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''Robot Rumpus'' (1956) is one of the earliest shorts in the ''[[Gumby]]'' series. Outside the ''Gumby'' fandom, the short is noted for appearing in [[Mystery Science Theater 3000 |
''Robot Rumpus'' (1956) is one of the earliest shorts in the ''[[Gumby]]'' series. Outside the ''Gumby'' fandom, the short is noted for appearing in [[Mystery Science Theater 3000/Recap/S09/E12 The Screaming Skull|a Season 9 episode]] of ''[[Mystery Science Theater 3000]]'', paired with their presentation of ''[[The Screaming Skull]]''. |
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The plot centers on Gumby and Pokey getting out of their chores by using robots to do all the work. Of course, the robots go rogue - tearing up the house and harrassing everyone. Gumby and his father, Gumbo, race to deactivate them. |
The plot centers on Gumby and Pokey getting out of their chores by using robots to do all the work. Of course, the robots go rogue - tearing up the house and harrassing everyone. Gumby and his father, Gumbo, race to deactivate them. |
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* [[A.I. Is a Crapshoot]]: Definitely. |
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* [[Arson Murder and Jaywalking]]: The robots trash the house, a fire truck and -- to the horror of Gumby's mother -- her flower bed. |
* [[Arson, Murder, and Jaywalking]]: The robots trash the house, a fire truck and -- to the horror of Gumby's mother -- her flower bed. |
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* [[Badass Normal]]: Gumbo is a firefighter, and he does pretty well against the robots, all things considered. |
* [[Badass Normal]]: Gumbo is a firefighter, and he does pretty well against the robots, all things considered. |
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* [[Buxom Is Better]]: Gumby's mother. |
* [[Buxom Is Better]]: Gumby's mother. |
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* [[Stop Motion]] |
* [[Stop Motion]] |
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* [[Talking Animal]]: Pokey |
* [[Talking Animal]]: Pokey |
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* [[What Do You Mean |
* [[What Do You Mean It's Not Awesome?]]: Gumby's mother rewards his and Pokey's cleverness with a snack -- crackers. |
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Latest revision as of 09:43, 9 April 2017
Robot Rumpus (1956) is one of the earliest shorts in the Gumby series. Outside the Gumby fandom, the short is noted for appearing in a Season 9 episode of Mystery Science Theater 3000, paired with their presentation of The Screaming Skull.
The plot centers on Gumby and Pokey getting out of their chores by using robots to do all the work. Of course, the robots go rogue - tearing up the house and harrassing everyone. Gumby and his father, Gumbo, race to deactivate them.
Tropes used in Robot Rumpus include:
- A.I. Is a Crapshoot: Definitely.
- Arson, Murder, and Jaywalking: The robots trash the house, a fire truck and -- to the horror of Gumby's mother -- her flower bed.
- Badass Normal: Gumbo is a firefighter, and he does pretty well against the robots, all things considered.
- Buxom Is Better: Gumby's mother.
- The Chew Toy: Gumbo takes a good deal of abuse.
- Decapitation Presentation: During "The End" sequence, one of the robot's heads is shown hung over the garage door, and its eyes follow Gumby around. The short plays this as good fun.
- Descended Creator: Art Clokey as Pokey and Gumbo.
- Groin Attack: Subverted when a robot throws Gumbo onto the roof, and he lands in a way most human males would find very painful.
- Pilot Episode: "Robot Rumpus" was the third of three shorts designed to sell the Gumby series. Its successful premiere on The Howdy Doody Show helped lead to following shorts.
- Stop Motion
- Talking Animal: Pokey
- What Do You Mean It's Not Awesome?: Gumby's mother rewards his and Pokey's cleverness with a snack -- crackers.