Some episodes may run the full 30 minutes, but that's typically reserved for holiday specials or other event stories. That structure worked in the '90s and is still used in the new seasons. The boys have their plan, they attempt it and fail, and we move on. These shorter runtimes mean there's no need for filler or complex stories to take up 22 minutes of TV. Simply put, the boys are just too dumb to be creepy, and that distinction has likely helped the show survive in a modern social climate.įor the most part, episodes of Beavis and Butt-Head run from 7 to 10 minutes, with two episodes (along with some music video commentary) sharing a 30-minute timeslot. The boys are then inevitably distracted by something cool on TV or the iconic nachos, and everything resets to the status quo. Their lack of ambition prevents them from following through on any romantic pursuit, and thus they're viewed as dumb and pathetic over creepy and stalker-y. Here, Beavis and Butt-Head's stupidity is their saving grace. Other TV characters who relentlessly harass and demean women are rightfully seen as sleazy, and characters like that have been phased out in recent years. Related: Mike Judge's Beavis and Butt-Head: What We Hope to See in Season 2Īfter rejection, they rarely pursue the same girl, just moving on to the next idea. This is the same sentiment the audience shares, as watching the boys fail spectacularly is more fun than seeing them succeed. Any girls they attempt to hit on remain in control of the situation, never giving the weird guys the time of day. This is because of the tendency of their plans to fail every time, as discussed above. While the boys are obsessed with getting girls, they never have and likely never will. A recent example of this is the episode "Spring Break." Every one of their plans fails due to their lack of ambition and misunderstanding whatever idea they have. The boys discover some way to get rich, be cool, or attract girls.
Sure, there may be references to modern culture, but the crux of the stories are the same as in the original. Related: Beavis and Butt-Head Are Dads in Mike Judge's Beavis and Butt-Head Clipīeavis and Butt-Head don't go this route. Need proof? Read any of the dozens of listicles about Seinfeld/Friends moments that aged terribly.
After all, the humor of today is vastly different from the humor of the '90s. Given that Beavis and Butt-Head originally aired in the '90s, it would be understandable if they decided to update their plots for modern audiences. This is especially true if the original show aired in a different entertainment landscape decades earlier. When a show returns to the air after a lengthy hiatus, it will often try to update its stories to remain more relevant with the times.
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