[MADtv] Episode S13E11 (Aired 2008-02-16)

[Dot's Boyfriend]

Is everyone positive the Rice and Beans clips are through?! I don't know but I feel that they still have some left. Hopefully not, but just because they didn't show a preview for the next one doesn't mean it's over, they probably didn't show a preview because they weren't sure how long they would go without a new episode.

Anyways, I don't want to get my hopes up, but I do feel like the show will get quality episodes soon thanks to the writer's strike being over. The format could go ether way though...

[JustG]

Well they aired a "next time" promo in episode #1308, and the show was on hiatus for 2 whole months before the new episodes started earlier this month. Plus, the strike is officially over and MADtv will most likely get back to production soon so if anything they would have promoted the next installment. Besides I think the entire purpose of the Rice & Beans Tour was to see if there were any strip clubs in the areas Bobby and Johnny visited; after all that's what Bobby pretty much kept looking for.

[Dot's Boyfriend]

Originally Posted by JustG

Besides I think the entire purpose of the Rice & Beans Tour was to see if there were any strip clubs in the areas Bobby and Johnny visited; after all that's what Bobby pretty much kept looking for.

Really? I didn't even know it had a purpose! Shows how much I've been paying attention . Well I all can say is to hope for the best and that was the end of that

[tarzapam]

i didn't find this episode to be particularly hilarious,definitely better than #1309..not that that is hard to do.
Bobby lee + pulling undawears up too high + jug of water = confirming my lesbianisim
that was pretty gross,but i guess that was the aim.

Womens murder club was funny...but i voted wedding aniversary as the best of the night.
Can i just add...i don't think crista has ever been "chubby" shes always been tiny.maybe blame the clothing they put her in for making her seem that way???

Also..can i just ask,cause i've obviously missed something,why are dan and anjelah in jeopardy of being let go AND the new format too???

[Rurry]

FPs are hired on for 4 episodes, and they've completed their 4 episodes.

As for the format, the return to the old format may have just been because of the strike, since the sketches they aired were all taped before the strike and they didn't tape any theater footage during the strike.

[dannysteel]

Now that the strike is over, I wander when they are going to start showing new episodes of Mad TV? I'm looking forward to it!

[blackwind]

Originally Posted by tarzapam

Can i just add...i don't think crista has ever been "chubby" shes always been tiny.maybe blame the clothing they put her in for making her seem that way???

Well, first off, I should point out that "chubby" is relative. When I use the term, it's important you don't equate it with "fat" or even "overweight". When I use the term, not only do I not intend for it to bear a negative connotation, I expect it to be read back in a completely, totally, 100% positive light. When I use the term, I'm referring primarily to cheek definition and overall facial roundness (although, I *do* prefer an equally filled-out body), and comparing my signature to the smile frame of my current avatar alone should make it crystal clear that there is, indeed, a sizable rift between Crista at her "chubbiest" and her most slender. No, it wasn't the outfit -- it was all her -- and at least as far as I'm concerned, that's a very, very good thing. That said, I've been doing a little research over the past few nights, and three things stand out:

1. She hasn't been as deathly thin this season as I initially thought after all. In the triathlon sketch, though, she was definitely as skin-and-bones as she's ever been, and I'm sure that was no coincidence. No matter how much I weighed, I wouldn't want to appear on TV in a bikini without first slimming down either. Let's just all thank our lucky stars that'll never be an issue.
2. She seems to drift in and out gradually enough that her weight fluctuations have never been that big a deal. It's only when we're given "Crista & Bobby's Triathlon" and "Anniversary Misunderstanding" back-to-back that it becomes a shock to the system.
3. By and large, you're right -- she *has* always been tiny -- but she definitely turned a corner around #1210, which, not coincidentally, was exactly when she wrote "The Fast". Sketch or not, as we all know, there's at least a shred of truth to every joke. What does it say about this world when even one of the most gorgeous of girls looking the very best she ever has can still feel inadequate?

Anyway, I realize I'm wasting my time here -- society dictates that chubby = ugly, and even if she happens upon these comments, she'd be a fool to change based on my say-so alone -- but my initial ramblings were pertinent to the discussion, and as long as we were on the subject, I figured I might as well ride the encouragement train to the very end of the line. Gradual as her metamorphosis from tiny to chubby and back to tiny again may have been, this out-of-the-blue reminder of just how cute she used to be really does have me longing for the good ol' days. From a beauty standpoint, someone of her look type is *far* better served by a chubby face than a slender one; from a comedic standpoint, as I mentioned initially, the more facial area one possesses, the more expressive one can be; from a personal well-being standpoint, the ability to live one's life without being a slave to the scale, I think, speaks for itself. In my view, there's absolutely *no* reason this girl should be so concerned with conforming to society's norms. As long as she knows she's beautiful no matter what the scale reports, though, I suppose I'm satisfied.

Also..can i just ask,cause i've obviously missed something...

No, you can't. Sorry. I won't permit it.

Originally Posted by dannysteel

Now that the strike is over, I wander when they are going to start showing new episodes of Mad TV?

Unknown at this point. We'll be sure to let you all know when we know.

[tarzapam]

i just don't know if i'd term her as being chubby though...and your right,the word chubby comes with a lot of negative thoughts...DAMN YOU SOCIETY!!!
Either way..crista is sexy "chubby" or not.

[potroastpig]

"(5A/4S/0W)"

Question....might be a dumb one.....what does the A, S, and W stand for?

[blackwind]

Originally Posted by Miss Information

Legend:

• (A)cting Credit
• (S)tarring Credit
• (W)riting Credit
• Non-Speaking Role

Just a few short lines below.

[potroastpig]

Originally Posted by blackwind

Just a few short lines below.

lol thanks.....

[pcdesign69]

I caught a rerun of this episode and I swear there was a musical guest! Anyone help me with this? Thanks.

[tvmanismadformad]

No musical guest was in this episode. This was one of the strike episodes where there were no guest stars. Please consult a thread in the episode section if you have any questions.

Also, for future reference, these kind of episode questions should be put in there appropriate thread, not in a new thread.