Streaming services removed this episode due to blackface, so I dusted off my DVD collection. It's a good episode of Sunny - you will laugh - but ultimately skippable. Season 4 is incredibly strong and the omission of "ANTPBMC" actually makes the season stronger as a whole.
Dennis and Frank's storyline is the highlight of the episode. 'America's Next Top Model' is a dated reference at this point but it's comedy gold whenever Denis falls victim to his insecurities.
Mac's storyline is amusing but 'The Bachelor' has been parodied to death and this take offers little new.
Dee and Charlie's storyline - a commentary on attempting to become "internet famous" - has some amusing moments but is weakly executed. The humor is supposed to revolve around "Dee is blind to how egregiously racist these characters are" but the real egregious issue is that it's not funny. A big swing for a very small payoff. Luckily for us, years later the show will find a funnier and more appropriate way to tackle blackface and Dee's racist characters.
Overall - worth watching if you have access but not worth investing in the DVDs or pirating.
Dennis and Frank's storyline is the highlight of the episode. 'America's Next Top Model' is a dated reference at this point but it's comedy gold whenever Denis falls victim to his insecurities.
Mac's storyline is amusing but 'The Bachelor' has been parodied to death and this take offers little new.
Dee and Charlie's storyline - a commentary on attempting to become "internet famous" - has some amusing moments but is weakly executed. The humor is supposed to revolve around "Dee is blind to how egregiously racist these characters are" but the real egregious issue is that it's not funny. A big swing for a very small payoff. Luckily for us, years later the show will find a funnier and more appropriate way to tackle blackface and Dee's racist characters.
Overall - worth watching if you have access but not worth investing in the DVDs or pirating.
