Ep 1. Super Birthday Snake

In "Super Birthday Snake," the first episode of Aqua Teen Hunger Force's second season, the titular trio of anthropomorphic fast food items - Frylock, Master Shake, and Meatwad - are celebrating Meatwad's birthday. However, their plans are disrupted when a giant, mysterious snake appears in their backyard. The snake claims to be a gift for Meatwad from their absent father, who is apparently a god-like being.

The snake quickly ingratiates itself with Meatwad, lavishing him with gifts and praise. However, Frylock and Shake are skeptical of the creature, and their suspicions only grow when they discover that the snake has the power to make people worship it by spitting venom in their eyes. Meanwhile, the snake's true motivations and origins remain unclear. Is it really a gift from Meatwad's father, or does it have a more sinister agenda?

As always, Aqua Teen Hunger Force blends absurd humor and surreal imagery with dark and even creepy themes. "Super Birthday Snake" is no exception, featuring unsettling scenes like the snake's venom-induced mind control and a sequence where Shake has a nightmare about being eaten alive. However, the episode also has plenty of laughs, with standout moments including the trio's attempts to kill the snake with increasingly ridiculous weaponry and Meatwad's surreal birthday song.

Overall, "Super Birthday Snake" is a strong start to the second season of Aqua Teen Hunger Force. It showcases the show's unique blend of bizarre concepts, irreverent humor, and occasional moments of genuine horror. Fans of the show will find plenty to enjoy here, while newcomers may be drawn in by the episode's absurd premise and well-crafted jokes.