RiffTrax Shorts Season 32 Episode 4 Shapes We Live With
- January 15, 2016
- 13 min
RiffTrax Shorts Season 32 Episode 4: "Shapes We Live With" is a hilarious take on instructional films from the 1950s. In this episode, the RiffTrax team takes on the topic of shapes and how they are an integral part of our daily lives. The episode starts off with a short film that explains different shapes like circles, squares, rectangles, and triangles, and how they are present in everything around us. The film then goes on to describe the properties of each shape and their various uses.
As always, the RiffTrax team is on point with their commentary. The team’s sharp wit and sarcastic humor make the already funny instructional film even more entertaining. RiffTrax’s incessant mockery and hilariously nonsensical observations will have you laughing out loud.
One of the highlights of "Shapes We Live With" is the team's commentary on how some shapes are more important than others, such as the vital role played by circles in the world. Another noteworthy moment is their discussion on how elementary school teachers are teaching children the "(False) Law of Triangles".
The RiffTrax team also dives into the language used in the film itself. They poke fun at the basic language used by the instructional narrator, who speaks in a monotone voice, and repeats simple phrases, over and over again. The team’s commentary on the bizarre background noises used in the film, also adds to the hilarity of the episode.
At one point in the episode, the team also takes a detour to discuss their own childhood experiences with shapes, and how they were taught them in school. It’s these personal anecdotes that make RiffTrax Shorts stand out from other commentary shows.
Overall, "Shapes We Live With" is a fun and entertaining episode that will keep you chuckling from beginning to end. The RiffTrax team is at their best with their insightful observations and witty commentary on the shapes that are all around us. It’s a definite must-watch for fans of the show and anyone looking for a good laugh.
