#stall monitor

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Oh wow, what a Saturday it's become! These episodes came out of the woodwork, and holy smokes I got so excited to watch em!!!

Okay......how many episodes have we had involving Royal Woods Elementary? Not complaining, just needed a headcount. Also, with an episode name like "Stall Monitor", I was expecting something different. Hmm......ah well, on with the show!!!

Tonight is Parent Teacher Conference night, the single most worrisome day for any student in elementary school.....and maybe middle, and Mrs. Johnson aims to speak to each student's parents. Yes, that also includes Lincoln's as well and he's beyond worried (thank Clyde for the paper bag assist). With all the potential moments he listened, he feels it's gonna be rough for him once Mrs. J speaks to Lynn Sr. and Rita. As such, the man with the plan intends to put a halt to it, but not without some help from the gang...

Okay show of hands, how many actually dreadend Parent Teacher Conferences? It always feels like it wasn't as terrible as most shows made it out to be (well.....unless you were that one mischievous kid, that is.) But I digress, not too bad an episode this one was. It's always interesting seeing what kind of plan Lincoln cooks up because there's many different things he can think of, which makes for some pretty entertaining shenanigans. I'm also glad we got to see the gang's parents show up as well, and even they gave me some good chuckles too (plus seeing Liam's Mee Maw was every bit as crazy as I had thought she'd be). I'll admit the ending was just as I had figured, but it wasn't bad. Overall a solid episode, gave the gang more to work with, and shows Lincoln in his lovable goofy environment.

Also, always count on the McBrides to deliver when on screen!

I was wondering when Luan was gonna get another episode, lo and behold! Not only that......it's a ship episode too! Great!!! But, even something this good is not without its blemishes....

In the lovely residence that is Casa Loud, awakens a bright and very chipper Luan Loud! It's for good reason too, as it just so happens be her very first date with Benny (yeah, Benny! Ya know, from such classic episodes as L is For Love and Stage Plight)! It's such a joyous occasion for her, but unfortunately it gets cut short as Luan seems to have grown a bulbous boil (no one tell Elmer). Timing........it is impeccable and it hits Luan like a truck! After some helpful (and pretty much ignored) advice from dear big sis Lori, Luan sets out to get her pestering pimple remedied before her big date and the siblings are here to help!

Ohhhh wow this was just a treat! I know it's the typical zit plot, but this was a good way to do this to be honest. Luan, even when she's trying to handle a serious situation, continues to make light of it in her own way and I love it (plus Mr. Coconuts is at his A-game this time around)! Is it ever a doubt in my mind why she remains my third favorite Loud sister? No.......no there is not! We also needed an episode that helps add to the newfound ship that is Luanny (ship development is a damn needed thing), and this one delivers a tad bit! Credit to Benny too, he comes off as a pretty decent character in this! Hard to believe he was just some random teen without a single line of dialogue before. See, this is something I want TLH to do more of, expanding the world and fleshing out the extra stuff (whether in the show or comics, I don't mind it). It would help add more depth to characters that people in the fandom like but are very underappreciated. As for the closing moments, it is sweet, simplistic, but cracks me up in good Luan fashion! It's a very nice episode, but not something to be overly hyped about tho.

Well I guess that's about it for this double feature, and another Saturday done! Until next-

Oh......oh my......it's.....it's a......a.........TRIPLE FEATURE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Okay so, remember after The Great Lakes City Tour I said I "wasn't" going to do impressions on episodes of The Casagrandes? Well........THIS ONE IS A HELL OF AN EXCEPTION!!!!!!! Yes everybody, I'm talking about "The Horror-Scope", and for good reason too! I see great things out of this one, so says the fortune! Let's get underway, shall we?

We begin this episode with.....astrology? Yes, it seems Rosa is about to watch a fortune telling show by "Ernesto Estrella" (voiced by George freaking Lopez, yes! Wait, he voices a character named.....Ernie? Ha!), and young Ronnie Anne is being a bit of a skeptic. However, it seems today's fortune reads that fire signs are gonna find love, and wait a second......Ronnie Anne's a fire sign (conveniently). She may deny, but then "COMPLETELY UNEXPECTED AND NOT WELL TIMED FOR THE PLOT", she gets a call from Lincoln......and he's on his way to hang out with her! Rosa, possibly overhearing somehow, sees this as a sign, but Ronnie Anne is quick to deny it saying the two are "just friends" (Careful when saying such a thing Ronalda, the power of love is always so strong). So the snowy haired boy arrives and the two set off to spend the day, but is the fortune proving true to Ronnie Anne? We'll find out!

