Episode 120 – The Thing (1982)

Look at that hat. What the hell were they thinking? Also, while you’re here, support the important nerdy work we do for future humans by becoming a patron on https://www.patreon.com/nerdcanon Patrons get exclusive access to full episodes on media that typically falls outside of our normal range, as well as the chance to pick topics for us, get fun swag, and even access our new spin-off D&D content.

Cartoon violence, Norse mythology, comic book origin story, what could go wrong? Also, while you’re here, support the important nerdy work we do for future humans by becoming a patron on https://www.patreon.com/nerdcanon Patrons get exclusive access to full episodes on media that typically falls outside of our normal range, as well as the chance to pick topics for us, get fun swag, and even access our new spin-off D&D content.

This one took me a long time to edit because I kept stopping to go watch “how to play the bagpipes” videos on YouTube. You think I’m joking. Also, while you’re here, support the important nerdy work we do for future humans by becoming a patron on https://www.patreon.com/nerdcanon Patrons get exclusive access to full episodes on media that typically falls outside of our normal range, as well as the chance to pick topics for us, get fun swag, and even access our new spin-off D&D content.

So apparently we took a bit of a summer hiatus for various reasons. But we’re back now! With Helen Hunt’s tank top! Also, while you’re here, support the important nerdy work we do for future humans by becoming a patron on https://www.patreon.com/nerdcanon Patrons get exclusive access to full episodes on media that typically falls outside of our normal range, as well as the chance to pick topics for us, get fun swag, and even access our new spin-off D&D content.

The one where Paul cries. Also, which Fraggle are you? Also, while you’re here, support the important nerdy work we do for future humans by becoming a patron on https://www.patreon.com/nerdcanon Patrons get exclusive access to full episodes on media that typically falls outside of our normal range, as well as the chance to pick topics for us, get fun swag, and even access our new spin-off D&D content.

John Candy with Dan Aykroyd. What could go wrong? I’m sure this is going to be a great, forgotten masterpiece. Also, while you’re here, support the important nerdy work we do for future humans by becoming a patron on https://www.patreon.com/nerdcanon Patrons get exclusive access to full episodes on media that typically falls outside of our normal range, as well as the chance to pick topics for us, get fun swag, and even access our new spin-off D&D content.

Hang on to your butts! The whole Nerd Canon D&D table is here to talk about their experiences of tabletop RPGs from lots to none! Also, while you’re here, support the important nerdy work we do for future humans by becoming a patron on https://www.patreon.com/nerdcanon Patrons get exclusive access to full episodes on media that typically falls outside of our normal range, as well as the chance to pick topics for us, get fun swag, and even access our new spin-off D&D content.

Videos for this time around:-Hold On by Wilson Phillips-The Sign by Ace of Base (sort of?)-More Than Words by Extreme-To Be With You by Mr. Big-One Sweet Day by Boyz II Men and Mariah Carey Also, while you’re here, support the important nerdy work we do for future humans by becoming a patron on https://www.patreon.com/nerdcanon Patrons get exclusive access to full episodes on media that typically falls outside of our normal range, as well as the chance to pick topics for us, get fun swag, and even access our new spin-off D&D content.

Do you remember enjoying this delightful dark comedy romp? Uh oh. Also, while you’re here, support the important nerdy work we do for future humans by becoming a patron on https://www.patreon.com/nerdcanon Patrons get exclusive access to full episodes on media that typically falls outside of our normal range, as well as the chance to pick topics for us, get fun swag, and even access our new spin-off D&D content.

If you saw this title and thought to yourself, “I haven’t seen that in a while,” or, “I’ve never seen that!” I have great news! You can watch this amazing movie-tie-in music video “Who’s Johnny” by El DeBarge. It stars Ally Sheedy, the arm of Johnny 5, a VHS tape of Short Circuit, and a literal cardboard cut-out of Steve Guttenberg. I am not making this up. Also, I normally use an image from a promotional poster for the movie, but this one with Ally Sheedy’s horrible styling is just for you, Beth. Also, while you’re here, support the important nerdy work we do for future humans by becoming a patron on https://www.patreon.com/nerdcanon Patrons get exclusive access to full episodes on media that typically falls outside of our normal range, as well as the chance to pick topics for us, get fun swag, and even access our new spin-off D&D content.