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kariachi · 5 years

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So, in case y’all didn’t get the hints, it’s the Return of the Liveblogs. I will catch up with this damn show eventually so help me Faranth.

Today we’re backtracking to episodes I should’ve watched ages ago but couldn’t, starting with Speechless on the Seine.

So, the summary says I should expect a muted Ben. ...I get the feeling this won’t be a hardship for me (jk, I love you reboot!Ben, you are best Ben, other Bens could learn from your example)

Although it does amuse me, after last night’s D&D session, to be starting off with our very own feral mime.

Proper reaction to seeing some random civilian landing a fucking helicarrier in front of the Louvre- running and screaming.

Gwen I can accept having a clue how to pronounce French. Max? I refuse to believe he can pronounce shit. Out of spite, if nothing else.

Also, random, is it just me or do the Tennysons get less interesting the further into any series you get? Like, the peak at episode 12 and edge downwards from there. But then the entire show was getting less interesting slowly yet surely before Kevin showed up, so what do I know. Take me back to season 1 weirdness damnit! Just, give me Kevin while you do.

Aww, Ben worrying about not being able to communicate with the locals- which not only ties in well with the plot of the episode, but also with his fears at the start of This One Goes To 11, before they started country hopping. And given in the proper order this would be the first stop where English isn’t the dominant language it makes sense.

Ben, essentially: “I could wander a foreign city with my family, seeing the sights, or I could stay in, watch cartoons in a language I understand, and not have to worry about making a fool of myself. Guess which one I’m going for.”

Ben Tennyson, trashing a helicarrier because he didn’t properly pack his tablet’s charger. This is why we organize, Ben, listen to your cousin sometime.

I don’t know what’s better- that Ben sees ‘ask a parent or guardian for permission before using the stove’ and then laments not being able to cook lunch because Max isn’t there to ask permission from? or that he immediately goes for the ‘I’ll go Heatblast and make macaroni on myself!’ loophole. Either way this precious child.

...this child managed to set off the sprinklers and lock himself out the helicarrier in under 20 seconds. That’s talent.

I like these background characters, Ben tumbles out of the helicarrier, screams, and immediately three women- one of which is probably a mother or aunt or something- appear to make sure he’s okay.

Thumbskull can juggle. Yes, this is relevant information. Relevant to my heart.

(Listen, I just, am very big on characters knowing things that don’t or shouldn’t matter, it fleshes them out.)

He can also use a unicycle. Good on him!

And can outrun XLR8 on it. Damn dude. Slow clap for Thumbskull.

XLR8 using the crosswalk

*sigh* Poor Circus Freaks, back to working with Zombozo. At least they got a vacation.

Zombozo: crosses a fucking ocean to get away from an annoying 10-yo, still can’t shake the little blighter.

“Are you stalking me? Because that’s a crime you know.” Zombozo pls

Frightwig, essentially: We did not agree to work with you again just to deal with Tennyson bullshit, Zombozo

I love the just, constant acknowledgement that these fuckers have dealt with each other so much and everyone is just fucking tired of this bullshit.

Acidbreath, the voice of reason.

Okay, we need to pause again to acknowledge some things. 1) Zombozo is happy France is appreciative of clowning. 2) His big plan isn’t just to replace priceless art with fakes, but clown-themed fakes. Credit where credit is due, the man knows what he’s about.

“See, Acidbreath? We monologue because it feels good.” And there’s Acidbreath, smiling like he’s actually learning something about his career of choice. The master finally brings himself to teach the student.

And Ben has been hypnotized into mimery.

You know this is a long-ass liveblog for an episode that’s actually boring me quite a bit. I don’t give a shit about the plot or anything, but it’s got enough interesting tidbits for me to note that it seems otherwise.

Ben using bad art to get directions to his kin.

1) The mime speaks! 2) The mime speaks because he’s the only one who understands what Ben is trying to tell everyone! That’s just golden. Also good job, mime. Too many things where the mime won’t speak even if it’s an emergency, this guy is just like “yeah, yeah, that’s work, now can we discuss the fact this kid has been assaulted and also the Louvre is being robbed?”

How does one distract guards? Make a cat out of electricity so when they go to pet it they immediately get shocked in unconsciousness.

Zombozo having to be polite to his minions because they will just fucking drop his ass again is a delight.

Also Ben be fucking careful that art is priceless!

“Cronies? That hurt. Besides, you’re gonna need our help.” I do so love all the Circus Freaks in the reboot. The age distribution annoys me a bit, just because I’m not a fan of the “the small child is smarter than everyone else and so in charge” trope (which is also part of why I keep getting more and more annoyed with Reboot!Gwen), but otherwise, I like these guys.

These fuckers are dedicated!

*sigh* Hypnotizing the villain with their own hypnotism again. It was old and lazy the first time.

And we end with the reveal that Ben flooded the place.

6.8/10 Not the best episode, didn’t give many shits about what was going on, but it had some good tidbits that upped the score.

#ben 10 2.os

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