Garthfunkle Vii Backwards Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 [center][IMG]http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx221/judedudemud3/code_monkeys_by_jaymzeecat-d36b3ey.jpg[/IMG][/center] [center][IMG]http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx221/judedudemud3/code_monkeys_by_crazibastid-d3ak9h7.jpg[/IMG][/center] [center][IMG]http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx221/judedudemud3/tony_dakota_display.jpg[/IMG][/center] [center][IMG]http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx221/judedudemud3/aa5cabd8.jpg[/IMG][/center] [center][IMG]http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx221/judedudemud3/mqdefault.jpg[/IMG][/center] [center][IMG]http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx221/judedudemud3/CodeMonkeys.jpg[/IMG][/center] [center][IMG]http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx221/judedudemud3/250px-Code_monkeys_opening_logo.png[/IMG][/center] [center][Spoiler=more info][/center] [i][b]Code Monkeys[/b][/i] is an American [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animated_series"]animated[/url] television program created by [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_de_la_Pe%C3%B1a"]Adam de la Peña[/url]. Set in the early 1980s, it follows the adventures of fictional [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Video_game"]video game[/url] company GameaVision. The show first aired on July 11, 2007. Two seasons have aired on [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G4_(TV_channel)"]G4[/url] and [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G4_Canada"]G4 Canada[/url]. In September 2008, the show began airing on the [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teletoon_Detour"]Teletoon Detour[/url] block on [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teletoon_(Canadian_TV_channel)"]Teletoon[/url] in Canada. plot The plot of [i]Code Monkeys[/i] revolves around the fictitious video game company GameaVision (a play on companies like [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Activision"]Activision[/url]) and its eccentric employees, mainly the [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slacker"]slacker[/url] Dave and his high-strung friend Jerry. The entire series takes place in the [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silicon_Valley"]Silicon Valley[/url] city of [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunnyvale,_California"]Sunnyvale, California[/url] during the 1980s. The humor of [i]Code Monkeys[/i] relies on [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crude_humor"]crude humor[/url] and [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stoner_comedy"]stoner comedy[/url] to convey the numerous references to video games, past and present, but mostly games from the [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_video_game_consoles_(third_generation)"]8-bit era[/url]. This also extends to cameos from well known video game developers, who appear in the show pitching their ideas to GameaVision for the games that would later make them famous, usually to be rejected, insulted, and sometimes injured or killed off. episode structure [i]Code Monkeys[/i] is presented as though it were an 8-bit video game. In keeping with this format, characters, backgrounds and other objects are rendered with an [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/8-bit_color"]8-bit color[/url] palette, occasionally leading to trouble animating specific objects. Most episodes begin with a screen flashing "PLAYER 1 START!";[sup][url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Code_Monkeys#cite_note-1"][size="2"][2][/size][/url][/sup] episodes end with a black "GAME OVER" screen, with a "[url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kill_screen"]kill screen[/url]" appearing after the production company logo in the first season. Before each commercial break, a small pause box typically appears in the middle of the screen which freezes the scene. On the two occasions when Jerry "died", a "Game Over/Continue?" box appears, with the "player" contemplating on selecting "No", but selects "Yes" to continue the episode anyway. Near the end of "Todd Loses His Mind", the episode "[url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crash_(computing)"]crashes[/url]" abruptly, forcing the "player" to eject the "game cartridge" to blow dust off its connectors, and the episode is reset to its beginning, thus negating everything that happened in the episode. The show also features status bars at the top and bottom of the frame, which display a running counter of points earned by the characters doing video game-like actions in each episode, a health meter for the current characters, narrative [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aside"]asides[/url] based on certain characters' actions or dialogue, and other humorous sayings or pictures based on an episode's story line. Characters also use similar methods to show emotions, such as air humping (usually to exaggerate sexuality or awesomeness), or throwing up the [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sign_of_the_horns"]sign of the horns[/url]. The show is entirely computer animated, with the exception of the "game crash" scene in "Todd Loses His Mind", and is done in-house at