RiffTrax Shorts Season 31 Episode 7 Measuring Man!
- November 6, 2015
- 10 min
RiffTrax Shorts season 31 episode 7 takes on a short film called "Measuring Man!" The short is a quirky educational film from the 1950s that teaches kids about measurement. The main character, Measuring Man, is a zany scientist who demonstrates how to measure everything from length and volume to weight and temperature. He does this by using fun and unusual objects like giant pencils, jumbo thermometers, and even a bowling ball.
The RiffTrax team, made up of comedians Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy, and Bill Corbett, add their own hilarious commentary to the short. They poke fun at the outdated science and absurd experiments, while also cracking jokes about the film's awkward acting and cheesy special effects.
As always, the three comedians have great chemistry and play off each other well, delivering one-liners and witty observations that keep the audience laughing. Their jabs at the film's absurdity make the short even more enjoyable to watch.
One of the highlights of the episode is when Measuring Man tries to measure the weight of a baby elephant by putting it on a giant scale. The RiffTrax team can't help but mock the ridiculousness of this experiment and point out the flaws in the logic.
In another scene, Measuring Man demonstrates how to measure temperature by dipping a thermometer into a glass of ice water. The RiffTrax team jokes about how this experiment would never work in real life and suggest more practical methods for measuring temperature.
Overall, RiffTrax Shorts season 31 episode 7 is a fun and entertaining take on a classic educational film. The team's witty commentary adds a fresh perspective to the short and highlights its absurdity. If you're looking for a good laugh and some light-hearted humor, this episode is definitely worth checking out.