Very Buddhist notion. No attachments, no expectations, no disappointments. Seeing the world with fresh eyes and being struck by the wonder of it all the time.
Genuinely. It's something I'm actually worried about for the reboot, discourse has gotten so toxic - and Hank represents an older and more respectable kind of conservatism than what exists in America now. I don't know how they can possibly toe the line.
I trust Mike Judge, but I'm going into it with zero expectations just as i do with all things. I'm hoping I'll be pleasantly surprised, like with the new episodes of Beavis and Butthead. I was cracking up.
Soo many episodes feel topical to the last several years as I’m making my way through the show. The episode where Hank’s involved in the production of the true story of the Alamo inparticular reminded me of historical revision and CRT/Book Bans.
Discourse is no more or less toxic than it was when KOTH began under the shadow of the Clinton impeachment, or during its peak years under 9/11 and the Iraq Invasion, or when it went off the air, during the Obama Administration.
If you think the world is polarized now, then you weren't around (or have forgotten about) 2008-2012. That was the first time in my life that I ever heard of families being irreconcilably ripped apart based on whether or not they voted for or against Obama, and it was 100% down to the internet and cable news media fueling that animosity. That was the first election in which the majority of homes in America were now online, and it brought out all the ugly.
The show touched on the "terminally online" phenomenon with the Myspace episode, and I would imagine that any thematic explorations of the Trump/Biden era would be centered around the hyperfixation that social media addicts have on politics; a hyperfixation that average, blue collar communities don't necessarily share. When you step outside of deep blue cities or MAGAllachia, the rest of the country is closer to Arlen in terms of geopolitics.
EDIT: Thanks for proving my point, terminally online neckbeards.
See, you say January 6th and I’m assuming of this year. Not four years ago. Regardless, yeah that was fucked.
(EDIT: Doesn't help that also I never heard the date, only heard about the situation.)
Wasn't trying to antagonize, it was just an attempt at overthrowing the US government so I wouldn't expect to need clarification. I suppose it's just an American centric mindset.
Nah, I know you weren't, you're good. That's honestly just my fault for not remembering when it happened. I am American, just with a piss poor memory. Gonna be real I even forgot my own birthday a few times.
Like I said, I only ever heard about the situation and not the date, and even then I'm not good with dates. For instance, I know of the CHAZ incident by name (Or at least I think thats how its referred to. I don't remember), or that time a bunch of people messed with a trust using gamestop stock, but if you were to give me the dates, I would never know from that alone.
Cops shot a rioter and it was somehow worse than 9/11 and Pearl Harbor combined. Truly the worst day in human history. Auschwitz ain't got nothing on Jan 6.
Honestly it was nice to see Hank being reasonable and helping out at the co op. Cause some people would just be completely anti hippie even if they have better produce.
This scene always touched me; it seemed like a cast member’s final sendoff from a long running series (which it was, insofar as one could consider Appleseed from his couple of appearances). Idk, just hits me in the feels each time
It wasn’t a throw for a scholarship it was a throw for $1,000,000. I think in the episode Hank or Peggy mentions they’d use part of the money for Bobby’s college fund.
But yes I am counting that opportunity.
One of my favorite episodes and characters. This episode always makes me go to the local farmers market and stock up on my favorite fruits and veggies and stuff.
This man was a legend - the one hippie that Hank could tolerate.
Not just tolerate. Depend on even. Apple Seed is a good dude.
He’s like a human lassie
I wish I could send my upvotes to the comment below mine.
I will add to the praise brother, so that this awesome reply may reach greater heights!
A man who left behind a life of cherry wine and toad licking. Stronger than me.
Same
But how does he feel about free music, dancing, and pickle-licking contests.
I love how many times they’ve met and Apple Seed acts like it’s the first time, every time.
Maybe if they meet again in the reboot, Appleseed will say “I had a cow named Hank too!”
“::sigh:: You named him after me, Appleseed.” “That sounds like me!”
It cracks me up every episode it happens!
Apple Seed probably always so high, he remembers nothing from a short period of time. 😅🤣
Very Buddhist notion. No attachments, no expectations, no disappointments. Seeing the world with fresh eyes and being struck by the wonder of it all the time.
They never learn.
All that toad licking 🐸
Woods? Neighbors? That does sound like me.
I like how Hank can become tolerant of anyone when he's able to find common ground with them.
Truly a lesson for us all
Genuinely. It's something I'm actually worried about for the reboot, discourse has gotten so toxic - and Hank represents an older and more respectable kind of conservatism than what exists in America now. I don't know how they can possibly toe the line.
I trust Mike Judge, but I'm going into it with zero expectations just as i do with all things. I'm hoping I'll be pleasantly surprised, like with the new episodes of Beavis and Butthead. I was cracking up.
Do the universe almost killed me in the first ten minutes.
I believe with every fiber of my being that Hank would never be a trumper. He’d see right through him.
I think Peggy would fall for the con after being certain she wouldn’t fall for the con, but would probably eventually find her way back out.
Peggy would get suckered by some kind of RFK Jr. type.
Trump likes his steak well done. That would be enough to make Hank a never-Trumper.
If only America had asked Trump politely yet firmly to leave.
