Ep 20. Dear Consumer

Dear Consumer is the 20th episode of the fourth season of Robot Chicken. The show, which is an American stop-motion sketch comedy television series, features an array of characters from popular culture, ranging from cartoons, animated characters, and celebrities. The show's humor is satirical and often vulgar, making fun of pop culture trends, social issues, and political events.

In this episode, the Robot Chicken team presents a series of sketches that are based on popular themes and issues. The episode opens with a parody of Apple's "Hello, I'm a Mac" commercials, where the Mac character is replaced with a PC that constantly crashes and frustrates the user. Next, the show features a sketch about video game characters that have been "nerfed" or weakened, resulting in their inability to perform in-game tasks.

The show then takes on the issue of fast food and obesity in a sketch that parodies the McDonald's Happy Meal. The parody features a "Sad Meal" in which a crying clown gives the customer a burger and fries alongside a pack of cigarettes, an antidepressant, and a defibrillator. Another sketch makes fun of the "Hoveround" electric wheelchair and the elderly people who use them.

In the next sketch, the show takes a jab at the popular TV show "Lost" by presenting a new character who has been stranded on the island for years but refuses to help the rest of the survivors. The sketch mocks the show's convoluted plot, as well as the idea of a character who is selfish and refuses to help others.

The show then features a sketch that parodies the TV show "Desperate Housewives," where the cast members reveal shocking secrets about themselves, including a husband who has a fetish for wearing women's clothing. Another sketch pokes fun at the Superman character, showing how he struggles with mundane tasks when he's not saving the world, such as paying bills or doing laundry.

The show then takes on the issue of animal cruelty in a sketch where a chicken is abused and then served as food. The chicken comes back to life as a cyborg and seeks revenge on those who harmed it. Another sketch makes fun of the "Airwolf" TV show, showing how the flying helicopter has to deal with mundane issues such as air traffic control.

The show features a sketch about G.I. Joe action figures, depicting the characters as struggling with PTSD and other psychological issues. Another sketch pokes fun at the "Transformers" franchise, showing how the robots' transformations are more of a nuisance than a help.

The episode concludes with a parody of the popular TV show "Sex and the City," showing how the main characters are more interested in drinking and partying than finding true love.

Overall, the Dear Consumer episode of Robot Chicken is a hilarious and irreverent take on popular culture and social issues. The show's unique brand of humor, combined with its stop-motion animation, makes for an entertaining and unforgettable viewing experience.