Everyone clap, because for once I’m not mixing up an episode with one that is seemingly very similar to it! Yeah, that’s right, despite all the similarities between “Plankton Retires” and “New Leaf”, my memories for each of these episodes is quite distinct. Considering how often I get episodes mixed up, this is an achievement.
I think it’s funny that for once, Plankton’s schemes of trying to get the Krabby Patty secret formula are considered newsworthy. But almost like he’s just another one of the funky things that happens in Bikini Bottom. Well, I guess he
is one of the funky things that happens in that town. Anyway, this segment is pretty entertaining, and then it moves over into funny once Plankton realizes he’s being broadcast. What’s funny is that watching this scene as it was felt weird to me, as I’m so used to hearing the
sparta remix version of it lol. Moving on, the fact that Plankton’s scheme seemingly relies on him acting like a cowboy is funny to me. It gives Mr. Lawrence another chance to show off that hilarious Plankton with a Southern accent.
As the episode goes on, we see more of Plankton’s plans being foiled in funny ways. I just like Mr. Krabs being one step ahead of him, because it’s usually funny, and it means that he never loses. The episode also takes care to show why Mr. Krabs is always a step ahead of Plankton, and that’s because Plankton is an idiot LMAO. It’s the
Tom & Jerry of it all. Or Roadrunner and Wile E. Coyote lol.
Finally, Plankton decides it’s time to throw in the towel. But Mr. Krabs won’t let him go so easily, so he hitches a ride on the bus along with SpongeBob. SpongeBob is cute in this episode, and plays a good minor supporting role. That is all. SpongeBob and Mr. Krabs follow Plankton around in a sequence that reminds me fondly of “Spy Buddies”. And then when Plankton reaches the retirement home, I love his little retirement outfit, it’s hilarious. Plankton approaching retirement like a scheme is also really funny.
Upon rewatching this episode, the Plankton twist is rather obvious for one reason and one reason alone: where tf is Karen? Plankton didn’t bring Karen with him on his retirement excursion? Really? Now, I’d believe it if this was season 8 (
cough cough “Frozen Face Off”
cough), but it’s not so…yeah. But less obvious (well, not really considering this was the pattern of the episode) was the twist with Mr. Krabs and SpongeBob. But I love all of these twists, they make the plot interesting, and they’re just funny. Not to mention, I love all the robot designs. Again, SpongeBob’s is so adorable. And then the ending of the episode with the robots hanging out is quite wholesome (until they all blew up LMAO). I also like the ending with the real versions of everybody getting into a brawl. Poor Squidward, couldn’t even sleep on the job in peace.
Episode Tier: Amazing
Episode Score: 9.3/10
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