RiffTrax Shorts Season 39 Episode 6 The Water We Drink

In RiffTrax Shorts season 39 episode 6, the team takes on a short film called "The Water We Drink." This educational film from the 1950s aims to teach children about the importance of clean water and the process by which it is treated and delivered to their homes. However, the RiffTrax crew is quick to point out the many absurdities and outdated concepts in the film.

From the very beginning, the team is baffled by the bizarre opening sequence, which features a man walking through a forest and discussing how the water in the stream is "alive." The RiffTraxers can't resist making jokes about the man's questionable sanity and speculating about what kind of drugs he might be on.

As the film progresses, the RiffTrax team points out everything from the ridiculous hairstyles and clothing of the children in the film to the confusing and misleading information presented about the water treatment process. They note that the film seems to suggest that water is cleaned simply by being passed through a series of pipes, which is far from accurate.

At one point, the film explains the process of adding chlorine to the water supply to kill bacteria, but the RiffTraxers can't resist making jokes about the dangers of drinking bleach instead. They also poke fun at the way the film presents the water treatment plant workers as heroic figures, complete with dramatic music as they perform their duties.

Throughout the film, the RiffTraxers also take aim at the many strange animation sequences that are used to illustrate the water treatment process. They note the weirdly anthropomorphic tools that are featured and the way the animation seems to suggest that the water is being tortured as it goes through the treatment process.

Of course, the RiffTraxers also can't resist pointing out the numerous ways in which the film has aged poorly over time. They note the sexist and racist undertones of some of the language used in the film and the way it presents the white, middle-class lifestyle as the ideal way of living.

Despite all the criticism, however, the RiffTrax team ultimately seems to have a lot of affection for "The Water We Drink." They note that, while the film may be dated and silly now, it was likely an important educational tool back in its time. And they acknowledge that there is something charming about the film's earnestness and sincerity, even if it doesn't always make sense.

Overall, RiffTrax Shorts season 39 episode 6 is a hilarious and irreverent take on a vintage educational film. The team's snarky comments and observations make for a fun and entertaining viewing experience, even as they point out some of the more questionable aspects of the film. Whether you're a fan of riffing or just looking for a laugh, this episode is definitely worth checking out.