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POST-PREMIERE EDIT, 6/3/13
HEY! Did you miss the premiere? Good news, Adult Swim posted it on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ug3NUpBmw_g
We're just giving them out up in here!
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What is THE VENTURE BROS?!
Really? You're in the Season 5 thread (5. Not 1... even 2 I could excuse!) and that's what you're asking?! FINE. It's a show about two brothers, well, a pair of brothers... uh... and a henching organization, and failed game show participants, and governmental agencies, and deep-rooted hatred, and uh, it's like complicated OK? It started off as this somewhat humorous Johnny Quest knockoff then ballooned into this meditation on failure, guilt, growing up, and just about everything in between. Were you raised in the 70s/80s? This is the show for you which will tug on all your relevant geek heartstrings.
I'm kinda behind, bring me up to speed please!
OK. Watch this: THE STORY SO FAR! HUGE SPOILERS for the first 4 seasons, but basically the best recap for this dense (beautiful) mess ever made.
OK, I'm ready! Where'd we leave off?
Well, Operation P.R.O.M. aired almost 3 years ago (crazy, right?) so I can't blame you.
Here are the major bits:
I have no idea who any of those people are
I hate you.
There are dozens of wonderful characters on the Venture Bros. Here are the ones who matter most according to ME:
flipcharacterbiosaremyownpleasedonthateme
The Ventures
Dr. Thaddeus S. "Rusty" Venture - Your protagonist, a broken, failed "super scientist" who never grew out of the overbearing shadow of his father. Could stand to be better at just about everything, but he's doing his best. OK, not really.
Roger Dean "Dean" Venture - The more mature Venture brother (just look at the lip hair - NOT PICTURED - but it's there I swear!), Dean's the quiet, introspective one. Which means he'll probably go crazy sooner.
Henry Allen "Hank" Venture - HE TOTALLY GOT LAID... if only he could remember it. Maybe that's for the best, but looks like the process didn't completely take... Anyway, the more brash of the two Venture Bros, he's the leap first one.
Dermot Fictel - Wait, what? YEP. Remember?! Rusty hooked up with his mom, then the 15-year-old president of his fan club, not creepy, and voila. Dermot puts on a tough front but wilts like most bullies.
Brock Samson - Spent a lot of time NOT bodyguarding the Ventures, but he seems to be back after various undercover stints. He'll kill you 5 times before you hit the ground.
Sgt. Hatred - Current Venture bodyguard, totally awesome, fans love to hate him because they're dumb. Has a lovely pair of breasts (it's the medication), a foot fetish, and as many issues as the people he's supposed to protect. So... he's kind of perfect.
Dr. Jonas Venture Jr. - Dr. Venture's deformed twin, partially absorbed in the womb. Rusty actually gave birth to him, METAL. Rocking Spider-Skull Island 24/7. Rusty hates him 'cuz he's about 2 feet tall and just destroys ladies for days.
(Semi-Sanctioned) Enemies?
The Monarch - The whole f'n show, the reason you're here, come on, THE MIGHTY MONARCH. He hates the pants off of Rusty (he'd probably be into that) for reasons we don't completely know, but who cares. Bungler, but can be pretty intense when he gets serious.
Dr. Girlfriend, er, Dr. Mrs. The Monarch - Good ol' Shiela's been around the block, from 21 to Phantom Limb, to who knows who else. It's tough for sanctioned Lady Villains out there! She of the deep, raspy voice but bangin' Jackie O bod, she keeps the Monarch in check (sort of) with their crazy open relationship and BA Murderous Moppets.
Henchman 21 - RIP 24, but he's kinda over it. Maybe. All jacked now, striking out on his own for once, the former Monarch top dog is going to surprise in Season V. I hope, 'cuz he's great and we love him.
Conjectural Technologies
Pete White - Albino DJ who once hosted a Quiz Show. Pals around with its biggest "winner" / scandal participant 'cuz it doesn't really seem like he has anything better to do.
