Aqua Teen Hunger Force
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Aqua Teen Hunger Force retitled Aqua Unit Patrol Squad 1 (or AUPS1) in 2011, is an American animated
television series on Cartoon Network
late night programing block, Adult Swim
, as well as Teletoon's Teletoon at Night block and later G4 Canada's ADd
block in Canada
. It is one of the spin-offs
of Space Ghost Coast to Coast
, and as of 2011, the longest running original series on Adult Swim, as well as the only remaining original series continuously airing since the program block launched in 2001. It originally premiered in a block with three other original Williams Street
series in December 2000, before Adult Swim officially debuted; the others were Sealab 2021
, The Brak Show
, and Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law
.
The show is about the adventures of three anthropomorphic fast food
items—Master Shake
, Frylock
, and Meatwad
—and their next-door neighbor Carl Brutananadilewski
, who used to live in the suburb
s of southern New Jersey
but have since moved to an identical neighborhood in Seattle, Washington. While the series initially gave no explanation as to the characters' origins, the 2007 feature film Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters revealed that they were created by an anthropomorphic watermelon
slice as part of a plot to inherit their accumulated real estate holdings once the characters inevitably killed each other.
The series was originally pitched as a parody of detective series that would have found the "Hunger Force" fighting crime and solving mysteries. Once the series was established, the creators quickly dropped the idea and instead turned the show into a surreal sitcom, with humor derived from intentionally incoherent plots and absurd
visual gags. The show has little continuity, and episodes often end with one or more of the main characters dying. Situations often involve the Aqua Teens being visited by strange monsters and extraterrestrial beings, most of whom are of little power or consequence. An initially structured plot is often abandoned as characters' actions take the story far afield.
As of 2011, a total of 109 episodes have aired during the show's eight seasons. An episode, entitled "Boston", was meant to air during the fifth season
, but was pulled to avoid further controversy
surround the 2007 Boston bomb scare
, and has never aired or been released to the public in any format. The series has been renewed for a ninth season, which will premiere on May 20, 2012, and contain ten episodes. Since its release, the series has developed a cult following
, and its popularity resulted in three different spin-offs: Spacecataz
, Carl's Stone Cold Lock of the Century of the Week, and Soul Quest Overdrive.
, animated by Radical Axis
and produced by Williams Street
. Much of the dialogue is supplemented with ad libs and improvisation by the voice talent. The show is fully scripted but ad libs are included in the final voice recordings and the shows are animated to include this improvisation. Many, if not all, of the crew and cast members formerly worked on Space Ghost Coast to Coast
. Rapper Schoolly D
performed the theme song for the first seven seasons, and in early episodes also provided periodic commentary. As of season eight, the theme song was performed by Josh Homme.
The three main characters-Master Shake
, Frylock
, and Meatwad
- were originally created for an episode of Space Ghost Coast to Coast called "Baffler Meal", where they were the corporate mascots for a fictional fast-food chain called "Burger Trench". The original versions of the trio were prototypes which resembled the future characters, but both Master Shake and Frylock differed in appearance, personality, and voice from their ultimate design. The original name "Teen Hunger Force" refers to the squad's mission to conquer hunger in teens.
"Baffler Meal" did not air for several years, and was not even animated or produced until after the series became popular. Instead, the Space Ghost episode was rewritten as "Kentucky Nightmare", while the trio, along with Carl Brutananadilewski
, debuted in "Rabbot
", the pilot episode of Aqua Teen Hunger Force. A full season consisting of sixteen episodes, including "Rabbot", was put into production shortly thereafter. The series is now one of Adult Swim's most popular shows, and is the only show from the original Adult Swim line-up to still be in production.
In early episodes, the trio were identified by Master Shake as the "Aqua Teen Hunger Force", which solved crimes for money. After a few episodes, this premise and the use of the name by the characters were dropped. The premise was a trick that had been added to appease Cartoon Network
executives, who "didn't want to air a show about food just going around and doing random things." In the show itself, Frylock mentions that they stopped fighting crime because "that wasn't making us a whole lot of money".
to Seattle, Washington, which is almost exactly the same as their former home. In a 2011 interview when asked why the series' title was changed, Matt Maiellaro stated, "We were bored with it, decided to change it, come up with a new fresh open and a whole new show, just try it out".
s, disaster
s, and various other things. In earlier episodes of the first season, the monsters or creations usually formed the basis for the plot, but as the crime-fighting element of the program disappeared, the Dr. Weird segment became a non sequitur
opening gag.
In the third season, Dr. Weird was dropped in favor of segments from the pilot episode of Spacecataz
, an unaired spin-off
created by Dave Willis and Matt Maiellaro. Six episodes were planned for production, but Adult Swim
felt that there was little, if anything, that could be made into five more episodes, since all of the characters were destroyed at the end of the pilot. These segments featured the Mooninites and Plutonians trading insults, gestures, and practical jokes. The full Spacecataz pilot is available as a special feature on the Volume Four DVD box-set. The Mooninites appear to outsmart the Plutonians for much of the series including tagging the Plutonians' ship and reversing a prank that involved 50 million large pizzas.
The openings were dropped starting in the fourth season. With the exception of his picture being visible in Frylock's room, Dr. Weird did not appear again until Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters in 2007. After his appearance in the movie, he made a cameo in "One Hundred", and later made his final appearance in "Allen Part 1" in 2011.
and sent to the moon in a wooden rocket ship, where they are shown sitting around a campfire when an Apollo astronaut arrives. During this sequence, a soundbite from "Rabbot", Master Shake saying "dancing is forbidden", is played repeatedly to a beat.
As of 2011 each episode of the now-titled Aqua Unit Patrol Squad 1 closes with a reprise of the intro music with skip frame animations of the characters.
as Master Shake
, Carey Means
as Frylock
and series co-creator Dave Willis
as both Meatwad
and Carl
. In addition to the main cast series co-creator Matt Maiellaro
voices Err, Cybernetic Ghost of Christmas Past from the Future. Members of the main cast and Matt Maiellaro also voice several minor and one-time characters.
Aqua Teen Hunger Force also has a larger recurring cast as well. Series animator C. Martin Croker
provides the voice of supporting characters Dr. Weird and Steve. Andy Merrill
provides the voice of Oglethorpe, and Mike Schatz
provides the voice of Emory. mc chris
, who has a history of voicing characters on Adult Swim shows, provides the voice of MC Pee Pants. Comedy writer Tommy Blacha
provides the voice of Dr. Wongburger. In addition to their main recurring roles, many recurring voice actors also play different minor roles as well.
George Lowe
, who is best known for providing the voice of Space Ghost
on Space Ghost Coast to Coast
, plays several bit roles on Aqua Teen Hunger Force; oftentimes the role of himself with different occupations.
