Beavis And Butt-Head (Paramount+ Relaunch)

This was too cynical, even for this show.

And I was as grossed out by the reality show segment as the boys were. 1 star.

Are You There God? It's Me Beavis

Another episode more depressing than funny. It was amusing when Butt-Head told Beavis never to mention the story about scoring with the car ever again. And frankly I like it on the rare occasions where Butt-Head is actually scared of Beavis.

But the cartoon was still a drag. 1 1/2 stars.

Episode Overall: 1 star.

It's probably lucky Beavis is as stupid as he is. He probably would have killed Butt-Head long ago if he weren't. And I would have cheered him on. 4 stars.

Tom Anderson's War Stories

This shorts are proving that in his own way Tom Anderson was just as damaging in his youth as the boys are. 3 stars.

Spring Break

This didn't really speak to me. And the video segments in both cartoons were kind of weak this week. 2 1/2 stars.

Episode Overall: 3 stars.

Eh. Not great. 2 stars.

Vasectomies

I kind of liked them envisioning how cool it would be to be fathers. And the end of kicking each other in the nuts was funny too.

Unfortunately, that has to be one of the worst choices for a video to watch the show has ever picked. It literally led to NOTHING funny. The videos are often the best part and it's amazing what a dud this one was.

Cool story, horrible video. 3 stars.

Episode Overall: 2 1/2 stars.

The framing story was WAAYY too mean and offensive. And why is Anderson the same age as when Beavis and Butt-Head were kids?

The video was great. I love Butt-Head selling the hell out of the Fiat 500K and when Beavis tells him there isn't one outside of their apartment because of his shameless product placement, he lists the actual reasons it sucks. Suffice it to say, that joke would not pass muster on broadcast.

But really, the framing story made me cringe. 2 1/2 stars.

Breeding Frenzy

Have I mentioned before that there is something inherently creepy about the fact that Beavis and Butt-Head aren't just always laughing, they are always smiling too? Those expressions being on their faces at the end of THAT specific cartoon gives you a hint at how stupid and broken they are.

I love Butt-Head telling Beavis it's okay if he's not old enough, and shouldn't feel pressured into doing something he's not ready for. For Butt-Head this is what passes for a smart burn. He knows it's mean and that it will upset Beavis, which is why he says it in the soothing voice he does. Butt-Head may be stupid, but he IS a sociopath.

I love the smack the boys were talking at the woman in the video. They're suggesting the woman feeds on people being tired of her, and Butt-Head does a franchise first and calls her the a-word at the end (thank you, streaming). Beavis actually marks the occasion and says he never heard Butt-Head say that before. And Butt-Head replies he never needed to. Another smart burn for young Mr. Butt-Head.

These kids are so messed up. 3 1/2 stars.

Episode Overall: 3 stars.

Beavis stole both cartoons.

I love his bit with the newspapers. He thinks going to score sounds great. Until it sounds like a plot from Butt-Head to get his newspapers. SO funny. The mayonnaise will surely someday be a collector's item. Now we play the waiting game.

Beavis and Butt-Head occasionally clean their house. We've gotten the sense over the years how absentee their parents are. That is simply the biggest sign that Butt-Head can make as many slut jokes about Beavis' mom as he wants. Kid probably hasn't seen her in years. Kid's closest thing to a legal guardian is Butt-Head himself. Doesn't that just make you want to to cry? It makes ME want to cry.

I loved Butt-Head dunking on Mr. Needle. Unfortunately, I have to say I don't feel like this is a video Beavis and Butt-Head would watch. You can't have them talk crap about Downton Abbey for the same reason. They'd immediately say "This sucks" and change the channel. Are the producers REALLY that hard up for pertinent YouTube videos that would create funny humor? Because music videos ARE still a thing, you know.

They died in that house. Isn't the Multiverse great? Judge can actually get away with those specific dark endings and people can't call foul anymore. "A Wizard and Smart Beavis And Butt-Head did it."

So funny. 4 stars.

Needle Dicks

Beavis is just doing nothing but giving Butt-Head the business, especially in the video. It's a joy to watch.

