Wonky Whistle Mini Review (and why it's still cringe!)

[@JonathanAsiamah]

Speaking of Neil Ben, he actually posted an apology for his writing of that episode in the comments section of SkarloeyRailway01's review of Wonky Whistle, and it's still there to this day.

[@JerrytheVideoGamer257]

Hi, Johnathan Asiamah! 👋😃

[@JonathanAsiamah]

@@JerrytheVideoGamer257 It's 'Jonathan'.

[@allenginesgofan101iambeing4]

@@JonathanAsiamah oh hello! Me and my son watch your videos!

[@DodotheWishFanboy]

Interesting

[@jacobjcb8883]

Neil Ben's actually written a railways series esque story before in another British straight to video animation called Steady Eddie The episode in question was called "Stuck in the Mud"

[@IceLuigiStarPictures]

I watched James A Williams' Thomtober series. And looking back, at the Sharon Miller era. I would say Sharon Miller's writing kind of improved a bit in the later years, notably in season 16 (which was the last season she was head writer and has written any episodes in general). Heck I think some of the specials she's written including The Great Discovery, Hero Of the Rails, and Blue Mountain Mystery were pretty good. She even does a great job as a voice director during the time Andrew Brenner took over as head writer. I've seen worse from Mattel. Miller may not be a high professional at writing, but she does have some positives. This is not to offend Miller in any way, but I think she read too much Dr. Seuss hence why there was a lot of rhyming in the episodes when she was head writer at the time. I know it sounds a bit silly but it's just my guess.

[@cdangelo1843]

Actually Sharon Miller was voice for director for the whole CGI era. And you might hate me for this, but for the first half of the Brenner seasons, she lost it as a voice director (as in, she did a better job during the Nitrogen seasons).

[@JonathanAsiamah]

@@cdangelo1843 Nearly the whole CGI era since Dave Peacock was the voice director for Hero of the Rails and Season 13 before Sharon took over.

[@FlyingDuckMan360]

9:54 - Neil Ben commented on the Engine Inspector's review of Wonky Whistle, saying that while he was amazed that he was recognized for it, he still finds it a real shame, since the script he wrote looked very different to the final product, and he had done some pretty good things in his career before and since. But Mr Engine Inspector, I promise never to use a cheap rhyme, to make sure my scripts are all fine, when I write in future I'll take my time and denounce all responsibility saying "that script's not mine!"

[@Fiftyfourthengine]

The worst part of Wonky Whistle is how he didn't listen to Bertie and the people who tried to warn him. And Trevor, I agree with you on the fact that this is a horrendous episode.

[@godzillafan2028]

I wasn't expecting a clip from whistles and sneezes from season 1

[@Animevac4874]

Mattel’s copyright system is unfair

[@BrandonPerez-lz4xo]

Yeah, Wonky Whistle is a stupidest Thomas episode from the Nitrogen Era. But hey, At least Very Important Sheep from Season 19 is a improvement over this mess

[@khorcalson6656]

Wilbert Awdry’s writing also has rhyming and alliteration, but he uses them more subtly than how the Nitrogen Era writers do.

[@TrevortheTrainFan]

That's true.

[@jeremiahsisaias8677]

@@TrevortheTrainFan Emily and Dash was like Wonky Whistle, but much, MUCH worse. I immediately cringed when Bash, Dash, Ferdinand and Emily were making Tweeting sounds with thier whistles. I bet those kids at the end of the episode literally listened to It's Great to be an Engine and took some of the words like they meant it!😡😤😠👎

[@DevilDylanProductions2024]

@@TrevortheTrainFan I feel like the Nitrogen Era of Thomas is A load of Weird stuff with Farts and Utter stupidness Loathed by the fans

[@TankEngineMedia]

Sharon Miller: makes mediocre episodes Also Sharon Miller: makes really good movies

[@stevennorthrup5790]

The only exceptions are Misty Island Rescue and Day of the Diesels

[@cdangelo1843]

@@stevennorthrup5790 MIR isn’t that bad.

[@michaelcasey1648]

​@@cdangelo1843 IT IS

[@cdangelo1843]

@@michaelcasey1648 Well at least it ain’t boring like DOTD.

[@michaelcasey1648]

@@cdangelo1843 STILL IT'S THE WORST THOMAS MOVIE

[@railwayproductions14]

Top 10 favorite Thomas and friends characters

[@iceeblueburst03]

As what someone mentioned in the beginning of these episodes during Season 13-16, it all looks the same. Engines doing their work, pulling trains, and being proud to be on the railway. It gets repetitive after a while.