In addition to the main and recurring cast several comedians and other voice actors oftentimes play minor or one-time bit roles, as either villains or everyday bystanders.
, Neil Peart
of the band Rush
, a watermelon slice named "Walter Melon", and an appearance by heavy metal band Mastodon
in the opening sequence. The film also introduces a fourth Aqua Teen, a chicken nugget
named "Chicken Bittle" (voiced by Bruce Campbell
). The Plutonians and the Cybernetic Ghost of Christmas Past from the Future, recurring characters, both make appearances in the movie, as well as the Mooninites, Dr. Weird, and MC Pee Pants.
For April Fools' Day
2007, Cartoon Network aired for free Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters during the Adult Swim programming block even though it had not yet been released. However, it was aired shrunken and in the bottom corner of the normal programming that was being aired at the time, and contained no sound.
In a 2010 interview staff members of Radical Axis
confirmed that a sequel was indeed in production, and mentioned the possibility that the film might be made in 3-D
.
campaign, Peter Berdovsky, 27, and Sean Stevens, 28, installed LED
displays depicting the Mooninites in eleven different cities: Boston, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, Seattle, Portland, Denver, Austin, San Francisco, and Philadelphia. In Boston, the authorities considered the LEDs suspicious, prompting the closure of major roads and waterways for investigation. Turner Broadcasting System
later admitted placing the LEDs and apologized for the misunderstanding. In spite of the uproar, Berdovsky and Stevens mocked the media and critics in interviews while facing charges for "placing a hoax device and disorderly conduct". Subsequently, all criminal charges were dropped in exchange for Berdovsky and Stevens apologizing during their court date and accepting a plea bargain which consisted of community service at the Spaulding Rehabilitation Center. Turner Broadcasting has paid the Boston Police Department
one million dollars to cover the investigation's cost and an additional million for good will. This action was designed to settle criminal and civil claims, while the general manager of Cartoon Network stepped down because of the incident. Of the 10 cities in which the Lite-Brite
-like LED displays were placed, only Boston saw them as a matter of concern. The installations had been up for weeks prior to the panic.
An episode from season five
, entitled "Boston" was produced as the series creators' response to the scare, but Adult Swim pulled it to avoid further controversy surrounding the events of the bomb scare. "Boston" has never aired, and has never been released to the public.
In addition to being available on DVD, episodes of the series are also available on iTunes
and the he "Build a Custom DVD" feature on the Adult Swim website. The season five episode, "Boston", was never released to the public in any format.
, other merchandise for the show has been made, including T-shirt
s, hat
s/cap
s, sock
s, and pants
. In 2007 Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters Colon the Soundtrack
, a sound track for the movie was released, and in 2009 Have Yourself a Meaty Little Christmas, a Christmas album
, sung by characters from the show was released. Video games based on the series have also been released including Destruct-O-Thon in 2004, and Aqua Teen Hunger Force Zombie Ninja Pro-Am
in 2007, and an online flash game titled "The Worst Games Ever" is available for free play on the Adult Swim website.
Adult Swim Shop also has merchandise available on their website including iPod
covers, an actual "Visible Frylock Poster" as seen in Frylock's room, a movie poster, a throw pillow
, dog collar
s, a bean bag
chair in the likeness of Meatwad, an actual drinking cup in the likeness of Master Shake, flash drives
, and a matryoshka doll
in the likeness of Carl.
In September 2010 Adult Swim Shop introduced a full scale, functioning hot air balloon
in the likeness of Meatwad at a cost of $70,000.00. The purchase includes a piloted, one-hour ride anywhere in the continental United States, and the buyer gets to keep it (though they would need a pilot's license to actually fly it). Due to the high cost, few people have actually purchased the balloon, but it has received fairly positive reviews. The balloon is the most expensive item on Adult Swim Shop since the Metalocalypse
"Dethklok Fountain" fountain, which was released early in 2010 for $40,000.00.
listed the series as the 39th best in the Top 100 Best Animated TV Shows. The series was nominated for two Teen Choice Awards
in 2007 and 2008.
Interviews
Animation
Animation is the rapid display of a sequence of images of 2-D or 3-D artwork or model positions in order to create an illusion of movement. The effect is an optical illusion of motion due to the phenomenon of persistence of vision, and can be created and demonstrated in several ways...
television series on Cartoon Network
Cartoon Network
Cartoon Network is a name of television channels worldwide created by Turner Broadcasting which used to primarily show animated programming. The channel began broadcasting on October 1, 1992 in the United States....
late night programing block, Adult Swim
Adult Swim
Adult Swim is an adult-oriented Cable network that shares channel space with Cartoon Network from 9:00 pm until 6:00 am ET/PT in the United States, and broadcasts in countries such as Australia and New Zealand...
, as well as Teletoon's Teletoon at Night block and later G4 Canada's ADd
Adult Digital Distraction
Adult Digital Distraction is a block airing on G4 Canada. Similar to Adult Swim and Teletoon at Night, Adult Digital Distraction airs mature comedies...
block in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. It is one of the spin-offs
Spin-off (media)
In media, a spin-off is a radio program, television program, video game, or any narrative work, derived from one or more already existing works, that focuses, in particular, in more detail on one aspect of that original work...
of Space Ghost Coast to Coast
Space Ghost Coast to Coast
Space Ghost Coast to Coast is an American animated parody talk show hosted by the 60s Hanna-Barbera cartoon character Space Ghost. The show premiered on April 15, 1994 on Cartoon Network...
, and as of 2011, the longest running original series on Adult Swim, as well as the only remaining original series continuously airing since the program block launched in 2001. It originally premiered in a block with three other original Williams Street
Williams Street
Williams Street Productions, LLC, operating under the name Williams Street, is a division of Cartoon Network, which is owned by Turner Broadcasting, an operational unit of Time Warner...
series in December 2000, before Adult Swim officially debuted; the others were Sealab 2021
Sealab 2021
Sealab 2021 is an American animated television series. It was shown on Cartoon Network's adult-oriented programming block, Adult Swim. It premiered on November 23, 2000 and the final episode aired on April 25, 2005...
, The Brak Show
The Brak Show
The Brak Show is an animated television series that aired on Cartoon Network's late night programming block, Adult Swim. The Brak Show is a spin-off of the animated television series, Space Ghost Coast to Coast, and featured recurring characters from Space Ghost Coast to Coast and Cartoon Planet...
, and Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law
Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law
Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law is an American animated television series comedy created by Williams Street and produced by Cartoon Network Studios that aired on Cartoon Network during its Adult Swim late night programming block. The series' pilot first aired in 2000, and later became a series in...
