Ep 21. Jake the Brick

In Adventure Time with Finn and Jake season 7 episode 21, titled "Jake the Brick," the beloved character Jake embarks on a unique adventure. Instead of facing battles with monsters or traveling to far-off lands, Jake decides to take on a more meditative journey.

The episode starts with Jake, who wants to experience a rat race as a brick to tell a story. After a few failed attempts to become an inanimate object, he ultimately succeeds and becomes a brick. Jake spends the day as the brick, and the audience gets to hear his thoughts. As a brick, Jake observes the world around him and discovers a lot of interesting things that he never noticed before. As the audience travels with Jake, they experience his world with him, from sounds to sights to smells. At first, Jake gets caught up in the drama of the day, but as the day wears on, he becomes more contemplative.

Throughout the episode, the audience gets a glimpse of Jake's hopes, dreams, and insights that are often lost in the hustle and bustle of life. The monotony of the daily grind becomes something more because Jake becomes one with it. The episode becomes less about physical action and more about the character study of Jake, who is often seen as the goofy, playful character.

Additionally, the episode explores themes such as mindfulness, presence, and the beauty of everyday places. As Jake shares his musings about the world around him, he also describes its impermanence. He sees the beauty of life within its constant changes, even as something as seemingly unchanging as a brick.

As the day ends, Jake reverts back to his original form but with a new perspective. The episode ends with Jake telling his friends about his experience as a brick, and his insights prompt discourse among them. Adventure Time with Finn and Jake season 7 episode 21 portrays an endearing story that feels like an ode to small moments and the beauty in everything around us.