Sigh.........ya know, I ship these two so much, and if I have to go through so much slowburn to see this at the endgame.......hit me with EVERYTHING YA GOT IN THE COMING EPISODES!!!! Let's be honest, this was Ronniecoln fuel in every step of the way, and by gosh do I love it! The interactions, the dialogue, even the many scenes it had were filled with shipteasing and it'd be hard to miss any of it (they know full well what to do with these two, I'm sure of it). I will admit I'm a little bummed that Sid didn't play a bigger role in the shipteasing as well, but one can't leave a pet bird flying away forever (unless you're Sergio). Also, love the callback to previous TLH episode with Lincoln, it kept some good continuity which is always welcome! Even the closing moments were just a bundle of feels for me, I was so happy by the end of it! Now I may not be the top Ronniecoln shipper around (I'd be "flying too close to the Sun" if I claimed I was lol), but I'd still recommend this even if you like the dynamic these two have when they're together! A fun episode, good choice of a guest star, and tons of shipteasing that I'd watch over and over!

Well then, I guess that's it for our triple feature! I just couldn't let this slip by me, not by a longshot! This was a crazy good day TLH/TCG fans and I couldn't be anymore satisfied! Until next time everybody when the next new episodes come by!!!!

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Here's Stella and her mom! It's nice that we've gotten to see her mother along with the parents of Lincoln and Clyde's friends in "Stall Monitor"!

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Despite the (ongoing) negative reactions upon the synopsis reveal for "Stall Monitor", I'm actually interested in the episode and I'm certain it won't be that bad. Let's try to have fun watching it!

[shane-lafleur]

“Stall Monitor” & “A Pimple Plan” - Dual Episode Review

Now, we’re up to the latest set of episodes..one featuring Lincoln and his friends (and their parents) at school and the other is about Luan on her first date with Benny.

First up is “Stall Monitor”..how does this latest Lincoln and friends episode at school fare? Let’s take a look..

Was interesting to see Lincoln be the nervous one for once instead of Clyde when Mrs. Johnson said she had something important to tell his parents..poor guy. Nice to see Clyde helping him out. 

Got a good laugh at seeing Lincoln trying to stall Lynn Sr. and Rita by repeatedly messing up trying to get dressed. Looks like they’re the last ones to get there.

Already loving Zach’s conspiracy minded parents..now we see he gets it from..hehe. Anyways, the plan is in motion starting with Rusty, who’s dad we’ve met before..who’s idea for fresh new clothes for Mrs. J gets immediately rejected..

Next up is Zach’s parents who’s scene with the teach got a lot of good laughs from me. The comes the McBrides with their safety concerns for Clyde..a long list..hehe. The Liam’s Mee-Maw who bought the family’s pregnant pet goat..hehe. One spicy sandwich later and there’s two new baby goats..aww. :) Looks like Lincoln’s in the clear because of Stella..until her mom comes in and they have to leave early due to her dad getting hurt by the goat..now Lincoln has to come up with another plan..and fast..luckily most of his friends are still there to lend a hand.

Clyde keeps Mrs. J away with a ‘grammar emergency’ while Rusty dresses up as her to try and fool the the Louds. Which seems to go well for a while. Was funny seeing Rusty try to explain about the book to Rita and to see him try and do yoga with Lynn Sr...hehe. And they almost got away with it..

I liked that Lincoln owned up to what he was trying to do and gladly accepted his punishment both from Mrs J and from his parents. And we find out the important thing the teacher had to say was that he was..resourceful and creative..which was proven by what he was trying to do the whole time..hehe. Got a good laugh at the end with Rusty’s punishment..having to take Mrs. Johnson’s spot at yoga with her mom..which he didn’t seem to mind doing..hehe.

