Regular Show: Sad Sax
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Sad Sax becomes an excellent manifestation for Mordos lady problems
I have stated this once before that Regular Shows absurdity works better when it is used with the intent to explore the emotional and development of a certain character. This episode is an exceptional case of that. Continuing with the cliffhanger of “Merry Christmas Mordecai” we see how our favorite blue jay picks up the pieces of a relationship that he inadvertently broke.
We see that Mordecai will make pretty much be up for anything if it means avoiding having a serious talk about what he did. CJ attempts to give Mordecai chances but he keeps avoiding the big elephant in the room about how he feels about Margaret. Like many episodes before, we see Mordecai run away from conflict rather than face it. Hence, the character Sad Sax is born. A visual illustration for the audience of how Mordecai makes the decisions he does. Sad Sax is good looking, suave, and a ladies man something that Mordecai always envisions to be. Sad Sax is there to escape the problems with reality with having child like solutions. I liked that Rigby brings up that he is the worse but we never see Sad Sax interact with anyone but Mordecai which suggests that he is a figment of his imagination. A stream of consciousness brought to the surface when times get heavy and his advice of course fails. CJ wants a mature talk about the kiss and its now more than ever that Mordecai needs to grow up.
This is a really great episode. Cheating is risque for a childrens show but Regular Show handles it with such great maturity. Yes, there are gags and humor that the little ones will laugh at but they will also understand the seriousness of what he did and how the way he approached it was not the best. Sad Sax is a great visual example exploring the depth of Mordecai's insecurities and decisions. I hope to see more the these great moments in the new year.
Cool Things Noticed
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Cj and Mordo are back on! Hurrah! I’m glad they did not extend the Margaret love triangle.
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Speaking of Margaret, can they all hang out together? I miss the gang.
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Aw Mordo still has the butt dial ring tone.
Cj and Mordo are back on! Hurrah! I’m glad they did not extend the Margaret love triangle.
Speaking of Margaret, can they all hang out together? I miss the gang.
Aw Mordo still has the butt dial ring tone.
Mordecai should really think about changing that ringtone.
ReplyDeleteFor all of its insane creativity, Regular Show is at its best when it just sits its characters down and lets them talk. I Like You Hi did the same thing with Mordecai in the void. As funny as the workers beating up Mordecai immediately after saying how beautiful his display was, the moment of the episode for me was when he and CJ just talked in the hospital. I've very pleased with the conclusion to this arc. I hope they'll eventually be able to hang around with Margaret again, especially since she's moving in with Eileen.
The park must offer an amazing health care plan, considering how often these characters end up in the hospital.
ReplyDeleteVery glad to have Mordecai and CJ back together, and to see that he can at last interact with Margaret without becoming a nervous wreck.
And hey, Mordecai's mom! That was a pleasant surprise.