This episode was representative of the whole series: funny, but stupid. Al is injured playing sports, and, by mistake, circumcised at the hospital. This sets up all sorts of gags, including Al shown in the maternity ward crying with tiny babies, and Peggy and Marcie giggling excitedly about how much better sex will be for Peggy now that Al has been circumcised. The characters in it are the Bundy family, and Marcie and Jefferson. One hint is that circumcision is best done an babies, so they will not remember it, as Jefferson got circumcised as a baby but says he does not remember it whereas Al is shown in clear discomfort. The story does not make much sense, as it is unlikely a man of Als generation in the USA would have not been circumcised as a baby. Furthermore, he complains about the recovery afterwards but does not consider suing. Not very profound, but funny.
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bevo-1367817 March 2021
A cut above the rest.
BA_Harrison25 December 2022
Al injures his back and must go to hospital for an operation. Confusion over his notes results in him being circumcised, much to the amusement of his family and neighbours.
A surgeon mistaking the words 'circular incision' for 'circumcision' is extremely contrived but it does lead to some of the funniest MWC moments in a long time.
Peggy discusses the painful procedure with Marcy while chopping a large salami and a baguette with a cleaver, Al has to wear a mu-mu because of his discomfort, the slightest stimulation causes Al pain, and the final scene when Al has fully recovered ends the episode with a bang.
Funniest lines: "We could replace his brain with a sock full of popcorn...", "Then she picked up a catheter the size of a boa constrictor", and "How much did they cut off, dad?".
A surgeon mistaking the words 'circular incision' for 'circumcision' is extremely contrived but it does lead to some of the funniest MWC moments in a long time.
Peggy discusses the painful procedure with Marcy while chopping a large salami and a baguette with a cleaver, Al has to wear a mu-mu because of his discomfort, the slightest stimulation causes Al pain, and the final scene when Al has fully recovered ends the episode with a bang.
Funniest lines: "We could replace his brain with a sock full of popcorn...", "Then she picked up a catheter the size of a boa constrictor", and "How much did they cut off, dad?".
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