This was a pretty decent episode with a lot of laughs throughout. It was fun seeing the parents of Lincoln’s friends (especially Zach’s..hehe) and the part near the end was fun as well. I still think Mrs. Johnson shouldn’t have made it seem like it was something that important to tell the Loud parents..could’ve avoided the whole thing. Overall another fairly solid episode with only some minor nitpicks. :)

Rating: 85 / 100

Next up is “A Pimple Plan”.. how did Luan’s first date with Benny fare? Let’s take a look. 

So cute to see how peppy Luan is waking up and being extra excited about her date with Benny. Got a good laugh at her sudden freak out over seeing the pimple..then hiding in her blankets..aww. Always fun to see her interact with Mr. Coconuts..not helping with the pimple comment tho..hehe. 

Loved Lori trying to make her feel better and telling her it’s no big deal and that Benny will like her no matter what..then Luna steps in and gets grossed out by the pimple which makes Lana come in with a net trying to catch the ‘monster’ hehe. That hug Luan gave Lori when she agreed to help along with most of her siblings was so sweet.

Loved seeing the siblings try to help her get rid of the pimple..Lisa’s was particularly funny with the misfiring laser that zapped Luan’s scrunchie, leaving her hair down for a brief moment. Then Lynn trying to help her sweat it out only to make it bigger..then Lucy with the spirits and the cookie..hehe. The other big lauguh was with Lincoln having her use a cold steak to bring it down only for Charles to chase after her..hehe

Loved Leni’s idea to have her friend and co-worker Miguel help Luan by cover up the pimple by working his magic with makeup (while Lola watches..hehe) Looks like a success..for now with some samples for later just in case. 

Another good laugh in Vanzilla with Lola and the perfume on the way to the park..hehe

Finally the date.. loved how supportive the siblings were wishing Luan luck on her date..aww. :)

There’s the handsome boy.. loved seeing Luan’s adorable reactions to him throughout. Looks like thing are going well so far. :) Until she sweats the makeup off. Was funny seeing her swim away with Mr. Coconuts in tow to call Leni..hehe. Also funny to see Lola using up the rest of the makeup on her teddy bear..time for plan B..hehe. 

Another good laugh with Lincoln and the comedy bag..opening it to get a pie in the face. More sweetness from Benny and then Luan’s off again thanks to her clown costume attracting the attention of some kids..hehe.. then it;s Lincoln again using some cotton candy to hide her face..which attract bees..not good. 

Got another good laugh with her wearing a unicorn head..which attracts the park ranger’s horse (who takes off leaving a hilarious horse shaped cloud behind..hehe)..so off again..and into a hole in a tree she has to get out of. Loud siblings to the rescue! :)

Was funny seeing the Loud kids using a defensive maneuver to hide Luan (and her pimple) from Benny. I loved that she came clean however and confessed why she kept hiding.

Was sweet when Benny told her that he really liked her no matter what she looked like (Lori was right..hehe) then complimented her..and Luan’s adorable reaction..aww. One more good laugh with Lola asking if he had a younger brother and Lori pushing them all away to leave the two alone, giving Luan a wink. 

Was sweet seeing the two take some fun pictures at the photo booth (which Mr. Coconuts had suggested earlier)..and ending on a good laugh seeing pics of Mr. Coconuts and Mrs. Appleblossom with photos taken in the booth as well..hehe. 

This was a wonderful episode. Luan was so adorable throughout and I loved how helpful her siblings were in trying to deal with the pimple and with helping her on her date. Benny was wonderful as well and so sweet..definitely a keeper. Like that Lori was right the whole time. The date was so sweet and there were so many hilarious moment. The ending was especially adorable. 

Definitely ranks up there with “Leader Of The Rack” as my favorite episodes so far this season. :) Overall a wonderful way to wrap up the first half of season 4! :)

Rating: 100 / 100

Next up is a pair of episodes focusing on Lynn Jr (with Mr Grouse) and Lisa (with Pop Pop)..How will “Good Sports” and “Geri-Antics” fare? Tune in next time to find out! And as always, stay tuned for more Loud House and other cartoon related content on this page. 

Previous Review: https://shane-lafleur.tumblr.com/post/188862101300/love-birds-rocket-men-dual-episode-review

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The Loud House Season 4 - Episode 23: Stall Monitor AirDate: November 9th, 2019, 11:00 AM