 3000!
- Yakko: Nah, you're not missing much. Let's do some pec flies!
- May: Flies! That is something I can do.
- Wakko: Look at that, you're losing weight already!
- May: I've spent my whole life with these strangers, here at the gym, away from my family!
- Dot: (laughing) That's right; the gym really can be a home away from home.
- Yakko: Now this final exercise is a real killer! Are you ready?
- Warners: May?
- (Cut to a funeral, with a tombstone saying "May the Mayfly Thursday 9:15 - 9:18.)
- Wakko: I didn't realize she had so many friends.
- Dot: She touched a lot of lives.
Reichenbrain Falls[]
Animation by Titmouse, Inc.
Plot[]
Brain wakes up; seemingly floating around in a space-ship and struggling to remember the day. "Pinky" helps refresh his memory somewhat and Brain remembers that he and Pinky were posing as teachers at the "Malcolm in the Middle School" as part of their latest scheme. Trouble arises when Brain can't remember a specific code to advance the plan. He eventually finds out that Julia is back and out for revenge.
Crew[]
- Written by Kathleen Chen and Brian Polk
- Directed by Katie Rice
Trivia[]
- "Malcolm in the Middle School" is named after the Fox sitcom Malcolm in the Middle; a show where Wakko Warner once appeared as a toy in the episode "Long Drive".
- Brain's quote "You'll have to pry it from my cold dead paws" is based off the NRA's "cold dead hands" slogan, particularly actor and former NRA president Charlton Heston's quoting of it.
- This episode marks the second appearance of Brain's ex-wife, Julia Brain.
- The name is a pun on Reichenbach Falls, Switzerland. Famously, Sherlock Holmes and his archnemesis Professor Moriarty had their climactic confrontation at the top of the Falls in the story "The Final Problem," and the title therefore evokes the idea of two super geniuses battling.
Character Animation By Erika Carvalho[]
Targeted Ads[]
Animation by Yowza!
Plot[]
Yakko retrieves the search data of the viewers and shows them nonsensical ads targeted specifically to them: DMV Fantasy Camp, Tuna Fresh Gum and Tarantula Whistle.
Crew[]
- Written by Wellesley Wild and Ted Mulkerin
- Directed by Brett Varon
Songs[]
Notes[]
- A picture of Mr. Director appears on a driver's license in the DMV Fantasy Camp ad.
Bathtime[]
Animation by Titmouse
Plot[]
Starbox tries to escape Cindy during bathtime.
Crew[]
- Written and Directed by Katie Rice[2]
Songs[]
Trivia[]
- There are no proper "Written By" or "Directed By" credits to be found for this cartoon in both the title and ending credits.
International Releases[]
- Australia: November 6, 2021 (Stan)
- Canada: December 11, 2021 (Teletoon)
- Latin America: March 31, 2022 (HBO Max)
Production Notes[]
- This is the first episode of the Animaniacs reboot in which after the theme song finishes, a Pinky and the Brain cartoon starts, due to the cold open featuring the Warner siblings.
- This episode holds the special honor of being the 200th overall half-hour episode to be released in the entire Animaniacs franchise.
Cast[]
| Voice Actors: | Character(s): |
|---|---|
| Rob Paulsen | Yakko Warner, Pinky |
| Jess Harnell | Wakko Warner |
| Tress MacNeille | Dot Warner |
| Maurice LaMarche | The Brain |
| Frank Welker | Ralph T. Guard |
| Danny Jacobs | Starbox |
| Eleanor Johnson | Cindy |
| Carlos Alazraqui | Announcer, Leader Alien |
| Maria Bamford | Julia |
| Karan Brar | Male Student |
| Kimberly Brooks | Kid #2 |
| Corey Burton | Exercise Announcer |
| Chrissie Fit | Female Student |
| Salli Saffioti | Kid #3, Kindergartner |
| Kari Wahlgren | Kid #1, May the Mayfly, Woman |
Transcript[]
References[]
- ↑ Hulu Press- Animaniacs (2020)
- ↑ Tweet published by Gabe Swarr on March 1, 2022.