Hold It, Sam.

"Hold it, Sam. Is this turning into one of those shows where we sit around and reminisce, thereby recouping 80% of the episode cost via the use of clips and archive footage?"
"Yes it is, Max. Now stop talking, stupid. It's costing money!"
Clip is from The Adventures of Sam & Max: Freelance Police, Episode 24: The Final Episode.

[@FinchZeKey]

Lord the way Sam says: “now stop talking stupid it’s costing us money” always gets me

[@hamton6096]

yes

[@Aflay1]

Delivery is key.

[@kristianboyd-tq5ys]

Yea

[@Notsophism]

It’s likely because you’re expecting Sam to respond with something wordy. But no, he just cuts to the chase. XU

[@garfield7951]

This show was so incredibly ahead of its time.

[@stresslevel1009]

I agree, I recently found out about this show cause of short videos about clips from the games and I LOVE IT the pacing is always either fairly fast paced or lightning fast and it’s perfect for the type of humor the show goes for in which words cannot do it justice. Some jokes are trolls the producers put in that they know are bad, but when a joke is intended to be funny you can tell and I usually laugh at said jokes.

[@xapatex]

I have recently found out about this and discovered the reception from the time and from today I can see how sone people might be turned away from this show and how, like every show, it has its own flaws; but jokes like these are just golden!

[@KbutYtho]

@@xapatex same I got clips from the game and show in my recommended

[@stresslevel1009]

@Dariel Rojas couldn’t agree more

[@metaljunkie8393]

someone needs to pick this show up for a reboot or some shit. Be cooler if they used this style of animation, too

[@furiousfinch1587]

The best part is, none of the footage they depicted was archived or from previous episodes. Great, terribly under-appreciated show.

[@gentlemanmaniac9992]

and they did it before rick and morty ed edd n eddy powerpuff girls and clerks tas did it (Simpsons also kind of did it but they were doing an actual clip show)

[@joshuanishanthchristian5217]

This reminds me of an episode of Community where it was set up as a clip show episode, but almost all the clips were all new.

[@3oct1111]

@@gentlemanmaniac9992 didn't Clerks do it for episode 1?

[@gentlemanmaniac9992]

@@3oct1111 they did it for episode 2.

[@Guy_OFFICIAL]

I’m the 900th like

[@crimsondynamo615]

This is like that Mighty Mouse joke where he’s like, “and now to show you what television really is all about” and then it cuts to ads. Such a genius joke.

[@irisinthedarkworld]

oh my gosh I love that

[@Cyberbrickmaster1986]

I like how this makes fun of a trope nobody liked that occurred way too often in shows in the 90s, but has thankfully died out some time in the 2000s.

[@loganreads90]

Pokémon still does itS

[@tellg0t090]

It had a lot of reasons for happening like saving money, and allowing for a stable schedule when a delay happened and the animators need more time on the next episode so I think it actually just lost a lot of its usefulness as digital animation, overseas production, and more modernly very liberal scheduling on when episodes air means it's not nearly as useful to do and only makes fans upset so equall loss with far less gain

[@Cyberbrickmaster1986]

@@tellg0t090 It wasn't just in animation, but a lot of TV shows did it too.

[@tellg0t090]

@@Cyberbrickmaster1986 same reason honestly

[@dr.conway1670]

Oh hun it's not dead. It's still going.

[@guywithgreenshadess6647]

Season finales in a nutshell. You know the shows I'm talking about.

[@hicehamer1337]

G.I Joe Sigma 6

[@Flour-4]

@@hicehamer1337 joe ligma

[@jeremysorejian]

@@Flour-4 that’s clever

[@dweezildee]

that one tom and jerry episode

[@jrickducking6685]

Teen titans Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2005 Bleach One piece Gundam seed and destiny ZZ gundam

[@MartynDerg]

the writers, animators, and voice actors knew exactly what they were doing

[@Aberyyyy]

Man I swear Harvey Atkins was the perfect voice for Sam. Harvey is also well known for being the voice of King Koopa/Bowser from all 3 Super Mario Brothers cartoons.

[@Viper-ft3tk]

Dude was a legend. Everyone misses him.

