Sprig's facial expressions are amazing
[7.0/10] Solid episode. There’s some laughs to be had here. I particularly enjoyed the gags built around Hop Pop’s elaborate manual for Bessie, with the florid language describing every event in her life, and Anne eventually becoming entranced by it. (Hop Pop saying “Impressive! Kinda scary. But impressive” got a laugh out of me.)
The story itself is no great shakes though. I can appreciate the show doing a spin on “kids take parents’ car for a spin”-type stories. But the lesson about needing a combination of both education and experience, is a bit rote even for a kids show, and the bit with Sprig taunting and then being pranked by the old lady, Sadie Croaker and her slow carriage, fell flat to me.
There’s some nice enough sequences once Anne reads the manual and tries to get Bessie going again, as danger strikes. But overall this one is simple and pleasant enough to watch, but not one of the show’s finest hours.
Mrs Croaker: "Now hold on to your eyebrows. 'Cause here. We. Go!"
Sprig: "Whoo!"
[Ladybug moves slowly. Awkward silence.]
Sprig: "Can't this thing go any faster?!"Anne: " 'If you still haven't escaped, give Bessie some berries from the secret compartment in the front of her shell.' "
[Knocks on shell. Shell opens.]
Anne: "Whoa, this is gross."
[Mrs Croaker speeds away.]
Sprig: "Pretty sure I just got played."[Anne laughs maniacally.]
Hop Pop: "I don't feel safe."
Shout by Darkmaster006BlockedParent2020-03-09T03:13:19Z
This episode was simply excellent. 10/10. Go watch it.