.
The show is about the adventures of three anthropomorphic fast food
Fast food
Fast food is the term given to food that can be prepared and served very quickly. While any meal with low preparation time can be considered to be fast food, typically the term refers to food sold in a restaurant or store with preheated or precooked ingredients, and served to the customer in a...
items—Master Shake
Master Shake
Master Shake is a fictional character on the Adult Swim animated television series, Aqua Unit Patrol Squad 1, which was originally titled Aqua Teen Hunger Force since its premiere in 2000 until 2011...
, Frylock
Frylock
Frylock is a fictional character on the Adult Swim animated television series Aqua Unit Patrol Squad 1, which was originally titled Aqua Teen Hunger Force since its premiere in 2000 until 2011...
, and Meatwad
Meatwad
Meatwad is a fictional character on the Adult Swim animated television series Aqua Unit Patrol Squad 1, which was originally titled Aqua Teen Hunger Force since its premiere in 2000 until 2011...
—and their next-door neighbor Carl Brutananadilewski
Carl Brutananadilewski
Carl Brutananadilewski is a fictional character on the Adult Swim animated television series Aqua Unit Patrol Squad 1, which was originally titled Aqua Teen Hunger Force from its premiere in 2000 until 2011...
, who used to live in the suburb
Suburb
The word suburb mostly refers to a residential area, either existing as part of a city or as a separate residential community within commuting distance of a city . Some suburbs have a degree of administrative autonomy, and most have lower population density than inner city neighborhoods...
s of southern New Jersey
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
but have since moved to an identical neighborhood in Seattle, Washington. While the series initially gave no explanation as to the characters' origins, the 2007 feature film Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters revealed that they were created by an anthropomorphic watermelon
Watermelon
Watermelon is a vine-like flowering plant originally from southern Africa. Its fruit, which is also called watermelon, is a special kind referred to by botanists as a pepo, a berry which has a thick rind and fleshy center...
slice as part of a plot to inherit their accumulated real estate holdings once the characters inevitably killed each other.
The series was originally pitched as a parody of detective series that would have found the "Hunger Force" fighting crime and solving mysteries. Once the series was established, the creators quickly dropped the idea and instead turned the show into a surreal sitcom, with humor derived from intentionally incoherent plots and absurd
Absurdism
In philosophy, "The Absurd" refers to the conflict between the human tendency to seek value and meaning in life and the human inability to find any...
visual gags. The show has little continuity, and episodes often end with one or more of the main characters dying. Situations often involve the Aqua Teens being visited by strange monsters and extraterrestrial beings, most of whom are of little power or consequence. An initially structured plot is often abandoned as characters' actions take the story far afield.
As of 2011, a total of 109 episodes have aired during the show's eight seasons. An episode, entitled "Boston", was meant to air during the fifth season
Aqua Teen Hunger Force (season 5)
The fifth season of the animated television series, Aqua Teen Hunger Force originally aired in the United States on Cartoon Network's late night programming block, Adult Swim. Season five started on January 20, 2008 with "Robots Everywhere", and ended with "Bible Fruit" on March 23, 2008. Although...
, but was pulled to avoid further controversy
Controversy
Controversy is a state of prolonged public dispute or debate, usually concerning a matter of opinion. The word was coined from the Latin controversia, as a composite of controversus – "turned in an opposite direction," from contra – "against" – and vertere – to turn, or versus , hence, "to turn...
surround the 2007 Boston bomb scare
2007 Boston bomb scare
The 2007 Boston bomb scare occurred on January 31, 2007 when the Boston Police Department mistakenly identified battery-powered LED placards resembling the Mooninite characters in the show Aqua Teen Hunger Force found throughout Boston, Massachusetts and the surrounding cities of Cambridge and...
, and has never aired or been released to the public in any format. The series has been renewed for a ninth season, which will premiere on May 20, 2012, and contain ten episodes. Since its release, the series has developed a cult following
Cult following
A cult following is a group of fans who are highly dedicated to a specific area of pop culture. A film, book, band, or video game, among other things, will be said to have a cult following when it has a small but very passionate fan base...
, and its popularity resulted in three different spin-offs: Spacecataz
Spacecataz
Spacecataz is a failed spin-off from the animated series Aqua Teen Hunger Force, focusing on the Mooninites and the Plutonians —all recurring characters on ATHF—who battle with each other in outer space with pranks and practical jokes...
, Carl's Stone Cold Lock of the Century of the Week, and Soul Quest Overdrive.
Production
Aqua Teen Hunger Force, later titled Aqua Unit Patrol Squad 1, is directed by Jeremiah Mills and Matt MaiellaroMatt Maiellaro
Matthew Gerard Maiellaro is the co-creator and writer of the cult television animated Adult Swim shows, Aqua Unit Patrol Squad 1 and Perfect Hair Forever, and creator of 12 Oz. Mouse...
, animated by Radical Axis
Radical Axis (studio)
Radical Axis is an animation studio headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, United States known for its diverse work in both episodic television and commercials...
and produced by Williams Street
Williams Street
Williams Street Productions, LLC, operating under the name Williams Street, is a division of Cartoon Network, which is owned by Turner Broadcasting, an operational unit of Time Warner...
. Much of the dialogue is supplemented with ad libs and improvisation by the voice talent. The show is fully scripted but ad libs are included in the final voice recordings and the shows are animated to include this improvisation. Many, if not all, of the crew and cast members formerly worked on Space Ghost Coast to Coast
Space Ghost Coast to Coast
Space Ghost Coast to Coast is an American animated parody talk show hosted by the 60s Hanna-Barbera cartoon character Space Ghost. The show premiered on April 15, 1994 on Cartoon Network...
. Rapper Schoolly D
Schoolly D
Jesse B. Weaver Jr. , better known by the stage name Schoolly D, is an American rapper from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.- Career :...
performed the theme song for the first seven seasons, and in early episodes also provided periodic commentary. As of season eight, the theme song was performed by Josh Homme.
The three main characters-Master Shake
Master Shake
Master Shake is a fictional character on the Adult Swim animated television series, Aqua Unit Patrol Squad 1, which was originally titled Aqua Teen Hunger Force since its premiere in 2000 until 2011...
, Frylock
Frylock
Frylock is a fictional character on the Adult Swim animated television series Aqua Unit Patrol Squad 1, which was originally titled Aqua Teen Hunger Force since its premiere in 2000 until 2011...
, and Meatwad
Meatwad
Meatwad is a fictional character on the Adult Swim animated television series Aqua Unit Patrol Squad 1, which was originally titled Aqua Teen Hunger Force since its premiere in 2000 until 2011...
