I loved this show from the first time I saw it. It's like the Looney Tunes updated for the Gen. X. crowd. I was in college at the time and some friends living off campus and I used to gather around the TV when Animaniacs was on and laugh our rear ends off.
Then came this episode. I know it's meant for the kids, but I had had enough learning. I wanted something I could chill out to. Not more school. I continued to watch the show until the bitter end on the WB. I even got the entire DVD set when they were issued, but this episode is definitely the "jump the shark" moment for Animaniacs.
The little flame reeked of an old Disney Educational film. The Pinky and the Brain bit was funny. If it had found a way to perhaps satirize some of the Presidents I might have enjoyed it, instead I felt like I had been trapped in second grade for 30 minutes.
Then came this episode. I know it's meant for the kids, but I had had enough learning. I wanted something I could chill out to. Not more school. I continued to watch the show until the bitter end on the WB. I even got the entire DVD set when they were issued, but this episode is definitely the "jump the shark" moment for Animaniacs.
The little flame reeked of an old Disney Educational film. The Pinky and the Brain bit was funny. If it had found a way to perhaps satirize some of the Presidents I might have enjoyed it, instead I felt like I had been trapped in second grade for 30 minutes.