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=== The ''[[Mystery Science Theater 3000]]'' episode has examples of: ===
=== The ''[[Mystery Science Theater 3000]]'' episode has examples of: ===
* [[Ascend to A Higher Plane of Existence]]
* [[Ascend to a Higher Plane of Existence]]
* [[Comically Missing the Point]]: Frank wants to know if Dr. Forrester can come to Second Banana Heaven with him.
* [[Comically Missing the Point]]: Frank wants to know if Dr. Forrester can come to Second Banana Heaven with him.
** Servo ''really'' gets into the moment of silence in the prologue.
** Servo ''really'' gets into the moment of silence in the prologue.
{{quote| '''Servo:''' God, this is great, eh? This is so spiritual, I just can't believe it. ''[chuckles]'' You know what this silence thing is like? Well, I'll tell you. I feel like one of them trapper monks or somethin'. ''[chuckles]'' No kidding, really! I feel so purified, my soul is as smooth as a baby's behind! ''[laughs]'' And I'm not just talkin' insights here, noooo sir! I'm talkin' ''visions!'' I'm talkin' ''full-blown illumination!'' I'm talkin' about ''revelations shouted down from the mountaintops!'' I'm talkin' '''huge, deafening thunderclouds of truth!''' We're beyond mere silence here, friends! We're in a '''''mega-silence!''''' You've heard about the big bang theory of silence? This is it, man, '''''ka-BOOM!''''' ''[laughs]'' '''Boy, is it quiet! Wowwee, is this silence or what?! ''I feel enlightenment and satori! It's like I'm sitting under the Bodhi Tree!!'''''}}
{{quote|'''Servo:''' God, this is great, eh? This is so spiritual, I just can't believe it. ''[chuckles]'' You know what this silence thing is like? Well, I'll tell you. I feel like one of them trapper monks or somethin'. ''[chuckles]'' No kidding, really! I feel so purified, my soul is as smooth as a baby's behind! ''[laughs]'' And I'm not just talkin' insights here, noooo sir! I'm talkin' ''visions!'' I'm talkin' ''full-blown illumination!'' I'm talkin' about ''revelations shouted down from the mountaintops!'' I'm talkin' '''huge, deafening thunderclouds of truth!''' We're beyond mere silence here, friends! We're in a '''''mega-silence!''''' You've heard about the big bang theory of silence? This is it, man, '''''ka-BOOM!''''' ''[laughs]'' '''Boy, is it quiet! Wowwee, is this silence or what?! ''I feel enlightenment and satori! It's like I'm sitting under the Bodhi Tree!!'''''}}
* [[Continuity Nod]]: In the final scene, Dr. Forrester sings a snipped of [[Village of the Giants|"The Greatest Frank of All."]]
* [[Continuity Nod]]: In the final scene, Dr. Forrester sings a snipped of [[Village of the Giants|"The Greatest Frank of All."]]
* [[Crowning Moment of Funny]]: Crow's "heartfelt" goodbye to Frank.
* [[Crowning Moment of Funny]]: Crow's "heartfelt" goodbye to Frank.
{{quote| '''Crow:''' "Dear Frank, you are a pig. Love, Crow."}}
{{quote|'''Crow:''' "Dear Frank, you are a pig. Love, Crow."}}
* [[Crowning Moment of Heartwarming]]:
* [[Crowning Moment of Heartwarming]]:
{{quote| '''Dr Forrester:''' Could you... push the button, Frank?<br />
{{quote|'''Dr Forrester:''' Could you... push the button, Frank?
'''Frank:''' ''[chuckles]'' Watch me ''ROCK.'' }}
'''Frank:''' ''[chuckles]'' Watch me ''ROCK.'' }}
* [[Moral Dissonance]]
* [[Moral Dissonance]]
{{quote| '''Mike:''' Bested at every turn, he gets a chance to light some helpless women on fire.}}
{{quote|'''Mike:''' Bested at every turn, he gets a chance to light some helpless women on fire.}}
* [[Special Guest]]: Torgo the White (Michael J. Nelson)
* [[Special Guest]]: Torgo the White (Michael J. Nelson)
* [[Shout-Out]]: Torgo the White recalls the introduction of [[The Lord of the Rings|Gandalf the White]]
* [[Shout-Out]]: Torgo the White recalls the introduction of [[The Lord of the Rings|Gandalf the White]]
** Before that, Torgo appears to Crow, who blurts, "Something is going to happen, Mike. [[2010: The Year We Make Contact (Film)|Something WONDERFUL!]]"
** Before that, Torgo appears to Crow, who blurts, "Something is going to happen, Mike. [[2010: The Year We Make Contact|Something WONDERFUL!]]"
*** Gypsy's farewell letter refers to [[John F Kennedy]]'s speech, which in turn referenced ''[[Hamlet]]''.
*** Gypsy's farewell letter refers to [[John F. Kennedy]]'s speech, which in turn referenced ''[[Hamlet]]''.
** The giant clam skit is a reference to [[The Three Stooges]].
** The giant clam skit is a reference to [[The Three Stooges]].
* [[Took a Level In Badass]]: Well, being the messenger of an otherworldly power has to be a step up from a evil religious fanatic's lackey/pizza delivery guy, right?
* [[Took a Level In Badass]]: Well, being the messenger of an otherworldly power has to be a step up from a evil religious fanatic's lackey/pizza delivery guy, right?
{{quote| '''Frank:''' Hey, they fixed your knees!<br />
{{quote|'''Frank:''' Hey, they fixed your knees!
'''Torgo The White:''' ThErE aRe No BuM kNeEs In My WoRlD, cHiLd.<br />
'''Torgo The White:''' ThErE aRe No BuM kNeEs In My WoRlD, cHiLd.
'''Frank:''' How about your voice?<br />
'''Frank:''' How about your voice?
'''Torgo The White:''' ''[Confused]'' W...wHaT aBouT mY vOiCe? }}
'''Torgo The White:''' ''[Confused]'' W...wHaT aBouT mY vOiCe? }}
** Torgo ''still'' ends up being a Chinese food delivery guy - which may be a step up.
** Torgo ''still'' ends up being a Chinese food delivery guy - which may be a step up.
* [[Unexpected Genre Change]]: The film ''seems'' to be a standard vampire horror story, and the professor has just managed to summon [[Heroic Willpower]] and faith to shake off the mind control of the vampire queen... and then El Santo just ''walks'' into the room in all his [[Mask Power|silver-masked]], [[Shirtless Scene|bare-chested glory]] and the professor doesn't bat an eye. All Mike and the Bots can do is laugh hysterically.
* [[Unexpected Genre Change]]: The film ''seems'' to be a standard vampire horror story, and the professor has just managed to summon [[Heroic Willpower]] and faith to shake off the mind control of the vampire queen... and then El Santo just ''walks'' into the room in all his [[Mask Power|silver-masked]], [[Shirtless Scene|bare-chested glory]] and the professor doesn't bat an eye. All Mike and the Bots can do is laugh hysterically.
{{quote| '''Servo:''' (as El Santo) I feel sort of silly right now. Did I overdress?}}
{{quote|'''Servo:''' (as El Santo) I feel sort of silly right now. Did I overdress?}}
** And pretty much explicitly pointed out with "Sorry, do you need any ''wrestling'' done?"
** And pretty much explicitly pointed out with "Sorry, do you need any ''wrestling'' done?"
* [[What Could Have Been]]: ''[[Master Ninja]] III'' was supposed to be the last episode of year 6, but changed to this film because Frank Conniff really loved the luchador genre.
* [[What Could Have Been]]: ''[[Master Ninja]] III'' was supposed to be the last episode of year 6, but changed to this film because Frank Conniff really loved the luchador genre.