- were originally created for an episode of Space Ghost Coast to Coast called "Baffler Meal", where they were the corporate mascots for a fictional fast-food chain called "Burger Trench". The original versions of the trio were prototypes which resembled the future characters, but both Master Shake and Frylock differed in appearance, personality, and voice from their ultimate design. The original name "Teen Hunger Force" refers to the squad's mission to conquer hunger in teens.
"Baffler Meal" did not air for several years, and was not even animated or produced until after the series became popular. Instead, the Space Ghost episode was rewritten as "Kentucky Nightmare", while the trio, along with Carl Brutananadilewski
Carl Brutananadilewski
Carl Brutananadilewski is a fictional character on the Adult Swim animated television series Aqua Unit Patrol Squad 1, which was originally titled Aqua Teen Hunger Force from its premiere in 2000 until 2011...
, debuted in "Rabbot
Rabbot
"Rabbot" is the pilot episode, and the first episode of the first season of the animated television series Aqua Teen Hunger Force. This episode marks the first official appearance of Master Shake, Frylock, and Meatwad, who first made rough-cut appearances in the Space Ghost Coast to Coast episode,...
", the pilot episode of Aqua Teen Hunger Force. A full season consisting of sixteen episodes, including "Rabbot", was put into production shortly thereafter. The series is now one of Adult Swim's most popular shows, and is the only show from the original Adult Swim line-up to still be in production.
In early episodes, the trio were identified by Master Shake as the "Aqua Teen Hunger Force", which solved crimes for money. After a few episodes, this premise and the use of the name by the characters were dropped. The premise was a trick that had been added to appease Cartoon Network
Cartoon Network
Cartoon Network is a name of television channels worldwide created by Turner Broadcasting which used to primarily show animated programming. The channel began broadcasting on October 1, 1992 in the United States....
executives, who "didn't want to air a show about food just going around and doing random things." In the show itself, Frylock mentions that they stopped fighting crime because "that wasn't making us a whole lot of money".
Change to Aqua Unit Patrol Squad 1
In 2011 the series' title was officially changed to Aqua Unit Patrol Squad 1. In addition, the series' location was changed from New JerseyNew Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
to Seattle, Washington, which is almost exactly the same as their former home. In a 2011 interview when asked why the series' title was changed, Matt Maiellaro stated, "We were bored with it, decided to change it, come up with a new fresh open and a whole new show, just try it out".
Opening sequences
During the first two seasons, which were released on DVD in three volumes, episodes cold-opened with a glimpse into the laboratory of Dr. Weird. He and his assistant Steve use the first several seconds of the show to create monsterMonster
A monster is any fictional creature, usually found in legends or horror fiction, that is somewhat hideous and may produce physical harm or mental fear by either its appearance or its actions...
s, disaster
Disaster
A disaster is a natural or man-made hazard that has come to fruition, resulting in an event of substantial extent causing significant physical damage or destruction, loss of life, or drastic change to the environment...
s, and various other things. In earlier episodes of the first season, the monsters or creations usually formed the basis for the plot, but as the crime-fighting element of the program disappeared, the Dr. Weird segment became a non sequitur
Non sequitur (absurdism)
A non sequitur is a conversational and literary device, often used for comedic purposes. It is a comment that, because of its apparent lack of meaning relative to what it follows, seems absurd to the point of being humorous or confusing....
opening gag.
In the third season, Dr. Weird was dropped in favor of segments from the pilot episode of Spacecataz
Spacecataz
Spacecataz is a failed spin-off from the animated series Aqua Teen Hunger Force, focusing on the Mooninites and the Plutonians —all recurring characters on ATHF—who battle with each other in outer space with pranks and practical jokes...
, an unaired spin-off
Spin-off (media)
In media, a spin-off is a radio program, television program, video game, or any narrative work, derived from one or more already existing works, that focuses, in particular, in more detail on one aspect of that original work...
created by Dave Willis and Matt Maiellaro. Six episodes were planned for production, but Adult Swim
Adult Swim
Adult Swim is an adult-oriented Cable network that shares channel space with Cartoon Network from 9:00 pm until 6:00 am ET/PT in the United States, and broadcasts in countries such as Australia and New Zealand...
felt that there was little, if anything, that could be made into five more episodes, since all of the characters were destroyed at the end of the pilot. These segments featured the Mooninites and Plutonians trading insults, gestures, and practical jokes. The full Spacecataz pilot is available as a special feature on the Volume Four DVD box-set. The Mooninites appear to outsmart the Plutonians for much of the series including tagging the Plutonians' ship and reversing a prank that involved 50 million large pizzas.
The openings were dropped starting in the fourth season. With the exception of his picture being visible in Frylock's room, Dr. Weird did not appear again until Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters in 2007. After his appearance in the movie, he made a cameo in "One Hundred", and later made his final appearance in "Allen Part 1" in 2011.
Closing credits
During the Aqua Teen Hunger Force era, the show ended with an apparent history of the "Aqua Teens", showing what appear to be the three characters in Egyptian murals, then being abducted by Abraham LincolnAbraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States, serving from March 1861 until his assassination in April 1865. He successfully led his country through a great constitutional, military and moral crisis – the American Civil War – preserving the Union, while ending slavery, and...
and sent to the moon in a wooden rocket ship, where they are shown sitting around a campfire when an Apollo astronaut arrives. During this sequence, a soundbite from "Rabbot", Master Shake saying "dancing is forbidden", is played repeatedly to a beat.
As of 2011 each episode of the now-titled Aqua Unit Patrol Squad 1 closes with a reprise of the intro music with skip frame animations of the characters.
Cast and characters
The main cast of the series consists of Dana SnyderDana Snyder
Dana Snyder is an American actor, voice artist, and comedian, best known for playing Master Shake on the Aqua Teen Hunger Force show, and the film Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters, both part of Cartoon Network's Adult Swim franchise.- Early life :Dana Snyder was born in...
as Master Shake
Master Shake
Master Shake is a fictional character on the Adult Swim animated television series, Aqua Unit Patrol Squad 1, which was originally titled Aqua Teen Hunger Force since its premiere in 2000 until 2011...
, Carey Means
Carey Means
Carey Means is an American voice actor best known for playing Frylock in the Adult Swim show Aqua Teen Hunger Force.-Personal life:Means is a graduate of Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri with a degree for B.S. Fine Arts/Vocal Music....
as Frylock
Frylock
Frylock is a fictional character on the Adult Swim animated television series Aqua Unit Patrol Squad 1, which was originally titled Aqua Teen Hunger Force since its premiere in 2000 until 2011...
and series co-creator Dave Willis
Dave Willis
David "Dave" Willis is an American voice actor, writer, and producer mostly known as one of the creators, writers, directors, and actors of the adult humored animated series Aqua Teen Hunger Force....
as both Meatwad
Meatwad
Meatwad is a fictional character on the Adult Swim animated television series Aqua Unit Patrol Squad 1, which was originally titled Aqua Teen Hunger Force since its premiere in 2000 until 2011...
and Carl
Carl Brutananadilewski
Carl Brutananadilewski is a fictional character on the Adult Swim animated television series Aqua Unit Patrol Squad 1, which was originally titled Aqua Teen Hunger Force from its premiere in 2000 until 2011...
