If bombs were to start dropping tomorrow, I'm sure there would be a lot of chaos and confusion. So I suppose it's good that I become confused and disoriented every time I watch Jericho. It brings a level of reality to the situation and really makes it a more enjoyable viewing experience. I think it also causes me to lose brain cells. After several weeks of watching, I've now forgotten math!
We begin this week with an exciting chase through the Jericho Forest. Jake is running from something (presumably a believable plotline), and is carrying a shotgun, which guarantees that I'm going to be laughing soon. He and one of his cronies hunker down and aim at something. What? WHAT?! The suspense is killing me! Ah, I see. It's not Jonah, or Ravenwood, or a Chinaman. It's a turkey. Misdirection, you foul temptress!
If bombs were to start dropping tomorrow, I'm sure there would be a lot of chaos and confusion. So I suppose it's good that I become confused and disoriented every time I watch Jericho. It brings a level of reality to the situation and really makes it a more enjoyable viewing experience. I think it also causes me to lose brain cells. After several weeks of watching, I've now forgotten math!
We begin this week with an exciting chase through the Jericho Forest. Jake is running from something (presumably a believable plotline), and is carrying a shotgun, which guarantees that I'm going to be laughing soon. He and one of his cronies hunker down and aim at something. What? WHAT?! The suspense is killing me! Ah, I see. It's not Jonah, or Ravenwood, or a Chinaman. It's a turkey. Misdirection, you foul temptress!
Hawkins didn't want to go turkey hunting because he wants to be home with his family for Thanksgiving. He apologizes to Allison for not bringing home a bird, but she sasses back that she's a vegetarian. Hawkins dies a little inside. Waaaaaalllt Hawkins asks some more questions about Daddy's Past, but Daddy deftly evades them and distracts the family with some shiny objects.
I think I saw this in a Norman Rockwell calendar.
Mama McCheese is running a Thanksgiving food drive. I'm just going to do away with my usual fake incredulity and yell now. IF EVERYONE IN TOWN IS STARVING, A CANNED FOOD DRIVE IS POINTLESS. Who is this food going to? Hungry orphans in Africa? Mama invites Emily to Thanksgiving dinner and the annual Green Family Football Tournament. I pray that we get to see this. They both eye Gray, who is carrying a large box plastered with an American flag and the word "VOTE". Apparently not everyone is thrilled with the delicious decisions of the current mayorburger.
Suddenly, the sky fills up with plot points. Everyone in town looks up to see...planes! Hawkins orders the fam down into the basement, while he runs off to investigate. The townsfolk stare at the heavens, with lots of swooping arm gestures. The planes drop what appear to be giant jellyfish. Jake and Stanley also run off to investigate. And then we get the opening credits, which means that the excitement has officially come to a close. See you next week!
"Why look. There appears to be something in the sky. I am acting."
Jake and Stanley find one of the jellyfish. Jake starts to open it, but Stanley stops him and asks if that's such a good idea. Jake, honing his inner teenager, says in a great voice "Well, you wanna do it?" Oh, little Jake. I can just picture you with acne and an air of emo superiority. He opens it anyway to find a bag of Chinese food. I mean, of course, a bag of something with Chinese written all over it. Not a box of lo mein from Mr. Stirfry. Now that's good shit.
The townies marvel over the other boxes of supplies, which have all conveniently fallen directly onto Main Street. Those Chinese sure do have magnificent aim. Mama McCheese asks why the Chinese would send aid, why not the U.S. government or the Red Cross? Hey. The Red Cross TRIED to help, they just went by the name of Ravenwood. And you shot them up real good. So no more complaints from you.
Mary Bailey and Eric are getting dirty in the back room of the bar. Wait, did she just say that the last batch of alcohol she served was made from paint thinner? It's unclear whether she's joking or not, but it would at least be an acceptable excuse for the way everyone acts around here. Their passionate, adulterous kiss is interrupted by Officer Fat. Eric explains that he was just helping Mary out in the back. Heh. So THAT explains why he left April.
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Comments (10)
Love the name screamapiller. Tell me, are you also sexually attracted to fire? haha.
1 of 10 | Posted by Emilita33
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Posted on November 29, 2006 12:08 PM
That was a great recap, screampillar. This show is hard to watch sometimes, with the plot holes, but you've made it entertaining.
When Mimi was putting on the iodine, it looked like she was dabbing the same drop, over and over. I don't know why, but that bugged me.
It was nice to see Sex in the City's Samantha's boyfriend, working again. (Jonah)
2 of 10 | Posted by may1
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Posted on November 29, 2006 2:39 PM
OMG, I really laughed out loud at your recap. When I ask myself why I keep watching this drek, you're here to answer: Because it's so Fookin' Funny! Nuclear anahilation - hilarious!
Sadly, the iodine incident may have turned me off of ministering to the afflicted forever. I'm sure I'll never flirt again after this ep.
Please, please, don't stop.
3 of 10 | Posted by iamcoyote
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Posted on November 29, 2006 4:03 PM
Oddly, the iodine thing bugged me too. She was clearly not putting any iodine on the pristine white cotton.
I was also a little irritated by the Xmas lights. It's not a magic generator that runs on smiles and good wishes (or in the case of Jericho, scowls and emoting). It must require gas or diesel, and shouldn't they be conserving that?
That was a great recap.
4 of 10 | Posted by brilliantmistake
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Posted on November 29, 2006 9:13 PM
Wow, this show's still on the air?
5 of 10 | Posted by Ubiquitous
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Posted on November 30, 2006 5:53 AM
Great recap - so sad when the recap is better than the show!! LOL
6 of 10 | Posted by CrazyTrain
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Posted on November 30, 2006 10:48 AM
I agree RE: the dabbing. Why did she have to dab anyway? except for like 2 or 3 dabs, she was dabbig his chest. Why couldn't he just look in a mirror and dab himself???????
This show is great fun and terribly awful. I LOVE it! I can't help but wonder....Does Jericho give screampillar sleep screaming nightmares?
7 of 10 | Posted by james_woods_rules
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Posted on November 30, 2006 2:02 PM
Yes. Every Wednesday night, if you listen very closely, you will hear sleep screams eminating from my coi pond.
Also, better keep posting nice comments, because without reassurance...I will die.
8 of 10 | Posted by Screamapillar
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Posted on November 30, 2006 7:56 PM
Alright screamapillar, but if you want to sleep with us-FORGET IT!
9 of 10 | Posted by james_woods_rules
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Posted on December 1, 2006 9:32 AM
Skeet looks like an elf in that first screen grab. That is all.
10 of 10 | Posted by Ubiquitous
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Posted on December 2, 2006 5:16 PM