Here we are. The most unnecessary show ever. Impressions: This is easily the worst animated show of the season, or perhaps more accurately, the least animated show of the season. It is close to a slideshow for almost the whole thing. Virtually the whole episode is just listening to this imbecile monologue with the girl […]
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