Ep 7. Transboremores: 3: Dark of the Blue Moon/Walking Fred

Transboremores: 3: Dark of the Blue Moon/Walking Fred is the seventh episode of the second season of the animated sketch comedy series, MAD. The episode consists of two segments, each showcasing the show's signature wit and humor.

In the first segment, Transboremores: 3: Dark of the Blue Moon, the show parodies the popular Transformers franchise. The segment features a group of robots called Transboremores, who are on a mission to protect the earth from their evil counterparts, the Decepticreeps. The humor in this segment lies in the way the show exaggerates the action and spectacle of the Transformers universe. The robots transform into bizarre objects like a cheese grater or a paper clip, and the battles are filled with absurd explosions and over-the-top action. The segment also takes jabs at the Transformers' convoluted mythology and the franchise's tendency to rely on nostalgia to sell its products.

The second segment, Walking Fred, is a parody of AMC's The Walking Dead. The segment features a group of survivors navigating through a world overrun by zombie versions of famous historical figures. The humor in this segment comes from the absurdity of the premise and the way the show pokes fun at both historical figures and The Walking Dead's melodramatic tone. For example, the survivors encounter a zombie version of Shakespeare who insists on reciting his famous soliloquy from Hamlet, despite the fact that he's missing half of his face. The segment also takes aim at The Walking Dead's tendency to kill off major characters and insert needless plot twists.

Overall, Transboremores: 3: Dark of the Blue Moon/Walking Fred is a hilarious and irreverent episode of MAD that showcases the show's ability to lampoon popular culture and media. Whether it's mocking the excesses of the Transformers franchise or making fun of the melodrama of The Walking Dead, MAD takes no prisoners in its quest to find humor in everything. Fans of the show will love this episode, and newcomers will appreciate the show's unique brand of humor.