Ep 13. Carl

Carl Brutananadilewski, the often-disgruntled neighbor and frenemy of the Aqua Teen Hunger Force, takes center stage in this standalone episode. As the title suggests, we get a closer look at the man behind the meatball hoagie addiction.

The episode begins with Carl waking up in his dilapidated, messy home to find a letter from the city informing him of a mandatory inspection. Despite being warned by his friends that his house is a fire hazard, Carl is stubbornly opposed to cleaning up. Instead, he spends the day lazing around, indulging in junk food, and watching reruns of a TV show featuring his childhood crush, Joan Collins.

As the inspection draws near, things start to take a surreal turn. Carl finds an unmarked box containing a strange, glowing object. He’s convinced it’s a piece of valuable alien technology and decides to sell it. However, the only buyer he can find is a shady character who only offers him a paltry amount of cash.

Meanwhile, the inspectors arrive, and Carl realizes he’s in big trouble when one of them accidentally sets fire to his living room. He tries to bribe them with the box, but they’re not interested. Desperate, Carl swallows the object, hoping it will give him superpowers to help him escape.

Things only get worse from there, as the object wreaks havoc on Carl’s insides. He starts to hallucinate, seeing his favorite TV show character, Joan Collins, in increasingly bizarre and disturbing situations. He also sees flashes of the Aqua Teens, who he believes are there to save him.

As the chaos reaches its peak, Carl realizes he needs to get his act together. He cleans up his house, mends his relationship with his friends, and faces the consequences of his actions. Along the way, there are plenty of bizarre and hilarious moments, including a memorable scene where Carl attempts to physically fight a cloud of fart gas.

Overall, this episode is a fun and off-the-wall exploration of one of the show’s most beloved characters. While it doesn’t advance the ongoing plot of the series, it’s a standalone adventure that’s sure to delight fans. With its irreverent humor and surreal imagery, it’s a quintessential example of the show’s unique brand of absurdity.