the G4 studios in [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles"]Los Angeles[/url]. The original music for the show, video game-styled underscore, is composed by Jon and Al Kaplan. Other music prominently featured in the series includes music by Los Angeles heavy metal group [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tinhorn"]Tinhorn[/url]. [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan_Coulton"]Jonathan Coulton[/url]’s song "[url="http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2006/04/14/thing-a-week-29-code-monkey"]Code Monkey[/url]" serves as the [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theme_song"]theme song[/url] of the show. characters[list] [*][b]Dave[/b] (voiced by [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_de_la_Pe%C3%B1a"]Adam de la Peña[/url]) — Dave is the lead character of the show and the de facto lead programmer at GameaVision. A constant slacker, he focuses his attention more on playing games than actually making them. Dave is also a [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_subculture"]stoner[/url]; he claimed that most of his game ideas were conceived while he was high. Dave often grosses out his co-workers by either throwing up in front of them, having his pants down at inopportune moments, humping random people or objects, or performing other lewd acts. A rampant [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hedonism"]hedonist[/url], the only things that seem to motivate Dave are money, drugs, and sex. Most of the show's and characters' predicaments are caused by Dave's erratic and impulsive actions. While he considers Jerry to be his best friend, Dave often insults him and manipulates his emotions. Despite his quirks, Dave has a flair to all of his actions and is a competent game programmer. [/list][list] [*][b]Jerry[/b] (voiced by [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Matt_Mariska&action=edit&redlink=1"]Matt Mariska[/url]) — Jerry is the show's other main character and Dave's best friend, fellow programmer, and office-mate. Unlike Dave, Jerry is hard-working, responsible, and tidy. However, usually under Dave's negative influence, Jerry will succumb to sinful pleasures, often with disastrous outcomes. Jerry's running gags throughout the series deal with his [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puppy_love"]unrequited crush[/url] on fellow programmer Mary, fixing the damage Dave causes, [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urinary_incontinence"]wetting himself[/url] when nervous or threatened, and his allusion to having closeted sexual feelings for men. [/list][list] [*][b]Bob T. Larrity[/b] (voiced by [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_Sipes"]Andy Sipes[/url]) — Mr. Larrity is the current head of GameaVision, a [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas"]Texan[/url] billionaire who bought the company from [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Wozniak"]Steve Wozniak[/url], despite the fact that he knows nothing about video games, only that they're sure to make him rich. Larrity often employs various illegal methods to make his fortune. In addition to being ignorant, Larrity is violent, manic, bigoted, and misogynistic. Despite his apparent stupidity, Larrity can be quite cunning and manipulative. He treats his employees with no respect, but still cares about them to some degree, particularly for Dave, Jerry, and Benny. [/list][list] [*][b]Dean Larrity[/b] (voiced by [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_Sipes"]Andy Sipes[/url]) — Dean is Mr. Larrity's extremely muscular and borderline retarded son. He is appointed by his father as GameaVision's Head Supervisor. Dean has limited interaction with the other employees, doesn't participate in any of the programming, and doesn't even seem to do any actual work, aside from helping his dad cover up his illegal activities. He oftentimes uses violence to solve problems. [/list][list] [*][b]Todd[/b] (voiced by [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dana_Snyder"]Dana Snyder[/url]) — Todd is GameaVision's resident fantasy game designer, an [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obesity"]obese[/url] 33-year old geek who is always seen wearing a [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horned_helmet"]horned helmet[/url]. Todd's narcissism, use of pretentious language, and eccentricity, often blurring the lines between his [i][url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dungeon_and_Dragons"]Dungeon and Dragons[/url][/i]-inspired fantasy and reality, makes him the most despised employee at the company; other characters often refer to him as "creepy" and "douche". Todd also lives with his mother, with whom he has a (very) near-[url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incest"]incestuous[/url] relationship. [/list][list] [*][b]Black Steve[/b] (voiced by Tony Strickland) — Black Steve is GameaVision's [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accountant"]accountant[/url] and, as his nickname would imply, he is the [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokenism"]only black person[/url] working at the company. He is foul-mouthed, ill-tempered and racist against white people. Despite his position, Black Steve has contributed games to the company, mostly