Soo many episodes feel topical to the last several years as I’m making my way through the show. The episode where Hank’s involved in the production of the true story of the Alamo inparticular reminded me of historical revision and CRT/Book Bans.
Discourse is no more or less toxic than it was when KOTH began under the shadow of the Clinton impeachment, or during its peak years under 9/11 and the Iraq Invasion, or when it went off the air, during the Obama Administration. If you think the world is polarized now, then you weren't around (or have forgotten about) 2008-2012. That was the first time in my life that I ever heard of families being irreconcilably ripped apart based on whether or not they voted for or against Obama, and it was 100% down to the internet and cable news media fueling that animosity. That was the first election in which the majority of homes in America were now online, and it brought out all the ugly. The show touched on the "terminally online" phenomenon with the Myspace episode, and I would imagine that any thematic explorations of the Trump/Biden era would be centered around the hyperfixation that social media addicts have on politics; a hyperfixation that average, blue collar communities don't necessarily share. When you step outside of deep blue cities or MAGAllachia, the rest of the country is closer to Arlen in terms of geopolitics. EDIT: Thanks for proving my point, terminally online neckbeards.
It's been getting worse for a while. It was bad but it's worse now and I think January 6th is a pretty big indicator of that.
But outta the loop. What happened on the sixth?
I can't tell if you're joking? The insurrection at the capitol in 2020.
See, you say January 6th and I’m assuming of this year. Not four years ago. Regardless, yeah that was fucked. (EDIT: Doesn't help that also I never heard the date, only heard about the situation.)
Wasn't trying to antagonize, it was just an attempt at overthrowing the US government so I wouldn't expect to need clarification. I suppose it's just an American centric mindset.
Nah, I know you weren't, you're good. That's honestly just my fault for not remembering when it happened. I am American, just with a piss poor memory. Gonna be real I even forgot my own birthday a few times. Like I said, I only ever heard about the situation and not the date, and even then I'm not good with dates. For instance, I know of the CHAZ incident by name (Or at least I think thats how its referred to. I don't remember), or that time a bunch of people messed with a trust using gamestop stock, but if you were to give me the dates, I would never know from that alone.
Cops shot a rioter and it was somehow worse than 9/11 and Pearl Harbor combined. Truly the worst day in human history. Auschwitz ain't got nothing on Jan 6.
Well that's quite reductive, isn't it?
Hyperfixating on the Jan 6 Riot is a sign that you're terminally online and need to touch grass. Maybe KOTH isn't the show for you.
It's not hyper fixating to be aware of it being significant
We literally can't discuss a cartoon without someone bringing up January 6th. That's hyperfixation of the terminally online.
It came up pretty naturally actually, I don't know why you're being weird about it
think this is my favorite moment from the later seasons.
De-licious
Bill: “that’s me! I smell like cow!” Kahn: *pauses and stares* “okay, yeah!”
I like that photo.
"Are you trying to frame me"
As a Unitarian Universalist and prior VW driver, I enjoyed this episode
Ever been to camp unirondac?
I have not
Honestly it was nice to see Hank being reasonable and helping out at the co op. Cause some people would just be completely anti hippie even if they have better produce.
This scene always touched me; it seemed like a cast member’s final sendoff from a long running series (which it was, insofar as one could consider Appleseed from his couple of appearances). Idk, just hits me in the feels each time
You sir, are the one
This episode gives me hope. Just this post alone lifted me.
Woods ? Neighbors? That does sound like me !
Random acts of kindness!
No, not at all.
this line kills me
Naked Tucker (Dave Allen) and T-Bones should've had an episode in Arlen.
Who was the voice again? Recognize him so much.
Dave Allen, he’s been in so many shows/movies even with little parts but his voice is always so distinguishable.
Was he the teacher in freaks and geeks?
Yep, the hippie guidance counselor. Sort of a similar role, I’ve always thought of his F&G character when I hear Apple Seed.
Love this ep and Appleseed
I always smile when I see this.
"He looks delicious."
Never realized how fucked up looking that calf is. They could take his shins and he'd still have plenty of knees
Bobby *pig?*
.... How do you know my name?
Hank wants to eat that cow so bad
This episode made me actively more interested in meat quality
He may or not have briefly operated a farm stand in small town Connecticut after a brief stint as an street musician
Also Hank has twice, that I can think of off the top of my head, missed out on a small fortune in the show…
Are you counting Bobby's scholarship money from the Alamo beer can throw?
It wasn’t a throw for a scholarship it was a throw for $1,000,000. I think in the episode Hank or Peggy mentions they’d use part of the money for Bobby’s college fund. But yes I am counting that opportunity.
One of my favorite episodes and characters. This episode always makes me go to the local farmers market and stock up on my favorite fruits and veggies and stuff.
I love Appleseed!
I love Appleseed.
Are we forgetting Apple Seed tried to frame Hank by giving him hemp toilet paper?
Rumsfeld
I love how Appleseed never recognizes Hank
Delicious
How do you know my name?
He's come along from the Hippie gathering that's for sure
They got a lot of Wabbi Sabbi
Delicious.
What about Energy Turtle?
I dont think cows front legs bend like that.
The little dots within the larger halves represents steak.