Amazon.com: Those lovable, googly-eyed vegetables are back with another 30-minute animated episode of fun-spirited morality. In The Story of Flibber-o-loo, Jr. Asparagus rises above his town's hatred of Flibbians to rescue a cucumber who's in a real pickle. The little guy's choice to love his neighbor ends a long history of trouble between the two towns. The Gourds Must Be Crazy teaches a second lesson about appreciating differences among each other. When the crew of the Starship Applepies faces impending doom, Jr. Asparagus is the only one willing to ask the newest crew members (a couple of ravenous, singing gourds) for help. As always, co-hosts Larry the Cucumber and Bob the Tomato smartly recap and apply the lesson to everyday life, complete with a quick Bible reference. If your family enjoys the wit and imagination found in Muppet movies or Sesame Street episodes, you'll find this musical group of Christian-lite vegetables inspiring and entertaining. --Liane Thomas
Top-quality comedy for kids -- and the kid in every adult! When released, this Veggie Tales video was a fresh wind of creativity all parents and their kids will love. (I first saw this video as a single college student and loved it from the first.) Since other reviewers give you an idea about the story line, I will focus on the artistic aspects of this video, which contains two of the best episodes produced by Big Idea.
Dr. Seuss meets Jesus' parable of the Good Samaritan in the Story of Flibber-o-loo. Yes, it's weird, wonderfully weird. The pacing is perfect with humor at every turn. In the tradition of old Warner Brothers cartoons, countless slapstick moments that children love are punctuated with sublime humor that only parents will get, like barbs tossed at the political and medical establishment. The moral of the story is one every parent will approve -- the importance of overcoming prejudice to help those in need -- certainly something valuable in today's divisive society.
In a rare feat, the moral makes the story all the more hilarious rather than detracting from the fun. The message is straight from Jesus, presented in a non-religious, non-sectarian way that challenges everyone but threatens no-one. If only more artists and producers could find this sweet spot of non-offensive, even positive humor and hilarity....
The Gourds Must Be Crazy is a veggie Star Trek spoof (Captain Kirk and Scotty fans will enjoy the flashbacks) that extends the theme of dealing with others who are weird -- I mean different. Yes, the singing gourds are a bit crazy. But that's part of what makes this episode worth watching.
Speaking of crazy singing, the classic song "Where is My Hairbrush" (included as a bonus) is among the best musical works of all time. Since its release, this song has been covered by multiple rock bands, for two artistic reasons: it's a catchy tune that makes fine rock opera ... and it's chuckle-belly funny. You won't hate yourself when you can't get the song out of your head. I think you'll agree it's a song worth singing in the shower -- or even better, when you step out of the shower.
Creative and original - never wears out! My son watches this over and over and never gets tired of it (age 3). The theme of loving one's neighbor is presented to kids seriously and practically in a humorous way. The stories are told on a kids (ages 2-6) level, but aren't patronizing or overly simplistic.
The first episode deals with prejudice between groups of people via the story of the Good Samaritan from the parables of Jesus. The two groups are represented by vegetables who wear shoes and pots on their heads respectively which stresses the inanity of prejudice a little more than the original story, but does a great job in showing how people's self-importance gets in the way of helping their fellow man.
The second episode will be very funny to adult fans of the original Star Trek and deals with the shunning of individuals due to differences. After Junior Aspargus confesses he doesn't want to invite a foreign boy to his birthday party, he is invited aboard the "Starship Applepies" where he learns that people's differences are gifts when a threatening giant meteor made of popcorn is eaten by two "weird" members of the crew, saving the day.
A Sweet Lesson and Hilarious Fun! The sweet lesson in befriending the new kid is intertwined with hilarious mock Star Trek moments. This video leaves kids and adults laughing and learning a moral as well! :)
One of the Best of the Totally Awesome Veggie Tales Videos! This was the very first Veggie Tales I ever saw, way back in 1995, and I still think it is one of the best Veggie Tales ever made. Funny stories with moral messages, cool computer animation, silly songs you want to keep singing, and hilarious inside jokes for the older viewers. If you have other Veggie Tales videos but not this one, you have got to get this, it is wonderful! If you haven't yet jumped on the Veggie Tales bandwagon, I suggest you do so, and start with this video. Veggie Tales are videos that people of all ages love, from the little two year olds (A half hour video is perfect for that age) to the grown-ups. I have known a lot of people who have watched Veggie Tales (even non-Christians) and everyone loves them! My husband and I are as excited as our kids when a new Veggie Tales comes out. Try them, I know that you will love them.
VERY FUNNY !!! :) I saw this tape when i Was 6 I laghed An laghed Then my dad started buying the tapes we had the whole Collection when I got older My dad gave some away to little kids I still watch it sometimes My favorite is larry's silly songs Madame Blueberry barbra manate(Just to name a few) Good charaters great lessons and all around Funny larry bob jr. and the whole gang and I give the people a round of aplause who made it happen catch me again in other reviews bye - bye!!!:)
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