Episode 19: The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack and Candied Dystopias

Flapjack....Hey, Flapjack! Come with me, we'll go and see, a...Candied Dystopia??? In this week's episode, Crow's sick again so she's decided to smack us with another weird comfort show: Thurop Van Orman's The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack. The show follows the titular Flapjack, a little boy who journeys through murky oceans and the splinter, rust, and plague infested floorboards of Stormalong Harbor, in order to find the mystical Candied Island. But Crow's not really interested in streams of sodie pop, lollipop trees, or lemonade seas--she's focusing a lens on something a bit more sinister. Past the Candy Barrel and Teehee Tummy Tums' Etsy comb shop, there's a Victorian nightmare that our young adventurer can't seem to comprehend. A nightmare you might even describe as...dystopian. Crow explains the difference between false utopias and candied dystopias, with references to all time favorites in the genre such as We Happy Few, Brave New World, and more. And, of course, a whole barrel of weird as always. So hold on to your buttcheeks, grab a bucket of candy, and apologize to your dentist before tuning in! (Also, yes, we realize we're pulling a switcheroonie on you guys this week, but we will further make up for it with Fern's episode on Saturday, because it's going to be a good one!) Intro music: Beeckmans: Hymne for Theremin, Oboe, String Quartet and Piano (2018) - The Alba Septet (Listen to the whole thing on Youtube, you'll thank us later). Outro music: Magic Hour by Three Chain Links Social Media Accounts: Instagram: crowandfernsguide TikTok: crow_and_ferns_guide Twitter: @Crow_and_fern Email: [email protected]