User:Mattalamode

Hello! My name is Matt and I overthink things to the point where all comedic value is lost.

I'm currently working on a series of articles called A Second Opinion, where I offer up an alternate viewpoint on that episode that you wish never came out. You can find the most recent installment about "The Dream" RIGHT HERE. Expect to see more every Thursday.

History with the Show
Aside from watching it in passing throughout Season 1, I started watching it routinely through the second half of Season 2, where I fell in love with the show. Then, after I inadvertently dropped out of watching it for most of Season 3 (a massive mistake), I was brought back in to Season 4, and I'm permanently on-board for Season 5.

Since "The Code", I've been writing comprehensive reviews of each episode that can be seen HERE. It's been received surprisingly well, which helped coax me into coming here and becoming more of a part of the community. I have since attempted an original series over here entitled "A Second Opinion," where I try to explain why I appreciate some of the shows' most hated episodes.

I have taken to episode analysis in large parts due to my compulsive desire to try to find what makes humor so effective. In other words, I'm seeking to find things funny while understanding what makes them funny. Sounds draining, doesn't it? Well, it is.

Why Do I Watch The Amazing World of Gumball?
Aside from Saturday Night Live, TAWOG is the only show currently airing that I watch regularly. The fact of the matter is that TAWOG manages to succeed on every possible level at almost every finite detail that makes a cartoon good. The visuals are gorgeous, almost all of the characters all have something different to contribute to the show, and the underlying score, while vastly underrated, is a great compliment to whatever's occurring in the episode.

Most importantly, though, TAWOG is impeccably written. The writers have managed to find all of the nuances of every character and fully flesh them out, and on top of that, they manage to find so many unique perspectives for every episode that no two truly feel the same. It certainly helps that the show is not afraid to invade upon other genres in its quest for perfection- zombie horror movies, prison drama, dystopian fiction, mystery drama with maximum Southern drawl, etc.- but regardless of what direction is taken, the writing is ace. I can only dream of being able to write something as brilliant as even the worst episode of the series. (Okay, maybe the second worst.)

What Are My Favorite Episodes?
Skipping Season 1, of course, I will say that my favorite episodes from Season 2 are "The Remote," "The Phone," "The Job," "The Sweaters," and "The Finale."

From Season 3, my favorites are "The Shell," "The Question," "The Safety," "The Countdown," and "The Money."

In Season 4, my favorites are "The Signature," "The Check," "The Signal," "The Slap," and "The Detective."

It's too soon to say for Season 5, but "The Stories," "The Choices," "The Copycats," "The Vase," and "The Matchmaker" are top-notch.

My least favorite episodes (at the moment) are "The Genius," "The Slide," and "The Cycle."

The episode that sold me on the show was "The Job". The episode that further confirmed my love for the show is "The Money". I believe it was leaked at some point, and even though I watched it in crappy 360p on Youtube, it was enthralling nonetheless.

Personal Life
I'm a dedicated workhorse. I write and study excessively, often to no avail. You can usually find me editing episode plots due to my obsession with syntax and aversion to repetition. If you ever find me in the chatrooms, savor those moments, because there's a good chance I won't be coming back anytime soon.

Additionally, I'm a massive sketch comedy buff and veteran watcher of Saturday Night Live, That Mitchell and Webb Look, and Key & Peele. (Expect me to pull from them when formulating arguments for my articles.) Naturally, it feeds into my aspirations to become a comedy writer (and also a photographer for reasons unrelated). In other words, I expect no money out of my future. But let it be known that I have come to terms with it. And I have accepted my fate in this world.

If I was cornered into choosing a character I relate to most, I would lie and say Gumball while secretly knowing my destiny as the world's Darwin, a sidekick never getting his due.

'My last vacation was in 1953. I played one round of hopscotch with a friend. I found it tedious.'

Other Information

 * I have the most upvoted post on /r/gumball.
 * I am much, much, much, much, much better about writing things I hate more than things I love.
 * Tobias is the best supporting character and there's no competition.
 * The school nurse is the best minor character- every single line is golden.
 * Shout-out to ThatGuy456. What a guy. A 456 guy.