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hotrods4ben Browncoat Reaver Since: May, 2010
Browncoat Reaver
#226: Jul 25th 2012 at 7:54:52 AM

Do you mean this? It has the Konami code on it. :V

You're talkin' a lot, but you're not sayin' anything. — Talking Heads, 1977
Bookyangel2438 from New York City Since: Jul, 2011
EviIPaladin Some Guy Or Something from Middle-Of-Nowhere, NS Since: May, 2010 Relationship Status: Noddin' my head like yeah
Some Guy Or Something
#228: Jul 25th 2012 at 1:24:05 PM

I'd just like to post saying I absolutely love this series; coming from someone who never really got into any of the other cartoon shows that a lot of people are obsessed with.

As for my favourite episodes...

  1. The Inconviencing
  2. Tourist Trapped
  3. The Hand That Rocks Mabel
  4. The Gromplewhomper or whatever it is called
  5. Headhunters
    ...
  6. Dipper vs. Manliness

Aside from the last one, they are all really, really close together.

"Evii is right though" -Saturn "I didn't know you were a bitch Evii." -Lior Val
piemanpie24 That One Kid Since: Aug, 2009
That One Kid
#229: Jul 25th 2012 at 3:10:09 PM

I'm not going to lie. This show is beautiful. It captures a kind of whimsy, but still has a mysterious vibe going on. The art style is really good, and it doesn't seem too childish.

Hello guys.
SpaceJawa UTINNI! from Right Here Since: Jan, 2001
UTINNI!
#230: Jul 25th 2012 at 6:54:49 PM

So am I the only one here that really liked Dipper vs. Manliness?

Mabel is older by 5 minutes. She uses this as an excuse to tell Dipper "I'll tell you when you're older" It drives him nuts

Love it! [lol]

CompassionateSadist from some other place Since: Sep, 2009
#231: Jul 25th 2012 at 7:57:36 PM

It's really hard to choose my favourite episodes in order, but I'll try:

1. The Hand That Rocks the Mabel (dat ending)

2. The Inconviencing (showed that the series has potential to be pretty creepy, and trippy Mabel)

3. Headhunters

4. Tourist Trapped

5. Legend of the Gobblewonker

6. Dipper vs. Manliness (it had its moments, but overall it was underwhelming and felt like filler)

Also Dipper & Mabel are quickly becoming my favourite pair of fictional twins. They are TOO CUTE.

edited 25th Jul '12 7:58:16 PM by CompassionateSadist

BigMadDraco Since: Mar, 2010 Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
#232: Jul 25th 2012 at 8:42:19 PM

One thing I like is that despite Dipper usually being more nervous and level headed and Mabel usually being more optimistic and odd they don't come across as the stereotypically opposite twins. I think one of the best examples of this the start of episode two, Dipper is no less willing to participate in the syrup race than Mabel.

Another thing I like is that while Mable is definitely strange, and more trusting, she doesn't come off as stupid or overly naive.

Fawriel Since: Jan, 2001
#233: Jul 25th 2012 at 10:50:37 PM

I really wonder about that. I mean, my thought was also that Mabel and possibly other characters like Soos don't actually come across as stupid comic relief, even though they are stupid comic relief characters, but... ... they are stupid comic relief characters.

There's got to be some magical balance they found to make characters act stupid without actually appearing stupid. And I want to understand it!

odafangirl Indeed. Since: Oct, 2010
Indeed.
#234: Jul 25th 2012 at 11:13:08 PM

The trick as I understand it is to give hints of depth. Soos was with those kids because he was the adult and needed to protect them while they had fun. While Dipper and Mabel were getting excited about finding the lake monster, Soos gets a serious look on his face, grabs a sharp stick, and follows close behind them. When the monster attacks, he grabs the kids and runs. He's silly and a little immature but he's definitely got his priorities straight.

Despite my screen-name, ranting to you about One Piece is not my top priority.
HeavyDDR Who's Vergo-san. from Central Texas Since: Jul, 2009
Who's Vergo-san.
#235: Jul 27th 2012 at 11:52:37 AM

I've said it before, but what makes Dipper and Mabel stand out as twins is that they actually care about each other. Instead of being at each other's throats, belittling the other or ignoring them, they actually have similar interests, have the same sense of humor, and are there for each other. Dipper was more than willing to solve the Gideon situation for Mabel, and Mabel stressed about the consequences of letting Dipper dump Gideon for her.

And the rest of the cast are awesome, too, for having this thin outer layer of your stereotypes (overly mature boy, crazy optimistic arts-and-crafts girl, greedy dirty uncle, fat nerdy menial worker, sarcastic lazy teenager), but also having hidden depths. Wendy, Soos, and Stan especially, what with being more in the background than the mystery twins.