I love how happy the needles make him. And when the acupuncturist left the room, and then Beavis did, I was like "Never leave Beavis unsupervised with a face full of needles."

But truly the most peaceful thing about them is how much they were pissing Butt-Head off. I'd find a level of joy and satisfaction there too.

This episode sort of hinted at something I've always felt, but I don't think the old show pushed too far. Is it just me or is Van Driessen like, a creep? Like he shouldn't allowed within 200 feet of boys Beavis and Butt-Head's age? He isn't a cool, hip teacher who relates to the kids. He's a creep. And I think that describes ALL supposedly cool teachers who "relate to the kids". His whole "Since your parents aren't here," bit is eye-opening for that reason. Dude seriously sucks.

That was hilarious. 5 stars.

Episode Overall: 4 1/2 stars.

I thought Beavis was getting a raw deal all throughout the episode but the fact that he was happy at the end of the day made me like "Well, all right then."

I love them suggesting Post Malone already has a smoker's voice box. And that the old dude in the video was his doctor wanting to talk to him for a minute.

You can call Beavis and Butt-Head stupid, but they were insightful enough to recognize Ryan is prouder and more excited to be a CEO than a parent. I wonder how many people watched that show and didn't pick up on how exactly sucky that is. Good for Beavis and Butt-Head, although them concluding the baby must suck means they still aren't rocket surgeons. 4 stars.

Tom Anderson's War Stories

Honestly? I think they've done enough of these. This is getting depressing. 1 stars.

Warehouse

At a certain point I was like "Seeing these two behave in such a damaging and stupid fashion is not funny when they are middle aged." And then all those automated carts of spray cheese start rolling by the woman on camera and I was instantly made a liar. "I don't want to say it's idiot-proof... But..." But you really shouldn't say it, lady. Really big laugh there. 4 1/2 stars.

Episode Overall: 4 stars.

These were like the greatest B&B cartoons ever.

I love that we actually got a Smart Beavis And Butt-Head cartoon. Smart Daria? Smart Todd? Smart McVickers? Smart Buzzcut? Where have these guys been?

I'm still laughing thinking of the video segment. Because they don't slut-shame in that Universe, Beavis' mother is VERY honorable. Humorous. Quite humorous.

There were a lot of smart jokes present in that video, believe it or not. I want more cartoons of these guys for that reason. Judge is never allowed smart humor because most of his characters are dumb. It worked here though and I'd like to see more.

That was amazing. 5 stars.

Sleepover:

I don't recall ever giving both cartoons in an episode five stars before but that's what we're doing.

Return of Cornholio. Honestly, I love that Cody's mother loves Beavis and considers him an extrovert. The thing is, the show is doing that to show she and his father are famously bad judges of characters. My interpretation of that is probably different than the writers intended. I believe Cody must be SUCH an unpleasant chore to live with, Cornholio standing on the counter and spewing cereal everywhere is a vast improvement.

I'm not giving Beavis such a benefit of the doubt because he deserves it. I just think that's how much Cody sucks and how little he deserves such loving and attentive parents.

Interesting note: "Shlong" has turned into an acceptable "limit-testing" naughty word for parents. And damn it, that's actually true! Because of Twitter and social media in 2023, 10-year-olds freely use f-bombs and barely anybody raises an eyebrow these days. When you realize the show actually hasn't raised the content advisory level since it returned in 2022, and is still using its milder euphemisms that used to be cutting edge, I get why she thinks Beavis' language is both sanitized and a way to test limits of the adults present.

The video was awesome because it was Beavis beating the crap out of Butt-Head. Granted, Butt-Head hurt him equally badly (him slamming into the wall and then being hit on the head with a hammer would be considered a shocking moment for any other characters) but Beavis is done putting up with that crap and I'm here for it. Doormat Beavis is on vacation for this episode. Excellent.

When Butt-Head says, "This is gonna be cool," he's right. But I think Beavis had it right the first time. It's a song. Boing! I'm hip now. That's what the kids are saying. 5 stars.

Episode Overall: 5 stars.