Synopsis: Feeling creatively pissed off, Cotterpin Doozer enlists Gobo’s assist in discovering the Cavern of Misplaced Goals, dwelling to the primary Doozer constructions. However when she will get there, she finds extra than simply inspiration.
Authentic air date: Could 6, 1985
How do you get out of a inventive rut? I believe that is one thing nearly everybody experiences in some unspecified time in the future of their lives. And naturally, there are a lot of methods to do this, considered one of which is to hunt inspiration in different inventive works. Top-of-the-line issues artwork can provide us is much more artwork. One other method is to open up the method to collaboration and welcome a brand new perspective. On this episode, Cotterpin Doozer tries to do each. Now given how message-driven Fraggle Rock normally is, it’s fairly simple to guess how the story goes and what the lesson’s going to be. How arduous can it’s?
The episode opens with Cotterpin feeling stagnated. She’s grown uninterested in the standard Doozer towers, so she branches out with a construction of her personal design. Sadly, whereas she’s happy with creating one thing totally different, Wembley finds the construction concentrates the flavour of the sticks, which makes it style bitter. Venting to Architect Doozer, she admits his constructions don’t encourage her, which leads him to assert that they’re one of the best for the reason that Cavern of Misplaced Goals, the place the primary Doozer towers have been erected. Sensing this cavern could present her with what she wants, she units off on a highway journey. The one downside is that no person is aware of the place they’re. So she wants an explorer, and there’s just one Fraggle to show to: Giant Marvin. Simply kidding, it’s Gobo. (However wouldn’t it’s cool to see Giant Marvin in a highway journey journey story?) Okay, this one’s simple. Cotterpin’s going to seek out that the cavern is empty, and that inspiration is throughout her. Sort of a “not the vacation spot, however the journey” factor.
So it seems that it’s not empty (darn it), however reasonably it’s stuffed with tall towers fabricated from mushrooms. And never solely are there Doozer towers, there are Doozers as effectively! Enter Crusty and Yeaster Doozer, a pair whose names make me remorse that we didn’t carry over Adultiest Content material from the previous Muppet Present opinions. They’ve been left to protect the cave for a few years as their colony went trying to find new building supplies. As we study, earlier than Doozers used radishes, they used mushrooms to construct towers. Cotterpin thinks she’s discovered kindred spirits with an old style tackle issues. And I imply old style. They’ve by no means even heard of Fraggles, so Gobo’s presence is unusual sufficient, however when he does what Fraggles do and munches on a tower, Crusty and Yeaster take him prisoner. And so they’re not so glad when Cotterpin tries rebuilding the tower in her personal fashion, and shortly sufficient, she joins Gobo within the clink. So I believe I’ve it now: Cotterpin’s going to appreciate that she has to let go of her personal ego with a purpose to be a real collaborator, so she apologizes on each their behalf and so they go on their merry method. That must be it!
Nope, seems it’s a jailbreak! Our heroes flip the tables on Crusty and Yeaster and take them prisoner to point out them how issues have improved. And because it seems, they like what they see. Since they’re now not a menace, the pair are welcomed into trendy Doozer society. Cotterpin finds the inspiration to construct a brand new tower which Wembley likes the style of, and all that’s left to do is watch Doc and Sprocket end creating their cereal for canines.
So did Cotterpin study something? She does, nevertheless it’s not terribly overt. There’s a fast second the place she realizes that the Architect was at all times open to letting her strive new designs, so perhaps he’s not as boring as she thought. Later, she finds that Gobo’s efforts within the escape are extraordinarily useful. In the end, the episode’s in regards to the significance of not simply being open to collaborating, however being a superb collaborator. Typically it’s important to put your ego and keenness on the again burner to let a challenge develop into one of the best model it may be. However it’s cycled by means of the concept of “the whole lot previous is new once more,” which actually muddles issues. Personally, I’d’ve appreciated to have seen extra penalties for what occurs while you do maintain your concepts too treasured. There may’ve been one thing actually attention-grabbing with Crusty and Yeaster. What in the event that they have been made to protect the cavern as a result of the remainder of the Doozers needed to depart them there? What in the event that they have been bored with their previous, cussed methods? However that’s simply my opinion. I suppose the misplaced goals in that cavern have been my very own. I actually couldn’t see that one coming.
Strongest Second: “Eye to Eye” certain is catchy, isn’t it?
Weakest Second: The Uncle Touring Matt postcard simply doesn’t appear as humorous as they normally are.
MVD (Most Worthwhile Doozer): This week’s honor goes to Architect Doozer for his willingness to strive new ideas and hearken to suggestions. Good management expertise are at all times value recognizing.
First Look Of…: Crusty and Yeaster Doozer, who would seem in ensemble roles in later episodes.
Musical Spotlight: The opposite musical quantity, “I’m On My Personal,” is a Nation/Western-style salute to the solo vacationers on the market. It certain makes me wish to hit the open highway. It’s a celebration, and nobody is invited!
Coolest Puppetry Impact: It’s nothing advanced, however I actually love the shot of Cotterpin sitting on Gobo’s toes.
Darkest Second: Once I realized Crusty and Yeaster have been utilizing itching crops as spears. So now Fraggle Rock has organic weapons along with mysterious doomsday units.
Fraggle Lore: As beforehand talked about, Doozerdom started within the Cavern of Misplaced Goals.
One Extra Factor…: In honor of the Muppets’ seventieth anniversary, I’d be remiss if I didn’t level out Sprocket’s Swedish Chef impression when he begins cooking. Sadly, we’ll by no means know if he by chance invented Cröonchy Stars.
Okay, One Extra Factor…: Steve Whitmire’s voice for Crusty sounds an terrible lot just like the one he used when he took over the position of Statler. I suppose the episode’s proper, the whole lot previous is new once more!
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by Matthew Soberman – [email protected]
