Monkey Fist Strikes

Season 1, Episode 13, Aired
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Kim and Ron visit a strange man by the name of Lord Monty Fiske, however, they soon realize that there is more to him. Meanwhile, Kim's geeky cousin comes to Middleton.
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  • A new villain comes into play

    9.3
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    By Llama_guy, Jul 14, 2007 Report Abuse
    This episode features the introduction of Monkey Fist. Who is he? Let's go some back in time. He was once the archeologist Monty Fiske, and the world's foremost expert on monkeys. This had Ron very nervous due to his obsessed fear of monkeys. Monty called in Kim and Ron to help him recover a jade monkey, which supposedly had, whith three other identical relics, the ability to grant one Mystical Monkey Power, as well as complete masterign of Tai Shing Pek Kwar - Monkey Kung Fu. The funny thing about this is that it is really a martial arts style in the living world. Of course, Monty uses these monkeys to turn him into "the ultimate monkey master" or something in that general direction. This is kinda cool, because a monkey obsessed freak villain is excactly what the world needs... not.

    But the problems doesn't stop with that. Kim has to deal with her dweeb cousin, Larry. And he is the stereotypical nerd: glass-wearing, role-playing game obsessed, and he fails completely to realize that he totally bores other by talking about his interests. Wade tries to rescue Kim, by testing out the new hologram function he had made, and this sounded very tempting to Kim. Well, I like Larry. As a character. Every show like this needs at least one person from Dweeb Planet. Preferably only one.

    So Ron and Kim decides to go to Monkey Fist, whislt the holo-Kim is left with Larry. But, we see clear signs that holo-Kim is with Ron, and not the real one. Of coruse, that brings trouble, as they discover Monty Fiske's secret, and he attacks them. Ron does eventually get the help of Larry, who tells him what to do through geek language. This leads to Ron gaining Mystical Monkey Power, and this is the background for several of my favorite eopisodes later in the series. And the battle between Monkey Fist (which is an anagram of Monty Fiske) and Ron is cool, and funny. ANd I like Ron's great finish.

    Overall, this episode had many good plots, were well-written, and had something special that I just can't quite put my finger on.
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  • This is the first episode I'd ever seen, and it got me hooked.

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    By kyralea, Feb 10, 2007 Report Abuse
    If there's anything funnier than a radically genetically mutated (with dangerous experimental surgery) monkey-man trying to take over the world with mystical monkey powers, and by doing so forcing my personal favorite character, Ron, to suck it up and 'Become that which he fears most', Then I don't know what is!
    This is a great episode in that it features some major Ron-ness (always good), and that it's the first appearance of Ron's own personal arch foe, Monkey Fist. I'm not about to question how badical Kim is, but it's nice for Ron to get some spotlight here and there.moreless

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  • This episode is about a new villain that has mystical monkey powers.

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    By glostlover, Jan 28, 2007 Report Abuse
    When Kim and Ron are assigned to help out Lord Monty Fiske who is trying to explore some monkey based ruins, Ron attempts to go through the ordeal despite his intense fear of monkeys. However, when a ninja who specializes in monkey kung fu steals the artifact that Kim managed to recover from the ruin, she discovers that things aren't going to go as well as she expected; especially since she has to visit her annoying cousin Larry's house for the weekend. This episode was the first appearance of Monkey Fist, Larry and the first glimpse of Ron's recurring fear of monkeys. My favorite part of this episode is when we see that Kim and Ron were actually helping an evil villain with mystical monkey powers.moreless

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  • Here is one of my favorite-episodes!

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    By Mew24, Nov 18, 2006 Report Abuse
    This episode was one of the best! I really liked all the monkey kung fu stuff! And Lord Monkey Fist is one of my favoritevillians! The second one is Mandarin from the show Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go! This episode allso shows that some people is prepared to pay high prices to become into their favorite-animals. I hope that they will one day do a episode about Monkey Fists childhood! It would be awsome! And this episode allso shows that Ron can take care of things himself! It was great to see them fight, Monkey Fist vs Ron Stoppable! I hope there will be more of that in the future!moreless

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  • We get to know Ron a lot better. In a good way.

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    By kitty_girl_123, Mar 16, 2006 Report Abuse
    Kim and Ron help out a guy, Lord Monty Fiske, who claims that he needs help finding a jade monkey. When Kim finds the last of the four jade monkeys, she gives it to Monty Fiske, who then pretends to be a ninja to steal it just to throw them off.
    Later Kim's dad tells her that she has to go to her cousin Larry's house on Saturday. Kim doesn't really want to go, but her dad said that she had to go, and that she couldn't go no matter what. So Wade sends a Holo Kim, without Kim knowing, to go with Ron to Monty Fiske place.
    But when Monty Fiste gets the power of the jade monkeys, he turn himself into a monkey, then says that he is know Monkey Fist. Ron is scared out of his mind. But with a little help from cousin Larry, Ron says to himself that he must become what he fears most. So he get the power of the jade monkeys, and Monkey Fist get mad and jelous. He callanges Ron to a fight. But Ron wins, and Kim finds out that other people can help her out. Even when you don't think that they can.moreless