[@pxlheart6237]

The 1 dislike is Max because he got called stupid

[@some_shitposting_idiot3023]

He wouldn't care

[@thiagomotta777]

I loved this show. It's so sad that it only had 12 episodes

[@oogabooga595]

I thought it had 25

[@warlerker]

An excellent Quote.

[@josephjackson1956]

Max has such a great smile.

[@BloodyBraces]

I love how Sam just insults Max

[@Doombringer_r]

This show really captured the game's soul, great adaption

[@Omegaset]

You're talking about hit the road right? Also I'm pretty sure most of the plots of the episodes were taken from the comics

[@almostamateur]

There's cost-cutting clip shows, and then there's the episode of Stargate: SG-1 where the premise is that SG-1's plot armor prevents them from convincing Senator Kinsey that the Goa'uld are a serious threat.

[@bigred6884]

I like that 3 ppl actually understood that reference

They even did this joke with the "ad free" episode of Sam and Max. It's brilliant

[@The360MlgNoscoper]

Indeed

[@John_Glitch810]

They should have a whole episode where they break the 4th wall. Literally and figuratively

[@spysappingmahinternet]

0:10 What you're here for

[@cmckittrick91]

It's a 12 second clip lol

[@KingLich451]

i got no time to read this comment! BYE!

[@CheddarNS]

@@KingLich451 hope you get your time back 🙏

[@k.h.production22669]

How did you know

[@boneor...7022]

@@cmckittrick91 zoomers and their short attention spans

[@JJxyden_]

"Yes it is Max, now stop talking, stupid, its costing money" Got me LMAO

[@darthgalaxo155]

I swear this show is the western equivalent of gintama

[@infinityquartz4744]

I always knew about sam and max but it was never something i ever looked at but im so glad KZbin decided to push them in the algorithm

[@da_nanu329]

I fuckin love this show.

[@baronbrrrrett]

Why is this show so popular all of a sudden

[@RinLockhart]

I have NO clue why these clips are recommended to me but thank you, algorithm.

[@dnd1016]

Yes it is, now stop talking, you’re wasting money

[@arcturus64]

Actually Max could talk forever, all the studio would have to do is repeat 2-3 frames on loop while he talks a classic method used by abridged series and some animation studios.

[@cleversmart0303]

Voice actors cost money.

[@Omegaset]

Except this animation clearly isn't looped and actually fits really well with what the character is saying

[@sargentsteve7148]

"Now s t o p talking *$ t 🅾️ 🅾️ p ℹ d* its costing M0ney"

[@oscarscherer1281]

I believe this technique is called "anime"

[@TheBigPimp]

When you and your friend are broke:Now stop talking stupid it’s costing money

[@Drbeckerproductions]

90's and 2000's anime are really guilty of this trope.

[@royalblanket]

Or just shows in general

[@KingLich451]

ha ha i watch anime

[@thatwolfdude018]

Take notes “The Critic”! This is how you do your last episode with a bunch of stock footage

[@ashura129]

0:10 Phil in Kingdom Hearts 3

[@hanimbocugu1996]

*When Sam's head looks like someone squeezed it*

[@ShadyDoorags]

Politician: I proposes a bill that will cost us several trillion dollars. The American People: 0:10

[@quidlad7098]

This doesn’t sound scripted

[@toastedprocastinator]

MAXISATIMETRAVELLER CONFRIMED

[@aidenkp1174]

basically, 4th wall break

[@LocalGoober10]

“Hold it Sam, is this turning into one of those shows where we sit around and reminisce, thereby recouping 80% of the episode cost via the use of clips and archive footage?” “Yes it is, Max. *Now stop talking, Stupid, it’s costing money!”*

[@garburetor3901]

Yes, that is indeed this video in its entirety. Good contribution.

[@LocalGoober10]

@@garburetor3901 It took me 3 minutes for an effortless transcript. Got (almost/past) 800 likes. Internet points for me.

[@pootispiker2866]

@@LocalGoober10 More like copying and pasting the description and adding two whole asterisks. No internet points for you.

