Minnesota Cuke and the Search for Samson's Hairbrush
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| Minnesota Cuke and the Search for Samson's Hairbrush | |
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| Directed by | Tim Hodge |
| Produced by | David Pitts |
| Written by | Tim Hodge, Robert G. Lee |
| Starring | Mike Nawrocki, Phil Vischer, Lisa Vischer, Tim Hodge, Kristin Blegen, Dan Anderson, Cydney Trent |
| Music by | Kurt Heinecke, Phil Vischer, Mike Nawrocki |
| Distributed by | Sony Wonder |
| Release date(s) | 2005 |
| Running time | 43 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Preceded by | Duke and the Great Pie War |
| Followed by | Lord of the Beans |
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Minnesota Cuke and the Search for Samson's Hairbrush is the 26th episode in the VeggieTales animated series. It was released in mid 2005 in both DVD and VHS format. Subtitled "A Lesson in Dealing with Bullies", it features two stories that advise viewers on how to confront, overcome, and forgive their tormenters. The first is a pragmatic look at how Junior Asparagus overcomes trouble on the playground. In contrast, the second is a parody of the Steven Spielberg film Raiders of the Lost Ark and, in general, the Indiana Jones series of movies.
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[edit] Synopsis
In "Bully Trouble", Junior is a young boy who is discouraged when a big bully named Mt. Gordon claims the playground as his own and threatens to pound anyone who trespasses. Back in his tree house, Junior starts daydreaming about being very heroic. When he declares that he is not afraid, Dad comes and gives him advice on how to overcome his fears.
Later, the kids return to the playground. Gordon appears and threatens to pound Junior every day. But soon, the other kids gain courage to stand up to Gordon as well. Gordon leaves and everyone cheers.
In the Silly Song "Pizza Angel", Larry sends out for a pizza, but for some reason, it's taking a long time to arrive. Larry sings about missing his pizza in the style of a teen tragedy. Towards the middle of the song, some pea angels appear as backup singers. Finally, the Pizza man arrives and tells Larry that he couldn't find his house, so he got hungry and ate his pizza.
The main feature, "Minnesota Cuke", begins with Minnesota searching for the Golden Carrot Nose of the Abominable Snowman in the Himalayas. However, after a chain of events, his arch enemy, Professor Rattan, ends up swiping the Golden Carrot Nose and declaring, "Finders keepers!"
Back at the Moose Lake Children's Museum, Minnesota complains about Rattan to his assistant, Martin. Then, a Parkman from New York City arrives to inform Minnesota about a plot to steal Samson's hairbrush, which is believed to possess the great powers of Samson. Apparently, Canadians want to use the power of the hairbrush to take over both halves of Niagara Falls. Minnesota decides he wants to use the power of the brush to get revenge on Samson.
The first stop in his search is an ice cream shop in Malta. He seeks advice from an old friend, a former archaeologist named Julia. She gives him an address where he can find out more. Shortly after he leaves, Rattan arrives seeking the same information. When Julia refuses, Rattan sets the freezer to melt causing strawberry ice cream to flood the entire shop. Minnesota returns to save Julia, and she informs Minnesota they must go to Seville.
In the Barbershop of Seville, they are welcomed by barbers Figaro and Leo, who tell Minnesota of the Catacombs where the hairbrush is secluded. They offer him a map, which Rattan immediately steals. However, they also inform Minnesota of a shortcut to the Catacombs. Minnesota finds the hairbrush, but is confronted by Rattan and the Parkman (who was working for Rattan the entire time) who have captured Julia. Minnesota offers him the brush for Julia's freedom. Martin calls and claims that the brush has no power, that Samson's power came from God rather than the artifact. Minnesota and Julia escape the Catacombs but again run into Rattan and the Parkman. Figaro and Leo arrive with two Canadian Mountees who attempt to arrest Rattan, but Minnesota shows compassion by convincing them to let him go. This redeems Rattan, who offers the brush in return for friendship.
[edit] Cast of Characters
[edit] Bully Trouble
- Junior Asparagus as himself
- Laura Carrot as herself
- Percy Pea as himself
- Lil' Pea as himself
- Dad Asparagus as himself
- Mt. Gordon as himself
- Mr. Nezzer as "Da Coach"
- Scooter Carrot as the Announcer
[edit] Pizza Angel
- Larry the Cucumber as himself
- Jimmy Gourd as the Pizza Delivery Man
- Pea extras
[edit] Minnesota Cuke and the Search for Samson's Hairbrush
- Larry The Cucumber as Minnesota Cuke (Indiana Jones)
- Petunia Rubarb as Julia (Marion Ravenwood)
- Bob The Tomato as Marten (Marcus Brody)
- Mr. Lunt as Professor Rattan (Rene Belloq)
- Figaro and Leo as themselves
- Scallion #1 as the Parkman
- Jimmy and Jerry as Canadian Mountees.
[edit] Segments
- Opening Countertop
- Bully Trouble
- Silly Song: Pizza Angel
- Minnesota Cuke and the Search for Samson's Hairbrush
- Closing Countertop
[edit] Songs
In addition to the ubiquitous "VeggieTales Theme" and "What We Have Learned," this episode contains the following songs:
- He's Robin Hood, sung by Junior and friends
- He's Robin Hood (reprise), sung by Junior and friends
- Pizza Angel (Silly Song), sung by Larry
- Minnesota Cuke Theme Song, sung by Charlie Daniels
[edit] DVD Content
Big Idea has consistently packed the VeggieTales DVDs with a variety of additional features intended to appeal to both children and adults alike. This section itemizes the content of the DVD.
[edit] Chapters
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Bully Trouble
- 3. Back to Playground
- 4. Silly Song: Pizza Angel
- 5. Minnesota Cuke
- 6. Malta Shop
- 7. The Catacombs
- 8. What We Have Learned
[edit] Bonus Features
Studio Commentary – Behind the Scenes – Art Commentary – Cuke Music Video with Charlie Daniels – Charlie Daniels Interview – Julia's Recipe – Veggie Commentary – Video Trivia – Sing-Along – Games – Interactive Storybook – Family Activity – How to Draw – Audio Progression Reel – Previews – DVD-ROM Fun Activities
[edit] Notes and Trivia
- For the verse reading, Qwerty's screen has the original classic baby pink and blue squiggly background for the first time since King George and the Ducky.
- As Minnesota Cuke goes through the catacombs, he hums a VeggieTales classic, "The Hairbrush Song" (or "Oh Where is My Hairbrush?"). The song is also his PDA's ring tone.
- "Barbershop of Seville" is a pun on the opera The Barber of Seville by Gioacchino Rossini. "Figaro" is also the name of the barber in Rossini's comic opera.
- "Malta Shop" is a pun on "malt shop", the ice cream parlors/soda fountains popular in America in the mid-20th century.
- Lil' Pea, Scooter Carrot, and Annie are all recast in this show.
- This was the first DVD to include a teaser trailer for LarryBoy and the Bad Apple.
- The title character's name is a spoof of the famous Indiana Jones character.
- The scene in which Minnesota is running from the head of the "Indominable Snowman" is a parody of the scene at the beginning of Raiders of the Lost Ark in which Indiana Jones is being chased by a monstrous boulder through a tomb.
- Minnesota is afraid of worms, which is a spoof on Indiana Jones' fear of snakes.