. In addition to the main cast series co-creator Matt Maiellaro
Matt Maiellaro
Matthew Gerard Maiellaro is the co-creator and writer of the cult television animated Adult Swim shows, Aqua Unit Patrol Squad 1 and Perfect Hair Forever, and creator of 12 Oz. Mouse...
voices Err, Cybernetic Ghost of Christmas Past from the Future. Members of the main cast and Matt Maiellaro also voice several minor and one-time characters.
Aqua Teen Hunger Force also has a larger recurring cast as well. Series animator C. Martin Croker
C. Martin Croker
Clay Martin Croker is an animator and voice actor on various Adult Swim programs. He's best known for voicing the Space Ghost characters Zorak and Moltar on Space Ghost Coast to Coast. It was his idea to have Zorak and Moltar to be Space Ghost's sidekicks-Voice Acting:-External links:...
provides the voice of supporting characters Dr. Weird and Steve. Andy Merrill
Andy Merrill
Andy Merrill is a television writer, producer, and voice actor best known for his comedy voice portrayal of the character Brak on Space Ghost: Coast To Coast and Cartoon Planet and other related productions from Cartoon Network utilizing characters from the Space Ghost series...
provides the voice of Oglethorpe, and Mike Schatz
Mike Schatz
Mike Schatz is an American voice actor. He is best known for voicing the Plutonian Emory on the popular Adult Swim program Aqua Teen Hunger Force and the film Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters.-Career:-See also:...
provides the voice of Emory. mc chris
Mc chris
mc chris is an American rapper, voice actor, writer and improvisational comedian....
, who has a history of voicing characters on Adult Swim shows, provides the voice of MC Pee Pants. Comedy writer Tommy Blacha
Tommy Blacha
Thomas "Tommy" Blacha is an American comedy writer, working for shows such as Da Ali G Show and Late Night with Conan O'Brien. Tommy is currently working on Metalocalypse as co-creator and voice actor with Brendon Small....
provides the voice of Dr. Wongburger. In addition to their main recurring roles, many recurring voice actors also play different minor roles as well.
George Lowe
George Lowe
George Lowe is an American voice actor/comedian.He is perhaps best known for his role as the voice of Space Ghost on the Cartoon Network/Adult Swim, talk show Space Ghost Coast to Coast, a role which he played for all 110 episodes spanning fourteen years before the series ended in 2008, along...
, who is best known for providing the voice of Space Ghost
Space Ghost
Space Ghost is a fictional superhero created by Hanna-Barbera Productions and designed by Alex Toth for CBS in the 1960s. In his original incarnation, he was a superhero who, with his sidekick teen helpers Jan, Jace, and Blip the monkey, fought supervillains in outer space...
on Space Ghost Coast to Coast
Space Ghost Coast to Coast
Space Ghost Coast to Coast is an American animated parody talk show hosted by the 60s Hanna-Barbera cartoon character Space Ghost. The show premiered on April 15, 1994 on Cartoon Network...
, plays several bit roles on Aqua Teen Hunger Force; oftentimes the role of himself with different occupations.
In addition to the main and recurring cast several comedians and other voice actors oftentimes play minor or one-time bit roles, as either villains or everyday bystanders.
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| Dana Snyder Dana Snyder Dana Snyder is an American actor, voice artist, and comedian, best known for playing Master Shake on the Aqua Teen Hunger Force show, and the film Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters, both part of Cartoon Network's Adult Swim franchise.- Early life :Dana Snyder was born in... |
Carey Means Carey Means Carey Means is an American voice actor best known for playing Frylock in the Adult Swim show Aqua Teen Hunger Force.-Personal life:Means is a graduate of Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri with a degree for B.S. Fine Arts/Vocal Music.... |
Dave Willis Dave Willis David "Dave" Willis is an American voice actor, writer, and producer mostly known as one of the creators, writers, directors, and actors of the adult humored animated series Aqua Teen Hunger Force.... |
Matt Maiellaro Matt Maiellaro Matthew Gerard Maiellaro is the co-creator and writer of the cult television animated Adult Swim shows, Aqua Unit Patrol Squad 1 and Perfect Hair Forever, and creator of 12 Oz. Mouse... |
C. Martin Croker C. Martin Croker Clay Martin Croker is an animator and voice actor on various Adult Swim programs. He's best known for voicing the Space Ghost characters Zorak and Moltar on Space Ghost Coast to Coast. It was his idea to have Zorak and Moltar to be Space Ghost's sidekicks-Voice Acting:-External links:... |
Andy Merrill Andy Merrill Andy Merrill is a television writer, producer, and voice actor best known for his comedy voice portrayal of the character Brak on Space Ghost: Coast To Coast and Cartoon Planet and other related productions from Cartoon Network utilizing characters from the Space Ghost series... |
Mike Schatz Mike Schatz Mike Schatz is an American voice actor. He is best known for voicing the Plutonian Emory on the popular Adult Swim program Aqua Teen Hunger Force and the film Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters.-Career:-See also:... |
mc chris Mc chris mc chris is an American rapper, voice actor, writer and improvisational comedian.... |
Tommy Blacha Tommy Blacha Thomas "Tommy" Blacha is an American comedy writer, working for shows such as Da Ali G Show and Late Night with Conan O'Brien. Tommy is currently working on Metalocalypse as co-creator and voice actor with Brendon Small.... |
George Lowe George Lowe George Lowe is an American voice actor/comedian.He is perhaps best known for his role as the voice of Space Ghost on the Cartoon Network/Adult Swim, talk show Space Ghost Coast to Coast, a role which he played for all 110 episodes spanning fourteen years before the series ended in 2008, along... |
| Master Shake Master Shake Master Shake is a fictional character on the Adult Swim animated television series, Aqua Unit Patrol Squad 1, which was originally titled Aqua Teen Hunger Force since its premiere in 2000 until 2011... |
Frylock Frylock Frylock is a fictional character on the Adult Swim animated television series Aqua Unit Patrol Squad 1, which was originally titled Aqua Teen Hunger Force since its premiere in 2000 until 2011... |
Meatwad Meatwad Meatwad is a fictional character on the Adult Swim animated television series Aqua Unit Patrol Squad 1, which was originally titled Aqua Teen Hunger Force since its premiere in 2000 until 2011... , Carl Carl Brutananadilewski Carl Brutananadilewski is a fictional character on the Adult Swim animated television series Aqua Unit Patrol Squad 1, which was originally titled Aqua Teen Hunger Force from its premiere in 2000 until 2011... , Ignignokt, Boxy Brown, Various |
Err, Cybernetic Ghost of Christmas Past from the Future, Markula, Various | Dr. Weird (2000-2011), Steve, Various | Oglethorpe, Various | Emory | MC Pee Pants, Various | Dr. Wongburger | Various |
Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters
A feature film based on the show, Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters, was released on April 13, 2007. The movie follows the origins of the Aqua Teens, which includes an exercise machineExercise machine
An exercise machine is any machine used for physical exercise. These range from simple spring-like devices to computerized electromechanical rides to recirculating-stream swimming pools...
