MST3K Shorts: Series Season 3 Episode 5 MST3K Shorts: The Wonder Of Reproduction

MST3K Shorts: The Wonder Of Reproduction, takes viewers back to the 1940s, with educational shorts that were shown in classrooms across America. The collection consists of six shorts, each focused on topics ranging from sex education to hygiene. The shorts are presented in the usual style of MST3K, with hilarious commentary and pop culture references that make for an entertaining viewing experience.

The first short, "The Wonders Of Reproduction," covers the basics of human reproduction and childbirth. The film is narrated by a doctor, who speaks in a monotone voice and uses scientific language that would have gone over the heads of most students at the time. The MST3K crew wastes no time in poking fun at his dry and clinical delivery. They also delight in pointing out the outdated medical equipment and birthing practices that were used in the film.

The second short, "Habit Patterns," is a cautionary tale about the dangers of developing bad habits. The film shows a man who has developed a number of unpleasant habits, such as smoking and eating junk food. The MST3K crew has a field day with this one, offering up their own advice on how to break bad habits. They also make jokes about the outdated fashion and cultural references in the film.

The third short, "Body Care And Grooming," is all about personal hygiene. The film features a young girl demonstrating proper washing and grooming techniques. The MST3K crew enjoys mocking the girl's over-the-top enthusiasm for cleanliness, as well as the bizarrely specific examples she gives for how to wash one's hands properly.

The fourth short, "Why Study Home Economics," attempts to convince young girls that studying home economics is important. The MST3K crew, however, finds the film's sexist attitudes and stereotypical gender roles to be more than a little ridiculous. They take great pleasure in pointing out how narrow-minded and outdated the film's message is.

The fifth short, "The Days Of Our Years," is a solemn documentary about aging and death. The film is surprisingly somber, with shots of elderly people staring stoically into the camera. The MST3K crew has a hard time cracking jokes during this one, but still manages to find moments to poke fun at the film's melodramatic tone.

Finally, the sixth short, "Chicken Of Tomorrow," is a bizarre look at the future of chicken farming. The film features a scientist who is trying to breed a bigger, better chicken. The result is a somewhat disturbing look at the process of chicken breeding, along with some strange commentary about the future of food production. The MST3K crew has a great time making fun of the scientist's odd mannerisms and the film's overblown predictions about the future of agriculture.

Overall, MST3K Shorts: The Wonder Of Reproduction is a fun and entertaining look at some of the educational films that were once shown in classrooms across America. The commentary provided by the MST3K crew adds a new level of humor and insight to the films, making them entertaining even decades after they were first made.