Freak-a-Panel
While pursuing Cave Guy at a TV/comic book convention, Freakazoid takes in the sights, discovers to his disappointment that everyone is more interested in Superman than him, and even learns Klingon. After Cave Guy is defeated, Lord Bravery, the Huntsman, Fanboy, and Mo-Ron/Bo-Ron confront Freakazoid about being dropped from the show.
Tropes in this episode:
- Batman Gambit: A fan dressed as a Klingon approaches Cave Guy and speaks the language, which freaks the villain out so much that he runs into the nearest police car. The Klingon then takes his mask off, revealing he was Freakazoid all along.
- Company Cross References:
- When Joe gets too mouthy, Freakazoid threatens to replace him with the announcer from Earthworm Jim.
- At the Kids WB panel, the instrumental theme for The Sylvester and Tweety Mysteries can be heard.
- Lampshade Hanging: Lord Bravery, Huntsman, Fanboy, and Bo-Ron appear at the convention to ask Freakazoid why they got dropped off the show without warning. Lord Bravey also references how Bo-Ron went by "Mo-Ron" when first introduced.
- "Oh, Crap!" Smile: Freakazoid when confronted by his former co-stars.
- Self-Deprecation:
- Joe bemoans how they're only doing this outing because the main story came back short.
- Hardly anyone attending the panel cares about Freakazoid's show, as they'd rather talk about Superman. The one person who does is clearly rather disturbed.Fan: You're very popular in a number of state institutions!
Freakazoid: Thanks. That's, uh, different of you to say.
- Ultimate Showdown of Ultimate Destiny: One of the questions asked at the panel.Fan: If Superman fought Fred Flintstone, who would win?
Freakazoid: I would guess Superman, unless Barney Rubble snuck up and hit him with a kryptonite club or somethin'.
Tomb of Invisibo
An invisible pharaoh from ancient Egypt is released during the Douglas family's trip to the museum and is causing havoc throughout the world.
Tropes in this episode:
- Appropriated Appellation: Ahmon Kor-Unch takes a real liking to the "Invisibo" moniker that Freakazoid gives him and feels it has a sinister ring to it.
- Beware the Silly Ones: Invisibo observes that Freakazoid causes a lot of trouble for a goof.
- Brick Joke: Joe spoils the location of Invisibo's next heist because he was worried about getting replaced.
- Deus ex Machina: Joe gives away the location of Invisibo's next target, which annoys Freakazoid, who insists he was about to figure it out himself. Joe later warns Freakazoid and Cosgrove of a sneak attack.
- Diegetic Soundtrack Usage: Invisibo's Villain Song is actually sung in-universe. Freakazoid winds up with the song stuck in his head, and at the end of the episode he even introduces the chorus girls who sing it, allowing them a reprise.Cosgrove: It's a catchy tune.
- Epic Fail: At the museum, Douglas tries to take a picture a family picture in front of the sarcophagus, but nothing happens. Debbie takes a look at his camera, finding that it has no battery or film and that the lens cap is still on.
- Freakazoid is unable to find Invisibo during the musical montage despite the fact that his magic scepter remains visible at all times. And we know Freakazoid can see it since he is able to dodge energy blasts fired from it.
- "Everybody Laughs" Ending: Subverted. When Cosgrove congratulates him for beating his first invisible enemy, Freakzoid express hope to the audience that he's the last invisible enemy he'll ever face and laughs heartily. This gets interrupted by Douglas, Debbie, and Duncan running by screaming and then Freakazoid is told he's received an email.
- Hypocritical Humor: After Invisibo is released and confronts the family.Douglas: Stay calm. Let's not lose our heads.
Invisibo: Who dares disturb the brooding of Ahmon Kor-Unch?
Douglas: IT'S A GHOST! IT'S GOING TO EAT US! [screams] - Ink-Suit Actor: Professor Beasthead is modeled after his actor, John Rhys-Davies.
- Lampshade Hanging: "Joe, you're the announcer! You're not supposed to give away plot-points!"
- Never My Fault: "Dexter broke the tomb!"
- Nice Job Breaking It, Hero: Invisibo was released after Duncan accidentally crashed into the sarcophagus while bullying Dexter.
- Power Incontinence: Invisibo's invisibility is nullified by Cosgrove covering him with sawdust.
- Running Gag: Dexter's family running around in a blind panic.Cosgrove: That your family?
Freakazoid: [embarrassed] Yeah. - Self-Deprecation: A fan letter asks if Pearl Jam will ever appear on the show. Freakazoid says no because the band would want money.
- Special Effects Failure: Parodied in-universe, as Invisibo's grand introduction is his staff hanging from very obvious strings. Joe lampshades how this isn't scary, but he asks the audience to pretend otherwise. After a few minutes of this, Joe announces they've successfully embarrassed the network into giving them more special effects money, so Invisibo's staff is then depicted floating and glowing.
- Too Dumb to Live: Freakazoid makes the mistake of letting Invisibo know about the sawdust he used to track his footprints. Invisibo unleashes an impressive amount of breath to scatter the sawdust everywhere, thereby removing the problem.
"You're very popular in a number of state institutions!"