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    • When Kim asks Wade what monkey kung fu is, Ron's left sleeve is flesh-coloured. Edit
    • When the hooded ninja and Kim start to fight, the scene focuses on Kim, in which the ninja's gloveless hand flies by Kim's face despite the fact that the ninja was wearing gloves. Also, in that scene, the hand was normal, despite the fact that Lord Monty Fiske was supposed to be the ninja, though if that were true, the hands would have been monkey hands. It's impossible for Lord Monty Fiske to have received his monkey hands overnight so it would have been impossible for the ninja to actually be him, though it was implied that it was in the episode. Edit
    • When "the hooded ninja" is caught stealing the monkey statue, and Kim engages him in battle, the statue disappears and reappears in the ninja's left arm (just before Kim kicks it to Ron). Edit

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    • (At Larry's)
      Larry: And the rebellion on Barnacles was given such a passing mention in the film, I wrote my own story about the battle. You can imagine the debates that raged when I posted it on the fan site, Kim.
      Kim: (bored) Really?
      Larry: I'm not boring you, am I?
      Ron: No, no, no, go on please, this is fascinating stuff.
      Larry: Hay, wanna see outtakes from Moon Beyond Ios?
      Ron: The deleted footage of the Shrieker Race?
      Larry: Got it at the 99 Tulsa Convention.
      Ron: Score!
      Kim: Your guys are the greatest. When the chips were down you both came through. I'm really proud.
      Ron: So you gonna watch with us?
      Kim: Not even a chance. Later, guys.
      Ron: What, this is cool stuff, Kim! Kim? Edit
    • (Ron and Holo-Kim runs through the hallways of Monkey Fist's castle)
      Holo-Kim: Ron!
      Ron: Kim, tell me you're real?
      Holo-Kim: (she flickers) I wish, Wade got carried away with his new gimmick.
      Ron: Dead end! Oh man!
      Holo-Kim: There's a window!
      Ron: Give me a boost!
      Holo-Kim: Uh, Ron, I'm not really here, you know.
      Ron: Right. (he climbs, only to bend a candle-holder, revealing a secret passage) This will work.
      (Back at Larry's)
      Kim: I don't know what to do. If I were there, I could help him but.
      Larry: Give it to me. I have an idea.
      Kim: This isn't one of your stupid science fiction games, Larry! Ron's facing a kung fu mutant with bioengineered hands and mystical monkey powers and... here.
      (Larry appears in Monkey Fist's castle as a hologram)
      Ron: Who are you?
      Larry: Kim's cousin, Larry, but that's not important.
      Monkey Fist: I will no longer be distracted by holograms. Prepare for pain!
      Larry: Remember level 9 of Fortress? To defeat the Cloud Guardian, you must drink from his enchanted well!
      Kim: That's supposed to help?
      Larry: It's a geek thing.
      Ron: (thinking) I must become that which I fear most. (shouting) Hey monkeys! Hit me! (he gets Mystical Monkey Power) Oh yea! I'm fellin' it!
      Monkey Fist: No! Mystical monkey power is reserved for me, and me alone.
      (they start a monkey battle)
      Bates: Away with you, vile rodent! (Rufus low kicks him to the ground)
      Monkey Fist: Mystical power or not, you have no chance against a master of monkey kung fu!
      Ron: That's why I'm pullin' the plug. Rufus, search and destroy!
      (Rufus starts to kick down the statues)
      Monkey Fist: No! You'll ruin everything! That's quite enough. Stop it this very instant! I insist! (after saving them) I saved... I saved them all. Mystical Monkey Power will still be mine!
      Ron: Monkey this, you hairy freak! (he sends a flying kick towards Monkey Fist, knocking him unconscious, and breaking the statues) Edit
    • Kim: Wade, Lord Monty Fiske stole that icon, I think he believes in mystical monkey power.
      Wade: It's worse! He has the power, and now he called himself Monkey Fist.
      Kim: And you know that how?
      Wade: Ron is in his house right now.
      Kim: Why did he go there alone?
      Wade: He didn't exactly; you're with him... sort of.
      Kim: The Holo-Kim? Edit

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    • Scooby Doo: Where are You?: In Scooby Doo: Where are You?, every time the gang encounters something supernatural, Scooby-Doo jumps into Shaggy's arms. In this episode, Ron does the same exact thing when he believes holo-Wade is a ghost. Also, on occassion, both Scooby and Shaggy leap into Velma's arms when scared, suggesting both she and Kim are quite strong for their tiny size, being able to support the weight of a trembling boy and his pet without falling. Edit
    • Kim: Saturday is going to be night of the living Larry! Tongue-in-cheek reference to George A. Romero's Night of the Living Dead. Edit
    • Tomb Raider: The monkey temple sequence is a homage to Tomb Raider, which features another heroine who can seemingly "do anything." Edit

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