[Fish Sandwich]

So I'd like to talk about the episode but, um-



Dan, you're a little close to the-

Can you maybe just-

You're really creeping me out man, please move away from-

Fine. I guess I'll just have to put up with this, huh?

Anyway, really solid episode, but I'm kind of back in nitpicking mode this week so forgive me if it doesn't sound like I enjoyed it:

- For better and for worse, interrupting Emu and Parad's big showdown with Poppy in what amounts to a Scooby Doo chase scene is a truly amazing example of that distinctive Ex-Aid tone-deafness.

- Also, the Mighty Action X jingle gets REALLY grating when looped over and over again. Who knew?

- I like how the show is leaning into what a joke of a villain Dan is at this point. Still insisting he's the smartest guy in the room while the comedy sidekick character is now essentially holding his leash. I'd rather just be able to take him seriously again (or just be gone already), but hey, I'll take what I can get. Not really sure what makes Poppy think this is such a good idea though. You can see this whole plan backfiring from a mile away.

- (Obligatory reminder that Parad is a way better villain than Kuroto "Turns out Hell has a revolving door" Dan ever was)