Revisiting the Bizarre Teenage Robot Christmas Special

[@WangelHL2]

Rob Renzetti: "We need a catchy first line for our new MLAATR Christmas special song at the start and end!" Random person at Nickelodeon: "Why not something that ends in gay?" Rob Renzetti: "THAT IS BRILLIANT ANIMTE IT AND GET THE VAs IN IMMEDIATELY!!!!!!!"

[@machadragonii145]

LMAO 🤣

[@sbplankton_1999]

THIS IS A RUINED's

[@CAT3_V1]

I love how the second after 2010 hit, gay took on a whole new meaning

[@wascallywabbit6151]

This video was so good and no fanbase video like this ever made me feel so gay, thank you MLaaTR Fanbase

[@seagullz15]

the kiss on the cheek from xj9 and Sheldon is my favourite part :D

[@XJIcequeen]

Nine too

[@machadragonii145]

He earned it

[@joaovitorpacheco2043]

Every single time i watch this episode i got goosebumps, its such a vibe, that serious part with everyone chasing Jenny gives me the extravagant ambiance of a true movie of My Life as a Teenage Robot.

[@Onimirare]

I just watched the episode and felt the same, it's so different from all other episodes that came before. During that chase scene all I could think was "wow, they are really not sparing their budget in this episode"

[@joaovitorpacheco2043]

@@Onimirare Totally, o really think that If a movie of My Life as Teenage Robot suddenly happen, this Episode plot to better would be just the cause of goosebumps for every Mlaatr fan.

[@joaovitorpacheco2043]

I would like to see a huge and epic finale for Mlaatr só all it's comunity could sleep with a smile and satisfaction. I really apreciate this show, it's even one of my inspirations to work with robots.

[@PinkFloydCow_911]

Guys,this show needs more episodes

[@XJIcequeen]

I think so too

[@falcoshimmer-flare]

​@XJIcequeen It's been a long time since My Life of a Teenage Robot aired

[@meathead6155]

Also payback sequels from those poorly writing episodes.

[@XJIcequeen]

@@meathead6155 agreed

[@LunarMoonKitten]

I agree

[@samfimple4325]

I feel if Brad, Tuck, and Nora had properly apologized for assuming the worst out of Jenny so fast, the episode would've gone over better with other fans. Not doing that just has them look really bad. Especially Brad. Who has the gall to say they always believed in her. Dude, own up to the fact you misjudged Jenny. Still consider this their lowest point in the show.

[@MultiMegaman64]

I don't think I've seen this episode back in the day, but I can totally see all the references here. When Todd Sweeney reformed and gave away his presents to everyone, I can't help but say that it was a reference to "How The Grinch Stole Christmas" by Dr. Seuss! Even Tuck said: "Some say his heart grew three sizes that day"! Overall, a pretty solid MLaaTR Christmas special! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all members of the fanbase!

[@LightningZetton]

The part where Jenny was getting chased by rockets and looked seriously damaged... gave me flashbacks to Transformers 4 where a good medic autobot named Ratchet was being attacked and then killed by humans, despite the autobot trying to run away from them

[@puzzleshield6956]

Wait, I didn't know there's a Christmas Special. I believe this is new.

I still remember it airing.

[@Bloody_FOXY47040]

I'm SO HAPPY MLAATR got a Christmas special! I watch it every year in tribute! Plus this video was one of the best videos ever made!!! Happy Holidays and a happy new year to all MLAATR fans!

[@mustachetwirler7617]

You did quite well with this video, congratulations!👏

[@fireammerangbro8933]

I really liked how this Christmas Special stood out in comparison to the other Christmas Specials on both Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network. Most of the other Christmas Specials revolved around stopping a villain from trying to destroy Christmas, or the characters learning about the true meanings of Christmas. A Robot for All Seasons has Jenny being mind controlled. There's not really any other Christmas Specials that I am aware of that had the main character being mind controlled by a villain.

