Episode Discussion: "Mac Daddy" (05/06/2005) - Never Forgotten: a Foster's Home Community

bloonuggets · 06-01-2007, 10:32 PM

I was surprised that there was no discussion thread to the featured episode on the Season Two DVD (IMHO) to be released on September 11, 2007, "Mac Daddy."

All I can say is that has been now rectified.

All I can say is this was one of my all-time fav eps. YAY!

Who do you think?

Sparky · 06-01-2007, 10:42 PM

There was probably one on the old forum, anyways.

I think this is a brilliant episode, to be perfectly blunt. It even makes the following Cheese appearances worth it.

Cassini90125 · 06-01-2007, 10:54 PM

It's one of my favorites; I've got a line from it in my sig. Mac's scream of horror after waking up next to Cheese was hilarious, as were Bloo's repeated attempts to get rid of him. Just a fun episode all-around, I think, and for me it was the best of the Cheese episodes.

One Radical Dude · 06-02-2007, 01:56 AM

You know; I don't believe even the old Proboards forum had this discussion thread.

This episode was pure genius. It gave us one of the craziest characters of the show (love him or loathe him).

I loved how Bloo tried to get rid of Cheese, especially with the "Anywhere Timbucktu" part.

Ub3rD4n · 06-02-2007, 02:12 AM

Okay, I'll be the first to say it: the way Bloo was concerned for Cheese's safety at the end was touching. I think having a younger brother is a good thing for Bloo, mostly because he's very "younger brother"ish.

Cassini90125 · 06-02-2007, 09:24 AM

It did show that he has a caring side and a deeply buried sense of responsibility, two traits we don't see in him very often.

Ditchy McAbandonpants · 06-02-2007, 10:24 AM

Given "Mac Daddy"'s fame and significance in the Foster's library, I sometimes feel a little bad for not liking it more than I do; maybe that's why I find myself watching it so often, but still never quite getting it. The first half of the episode is great, I must say; the opening scene is one of the funniest ever, yes, but what I like about the first ten minutes or so is that it's mostly focused on the other characters talking about and reacting to Cheese, with the man himself hovering in the periphery like a particularly insane background detail. After that it gets a little too Cheese-centric for my tastes; his mumbly deadpan moments are very funny (I really like his default blank stare, as well as his "okay" and his "hi, bunny"), but they're largely outweighed by his random screamy moments, which I'm less keen on. Bloo does get a few good character moments later on, for sure, but I do prefer "Bloo's The Boss" as an exploration of the "Bloo takes responsibility" theme...I guess I find Chuck the cat easier to cope with than Cheese.

This one's still OK, but having rewatched them all again, I still find myself in the minority who rate "The Big Cheese" as Cheese's best outing. I mean, I know he was probably even screamier in that than he was here, but my favourite aspect of Cheese episodes is watching the other characters trying to interact with him; where "The Big Cheese" excelled was in the ingenious way it made those interactions the basis of the whole plot, creating a scenario in which their attempts to deal with Cheese became both the cause of and the solution to all of their problems. Shame that "Cheese A Go-Go" couldn't build on that clever work...still, "Mac Daddy" remains a hugely important episode, so I have to give it its dues.

CokboyDeluxeJr · 06-02-2007, 09:32 PM

Didn't this episode orginally end with bloo waking up, having dreamed the entire episode.

FailedShapeshifter · 06-02-2007, 09:53 PM

Ummmmm....I don't think so.....I could be wrong though. Bloo did have a dream in the episode itself.....that's the only dream I know about.

Ub3rD4n · 06-03-2007, 01:53 AM

Yeah, I hate to be the one to tell you, but you been misinformed. It most certainly was NOT a dream. Except the Cheese in drag part.

06-01-2007, 10:32 PM	#1
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06-01-2007, 10:42 PM	#2
Sparky Undisputed Ruler of Terrencania Am not Slave-O-Matic! Am Johnny Five! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 5,714	There was probably one on the old forum, anyways. I think this is a brilliant episode, to be perfectly blunt. It even makes the following Cheese appearances worth it. __________________ Custom Machine Embroidery & More

06-01-2007, 10:54 PM	#3
Cassini90125 The Postmaster Love gives you courage that's stronger than anything! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Saturn Posts: 6,652	It's one of my favorites; I've got a line from it in my sig. Mac's scream of horror after waking up next to Cheese was hilarious, as were Bloo's repeated attempts to get rid of him. Just a fun episode all-around, I think, and for me it was the best of the Cheese episodes. __________________ "Frankie! That weird kid is using a flower pot for a cup!" Sailor Moon. Best Anime EVER.

