Glove World is a location that we do see a fair amount of in the show, however, until now, we have never really gotten a look at the inner workings. In this episode, we get to have a look at what goes down behind-the-scenes for the four-fingered theme park and even get some surprising lore bits.
At the start of the episode, we see our dynamic duo sees a show involving an animatronic robot based on Hieronymus Glove, the park's president. Going behind the scenes to meet the robot, they think it's the real Mr. Glove, even after accidentally knocking his head clean off. The park staff breaks it to them that the real Hieronymus is frozen - which can be interpreted as a clever nod to the theory of Walt Disney freezing himself in Disney World upon his death. Unfortunately, they're still in trouble for park damage. Hence, they get thrown in jail... Beneath Glove World! They escape, while chasing after one of their jail mates, and that's when things get creative.
Hieronymus Glove's robot as the villain is a highlight. When he was taken in for repairs, he snaps and... suddenly has a personality? (I wouldn't question it, it's Spongebob...) He essentially becomes a doppelganger and swears revenge on SpongeBob and Patrick for knocking his head off. His almost Shakespearean attitude makes for a fun time.
On top of this, there were quite a few memorable gags poking fun at theme parks. Special mention to "THERE REALLY IS A SOCK WORLD! ...AND IT REALLY STINKS!" Once again, SpongeBob rarely fails in the quote department.
It is a bit of a slow burner, but once it gets good, it makes for a fun time. An overlooked gem for sure.
Final Score: 8/10 - Would recommend.
At the start of the episode, we see our dynamic duo sees a show involving an animatronic robot based on Hieronymus Glove, the park's president. Going behind the scenes to meet the robot, they think it's the real Mr. Glove, even after accidentally knocking his head clean off. The park staff breaks it to them that the real Hieronymus is frozen - which can be interpreted as a clever nod to the theory of Walt Disney freezing himself in Disney World upon his death. Unfortunately, they're still in trouble for park damage. Hence, they get thrown in jail... Beneath Glove World! They escape, while chasing after one of their jail mates, and that's when things get creative.
Hieronymus Glove's robot as the villain is a highlight. When he was taken in for repairs, he snaps and... suddenly has a personality? (I wouldn't question it, it's Spongebob...) He essentially becomes a doppelganger and swears revenge on SpongeBob and Patrick for knocking his head off. His almost Shakespearean attitude makes for a fun time.
On top of this, there were quite a few memorable gags poking fun at theme parks. Special mention to "THERE REALLY IS A SOCK WORLD! ...AND IT REALLY STINKS!" Once again, SpongeBob rarely fails in the quote department.
It is a bit of a slow burner, but once it gets good, it makes for a fun time. An overlooked gem for sure.
Final Score: 8/10 - Would recommend.
