Angry Video Game Nerd Season 2 Episode 19 An Angry Nerd Christmas Carol

The Angry Video Game Nerd is back with another hilarious and rage-filled episode, this time with a holiday twist. In "An Angry Nerd Christmas Carol," the Nerd takes on the classic Charles Dickens story, A Christmas Carol, with himself in the role of Ebenezer Scrooge.

As the episode begins, we see the Nerd sitting alone in his dingy apartment, surrounded by his beloved retro video games. He's in a foul mood, as usual, and he's not feeling the holiday spirit. He grumbles about all the Christmas specials and movies he's been forced to watch over the years. "They're all so damn cheery," he complains, "I want to see one where Santa Claus gets punched in the face!"

Suddenly, the Nerd is visited by three spirits, who take him on a journey through time. The first spirit, the Ghost of Christmas Past, shows the Nerd scenes from his childhood, when he was first discovering the joys of gaming. We see a young Nerd playing on his NES, getting lost in the worlds of Super Mario Bros. and The Legend of Zelda. The Nerd's face softens as he remembers the simpler times.

The second spirit, the Ghost of Christmas Present, takes the Nerd to a holiday party. But this is no ordinary party - it's filled with video game characters! We see Mario, Sonic, Pac-Man, and even the Nerd's arch-nemesis, the Atari Jaguar. They're all having a great time, but the Nerd just can't seem to join in. He's too busy ranting about how terrible the holiday season is.

Finally, the third spirit arrives: the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come. This spirit doesn't speak, but takes the Nerd on a dark, foreboding journey through a future where he's become even more bitter and angry. We see the Nerd alone, with no friends or family, surrounded by stacks of video games and empty beer cans.

Throughout his time with the spirits, the Nerd learns the true meaning of Christmas and discovers that he doesn't have to be so angry all the time. As he returns to his own time, he wakes up a changed man. He's suddenly filled with holiday cheer, and starts singing Christmas carols and handing out gifts. It's a touching moment, and one that's sure to warm the hearts of even the most cynical viewers.

Of course, it wouldn't be an Angry Video Game Nerd episode without some hilarious and profane commentary on some truly terrible video games. In this episode, the Nerd takes on a few holiday-themed games, including Home Alone 2 on the NES and Santa Claus Saves the Earth on the Game Boy Advance. As always, his rants are funny, insightful, and full of expletives.

Overall, "An Angry Nerd Christmas Carol" is a fantastic episode that offers a clever twist on a classic story. It's full of the usual Angry Video Game Nerd humor and rage, but also has some surprisingly touching moments. It's a great reminder that even the grumpiest of us can find joy during the holiday season.