Master Billy Quizboy - He's hydrocephalic but don't let that get you down! He also has bangin' robot parts. The brains (SEE WHAT I DID THERE) behind Conjectural Technologies.
The Guild of Calamitous Intent
The Sovereign / DAVID BOWIE - Do I need to explain that? The head of this sanctioned henching organization is David Bowie. Yes, that David Bowie (though not voiced by him, come on, this show is kinda small potatoes).
The Revenge Society
Phantom Limb AKA Hamilton G. Fantomos AKA Revenge AKA he's bugnuts - Where to begin... He was this super-feared villain for a while, went nuts, and is now hellbent on REVENGE against The Guild. He'll probably get more of it too, as he's been doing pretty great thus far.
Professor Richard Impossible - Was kind of a good guy once but then Doc went and stole his woman. It's just what Doc does! No, wait, it's just what BROCK does, how Doc pulled this one off we'll never know. To be fair, though, he wasn't really into it... (Hat tip to BobTheFork for making me realize the error of my ways!) Was once voiced by Colbert, 'till he became too cool for school, but don't worry Richard... I won't hold it against you.
Baron Werner Ünderbheit - He has a metal jaw (which is kind of gross when removed) and runs (ran? can't remember!) his own country. Kind of a softy, in a militant dictator sort of way...
S.P.H.I.N.X. / OSI / It's complicated, haven't you figured that out yet?!
Col. Hunter Gathers - I think he's a man again at this point? He's been working for everyone and everything, but is currently heading up OSI somehow! Hunter S. Thompson with a penchant for sex-reassignment surgery. Totally awesome.
Shore Leave. The best. Once went by HOLY DIVER, and the best got even better. Come on. Knows what a rusty venture is, will show you.
Others
Dr. Byron Orpheus - Dr. Strange if he lived next to a pile of idiots. Oh wait, he does. Has a daughter who is dating some crippled Twilight reject when she should be with Dean, but he can totally do better! Rocks the Order of the Triad, which is amazing, but I'm like 1 billion characters in at this point and my brain is visiting The Master.
Molotov Cocktease - Possibly dead (year sure), ex-lover (current cocktease) of Brock Samson. In league with Monstroso, who is also presumed dead.
Monstroso - I'm totally dead! Yeah sure! But maybe! People sometimes die on this show, like many Venture slugs and 24... Sniff. Giant, mobbed-out villain; the only man who could satisfy little Ms. Chastity up there.
Did I miss someone you love? Make a bio, I'll stick it in the OP!
Here's a probably-way-too-complicated way to learn what it all means! http://video.adultswim.com/the-venture-bros/extras/official-relationship-action-map.html
SEASON V PROMOS!
GO V DEEP!
THEY'RE BACK!
PANTSBLASTER!
I LOVE THIS SHOW SO MUCH AND WANT TO GO V DEEP!
Check out the new Shirt Club! Here's Henchman 21's wonderful thread: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=568437 and the official details straight from the Astrobase: http://www.astrobasego.com/
And Gary, congrats on finally striking it out on your own. Can't wait to see where it takes you!
SHIRT CLUB UPDATES!
Subscriber Shirt
SHIRT 1
Palaemon Project
SHIRT 2
HankCo
SHIRT 3
"U.R.G.H!"
SHIRT 4
Destiny
Shirt 5
Spanakopita!
Shirt 6
O.S.I.
Shirt 7
Shallow Gravy
Shirt 8
Council of 13
Shirt 9
Calamity Conference
TOTALLY AWESOME, LO-RES, OFFICIAL WALLPAPER UPLOADED IN LIKE SEASON 1 THAT I STILL HAVE FOR SOME REASON!
Venture Bros. Season V premieres this Sunday, June 2nd, at 12AM (yes, technically Monday morning, but that's just how AS rolls!)
You should watch it because it is great. Duh.
