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#1 April 19, 2008, 01:09:48 am

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After a cursory search of topics I was surprised to see no mention of Venture Bros.! Basically it's a hilariously badass cartoon that follows the wacky adventures of a pill-popping neurotic SUPER-scientist, his two reject sons and their secret agent bodyguard. Setup sound familiar to anyone? Well if it does, that's because it parodies and pays homage to old school pulp-comics, mystery and adventure cartoons like Johnny Quest, Tin-Tin and Scooby Doo.

It's one of those really tongue in cheek comedic cartoons with allusions, pop references and constant satire of the adventure/comic book genre. It's really well done IMO and has continuing story arcs, great characters and actual continuity. I'd recommend it to those who like action/adventure cartoons, have a weird sense of humor, or both.

Check Cartoon Network, Teletoon or Bravo for airings and Season 1 and 2 are on DVD. (Plus youtube and those other places)

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#2 April 19, 2008, 02:09:32 am

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When the hell is Season 3 supposed to premiere? They really have a slow release schedule.

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#3 April 19, 2008, 02:55:20 am

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Best. Adult Swim. cartoon. EVER.

This show is great on so many levels. The writing is well done, as is the voice casting. The humor is pretty fantastic too. The Monarch is probably the best character on the show. I highly reccomend this, as right now its my favorite show.

P.S. They showed an episode from Season 3 a little while ago I think, but it was underdone.

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#4 April 19, 2008, 04:39:42 am

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I think it starts in June from what I remember thats what the adult swim commercial. Season 1 and 2 are so epic, it's one of my favourite shows.

I didn't know we could fly!

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#5 April 19, 2008, 05:55:10 am

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Quote from: Aztec on April 19, 2008, 04:39:42 am

I think it starts in June from what I remember thats what the adult swim commercial. Season 1 and 2 are so epic, it's one of my favourite shows.

I didn't know we could fly!

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I lol'ed when the guy opened up to Brock before he died and then Brock just tossed him into the ship. I think I laughed for 8 minutes. That and the "dick mooove!" thing the Monarch said. Good stuff.

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#6 April 19, 2008, 08:18:14 am

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Yes!

Awesome! Other people that think Venture Bros. rocks! As far as I know Aztec is right. Season 3 premieres June 1st and I can't wait. The episode they showed during the April Fools nonsense was a rough cut from Season 3 so I don't know how well it reflects the finished product.

Go Team Venture!

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#7 April 19, 2008, 04:50:13 pm

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This show is so clever.

I really like clever things.

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#8 April 20, 2008, 09:07:47 am

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For someone like me who detests anything adult swim, this has got to be one of the best shows they've ever produced. I don't think even The Tick's villains could hold a candle to those of The Venture Bros.

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#9 April 20, 2008, 08:50:22 pm

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funny that you mention the tick, because jackson publick wrote briefly for the tick way back when it was still on the air (three episodes)

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#10 April 21, 2008, 02:21:29 pm

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The Venture Bros. was the most hilarious show I've seen in a long while, hell it beats South Park anyday. (hell anything beats that...) one of my favorite scenes was when Brock got pissed off at the Monarch's minions for running him over with the truck, and then he gets his revenge by runnin' them all over with the car, hilarious scene!! XD

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#11 April 21, 2008, 11:06:03 pm

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Brock is definitely one of the best characters ever created.

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My two favourite episodes were the beginning of Season 2 when we found out that Dean and Hank are clones and no one, but Dr.Orpheus cares that they're dead, and the episode where The Monarch and his men team up with Dr.Venture and attack the secret society people

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#12 April 22, 2008, 06:03:55 am

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Quote from: Aztec on April 21, 2008, 11:06:03 pm

Brock is definitely one of the best characters ever created.

QFT.

One of my favorite scenes from Season 2 was when Henchman 21 and 24 are getting ready to leave in Henchman 21's car and they start beatboxing/humming dramatic adventure music.

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#13 April 23, 2008, 02:20:10 am

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eN5BRwkdqWw

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#14 April 23, 2008, 04:06:28 am

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that was the best thing

it can't get here soon enough

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#15 May 27, 2008, 04:14:14 am

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For all who haven't heard, new episodes start this Sunday.

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#16 May 27, 2008, 05:44:10 am

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this sunday!? Sweet! I'm a huge fan. Can't wait for this!

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#17 May 27, 2008, 08:32:02 am

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Quote from: Katsuya on April 19, 2008, 02:55:20 am

Best. Adult Swim. cartoon. EVER.

Except for like, Aqua Teen, Sealab and fucking FRISKY DINGO. Frisky Dingo blows this to pieces.

now is the winter of our discontent

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#18 May 27, 2008, 01:21:16 pm

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Man, the thing about ATHF and Sealab is that they can be so inconsistent sometimes. Like, there are episodes that are fucking hysterical the entire time, but at the same time you can watch one and it just won't be that hot. Venture Brothers is consistently funny pretty much all the time. I've never seen Frisky Dingo but it never seemed that hot, maybe I should check it out!

Also I think Home Movies might be better but no one talks about that anymore. They didn't even talk about it when it was airing.

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#19 May 27, 2008, 04:53:39 pm

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Quote from: scubacoaster on May 27, 2008, 08:32:02 am

Except for like, Aqua Teen, Sealab and fucking FRISKY DINGO. Frisky Dingo blows this to pieces.

Aqua Teen was good when it started but its pretty much random, useless humor now. Sealab always usually sucked with seldom good episodes.

Frisky Dingo...yeah, I can see what you mean, but not really BLOWS TO PIECES per se, its just as good.

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#20 May 27, 2008, 07:28:29 pm

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Ugh why do you like Frisky Dingo more than Venture Bros? I hate the characters in Frisky Dingo and I can't even sit through an episode without randomly getting up and messing with the computer during it or something else. I just set up a Season Pass for this season of VB~~Vaginal Barrel~~.

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