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[Bridge Kids: One Man's Trash]

The lyrics from MGMT's "Kids" was a surprise. I think it's been years since I heard that song. Theme-wise, the closing song fits. I'm just not sure why it's uncredited. This was my first Bridge Kids episode, so I don't know if that's the way episodes usually end, either. With a random joke? The characters don't seem like they should be wandering around unsupervised, but at least they seemed kind of nice, trying to take care of each other. Then the sudden aggression toward the guy sleeping under the underpass ruined any endearment I felt toward the kid with braces. Let's hope he learns a lesson from his infected leg....

[DR. BEES]

Ah, yes, a cautionary tale about hyperfixation in niche fandoms. Very good.

[Take On Me Collab]

I like the concept and some of the references to famous artwork. This video could have been super fun. Effort obviously went into it. Too bad most of the artists were terrified of drawing a romantic or considerate scene.

[Fantasy Factory]

Amelia's actor nailed the corporate HR instructional guide voice. She's an excellent choice with the animation and its late 1990s cyperpunk look, which fits the theme well. For me, the transition to the Fantasy/Sci-fi type of big bosses was a little too confusing to be scary. The only part I could awkwardly laugh at if pressed into it is Amelia's beautiful outfits because of what they suggest. But I feel like neither fear nor laughter was the goal. The tags might be misleading. This is solidly dark satire of corporate greed and the dehumanization of employees. It's making me think of how much it could be said to represent.

[Stamp on the Ground]

Here I have found joy.

[PICONJO: teh Epic Kiss]

Two stars for the animation. Four stars for the song.

Can you tell us more about the music? What instruments did you use?

Piconjo responds:

I used mah p3n0r.