RiffTrax Shorts Season 18 Episode 2 Beginning Responsibility: Getting Ready for School
- July 1, 2011
- 11 min
In RiffTrax Shorts season 18 episode 2, the crew sets their sights on an educational short film from the 1950s called "Beginning Responsibility: Getting Ready for School". The short revolves around a young boy named Jimmy who, despite his mother's best efforts to get him up and ready for school, is often late and disorganized. With the help of a friendly school counselor, Jimmy learns the importance of responsibility and time management in order to succeed in school and life.
As always, the RiffTrax crew brings their signature brand of hilarious commentary to the film, poking fun at everything from Jimmy's less-than-stellar fashion sense to the outdated gender roles and societal norms present in the film. They also take the opportunity to add their own humorous spin to the film's somewhat heavy-handed "moral of the story", transforming it into a series of amusing jokes and observations.
Throughout the episode, fans of RiffTrax will also be treated to a variety of classic segments and gags, including the return of beloved recurring character "DisembAudio" and a musical interlude featuring the crew's own catchy tune about the joys of procrastination.
Overall, "Beginning Responsibility: Getting Ready for School" is a perfect example of the type of educational short film that was often produced during the mid-20th century, and the RiffTrax crew does an excellent job of both highlighting its quirks and shortcomings while also making it a thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining viewing experience for modern audiences. Whether you're a long-time fan of the show or someone who simply enjoys a good chuckle, this episode is sure to provide plenty of laughs and good fun.