EVERYBODY'S FREE TO FEEL GOOD!
ignoreme
HEY! Did you miss the premiere? Good news, Adult Swim posted it on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ug3NUpBmw_g
We're just giving them out up in here!
a failure of a thread about a show about failure
What is THE VENTURE BROS?!
Really? You're in the Season 5 thread (5. Not 1... even 2 I could excuse!) and that's what you're asking?! FINE. It's a show about two brothers, well, a pair of brothers... uh... and a henching organization, and failed game show participants, and governmental agencies, and deep-rooted hatred, and uh, it's like complicated OK? It started off as this somewhat humorous Johnny Quest knockoff then ballooned into this meditation on failure, guilt, growing up, and just about everything in between. Were you raised in the 70s/80s? This is the show for you which will tug on all your relevant geek heartstrings.
I'm kinda behind, bring me up to speed please!
OK. Watch this: THE STORY SO FAR! HUGE SPOILERS for the first 4 seasons, but basically the best recap for this dense (beautiful) mess ever made.
OK, I'm ready! Where'd we leave off?
Well, Operation P.R.O.M. aired almost 3 years ago (crazy, right?) so I can't blame you.
Here are the major bits:
VentureWiki said:
I have no idea who any of those people are
I hate you.
There are dozens of wonderful characters on the Venture Bros. Here are the ones who matter most according to ME:
flipcharacterbiosaremyownpleasedonthateme
The Ventures
Dr. Thaddeus S. "Rusty" Venture - Your protagonist, a broken, failed "super scientist" who never grew out of the overbearing shadow of his father. Could stand to be better at just about everything, but he's doing his best. OK, not really.
Roger Dean "Dean" Venture - The more mature Venture brother (just look at the lip hair - NOT PICTURED - but it's there I swear!), Dean's the quiet, introspective one. Which means he'll probably go crazy sooner.
Henry Allen "Hank" Venture - HE TOTALLY GOT LAID... if only he could remember it. Maybe that's for the best, but looks like the process didn't completely take... Anyway, the more brash of the two Venture Bros, he's the leap first one.
Dermot Fictel - Wait, what? YEP. Remember?! Rusty hooked up with his mom, then the 15-year-old president of his fan club, not creepy, and voila. Dermot puts on a tough front but wilts like most bullies.
Brock Samson - Spent a lot of time NOT bodyguarding the Ventures, but he seems to be back after various undercover stints. He'll kill you 5 times before you hit the ground.
Sgt. Hatred - Current Venture bodyguard, totally awesome, fans love to hate him because they're dumb. Has a lovely pair of breasts (it's the medication), a foot fetish, and as many issues as the people he's supposed to protect. So... he's kind of perfect.
Dr. Jonas Venture Jr. - Dr. Venture's deformed twin, partially absorbed in the womb. Rusty actually gave birth to him, METAL. Rocking Spider-Skull Island 24/7. Rusty hates him 'cuz he's about 2 feet tall and just destroys ladies for days.
(Semi-Sanctioned) Enemies?
The Monarch - The whole f'n show, the reason you're here, come on, THE MIGHTY MONARCH. He hates the pants off of Rusty (he'd probably be into that) for reasons we don't completely know, but who cares. Bungler, but can be pretty intense when he gets serious.
Dr. Girlfriend, er, Dr. Mrs. The Monarch - Good ol' Shiela's been around the block, from 21 to Phantom Limb, to who knows who else. It's tough for sanctioned Lady Villains out there! She of the deep, raspy voice but bangin' Jackie O bod, she keeps the Monarch in check (sort of) with their crazy open relationship and BA Murderous Moppets.
Henchman 21 - RIP 24, but he's kinda over it. Maybe. All jacked now, striking out on his own for once, the former Monarch top dog is going to surprise in Season V. I hope, 'cuz he's great and we love him.
Conjectural Technologies
Pete White - Albino DJ who once hosted a Quiz Show. Pals around with its biggest "winner" / scandal participant 'cuz it doesn't really seem like he has anything better to do.
