User blog comment:Mattalamode/A Second Opinion: The Slap/@comment-30307603-20180103014031

I initially came into the episode quite pessimistic when it first aired. I found it to be an idiotic premise that would only lead to the most juvenile of humor. Because I had such a negative mindset, I did not enjoy this episode upon my first watch and was quick to berate it as the weakest of Season 4. It was not until I saw some initially cynical fans praising the episode that I decided to give it a second watch.

You know what? It turns out I quite enjoyed it the second time. I enjoyed it far more than I would have liked to admit at the time. Don't get me wrong; it still made use of some elementary-level butt-jokes, but there was more to it. "The Slap" is an excellent cringe-comedy exploring the awkward dynamic between Gumball and Tobias. It is more than just "lolololol butts XDDD". "The Slap" is not my favorite episode from Season 4, but it is still an episode I find myself returning to time and time again for the sheer fun that it is to be found in this hilarious character piece.

I have always been more of a "Stay Alive" person although I suppose it has something to do with the way it makes use of the weird relationship between Gumball and Tobias.

Anyways, I am looking forward to what you have planned next! I can't wait! :D