For those of us who truly believe our lives would be easier--and more entertaining--were we part of the resilient, rounded, simple-featured world of animation, these shows are a healing balm. They're also creative, funny, and sharp. Your dad loves them, your kids love them, your friends love them, and you love them too--so what could make a better gift?
DVDs for the Animation Addict
South Park - The Complete Seventh Season
South Park's immense fan base is most definitely not limited to college students alone, but you've got to admit that four years at an institution packed with snarky-humored, smarty-pants kids will prime anyone to appreciate this series. We can pretty much guarantee that any grad in your family will think this gift is sweet!
King of the Hill - The Complete Sixth Season
Hank Hill espouses traditional family values; and traditional Texas values; heck, he even espouses traditional cartoon values in that he wears the same clothes everyday. Hank's a dad's dad. He fixes his own truck, watches football, drinks beer, and knows more about propane than the guy who invented propane--whose name, unfortunately, escapes us. This DVD set contains 21 episodes and lots of Boomhaur.
American Dad! - Volume One
It's American Dad!...need we say more? Well, all right, we will. Stan Smith has an abiding love for both his family and his country and will do anything necessary to protect them. Your dad probably feels the same way about you, so do the right thing and thank him with the gift of this great DVD set.
Robot Chicken - Volume One
How can a show that's only 15 minutes long be funnier than anything else on TV? It's got HE-MAN! This first-season DVD is 220 minutes of gross-out gags and disturbing yet hilarious skits skillfully performed by your favorite old-school action figures. Bonus features include a gag reel, audio commentary, deleted scenes, and much, much more.
Aqua Teen Hunger Force - Volume Four
The stars of Aqua Teen Hunger Force will be comfortingly familiar to any young adult accustomed to all-night study sessions fueled by caffeine and junk food. Frylock is a box of French fries, Master Shake is a milkshake of indeterminate flavor, and Meatwad is, well, a wad of meat. Together, they are a mystery-solving force to be reckoned with--or they would be, if only they weren't so lazy. Kind of like a certain someone who's always lounging around in the backyard and who refuses to discuss grad school or potential employment opportunities.