Master Billy Quizboy - He's hydrocephalic but don't let that get you down! He also has bangin' robot parts. The brains (SEE WHAT I DID THERE) behind Conjectural Technologies.
The Guild of Calamitous Intent
The Sovereign / DAVID BOWIE - Do I need to explain that? The head of this sanctioned henching organization is David Bowie. Yes, that David Bowie (though not voiced by him, come on, this show is kinda small potatoes).
The Revenge Society
Phantom Limb AKA Hamilton G. Fantomos AKA Revenge AKA he's bugnuts - Where to begin... He was this super-feared villain for a while, went nuts, and is now hellbent on REVENGE against The Guild. He'll probably get more of it too, as he's been doing pretty great thus far.
Professor Richard Impossible - Was kind of a good guy once but then Doc went and stole his woman. It's just what Doc does! No, wait, it's just what BROCK does, how Doc pulled this one off we'll never know. To be fair, though, he wasn't really into it... (Hat tip to BobTheFork for making me realize the error of my ways!) Was once voiced by Colbert, 'till he became too cool for school, but don't worry Richard... I won't hold it against you.
Baron Werner Ünderbheit - He has a metal jaw (which is kind of gross when removed) and runs (ran? can't remember!) his own country. Kind of a softy, in a militant dictator sort of way...
S.P.H.I.N.X. / OSI / It's complicated, haven't you figured that out yet?!
Col. Hunter Gathers - I think he's a man again at this point? He's been working for everyone and everything, but is currently heading up OSI somehow! Hunter S. Thompson with a penchant for sex-reassignment surgery. Totally awesome.
Shore Leave. The best. Once went by HOLY DIVER, and the best got even better. Come on. Knows what a rusty venture is, will show you.
Others
Dr. Byron Orpheus - Dr. Strange if he lived next to a pile of idiots. Oh wait, he does. Has a daughter who is dating some crippled Twilight reject when she should be with Dean, but he can totally do better! Rocks the Order of the Triad, which is amazing, but I'm like 1 billion characters in at this point and my brain is visiting The Master.
Molotov Cocktease - Possibly dead (year sure), ex-lover (current cocktease) of Brock Samson. In league with Monstroso, who is also presumed dead.
Monstroso - I'm totally dead! Yeah sure! But maybe! People sometimes die on this show, like many Venture slugs and 24... Sniff. Giant, mobbed-out villain; the only man who could satisfy little Ms. Chastity up there.
Did I miss someone you love? Make a bio, I'll stick it in the OP!
Here's a probably-way-too-complicated way to learn what it all means! http://video.adultswim.com/the-venture-bros/extras/official-relationship-action-map.html
AS.com said:
SEASON V PROMOS!
GO V DEEP!
THEY'RE BACK!
PANTSBLASTER!
I LOVE THIS SHOW SO MUCH AND WANT TO GO V DEEP!
Check out the new Shirt Club! Here's Henchman 21's wonderful thread: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=568437 and the official details straight from the Astrobase: http://www.astrobasego.com/
And Gary, congrats on finally striking it out on your own. Can't wait to see where it takes you!
SHIRT CLUB UPDATES!
Subscriber Shirt
SHIRT 1
Palaemon Project
SHIRT 2
HankCo
SHIRT 3
"U.R.G.H!"
SHIRT 4
Destiny
Shirt 5
Spanakopita!
Shirt 6
O.S.I.
Shirt 7
Shallow Gravy
Shirt 8
Council of 13
Shirt 9
Calamity Conference
TOTALLY AWESOME, LO-RES, OFFICIAL WALLPAPER UPLOADED IN LIKE SEASON 1 THAT I STILL HAVE FOR SOME REASON!
Venture Bros. Season V premieres this Sunday, June 2nd, at 12AM (yes, technically Monday morning, but that's just how AS rolls!)
You should watch it because it is great. Duh.
EVERYBODY'S FREE TO FEEL GOOD!
ignoreme