, Neil Peart
Neil Peart
Neil Ellwood Peart , OC, is a Canadian musician and author. He is the drummer for the rock band Rush.Peart grew up in Port Dalhousie, Ontario . During adolescence, he floated from regional band to regional band in pursuit of a career as a full-time drummer...
of the band Rush
Rush (band)
Rush is a Canadian rock band formed in August 1968, in the Willowdale neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario. The band is composed of bassist, keyboardist, and lead vocalist Geddy Lee, guitarist Alex Lifeson, and drummer and lyricist Neil Peart...
, a watermelon slice named "Walter Melon", and an appearance by heavy metal band Mastodon
Mastodon (band)
Mastodon is an American heavy metal band from Atlanta, Georgia, formed in 1999. The band is composed of bassist/vocalist Troy Sanders, guitarist/vocalist Brent Hinds, guitarist Bill Kelliher and drummer/vocalist Brann Dailor...
in the opening sequence. The film also introduces a fourth Aqua Teen, a chicken nugget
Chicken nugget
A chicken nugget is a molded piece of chicken product, breaded or battered, then fried or baked. Fast food restaurants typically deep fry their nuggets in vegetable oil, such as coconut oil....
named "Chicken Bittle" (voiced by Bruce Campbell
Bruce Campbell
Bruce Lorne Campbell is an American film and television actor. As a cult movie actor, Campbell starred as Ashley J. "Ash" Williams in Sam Raimi's Evil Dead series of films and he has starred in many low-budget cult films such as Crimewave, Maniac Cop, Bubba Ho-tep, Escape From L.A. and Sundown:...
). The Plutonians and the Cybernetic Ghost of Christmas Past from the Future, recurring characters, both make appearances in the movie, as well as the Mooninites, Dr. Weird, and MC Pee Pants.
For April Fools' Day
April Fools' Day
April Fools' Day is celebrated in different countries around the world on April 1 every year. Sometimes referred to as All Fools' Day, April 1 is not a national holiday, but is widely recognized and celebrated as a day when many people play all kinds of jokes and foolishness...
2007, Cartoon Network aired for free Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters during the Adult Swim programming block even though it had not yet been released. However, it was aired shrunken and in the bottom corner of the normal programming that was being aired at the time, and contained no sound.
Death Fighter
A sequel to Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters called Death Fighter is planned for release in summer 2012. Unlike the first film, the sequel may be released straight to DVD rather than theatrically. An Adult Swim bump addressed the status of the film, referencing Wikipedia's claim that it is "totally happening", followed by a statement from Adult Swim that it is not.In a 2010 interview staff members of Radical Axis
Radical Axis (studio)
Radical Axis is an animation studio headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, United States known for its diverse work in both episodic television and commercials...
confirmed that a sequel was indeed in production, and mentioned the possibility that the film might be made in 3-D
3-D film
A 3-D film or S3D film is a motion picture that enhances the illusion of depth perception...
.
2007 Boston bomb scare
On January 31, 2007, as part of a national guerrilla marketingGuerrilla marketing
Guerrilla warfare is about waging small intermittent attacks on different territories of the opponent with the aim of harassing and demoralising the opponent and eventually securing permanent footholds....
campaign, Peter Berdovsky, 27, and Sean Stevens, 28, installed LED
Light-emitting diode
A light-emitting diode is a semiconductor light source. LEDs are used as indicator lamps in many devices and are increasingly used for other lighting...
displays depicting the Mooninites in eleven different cities: Boston, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, Seattle, Portland, Denver, Austin, San Francisco, and Philadelphia. In Boston, the authorities considered the LEDs suspicious, prompting the closure of major roads and waterways for investigation. Turner Broadcasting System
Turner Broadcasting System
Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. is the Time Warner subsidiary managing the collection of cable networks and properties started and acquired by Robert Edward "Ted" Turner starting in the mid-1970s. The company has its headquarters in the CNN Center in Atlanta, Georgia. TBS, Inc...
later admitted placing the LEDs and apologized for the misunderstanding. In spite of the uproar, Berdovsky and Stevens mocked the media and critics in interviews while facing charges for "placing a hoax device and disorderly conduct". Subsequently, all criminal charges were dropped in exchange for Berdovsky and Stevens apologizing during their court date and accepting a plea bargain which consisted of community service at the Spaulding Rehabilitation Center. Turner Broadcasting has paid the Boston Police Department
Boston Police Department
The Boston Police Department , created in 1838, holds the primary responsibility for law enforcement and investigation within the city of Boston, Massachusetts. It is one of the oldest police departments in the United States...
one million dollars to cover the investigation's cost and an additional million for good will. This action was designed to settle criminal and civil claims, while the general manager of Cartoon Network stepped down because of the incident. Of the 10 cities in which the Lite-Brite
Lite-Brite
Lite-Brite is a toy, created by Hasbro in 1967, which allows the user to create glowing designs. It is a light box with small colored plastic pegs that fit into a matrix of holes and illuminate to create a lit piece of art. Using the colored pegs the user can create designs from imagination or by...
-like LED displays were placed, only Boston saw them as a matter of concern. The installations had been up for weeks prior to the panic.
An episode from season five
Aqua Teen Hunger Force (season 5)
The fifth season of the animated television series, Aqua Teen Hunger Force originally aired in the United States on Cartoon Network's late night programming block, Adult Swim. Season five started on January 20, 2008 with "Robots Everywhere", and ended with "Bible Fruit" on March 23, 2008. Although...
, entitled "Boston" was produced as the series creators' response to the scare, but Adult Swim pulled it to avoid further controversy surrounding the events of the bomb scare. "Boston" has never aired, and has never been released to the public.
