TiVo Your eBay is the second episode from the first season of Perfect Hair Forever. It first aired on November 27th, 2005 on [Adult Swim].
Plot[]
The second episode featured an opening theme song by Brendon Small. This episode has Gerald walking through the forest where he left off with the "Action Hot Dog" following him as a companion. Meanwhile, Uncle Grandfather meets a young man dressed in a shiny purple coat who claims to be "King of all Animals". Uncle Grandfather gives him a hamburger necklace. He is then sent off to assist Gerald, accompanied by a group of loud animals crammed into an economy hatchback. Meanwhile, Gerald is confronted by a flame-like entity named Rod, who calls himself the "Anime God". Gerald continues towards his destination, Tuna Mountain, now followed by the Inappropriate Comedy Tree.
Characters/Cast[]
- Gerald Bald Z (Kim Manning)
- Uncle Grandfather (Matt Maiellaro)
- Brenda
- Action Hotdog (Will Armstrong)
- Rod the Anime God (Matt Maiellaro)
- Coiffio (Dave Willis)
- Model Robot (Matt Harrigan)
- Catman (Dennis Moloney)
- Inappropriate Comedy Tree (Nick Ingkatanuwat)
- Young Man (C. Martin Croker)
- Young Man's Animals
- Sherman the Giraffe
- Bear
- Crucified Clowns
- The Wolf
- Yellow Eyed Creatures
- Secret Military Policemen
- Blue Cat (cameo)
- Space Ghost (cameo)
Trivia[]
- At the beginning of the episode, Gerald says "I'm confident my physical appearance will someday resemble that of the other handsome students", which foreshadows their appearances in "Woke Up Drunk."
- A Motel appears in the "Beware of the Wolf" intro song, which would later appear in "Woke Up Drunk" and "Return to Balding Victory" respectively. The blue cat from the pilot episode, which has the same design as Astronomic Cat, also briefly appears.
- This episode marks the introduction of the Young Man, his animals, and Sherman the giraffe. Although Sherman and all of the animals don't speak (saved for a few animal noises) and look much different in this episode compared to their other appearances (with the exception of the small parrot who sits on the Young Man's right shoulder).
- On With The Show by Charles Braker, a piece of production music, is played again when the Inappropriate Comedy Tree enters the doors of the Convenience Store of Death in this episode.
- Terry is mentioned as Model Robot's boyfriend, however, he isn't introduced until the next episode.
References & Allusions[]
- The "Beware of the Wolf" opening sequence in this episode is a reference to the introduction of The Big O.
- Similar to the pilot episode, Space Ghost makes a couple of cameos in this episode:
- His ship is seen in the "Beware of The Wolf" song.
- The ship is seen again in the Young Man's fantasy.
- Space Ghost becomes crushed by Convenience Store Of Death.
- This episode has over two references to the Adult Swim series, Aqua Teen Hunger Force. This episode marks the debut of Clown Planet, a reference to the ATHF episode "The Clowning", which makes a honking sound from the same episode when a smaller red moon forms the nose of the planet. Master Shake also makes a small cameo as a figurine in Coiffio's spaceship.
- The Hamburger Necklace is a parody of the Millennium Puzzle from the manga and anime series Yu-Gi-Oh!. The Young Man even says the word "Yugioh" during his fantasy.
- Rod asks Gerald, "Hey, if I turn this this way, do I look like Antonio Banderas", which is a reference to Antonio Banderas, a Spanish actor, director, producer, and singer.
- When Model Robot tries to transform into a telephone, a baby crying sound effect is used.
Gallery[]
Quotes[]
- Inappropriate Comedy Tree: Hey!
- Gerald Bald Z: My quest is lonely, but worthwhile. As I'm confident my physical appearance will someday resemble that of the other handsome students.
- Action Hotdog: Do the la, la, la, la, la!
- Gerald Bald Z: Hotdog, my eclectic acquaintance from previous times. Where are you going?
- Action Hotdog: La, la, la, la, la.
- Gerald Bald Z: What?
- Action Hotdog: La, la, la, la, la.
- Gerald Bald Z: Tuna Mountain?
- Action Hotdog: La.
- Inappropriate Comedy Tree: Achoo!
- Gerald Bald Z: I'll go with you.
- Inappropriate Comedy Tree: Hey!
- Uncle Grandfather: Whoa. 1 and 2 and 3 and 1 and 2 and 3. Giddyap. giddyap, giddyap, giddyap, giddyap. Hmm? Who is it?
- Young Man: I have come with a communication from the ministry of planning concerning the French premier who has been found dead of corruption.
- Uncle Grandfather: I'm busy.
- Young Man: We must act before it's too late, the shaku is being attracted to the debris. And for now, their numbers probably aren't going to decrease.
- Uncle Grandfather: Okay, whatever, fine. Good luck with that. Giddayap, manah. Yee-haw.
- Young Man: You don't understand. People are getting dead.
- Uncle Grandfather: You mean, people are getting nude?
- Young Man: Dead.
- Uncle Grandfather: Or nude?
- Young Man: Dead.
- Uncle Grandfather: Come in, nude. You're not a nude. Hoko Grandfather, away! Uh...Hey.
- Young Man: Don't you understand. The protecting stone makes this Yugioh disappear.
- Uncle Grandfather: Yeah.
- Young Man: Which means the Miyagi Crystals will help very much in searching for the Yugioh barrier.
- Uncle Grandfather: Sure.
- Young Man: That means the others won't be able to hunt for us since things move more easily the closer are to human form.
