It has been a really long time since I have watched Beebo. I remember watching the older episodes at least once a week as a kid...and looking back, I'll probably laugh at this bullshit for some time to come. Good job, and I can't wait to see more.
Reviews for "BEEBO part 11"
fabulous999 responds:
Since I helped raise you, I expect you to care for me when I'm old and crazy.
Ah, yes. Clue vs. Boggle. Which to play? A question that has plagued mankind for decades now. One that, if answered, would bring about the end of all global conflict as we know it.
Sadly, Beebo Pt. 11 Did not answer the question. So the world will go on being a raging shithole.
Normally, there is an expectation that an artist should improve over time. Hone their animation skills, voice skills, etc. I would venture a guess that many who viewed this without knowing Beebo lore would mention that in their reviews. But Beebo was lo-fi from the very get-go, and to make improvements in those technical skills would take away from the charm. Yet if you look and listen closely, you can see improvements in voice quality, the smoothness of the animation, and the drawing of the characters. Somehow you managed to keep the lo-fi vibe without those changes being so noticeable. If low-brow, misogynistic, insert-politically-incorrect-term-of-
your-choice humor and situations is capable of having charm.
Yet charm Beebo has, and charm this new episode has in spades. While the humor isnâEUTMt as fast, furious, or edgy as some of the previous installments (Xmas and the John McCain episodes comes to mind), thereâEUTMs a more deliberate pacing to the episode. I havenâEUTMt decided if that is good or bad, or if it just is and I should deal with it. I should just deal with it. Part of what makes âEUoeBeeboâEU work so well is that frentic, make-it-up-as-you-go feel. This installment does feel like more attention was paid to pacing, and scripting. And yes, the humor hasn't improved. Though in the case of Beebo, that is a plus worth of an extra star, in my own humble opinion.
Wait, did I just say that Beebo has charm? No, I am NOT getting soft in my old age, and neither is Beebo. Seeing this episode was better than having a pretty lady with britches looser than a Space Shuttle o-ring knock on my door, asking if she and her even prettier-lady friend can come in for an orgy. It was funny enough, entertaining enough, and clever enough to be the best thing I have seen on NG in quite some time. You sir packed more entertainment into 1.9 MB than packed into all of those 88 MB-sized flashes that sit atop the current all-time list.
All hail Beebo. Bow to the cat-master what has facial hair. Now I am going to do something I have NEVER doneâEU¦ buy a t-shirt depicting a NG character. Please say such things are available.
fabulous999 responds:
Why yes, yes you can buy a t-shirt at murderfoot.spreadshirt.com . Very interesting you noticed the change in pacing, this is actually the ONLY episode that has ever had an actual full script, and it won't be the last. Part of the reason I had stopped doing episodes was from the trouble I had mid-way into production trying to make shit up as I went and wrap things up and end on a satisfying note. If you don't know where you're going with something it's easy to work yourself into a corner where it's a struggle to end. I think that's why there used to be so many cliff hangerish, to be continued type episodes, which I personally hate. I like things to wrap up into their own little nugget more or less, and that's what I want to do here on out. Thank you!
Harry sounds different than I'm used to. Somehow the super-clear recording quality doesn't lend itself well to the feel of the cartoon. Oh well, I guess things change as times pass. Still a great series, and I'm hoping we don't have to wait years for Episode 12: Harry Saves Wade Fulp.
fabulous999 responds:
The first few episodes were recorded on a tiny headseat microphone that was ripped in half and then sort of smashed back together with masking tape, and it still magically worked. All the recording was done on that old Windows recorder program that had no functionality beyond that. It had a charm to it but I'm not convinced improved clarity is a bad thing. I think Flash handles the audio differently too since then, so usually if the audio is funky it sounds like unforgivable dog shit and needs to be sorted out.
I loved this. Beebo hasn't changed at all... the animation is terrible, the art is archaic, the voices are low quality, Beebo still speaks in stock library meows..... and I wouldn't have it any other way. This reminds me of ye olde days of NewGrounds in all their ridiculous, dumb, non-sequitorial glory. I hope you make some more soon... Thanks for a good ol' school laugh. =3
Proof that good content supercedes polished animation.
Jeremy and Viper Studios are right since this has to be the best Beebo cartoon to date. Fabulous999, I think that you and AzureSt0ne deserve more name recognition than Legendary Frog, Artist Gamer Gal, and most of those "Great animation, but that's it" cartoons that have been plaguing the Top 50 since 2008. (Nin10Doh!, Larry, Tarboy, etc.) That, and I would like to thank you for having the one of most consistently good series on here. Now, on with the review...
When it comes down to it, it's still the same mix of photo heads, plain flash graphics, and simplified backgrounds. However, you have improved on the actual animation when Harry throws the dismembered remains out the window. As much as I like this series' poorly-done-on-purpose style; learning basic animation skills wouldn't hurt. Then there's the audio, which was done magnificently.
You and your friend did an excellent job on the voices, and the music was fitting. Finally, the content of this piece is further proof that the HD video/After Effects/ToonBoom craze can eat shit. The writing and direction in this were superb. To put it another way, I was laughing hysterically at this from beginning to end.
What I like:
-Funny
-Original
-Great direction
-Well written
-Kick-ass voice acting
-Fitting music
What I didn't like:
-The fact that this will get panned by superficial dipshits who masturbate to the latest glorified tech demo.
Overall: I think that you deserve a nine for kicking major ass with this one. (4.5/5)
fabulous999 responds:
I also think I deserve more recognition, but instead I will be happy to accept money, women and pulled pork slathered with delicious barbecue sauce with a side of potato salad and maybe some corn bread wouldn't hurt.