DVD releases
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| Volume One | November 18, 2003 | 16 | Original cut of "Rabbot". Commentary for "Rabbot", "Mayhem of the Mooninites", & "Space Conflict from Beyond Pluto". English, French, and Spanish subtitles. |
| Volume Two | July 20, 2004 | 13 | "Baffler Meal" (Space Ghost Coast to Coast Space Ghost Coast to Coast Space Ghost Coast to Coast is an American animated parody talk show hosted by the 60s Hanna-Barbera cartoon character Space Ghost. The show premiered on April 15, 1994 on Cartoon Network... episode), Baffler Meal music video, Future Wolf II: Never Cry Wolf: Origin of the series, Future Wolf III, and Photo gallery. Deleted scenes from "Super Model", "Cybernetic Ghost of Christmas Past from the Future", "Super Birthday Snake", and "Baffler Meal". Commentary from "Super Trivia", "Meat Zone", "Cybernetic Ghost of Christmas Past from the Future", and "Baffler Meal". Volume Two was released on Adult Swim in a Box on October 27, 2009. |
| Volume Three | November 16, 2004 | Photo gallery, promotional spots, documentary on the making of "The Cloning", character answering machine messages, music videos and karaoke for "Spirit Journey Formation Anniversary". Commentary for "Spirit Journey Formation Anniversary", "The Shaving", "The Clowning", and "The Last One". Deleted scenes from "Broodwich", Alternative ending for "The Clowning", and "Dr. Weird's Ice Cream Social". | |
| Volume Four | December 6, 2005 | The pilot episode of Spacecataz Spacecataz Spacecataz is a failed spin-off from the animated series Aqua Teen Hunger Force, focusing on the Mooninites and the Plutonians —all recurring characters on ATHF—who battle with each other in outer space with pranks and practical jokes... , funny Pete Stuff, San Diego Must Be Destroyed 2004, Raydon, F-ART, The Faces in Front of the Throats that Make the Voices that Speak into the Microphone, and Send us money for this. Commentary for "Video Ouija", "Unremarkable Voyage", "Gee Whiz", "eDork", "Little Brittle", "Mooninites 4: The Final Mooning", "Dusty Gozongas", "Hypno-Germ", and "Spacegate World" ("Carl"). Alternative audio tracks for "Remooned", "Robositter", "Diet", and "T-shirt of the Living Dead". |
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| Volume Five | January 29, 2008 | I Like Your Booty Music Video (iTunes ITunes iTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad.... Bonus), Aqua Teen responds to the critics, Learn to Shred Like the Master, Tera Patrick Eats a Hot Dog, Granny Takes Her Top Off, The Worst Game Ever (interactive DVD game), "Chambraigne" (Space Ghost Coast to Coast Space Ghost Coast to Coast Space Ghost Coast to Coast is an American animated parody talk show hosted by the 60s Hanna-Barbera cartoon character Space Ghost. The show premiered on April 15, 1994 on Cartoon Network... episode), Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters premiere with Space Ghost Space Ghost Space Ghost is a fictional superhero created by Hanna-Barbera Productions and designed by Alex Toth for CBS in the 1960s. In his original incarnation, he was a superhero who, with his sidekick teen helpers Jan, Jace, and Blip the monkey, fought supervillains in outer space... , Deleted Scenes, Favorite Episode Promos, Aqua Teen Hunger Force Zombie Ninja Pro-Am Aqua Teen Hunger Force Zombie Ninja Pro-Am Aqua Teen Hunger Force Zombie Ninja Pro-Am is a PlayStation 2 game based on the Adult Swim animated television series, Aqua Teen Hunger Force. It is a hybrid kart racing/fighting/golf game that takes place on some of New Jersey's golf courses.... (video game trailer). |
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| Volume Six | December 16, 2008 | All episodes from 2007 and 2008 of Carl, Terror Phone - short film starring Dana Snyder Dana Snyder Dana Snyder is an American actor, voice artist, and comedian, best known for playing Master Shake on the Aqua Teen Hunger Force show, and the film Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters, both part of Cartoon Network's Adult Swim franchise.- Early life :Dana Snyder was born in... and Carey Means Carey Means Carey Means is an American voice actor best known for playing Frylock in the Adult Swim show Aqua Teen Hunger Force.-Personal life:Means is a graduate of Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri with a degree for B.S. Fine Arts/Vocal Music.... , All cut scenes from Zombie Ninja Pro-Am, Radical Axis Presents Radical Axis—featurette profiling show animators, Radical Axis Radical Axis (studio) Radical Axis is an animation studio headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, United States known for its diverse work in both episodic television and commercials... , and more Funny Pete Stuff. Commentary for "Reedickyoulus", "Hoppy Bunny", and "The Marines". |
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| Volume Seven | June 1, 2010 | 11 | Live Action Last Last One Forever and Ever "Last Last One Forever and Ever" is the tenth and final episode of the sixth season of the animated series Aqua Teen Hunger Force and the 88th episode of the series overall. It is a one-of-a-kind Aqua Teen Hunger Force episode because it is the only live-action episode. This episode features... Behind the Scenes: The Making of 12 Minutes of Television That Changed Television for 12 Minutes, "Rubberman" Behind the Scenes: Our Mom and Uncle Sing About Condoms, Dumb Down Your Smartphone, Terror Phone II: The Legend of Rakenstein, and Live Action Carl: The Dave Long Story: Shave Your Head, Grow a Mustache and Gain 80 lbs for a Shot at Fame. This is the first Aqua Teen Hunger Force DVD (not counting the movie) to have completely uncensored dialogue but the rare bits of nudity remain censored . |
| Aqua Unit Patrol Squad 1 | |||
| Aqua Unit Patrol Squad 1: season 1 | October 11, 2011 | 17 | "Terror Phone 3," the highly-anticipated continuation of the "Terror Phone" saga. |
In addition to being available on DVD, episodes of the series are also available on iTunes
ITunes
iTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad....
and the he "Build a Custom DVD" feature on the Adult Swim website. The season five episode, "Boston", was never released to the public in any format.
Merchandise
Aside from being released on DVDDVD
A DVD is an optical disc storage media format, invented and developed by Philips, Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic in 1995. DVDs offer higher storage capacity than Compact Discs while having the same dimensions....
, other merchandise for the show has been made, including T-shirt
T-shirt
A T-shirt is a style of shirt. A T-shirt is buttonless and collarless, with short sleeves and frequently a round neck line....
s, hat
Hat
A hat is a head covering. It can be worn for protection against the elements, for ceremonial or religious reasons, for safety, or as a fashion accessory. In the past, hats were an indicator of social status...
s/cap
Cap
A cap is a form of headgear. Caps have crowns that fit very close to the head and have no brim or only a visor. They are typically designed for warmth and, when including a visor, blocking sunlight from the eyes...
s, sock
Sock
A sock is an item of clothing worn on the feet. The foot is among the heaviest producers of sweat in the body, as it is able to produce over of perspiration per day. Socks help to absorb this sweat and draw it to areas where air can evaporate the perspiration. In cold environments, socks decrease...
s, and pants
Trousers
Trousers are an item of clothing worn on the lower part of the body from the waist to the ankles, covering both legs separately...