[@RingoAndPuyo]

Sad that on this very Christmas special, (for the most part) Jenny just gets utterly snowballed, even though it is not her fault. If I I did something like that, I'd probably get bombarded with nuisance puyo

[@the-aspiring-creator4249]

I've always loved this Christmas special for just the sheer insanity of it. I love how it mashes up different ideas one has seen in Christmas specials before from Santa being out of commission due to injury to a grumpy and villainous boy wanting vengeance against the holidays and kind of just runs with it and of course, there's that reveal of what Todd Sweeney did to Jen and the very tense chase that occurs. There are some issues I have like how Brad is just willing to go on the attack even though this is his best friend and Nora seeming like she should know there's the possibility her daughter could've gotten hacked but overall that's minor. This is still a very fun episode. As for its supposed mean-spiritedness? I mean it kind of is but I feel like it's done with a purpose. To me, it's not something like say SpongeBob's Squidward torture episodes where it's a never-ending symphony of agony that you want to see end. There's a clear reason for why Jenny becomes the town's most hated person. Really the only problem is due to MLaaTR's structure there isn't room to address it and I would've liked to have seen Jen actively confront her friends about this.

[@arthurimusprime2177]

Todd looks like don corleone

[@Sabis2365]

🎶 We're spending Christmas with Jenny and we never felt so gay🎶

[@ikyaku]

2:03 Sheldon looking at Brad is soooooo cute :')

[@NoMoreMayo]

I haven't watched the episode yet but now that I've seen this retrospective I'm rlly excited to check it out myself!

[@richieosborn2639]

The XJ-10 teaser was my favorite part.

[@theditty.itmasterlhammafia4346]

Dishonored but it's my life as a teenage robot, which is why i like this episode

[@XJIcequeen]

Not the best Christmas special ever. What would’ve made it better would be if Nora and a few other Tremerton citizens knew that Jenny was brainwashed in addition to Sheldon. Basically, after Jenny wakes up and is attacked by Brad, Tuck, and the others, I can see a random stranger (who would eventually become one of Jenny’s closest friends) finding Jenny and taking her to a hideout where Nora, Sheldon, and the few other Tremerton citizens who still have faith in Jenny are hiding out. Believe it or not, I see the few citizens actually being Miss Binky and her students as they saw Jenny as a true superhero at the end and this can be the redemption for that episode. The stranger introduces herself as Della, a multiracial girl who is a year or so younger than Brad and Sheldon and explains that she is on Jenny’s side as is the kindergarteners and Miss Binky. Sheldon and Nora reveal themselves and after a brief reunion and test, Sheldon explains the story regarding how Jenny’s been attacking the holidays and how Sheldon believed that she was mind-controlled. Or as Della call it, being hacked. Nora admits that she was skeptical at first because of how she upgraded Jenny following the nanobot infection Vexus caused. Sheldon and Della convinced her as well as the kindergarteners and Miss Binky. Unfortunately, they could not convince Brad or Tuck and everyone outside of the small group thinks Nora is on their side as part of a cover-up. Jenny realized the situation and before going off to face Todd, she thanks the kids and states that if things work, they’ll be getting extra good gifts from Santa. Miss Binky also wishes Jenny luck and even apologizes for thinking she was bad as her students convinced her that she’s not. Jenny, Della, Sheldon, and Nora come up with their plan and the episode plays out normally until the end. Before Jenny kisses Sheldon, Jenny goes up to Della and asks why she believed in her despite not knowing Jenny personally. Della states that it was kind of obvious that a robot known for protecting mankind was hacked if she vanished only to destroy holidays for an unknown reason. Della adds that she knows Jenny is good and will not act out unless someone is forcing her to. The two hug and their friendship starts. That’s my belief in how the episode should go. What do you think

[@joshmontemayor1212]

On the bright side, The Polar Express came out the same year as this.

[@hotwax9376]

Not a bad alternate plot, but I'd have made it into something like It's A Wonderful Life where Jenny gets to see what things would be like if she never existed.

[@Mariocat99]

Two things for me. Missed opportunity where Jenny turns into a bulldozer and escorts Tuck to Toys store. While at the time she was running over people, should've played MK Wii's Coconut Mall. And the other part before blowing people away from the toy display area. I felt like the way Jenny and Tuck posed before landing him inside. That pose almost gave off Classic Sonic and Classic Tails vibes. Other than that. First episode in the series I had watched before

[@meathead6155]

Also gay means happy.

[@Alfenium]

It also means the other thing, which is funnier

[@Kattlarv]

I found this episode... *very* odd. As like... a *huge* part of Jenny's journey, is learning to not let others use her like a toy. (Innuendos and all) And in this one she just... eagerly *wants* to be "used" by someone? It's just... very weird to me. Not to mention: *Randomly* an entire year goes by, lore wise? xD Atop that, all her friends just... don't believe her. Despite the fact she has *never* talked during the other events. It has a lot of weird going on tbh.