[@LocalGoober10]

@@pootispiker2866 Why would I read the description of a 13 second clip Let alone copy and paste it, THEN add two asterisks? “oH yEaH tHiS’lL mAkE iMpOsSiBlE tO tRaCe BaCk”

[@scotty4421]

@@LocalGoober10 "why would i read the description of a 13 second clip" IDK BRUH whyd you type out the entire 13 second clip

[@gseric4721]

....is there a fifth wall? cuz I think they may have broken it there

[@hardwired8052]

Unus annus

[@Seydaschu]

Max's dapper suit tho'!~ ❤🤍💜

[@brooks6429]

Lion King 1 1/2 in a nutshell

[@tabby6431]

hol' up

[@Ochopus_Cal]

ngl sam kinda sounds like king koopa from the super mario super show

[@thevenomspino]

Hold it, Sam. Is this turning into one of those shows where we sit around and reminisce, thereby recouping 80% of the episode cost via the use of clips and archive footage? Yes it is, Max. Now stop talking stupid. It's costing money!

[@russucame1995]

Yes, I have also seen the video, thanks.

[@purplvurpl0295]

@@russucame1995 they typed the lyrics, why are you so angry?

[@skeletonskeleton9010]

@@purplvurpl0295 i typed out the words to a 12 second video give me likes

[@deadraven355]

Thanks for the lyrics

[@thevenomspino]

We more did it so if people wanted to copy and paste it they could

[@mothman6380]

I need a clip that I can save to my recordings of same going now stop talking stupid it’s costing us money

[@shaydennaidoo4036]

One piece = 6 mins of reused clips and intro 16 min of episode

[@ZacharySkan]

Why does his teeth look like bread knife

[@dianeaishamonday9125]

Underrated comment

[@StarfruitsurfridaHHH]

You guys remember Game Tap? That was the video game service where I really learned of Sam and Max but never played it nor watch it. They always advertised it showcased the episodes and stuff but again it never really peaked my interest unit now...

[@kingdedetree2230]

It's costing money

[@renacton]

*I T'S C O S T I N G M O N E Y*

[@TitanJonkler]

this show gives me early pokemon vibes

[@LeshyyUwU]

0:01 c l i c k

[@elcalabozodelandroide2]

Korra , atla , simpsons and transformers prime are the only one's that could fit from what i have see.

[@JacobJack07]

Max looks like Mr. Hopp’s from Mr. Hopp’s playhouse

[@feeble_goblin3764]

I never got clip shows what was their point because every single show i felt like did it, shamelessly too i might add

[@dhwwiiexpert]

To recoup 80% of the episode cost via the use of clips and archive footage.

[@feeble_goblin3764]

@@dhwwiiexpert it just seems weird that almost every show has done it

[@onekingdom1955]

Nice

[@katiaromero7149]

My boyfriend loves this cartoon. I've never watched before, and I regret it. Do you know where I can watch it?

[@CluelessAnon]

As far as I know, the entire series was uploaded to KZbin! The videos might have been taken down since I watched them, but it can't hurt to check.

[@thiagomotta777]

You can watch it here on KZbin

[@katiaromero7149]

@@thiagomotta777 thank you! I'll search it 🤗

[@milescantfeelhisthroat9679]

why haven't I seen a crossover with animaniacs

[@elcalabozodelandroide2]

las 2 de avatar , los simpsons y transformers son las unicas que conozco que hacen eso

[@animorty719]

Me: Our job is losing lack of individual accomplishment! Boss: .... Me: Our job IS LOSING WORKERS! Boss: We must put posters of help wanted! Me: Or we could have a discussion- is that what happens after we put up the posters? Boss: 0:09

[@samuelthomson1858]

Friends 1994

[@chickennuggetpower9901]

Black clover in a nutshell

[@thumbaumrrr]

Can this get an animaniacs type reboot

[@Aventrixmusic]

Naruto

[@morbidsearch]

I knew TheOdd1sOut was a furry

[@thumbaumrrr]

Which came first the games or the show??

[@AjaxGb]

First came the comic books by Steve Purcell. Then the older pixel-y game "Sam & Max Hit the Road" by LucasArts, where Purcell worked. Then the TV show, and finally (for now) the 3D games by Telltale (founded by former LucasArts employees).

[@enderreaper5332]

This is on Vivziepop's favorite

[@carsonhayes3647]

Jesus Christ loves you

[@joziahlucio2173]

Corny