. In 2007 Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters Colon the Soundtrack
Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters Colon the Soundtrack
Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters Colon the Soundtrack is a soundtrack album for the movie Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters, and was released on April 10, 2007. It features many previously unreleased songs, some recorded for the purpose of this album...
, a sound track for the movie was released, and in 2009 Have Yourself a Meaty Little Christmas, a Christmas album
Christmas music
Christmas music comprises a variety of genres of music normally performed or heard around the Christmas season, which tends to begin in the months leading up the actual holiday and end in the weeks shortly thereafter.-Early:...
, sung by characters from the show was released. Video games based on the series have also been released including Destruct-O-Thon in 2004, and Aqua Teen Hunger Force Zombie Ninja Pro-Am
Aqua Teen Hunger Force Zombie Ninja Pro-Am
Aqua Teen Hunger Force Zombie Ninja Pro-Am is a PlayStation 2 game based on the Adult Swim animated television series, Aqua Teen Hunger Force. It is a hybrid kart racing/fighting/golf game that takes place on some of New Jersey's golf courses....
in 2007, and an online flash game titled "The Worst Games Ever" is available for free play on the Adult Swim website.
Adult Swim Shop also has merchandise available on their website including iPod
IPod
iPod is a line of portable media players created and marketed by Apple Inc. The product line-up currently consists of the hard drive-based iPod Classic, the touchscreen iPod Touch, the compact iPod Nano, and the ultra-compact iPod Shuffle...
covers, an actual "Visible Frylock Poster" as seen in Frylock's room, a movie poster, a throw pillow
Throw pillow
A throw pillow, or toss pillow, is a small, decorative type of pillow. Throw pillows are usually placed on sofas or armchairs but are also frequently used on beds and day beds. Throw pillows serve both an aesthetic and a functional purpose. Decorative pillows are commonly used to tie in color...
, dog collar
Dog collar
A dog collar is a is a piece of material put around the neck of a dog. A collar might be used for control, identification, fashion, or other purposes. Identification tags and medical information is often placed on dog collars. Collars are also useful for controlling a dog manually, as they provide...
s, a bean bag
Bean bag
A bean bag is a sealed bag containing dried beans, PVC pellets or expanded polystyrene, with various applications.-Games:...
chair in the likeness of Meatwad, an actual drinking cup in the likeness of Master Shake, flash drives
USB flash drive
A flash drive is a data storage device that consists of flash memory with an integrated Universal Serial Bus interface. flash drives are typically removable and rewritable, and physically much smaller than a floppy disk. Most weigh less than 30 g...
, and a matryoshka doll
Matryoshka doll
A matryoshka doll is a Russian nesting doll which is a set of wooden dolls of decreasing size placed one inside the other. The first Russian nested doll set was carved in 1890 by Vasily Zvyozdochkin from a design by Sergey Malyutin, who was a folk crafts painter at Abramtsevo...
in the likeness of Carl.
In September 2010 Adult Swim Shop introduced a full scale, functioning hot air balloon
Hot air balloon
The hot air balloon is the oldest successful human-carrying flight technology. It is in a class of aircraft known as balloon aircraft. On November 21, 1783, in Paris, France, the first untethered manned flight was made by Jean-François Pilâtre de Rozier and François Laurent d'Arlandes in a hot air...
in the likeness of Meatwad at a cost of $70,000.00. The purchase includes a piloted, one-hour ride anywhere in the continental United States, and the buyer gets to keep it (though they would need a pilot's license to actually fly it). Due to the high cost, few people have actually purchased the balloon, but it has received fairly positive reviews. The balloon is the most expensive item on Adult Swim Shop since the Metalocalypse
Metalocalypse
Metalocalypse is an American animated television series, created by Brendon Small and Tommy Blacha, which premiered on August 6, 2006 on Adult Swim...
"Dethklok Fountain" fountain, which was released early in 2010 for $40,000.00.
Reception and awards
In January 2009, IGNIGN
IGN is an entertainment website that focuses on video games, films, music and other media. IGN's main website comprises several specialty sites or "channels", each occupying a subdomain and covering a specific area of entertainment...
listed the series as the 39th best in the Top 100 Best Animated TV Shows. The series was nominated for two Teen Choice Awards
Teen Choice Awards
The Teen Choice Awards, are an annual awards show that air on the Fox cable channel, that honor the year's biggest biggest achievements in music, movies, sports, television, fashion and more, voted by teen viewers aged 14 through 17. Winners receive an authentic full size surfboard designed with...
in 2007 and 2008.
See also
- Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters
- List of Aqua Teen Hunger Force and Aqua Unit Patrol Squad 1 episodes
- List of Aqua Teen Hunger Force characters
- 2007 Boston bomb scare2007 Boston bomb scareThe 2007 Boston bomb scare occurred on January 31, 2007 when the Boston Police Department mistakenly identified battery-powered LED placards resembling the Mooninite characters in the show Aqua Teen Hunger Force found throughout Boston, Massachusetts and the surrounding cities of Cambridge and...
- Cult television
External links
- Aqua Unit Patrol Squad 1 at Adultswim.com
- Aqua Teen Hunger Force on Adultswim.com
- Aqua Teen Hunger Force on Adultswim.co.uk (UK)
Interviews
- Video Interview with Dana "Master Shake" Snyder at Swigged! - September 5, 2009
- The Sound of Young America - interview with Dave Willis April 24, 2007
- interview with meatwad on Synthesis.net
- The Kittenpants News - interview with Dave Willis and Matt Maiellaro, December 5, 2004 on Kittenpants.orgKittenpantsKittenpants was an online humor magazine published monthly from 2000 to 2005 on Kittenpants.org. Kittenpants was founded by Darci Ratliff, who also wrote under the name Kittenpants for other publications, including the Comedy Central Insider...
- interview with Matt Maiellaro and Dave Willis, June 14, 2005 - Master Shake on New Movie - interview with Master Shake, Dana Snyder, April 20, 2007
- The Swimcast - interview with Master Shake, Dana Snyder, Part 1 of 2 April 28, 2008
- The Swimcast - interview with Master Shake, Dana Snyder, Part 2 of 2 April 28, 2008
- The Swimcast - interview with Dave Willis, December 12, 2008