[@davionlovelace3290]

Another cool epic awesome fascinating impressive and pretty sick video My Life As A Teenage Robot Fanbase, great job I'm so very proud of you 👍👍👍👍.

[@meathead6155]

I am tired of poorly darkest episode where they accuse Jenny, but they will be price to pay to Tremorten.

[@hotwax9376]

Oh boy, where to begin? Perhaps I just list my thoughts because I have so many: 1. Like Nathan, I don't consider this episode canon, even if it's officially regarded as such. It's just too mean-spirited and throws off the chronology of the show too much (not to mention its minor plot holes you mentioned). While I agree that having someone fill in for Santa on Christmas Eve is cliched (and I said as much in my previous comment), I still would've enjoyed that more than what we ultimately got. In fact, I hate it so much that I haven't watched it in literally ten years, with no plans to do it again any Christmas in the near future. If you like it, that's fine, but I love Jenny as a character too much to enjoy it beyond the animation. 2. This episode is worse than the kindergarten episode IMO (and yes, it's kindergarten, not preschool, despite what the title would suggest) because all the hatred that Jenny gets is due to things she did while under the control of somebody else, and in the kindergarten episode she largely brings it upon herself by being such a jerk to the kids at first. (I actually don't mind that episode too badly because she seems to realize her mistake by the end and comes to like it there). 3. Jenny is not actually gay, as demonstrated by her interest in boys throughout the show. (Though it's not just JennyxVega fans that imagine her as a lesbian, but also JennyxMisty fans). Yes, it's a dumb and perhaps outdated use of the word "gay," (and the whole song is kinda dumb), but it's important to remember that there was a time when "gay" primarily meant "happy." I was born in the 90s but didn't realize it could mean anything else until I heard it used as an insult (like "that's so gay"), and even then it took me a few more years to find out what that alternative meaning was. (Until that point, I thought, "how is it an insult to call someone/something happy?") Of course, I'm sure you're joking, but I don't think people should take it seriously.

[@meathead6155]

8:04 There got to be a score to settle for this matter.

[@nakigoye]

what a misunderstanding. On the song, the word "gay" has other meaning so, "we never felt so gay" means "we never felt so happy". Welp, on the list i show every synonym of Happy and i prove that "gay" is a synonym of happy *Strongest matches* cheerful delighted ecstatic elated enraptured exultant glad gleeful jolly joyful joyous jubilant merry mirthful overjoyed thrilled up upbeat *Strong matches* blessed blissful blithe content contented convivial gratified peaceful pleasant pleased satisfied sparkling sunny tickled *Weak matches* blest can't complain chipper chirpy flying high *gay* intoxicated laughing light lively on cloud nine peppy perky tickled pink walking on air SEE? In other words, the word "gay" not just has a link with the LGBT community, but also, is a very short word to describe that someone's happy.

[@arthurimusprime2177]

They should have given the scriptwriter of the episode a warning(not to make the episode so dark or treacherous),but he simply did what any series script writer would do...do the complete opposite.

[@SpiderSponge2.0]

That was my first episode of MLAATR

[@Driftking0311]

When I first saw the episode: I was amazed at the way Rob Renzetti made with this episode, ofc ppl say that had some dark moments, although they weren't as bad as I thought they were. I've seen way more darker moments on kids cartoons such courage the cowedly dog, Phineas and Ferb, and Hey Arnold. I mean these dark moments tells the audience that this is real world, like real world isn't always perfect and shows how the main character their struggles and their issues. Though Jenny experienced such as her friends and the town are after her. It showed how a boy wanted revenge over for not having a family for Christmas, yes that's very heartbreaking and sad. Needless to say, the episode did have a happy ending which that's fine and I love this Christmas episode, my rate of this episode is 9/10.

[@Theheadphonegamer]

I'm just so excited for Christmas

[@nickthetrex]

Christmas is around the corner.

[@KSCGGuy14]

To be honest with you, I still think the one year time skip makes this episode fell out of place in the shows' timeline, even though Rob himself confirmed that it is. I might have an idea of when said episode "could" take place, but I'm as unsure as some of you are.