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Latest revision as of 09:26, 24 November 2014


Film watched: Samson vs. the Vampire Women

This episode was the swan song for TV's Frank.

The Mystery Science Theater 3000 episode has examples of:

Servo: God, this is great, eh? This is so spiritual, I just can't believe it. [chuckles] You know what this silence thing is like? Well, I'll tell you. I feel like one of them trapper monks or somethin'. [chuckles] No kidding, really! I feel so purified, my soul is as smooth as a baby's behind! [laughs] And I'm not just talkin' insights here, noooo sir! I'm talkin' visions! I'm talkin' full-blown illumination! I'm talkin' about revelations shouted down from the mountaintops! I'm talkin' huge, deafening thunderclouds of truth! We're beyond mere silence here, friends! We're in a mega-silence! You've heard about the big bang theory of silence? This is it, man, ka-BOOM! [laughs] Boy, is it quiet! Wowwee, is this silence or what?! I feel enlightenment and satori! It's like I'm sitting under the Bodhi Tree!!

Crow: "Dear Frank, you are a pig. Love, Crow."

Dr Forrester: Could you... push the button, Frank?
Frank: [chuckles] Watch me ROCK.

Mike: Bested at every turn, he gets a chance to light some helpless women on fire.

Frank: Hey, they fixed your knees!
Torgo The White: ThErE aRe No BuM kNeEs In My WoRlD, cHiLd.
Frank: How about your voice?
Torgo The White: [Confused] W...wHaT aBouT mY vOiCe?

    • Torgo still ends up being a Chinese food delivery guy - which may be a step up.
  • Unexpected Genre Change: The film seems to be a standard vampire horror story, and the professor has just managed to summon Heroic Willpower and faith to shake off the mind control of the vampire queen... and then El Santo just walks into the room in all his silver-masked, bare-chested glory and the professor doesn't bat an eye. All Mike and the Bots can do is laugh hysterically.

Servo: (as El Santo) I feel sort of silly right now. Did I overdress?

    • And pretty much explicitly pointed out with "Sorry, do you need any wrestling done?"
  • What Could Have Been: Master Ninja III was supposed to be the last episode of year 6, but changed to this film because Frank Conniff really loved the luchador genre.