Shaun the Sheep - Forum - Sheep Talk - Top 10, 5, or 3

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1. By EmmyRed18 Jan 19th 2012

   For the more discoursive/talkative among us on this forum, I propose a fun project; write down either your Top 3, 5, or 10 favorite STS episodes, with the reasons why they are your favorites. I am more talkative than most so I have done a top ten as an example, though I'm having a bit of trouble posting it at the moment. If you do one, please be sure to list the episodes from biggest number to smallest (i.e. 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 instead of the other way around). It'll be interesting to see what people come up with!

2. By EmmyRed18 Jan 19th 2012

   Here's my list. It's a top 10 list, with more explanation than is probably necessary, but that's just me being detailed (I'm bad at being concise). I have yet to see about eight of the episodes, so this may be edited at a later date.
   
   10. "TAKEAWAY" - The camera angle when the sheep tower/scarecrow takes its first steps is impressive. Also, Santa Lucia is one of my favorite tunes (it's in the background towards the end).
   
   9. "THE KITE" - The first time you see this is the best, especially since you aren't expecting Shaun to rocket through the tree right next to his target like he does. Bitzer's also pretty good with the drums!
   
   8 ."WHISTLEBLOWER" - The sheep and pigs' reaction to Bitzer's first "fanfare" is pricless- small wonder it went to his head!
   
   7. "THE VISITOR" - Got to love the Basil Fawlty reference with the tree branch!
   
   6. "COCKADOODLE SHAUN" - The unusual plotline and the new scenery for the countryside outside the farm make this one even more enjoyable than most (and, to be frank, Bitzer makes a pretty silly chicken!)
   
   5."EWE'VE BEEN FRAMED" - I have to say, I have seldom seen anyone laugh so hard as my dad when he saw the part with the cow and the tractor, and later the incident with the scarecrow.
   
   4."CAT GOT YOUR BRAIN" - As far as skill in bringing characters to life and giving them personality goes, this one blew me away; switching two diametrically opposed personalities like that is a good way to show off clay-mation at its best.
   
   3. "HICCUPS" - Shaun plus pitchfork plus inflated fertilizer bag....what could possibly go wrong?
   
   2. "THE MAGPIE" - The farmer's role in this one was so hilarious, and there were several other elements (Bitzer's whistle being swiped mid-blow, Shaun becoming magnetized, etc.) that for a long time made this one my absolute favorite, until I saw...
   
   1. "TWO'S COMPANY" - This was the first episode that made me genuinely cry; when Bitzer got Lola and Shaun back together I lost it (I'm a big softie). There isn't as much humor in this one as some of the others - though in places it is really funny - but what makes this one for me is the storytelling. Never in my life have I seen as good a job of making engaging and even heart-touching stories as Aardman does with some of their movies on a regular basis; to be able to pull that off with no spoken dialogue and such silly characters as semi-intelligent sheep, militant dogs, and nearsighted farmers made of plasticine is, to me, extraordinary in the extreme!
   
   

3. By EmmyRed18 Jan 21st 2012

   I guess I was the only one who thought this was a good idea. Oh well!

4. By BlueSkyGazer Jan 21st 2012

   I think it's a brilliant idea I just love them all too much to say my top ones!!

5. By sinderella Jan 21st 2012

   please do not disturb by discussion of favorite episodes by sinderela
   I have reported to the team moderation team

6. By LoveShaun19 Jan 22nd 2012

   Oh, sinderella! I know Emmryred, and she didn't mean to take away from your discussion! She just really likes STS and she enjoys writing detailed descriptions. She thought it would be fun for everyone to create a long article about their favorite episodes, and she wanted to share her favorites and give the reasons why. She wanted to know some of the reasons why the episodes were people's favorites. I know she wasn't trying to copy or get people to stop posting on your discussion. She just thought it would be fun to share the reasons why her favorite episodes were her favorites. A lot of the discussions on here a very simillar if not exactly alike. Plaese don't report her!

7. By EmmyRed18 Jan 22nd 2012

   I'm sorry, sinderella; I meant no offense. I'll delete the second copy of this post that's elsewhere if you like. Loveshaun's a good RL friend of mine and she is entirely accurate in what she says; I had absolutely no intention of causing any discomfort on your part whatsoever. This was just motivated by a love of STS.

8. By sinderella Jan 22nd 2012

   sorry loveshaun19 and emmyred18. it was too late. before I write a message in emyyred18, I already report to the moderation team. I apologize

9. By LoveShaun19 Jan 23rd 2012

   *This message was a mistake and has been deleted by user*

10. By EmmyRed18 Jan 23rd 2012

    That's OK, no need to apologize. I wasn't upset.

11. By sinderella Jan 24th 2012

    thanks

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