06-02-2007, 01:56 AM	#4
One Radical Dude Big Insensitive Jerkface Still Awesome Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 2,738	You know; I don't believe even the old Proboards forum had this discussion thread. This episode was pure genius. It gave us one of the craziest characters of the show (love him or loathe him). I loved how Bloo tried to get rid of Cheese, especially with the "Anywhere Timbucktu" part. __________________ Visit these pages: Facebook, Twitter, Google+

06-02-2007, 02:12 AM	#5
Ub3rD4n Foster's Legend 40% pretention, 60% insecurity, 0% brains Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: The only place more isolated than Iceland. New Zealand Posts: 547	Okay, I'll be the first to say it: the way Bloo was concerned for Cheese's safety at the end was touching. I think having a younger brother is a good thing for Bloo, mostly because he's very "younger brother"ish. __________________ Unconscious like a fox!

06-02-2007, 09:24 AM	#6
Cassini90125 The Postmaster Love gives you courage that's stronger than anything! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Saturn Posts: 6,652	It did show that he has a caring side and a deeply buried sense of responsibility, two traits we don't see in him very often. __________________ "Frankie! That weird kid is using a flower pot for a cup!" Sailor Moon. Best Anime EVER.

06-02-2007, 10:24 AM	#7
Ditchy McAbandonpants At Home Sorry, you must have me confused with some other Harrier jet. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Here, there and everywhere Posts: 191	Given "Mac Daddy"'s fame and significance in the Foster's library, I sometimes feel a little bad for not liking it more than I do; maybe that's why I find myself watching it so often, but still never quite getting it. The first half of the episode is great, I must say; the opening scene is one of the funniest ever, yes, but what I like about the first ten minutes or so is that it's mostly focused on the other characters talking about and reacting to Cheese, with the man himself hovering in the periphery like a particularly insane background detail. After that it gets a little too Cheese-centric for my tastes; his mumbly deadpan moments are very funny (I really like his default blank stare, as well as his "okay" and his "hi, bunny"), but they're largely outweighed by his random screamy moments, which I'm less keen on. Bloo does get a few good character moments later on, for sure, but I do prefer "Bloo's The Boss" as an exploration of the "Bloo takes responsibility" theme...I guess I find Chuck the cat easier to cope with than Cheese. This one's still OK, but having rewatched them all again, I still find myself in the minority who rate "The Big Cheese" as Cheese's best outing. I mean, I know he was probably even screamier in that than he was here, but my favourite aspect of Cheese episodes is watching the other characters trying to interact with him; where "The Big Cheese" excelled was in the ingenious way it made those interactions the basis of the whole plot, creating a scenario in which their attempts to deal with Cheese became both the cause of and the solution to all of their problems. Shame that "Cheese A Go-Go" couldn't build on that clever work...still, "Mac Daddy" remains a hugely important episode, so I have to give it its dues. __________________ Well, well, well; if it isn't... Ditchy McAbandonpants "Is not dead, despite all external indications suggesting otherwise." Last edited by Ditchy McAbandonpants; 06-02-2007 at 10:24 AM. Reason: Mickey Rourke.

06-02-2007, 09:32 PM	#8
CokboyDeluxeJr Newly Abandoned Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 3	Didn't this episode orginally end with bloo waking up, having dreamed the entire episode.

06-02-2007, 09:53 PM	#9
FailedShapeshifter Settling In Computers hate me ^_^ Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 70	Ummmmm....I don't think so.....I could be wrong though. Bloo did have a dream in the episode itself.....that's the only dream I know about.

06-03-2007, 01:53 AM	#10
Ub3rD4n Foster's Legend 40% pretention, 60% insecurity, 0% brains Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: The only place more isolated than Iceland. New Zealand Posts: 547	Yeah, I hate to be the one to tell you, but you been misinformed. It most certainly was NOT a dream. Except the Cheese in drag part. __________________ Unconscious like a fox!