RiffTrax Shorts Season 13 Episode 2 Decisions Decisions!
- August 10, 2010
- 13 min
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In RiffTrax Shorts season 13 episode 2, titled "Decisions Decisions!", the gang is back to tackle a collection of shorts that explore the tough decisions faced by everyday people. Mike, Kevin, and Bill provide their signature snarky commentary as they riff on subjects ranging from shopping to dating to staying safe on the job.
The episode kicks off with "Oddball Couple", a cautionary tale about the importance of careful shopping habits. The short follows Jack and Jane, a young couple who decide to take advantage of a sale at their local grocery store. However, their eagerness to save a few bucks leads them down a slippery slope, as they end up buying a host of bizarre and unnecessary items. Mike, Kevin, and Bill are quick to poke fun at the couple's questionable judgement, making hilarious observations about everything from Jack's love of canned ham to the absurdity of buying ten bags of popcorn.
Next up is "Willy Leaves Home", a heartfelt look at a young boy who decides to strike out on his own and leave his family behind. While the short is definitely on the sappy side, the RiffTrax guys manage to find plenty of material to work with. They make jokes about Willy's emotional outbursts, his tendency to take things too far, and his inexplicable choice of footwear. Even more impressively, they manage to turn the whole thing into a running gag involving the use of the word "jape", which proves both hilarious and oddly satisfying.
Moving on from the feels, the gang tackles "A Day at the Fair", a wacky short that follows a mismatched group of friends as they explore the various attractions at a local carnival. From the haunted house to the ferris wheel to the pie-eating contest, there's something for everyone in this delightfully silly short. As always, Mike, Kevin, and Bill pepper their commentary with pop culture references, puns, and inside jokes that keep the jokes coming fast and furious.
The final short is "Decisions Decisions!", the episode's titular film. In it, a group of employees at a manufacturing plant are forced to make a series of choices that determine their safety while on the job. While the film is ostensibly serious in nature, the RiffTrax guys can't resist finding ways to inject their trademark humor into the proceedings. Whether it's poking fun at the actors' stilted performances or riffing on the various safety hazards present in the plant, they never miss a beat.
Overall, RiffTrax Shorts season 13 episode 2 is a hilarious and entertaining installment in the long-running series. Fans of the show will no doubt enjoy the gang's takes on these classic shorts, while newcomers will find plenty to laugh at as well. Whether you're in the mood for some gut-busting laughs or just want to enjoy some witty banter, this episode has something for everyone.