I'm pretty sure the concept of Law having limits was a translation error. -Wanderlustwarrior
Talden Since: May, 2009
#236: Jul 28th 2012 at 2:22:40 PM

Caught up on the whole series after a couple Tropers recommended it to me. I love it! It has enough surreal and first-degree humor for my tastes, up there with Futurama in my opinion. A clever, clever animation show.

I would have believed they were more heavy on the conspiracy stuff, seeing all the buzz around it, but they're obviously building up to something, so... I'll wait.

Also, the Manitaurs crack me up at every scene. So there!

Bookyangel2438 from New York City Since: Jul, 2011
#237: Jul 28th 2012 at 3:04:39 PM

Here's the promo for "Double Dipper" in case anyone missed it. smile

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totoro T)(-E WITC)( OF LIF-E from In the world of dreams Since: Dec, 2010
T)(-E WITC)( OF LIF-E
#238: Jul 28th 2012 at 3:05:47 PM

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Thanks. The copier reminds me of the box from Calvin and Hobbes

GLUB!
EviIPaladin Some Guy Or Something from Middle-Of-Nowhere, NS Since: May, 2010 Relationship Status: Noddin' my head like yeah
Some Guy Or Something
#239: Jul 28th 2012 at 3:39:51 PM

Wait, the next episode isn't until August 10th? I thought it was every Friday?

This makes me sad...

"Evii is right though" -Saturn "I didn't know you were a bitch Evii." -Lior Val
polooglu Since: Nov, 2010
#240: Jul 28th 2012 at 5:47:04 PM

Ok, I now have another reason to watch Disney. This show is AWESOME!

SpaceJawa UTINNI! from Right Here Since: Jan, 2001
UTINNI!
#241: Jul 28th 2012 at 10:56:29 PM

[up][up] My current theory is that they're taking a two-week break on account of the Olympics.

OdieEsty Why would I write that? Since: Mar, 2012
Why would I write that?
#242: Jul 29th 2012 at 5:18:31 PM

The episodes are leaked a week earlier if that helps.

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Psychopulse A berry clever person from Illinois Since: Aug, 2015 Relationship Status: Singularity
A berry clever person
#243: Jul 29th 2012 at 5:33:12 PM

Add me to the growing batch of fans. smile Mabel's hilarious.

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Don't Press Your Luck too many times in life. You'll just get whammied.
Shota Since: Oct, 2010 Relationship Status: Dancing with myself
#244: Jul 30th 2012 at 7:19:39 PM

Fun Fact: Mabel is voiced by Linda Cardellini, who played Velma in both live-action Scooby-Doo movies, also a comedy spoof on mysteries!

maxwellelvis Mad Scientist Wannabe from undisclosed location Since: Oct, 2009 Relationship Status: In my bunk
Mad Scientist Wannabe
#245: Jul 30th 2012 at 7:27:11 PM

[up]That's a funny way to spell Kristen Schaal.

Of course, don't you know anything about ALCHEMY?!- Twin clones of Ivan the Great
Shota Since: Oct, 2010 Relationship Status: Dancing with myself
ROTHY Dakini! (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Robosexual
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#247: Jul 30th 2012 at 7:45:17 PM

I just noticed this today, but did anyone notice a certain someone in the woods when Mabel is poking Dipper in episode 2?

If no, good, that picture I saw was a photoshop.

edited 30th Jul '12 7:54:56 PM by ROTHY

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Psychopulse A berry clever person from Illinois Since: Aug, 2015 Relationship Status: Singularity
A berry clever person
#248: Aug 1st 2012 at 8:41:24 AM

Linda voices Wendy.

edited 1st Aug '12 10:58:20 AM by Psychopulse

Don't Press Your Luck too many times in life. You'll just get whammied.
EviIPaladin Some Guy Or Something from Middle-Of-Nowhere, NS Since: May, 2010 Relationship Status: Noddin' my head like yeah
Some Guy Or Something
#249: Aug 1st 2012 at 9:47:36 AM

Anything bad I ever said against Dipper vs. Manliness I take back.

"Evii is right though" -Saturn "I didn't know you were a bitch Evii." -Lior Val
Crewe Li'l Punk from Gravity Falls, Oregon Since: Apr, 2010
Li'l Punk
#250: Aug 1st 2012 at 1:34:23 PM

While on what is basically a three week road trip, I had all six episodes to watch. To kee from getting tired of them (which wouldn't really happen anyway), I've been coming with crackpot theories to find evidence for. Like "all the main and secondary characters with five fingers are evil/connected to evil". Which has holes, but is fun to think about.

Also, anyone notice that in "Headhunters", when Soos is leading them down the hallway, Mabel is holding on to Dipper's shoulder/vest? It's adorable.

My favorite episodes would be...

  • Hand That Rocks The Mabel
  • Legend of the Gobblewonker
  • Headhunters
  • The Inconveniencing
  • Tourist Trapped
  • Dipper vs. Manliness

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