[@derekmundo6084]

We can see that not all the episodes are Top Tier on the show, they can still be enjoyable

[@derekmundo6084]

I mean, there can be solid, great and entertaining episodes on it, but not the best ones on the planet. Like some people say: "not the best one"/"not the purest diamond", "but it's a great game"/show"

[@transformersfan500okane3]

Let's also hope for no Paramount and Warner Brod Merger

[@hotwax9376]

You think? I almost feel like Warners would take better care of this show (among others) than Paramount has.

[@transformersfan500okane3]

​@@hotwax9376I don't believe you

[@Player7707]

I’m very excited for Christmas this year!

[@megakirby1089]

Neo Megakirby After When The Citizens Of Tremorton Sing We're Spending Christmas With Jenny. Neo Megakirby: (Snorts In Giggles) You're Immature. Grow Up. You're Making Burst Into Laughter. 😂

[@hernancastillo283]

This a question to the mlaatr fandom and community. I must say that I have never seen such a strong fanbase other than the shrek fan community, but I must say, why is the fandom is so addicted to this cartoon? I love watching it when I was a kid and even now but I must know why is this fandom so strong and active to this day?

[@MyLifeasaTeenageRobotFanbase]

Speaking for myself, I had forgotten about the cartoon for years and when I rediscovered it I fell in love with its visual style. I felt like it deserved more attention than it got, so I started making fan groups and this channel to bring us together! I know other cartoons have just as many or more passionate fans, I’m just happy that this community has grown to the size it’s at!

[@JoacoElFelinoGamer]

That’s a interesting special and nice video ✌️

[@GraceofGod247]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎄🎄🎄🎶

[@doctorwhosit3896]

Is there a way we can get Rob to make and episode that takes place in the special that fixes it? It if officially canon, we’ve got to find a way to officially fix it!

[@bayito9986]

I never felt so gay.

[@VladislavMusicBand]

I believe the real problem is that creators tell it's a canon episode. If it was clearly not canon if would have made a great episode

[@Angelark456]

Nah

[@ericpogorzelski904]

question for jenny the robot in this mlaatr christmas special is jenny having a bad dream? or is it a nightmare come true?

[@Mariocat99]

Actual mind control happened

[@doctorwhosit3896]

My Life as a Teenage Robot Fanbase, can this Christmas special be retconned?

[@mrthirtiewillstealyoursoul]

i have some bad news for you... the studio who made my life as a teenage robot will also make chikn nuggit, no!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@sbplankton_1999]

Merry Christmas Mlaatr fans and Rob Renzetti. 🎄🌲🥛🍪❤️⭐️❄️🎁🌟🌨

[@robloxplushiesandmore1538]

Happy New Year and also I made a poll for which Nickelodeon show should go the most and my most recent one MLAATR got the most votes

[@DarkSCPDisguised8945]

When would be season 4 ?

[@ninjagogetta]

Ive always wondered what will you do when you run out of episodes to talk about on your channel

[@MyLifeasaTeenageRobotFanbase]

When there’s nothing left to talk about, there’s no reason to keep making videos. Luckily, there are new developments like the Youtooz plush!

[@jamarthedancingdemon3961]

Cool

[@sbplankton_1999]

Al least there a version of this episode change? Is it?

[@tiberiusthehedgehog92]

This is very good!

[@carlopanis9020]

When will you make more videos?

[@nakigoye]

Someone interested to open "Mina and the Count fanbase"?

[@VladislavMusicBand]

Thaks for making me so gay with this video

[@RingoAndPuyo]

Should I go check on her? (Just roleplaying,that's all)

[@Zidan07166]

0:45 💀

[@luizmigueloficial8165]

Aaaah cadê o episódio da jenny egua

[@mlaatrpl435]

Nice! :3

[@RobbyRockaholic]

I bought this on iTunes in. 08 is it was the only mlaatr content on iTunes

[@JPSendiong-dc3br]

mlaatr forever!!!

[@dorito750]

I love u ❤

[@gremlinprescott3749]

This video made feel so gay!

[@thomasphanote-ck4qz]

you should make a picture of xj9 also known as Jenny supports Palestine 🇵🇸

[@thomasphanote-ck4qz]

hey Netflix promised to bring back my life as a teenage robot and they lied to us 😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭🤖🤖🤖🤖🤖🤖🤖🤖🤖