themed to his prejudice towards white people. And, he is apparently fluent in Japanese and conversational Arabic. [/list][list] [*][b]Mary[/b] (voiced by [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Gretchen_McNeil&action=edit&redlink=1"]Gretchen McNeil[/url]) — Mary is GameaVision's sole female programmer, and consequently isn't taken seriously by any of the other [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexism"]sexist[/url] employees, with the exception of Jerry, who has a major, although unrequited, crush on her. Compared to her boss and co-workers, Mary is considered to be the most level-headed employee at GameaVision. She is often accused of being a [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lesbian"]lesbian[/url] because of her strong beliefs in [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feminism"]feminism[/url]; a majority of the games she designs are targeted at girls or revolve around women's issues in some way. [/list][list] [*][b]Clare[/b] (voiced by [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Suzanne_Keilly&action=edit&redlink=1"]Suzanne Keilly[/url]) — Clare is GameaVision's [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Receptionist"]receptionist[/url]. The antithesis to Mary, Clare is airheaded, self-centered, self-conscious, and [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Promiscuity"]sexually promiscuous[/url], even going as far as taking unconscious men back to her house and partaking in [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BDSM"]BDSM[/url]-related activities. However, like Mary, Clare is often treated with little to no respect by her co-workers. [/list][list] [*][b]Benny[/b] (voiced by [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dana_Snyder"]Dana Snyder[/url]) — Benny is a [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korea"]Korean[/url] child, [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Child_abduction"]illegally adopted[/url] by Larrity to test the company's games. He is fed a diet of [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cigarette"]cigarettes[/url], [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pixy_Stix"]Pixy Stix[/url], bags of pure sugar, and [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amphetamine"]amphetamines[/url] to stunt his growth and keep him game-testing nonstop. As a result, Benny is constantly hyper and usually spends his time roaming through the building's ventilation and plumbing systems, making a side living selling things to employees. No game can be shipped without Benny's approval, which causes the programmers, namely Dave and Jerry, to repeatedly bribe him with (often illegal) treats and toys. He is often accompanied by a taciturn, muscular bodyguard. [/list][list] [*][b]Clarence[/b] (voiced by [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lionel_Tubbins&action=edit&redlink=1"]Lionel Tubbins[/url]) — Clarence is GameaVision's audio designer. Flamboyantly [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homosexuality"]gay[/url], he wears sparkly jumpsuits, sings effectively all of his dialogue, and constantly makes blatant references to gay sex. He has also demonstrated the abilities to levitate and pass through walls, using "gay magic" which can be toggled on and off, possibly a play on the "fairy" pejorative of homosexuality. Occasionally, Clarence pitches homosexually-themed games to the company. [/list] [center][/Spoiler][/center] [center][url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Code_Monkeys"]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Code_Monkeys[/url][/center] [center]discuss this pretty funny show and do you think that it should be renewed for a season 3 , 4 and or, etc[/center] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Dude Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 Oh I loved this show. Episode 13 season 1 my fave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garthfunkle Vii Backwards Posted June 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 season 1 or season 2 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tentacruel Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 I tried this because I was hoping for some high-class nerd humor, and especially because I'm a programmer myself, but what I got instead was a guy humping his computer and promptly stopped watching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garthfunkle Vii Backwards Posted June 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 [quote name='Comrade Trollestia' timestamp='1340228621' post='5960025'] I tried this because I was hoping for some high-class nerd humor, and especially because I'm a programmer myself, but what I got instead was a guy humping his computer and promptly stopped watching. [/quote] you should watch more of it / give anthor chance it has alot of gaming/nerd/awesomeness/humor in it trust get pass a few things you'll find it to be an awesome tv show if you have netflix you can watch the entire series Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Dude Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 [quote name='Herman The German' timestamp='1340214937' post='5959933'] season 1 or season 2 ? [/quote] Season 1 of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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