- Uncle Grandfather: All right, all right, all right.
- Young Man: The shaku is being attracted to the Debris, and for now, they're--
- Uncle Grandfather: Enough. Fight now for 3 minutes.
- Young Man: What?
- Uncle Grandfather: Okay, 1, 2, 3, go! What are you waiting for?
- Brenda: Hyah!! Ha!
- Uncle Grandfather: Aah! Yeah. Oh, ho ho! What is this hole?
- Gerald Bald Z: It's suddenly evening. We must camp here for the night and fall asleep.
- Action Hotdog: Do the la, la, la, la, la, la, la.
- Gerald Bald Z: I wonder what that means.
- Action Hotdog: La.
- Coiffio: Oh, here we go. Pick up, call screener. Damn it, damn it. Damn it to hell. Cat Man?
- Cat Man: What?
- Coiffio: Cat Man?
- Cat Man: What?
- Coiffio: Hey.
- Cat Man: What do you want?"
- Coiffio: Gerald is making his way to the natural Mountain.
- Cat Man: Yeah?
- Coiffio: Attack--all at!
- Cat Man: Yeah
- Coiffio: Implemente. impl-- Implement--imp--
- Cat Man: Late for work. Bye.
- Coiffio: Just-- f**k (Eff). Hey, Manila?
- Uncle Grandfather: Hmm. Stop fighting. Stop fighting! Stop fighting! Young Man, come here. I can see you eye scour of bosoms.
- Young Man: I'm king of all animals.
- Uncle Grandfather: Sure. Behold. The Hamburger Necklace.
- Young Man: Okay.
- Uncle Grandfather: To carry around in honor. But put it-- put it on your neck stalk.
- Young Man: My what?
- Uncle Grandfather: Head pole.
- Young Man: My what?
- Uncle Grandfather: Head root, whatever.
- Young Man: I-I'm not fol--
- Uncle Grandfather: To earn my respect, you must help my stupid bald nephew Gerald find the WIG BOX!
- Young Man: Is it a magical being?
- Uncle Grandfather: Does what have what?"
- Young Man: How can I use this?
- Uncle Grandfather: Uhh... It's a hamburger. So, you know... Snacking. See you later.
- Young Man: Come along, animals. We'll find that boy. Then I'll be back to prove my worth and win the heart of that girl. Animals, pick it up.
- Rod the Anime God: Kid.
- Action Hotdog: Aagh!
- Rod the Anime God: Congratulations on the beginning of your journey, Gerald.
- Gerald Bald Z: Who... Who are you?
- Rod the Anime God: I'm Rod, the Anime God. Kid, look at me. Listen. Beware the coiffed one.
- Gerald Bald Z: The who?
- Rod the Anime God: The coiffed one. Coiffed. Like hair.
- Gerald Bald Z: I don't think--
- Rod the Anime God: He is the evil controller of cats.
- Gerald Bald Z: Oh.
- Rod the Anime God: And another thing... The wolf is the cat.
- Gerald Bald Z: Alright.
- Rod the Anime God: Hey, if I turn this this way, do I look like Antonio Banderas?
- Gerald Bald Z: Um...
- Rod the Anime God: Oh, hey, kid?
- Gerald Bald Z: Yeah?
- Rod the Anime God: Would you mind running down to that store for me now?
- Gerald Bald Z: Oh.
- Rod the Anime God: I sure could use some goodies.
- Gerald Bald Z: Yeah, but.
- Rod the Anime God: Or I will tear your soul apart. Ha ha ha!
- Gerald Bald Z: Look, Hotdog. A convenience store.
- Cat Man: What do you want?
- Gerald Bald Z: We know you.
- Cat Man: Everyone knows Cat Man. What do you want?
- Gerald Bald Z: I seek the ninth level of power. And maybe an inexpensive hair brush.
- Action Hotdog: Do the, la la--
- Cat Man: F**k (Eff) off, hotdog.
- Gerald Bald Z: Perhaps some warm milk would quite the demons in your head.
- Cat Man: This is what quiets the demons in my head. This makes the mail go away.
- Gerald Bald Z: I'm on a journey to Tuna Mountain.
- Cat Man: Look, I don't need any of that bullsh*t. All you anime people on your stupid journeys coming through my yard. I'm stick of it. See this?
- Gerald Bald Z: Yeah.
- Cat Man: This is where your quest ends.
- Inappropriate Comedy Tree: Hey, everybody!
- Cat Man: What the f**k! (Eff)
- Inappropriate Comedy Tree: This is convenient!
- Gerald Bald Z: Ahh!
- Action Hotdog: La, la, la.
- Inappropriate Comedy Tree: Aagh! What up with that?
- Coiffio: Why? Why do I use Cat Man? I f**king (Eff) hate Cat Man! Oh, it's so nice of you to join us, model asshole. Where have you been all this time? Out gallivanting? Buying scarves with your boyfriend?
- Model Robot: His name is Terry, baby.
- Coiffio: Oh, whoopie! Model Robot, transform into a telephone so that I may contract Cat Man at his place of business, the Convenience Store of Death!
- Model Robot: Initiating transform process, baby. 3, 2, 1! Commence transform process, baby.
- Coiffio: Oh, come on, man. Come on, man. Today. This sucks.
- Gerald Bald Z: My quest is lonely but worthwhile as I'm confident my physical appearance will someday resemble that of-- Look, hotdog, there it is. That's probably Tuna Mountain. Our quest is revealed.
- Inappropriate Comedy Tree: Hey!