[@locobuff345]

11 years later, and this episode is still unwatchable rubbish.

[@Rexy2k8]

The Episode Came Out When I Was 3, When I Watched It For The First Time, I Thought It Was Alright At First. But Looking Back On It As A 15 Year Old Individual, It Didn’t Age Well In Terms Of The Writing And Personalities

[@oreo_toons]

I found it dumb how Thomas didn't found out about his whistle until later on in the episode, I agree with his firemen and workman not warning him from the start. It would've been much better if that happened.

[@beckykutz]

Wait… are you saying that Wonky Whistle is worse than Race for the Sodor Cup?

[@TrevortheTrainFan]

When it comes to Seasons 1-24 as a whole, this is, in my opinion, the worst episode in that show. But when you compare it to AEG, this looks better in comparison in terms of animation and character designs.

[@MrLamboTheBlueOctoling]

I will say this as the worst Thomas episode I ever seen imo but the only one thing like of it is introducing me to Thomas as a kid

[@Wildcatt1999]

I don't know if Wonky Whistle is my least favorite Nitrogen era episode, but it is easily one the absolute worst written episodes.

[@ValentinSparkle16]

I'm Neutral/Okay Over Wonky Whistle.

[@DodotheWishFanboy]

Same honestly. I like the animation, voice acting, and moral, but it’s just boring in my eyes (Up Up and Away is better in my eyes because it’s slightly less boring: key word, slightly).

[@DodotheWishFanboy]

@Trainking Productions 2022 ok…

[@DodotheWishFanboy]

@Trainking productions I’m taking the other way around (albeit not by much).

[@Thomasboi01]

You call that a Wonky Whistle? Sounds more like a Bird singing but lost it's voice. Nice video Trevor! ❤

[@TrevortheTrainFan]

@@Thomasboi01 Thank you! 🙏

[@Thomasboi01]

You're welcome Trevor! Your channel is great and I love your Thomas videos! ❤️

[@TrevortheTrainFan]

@@Thomasboi01 Thanks again! ☺️

[@Thomasboi01]

You're welcome Trevor!

[@tugsfan1617]

One of the best videos on your channel

[@TrevortheTrainFan]

Thank you so much! ☺

[@ryanfuller912]

3:05, no I will not watch that scene.

[@thecartoonmanist956]

Wonky Whistle was..... dreadful! Although the sound of the whistle was kind of funny, it does NOT excuse the atrocious writing. Thomas was an idiot all the way through the episode, he nearly injured several people and he completely ignored what everyone was saying about the animals escaping! This episode is awful. But not as atrocious as Up, Up and Away or James in the Dark (which I consider to be my most hated episode of the original series). Sure, it's in my top 5 worst episodes of the show. But I will GLADLY take it over ANY episode from the shitty reboot (aka All Engines Go). And as much as I (and many others) hate Nitrogen Era, at the very least, it at the very least feels like Thomas AND his consistent with the rest of the series (as The Unlucky Tug stated in his review of the whole Nitrogen Era) unlike All Engines Go (which has NO realism or consistency whatsoever!).

[@iceeblueburst03]

How the hell did Thomas not hear Victor and Kevin as he goes out of the Steamworks? This is also the worst 3 strikes you’re out formula episode of all time. And the most idiotic moment from Thomas ever to be seen.

[@drevianedwardsproductions9244]

I do remember seeing that episode on pbskidssprout or just on KZbin and I thought it was good and now I think of wonky whistle it's mediocre and other episodes like fiery Flynn and Percy and the monster of Brenham which I consider average episodes.

[@ryanfuller912]

Honestly if this was an episode that was made in the style of Season 5, Thomas would have just waited and he should have been concerned about the animals being transported in one van and he should ask I he could get a brakevan.

[@sodorthepromblemmaker7617]

Here is my review It sucks

[@ajawalker2290]

Greetings Trevor my buddy. You're enjoying your week so far I hope.

[@TrevortheTrainFan]

It’s kind of a rough month overall for me due to personal family reasons. But I’m doing okay now for the most part.

[@ajawalker2290]

@@TrevortheTrainFan Oh okay then. That's understandable. Great to hear that you're still doing okay so far.

[@POTC_Oscarandfriens]

3:19 also there's another thing that is wrong, Thomas's rods are not consistent with the speed he is going at

[@allenginesgofan101iambeing4]

5:29 - 5:36 my son laughed so hard here!

[@TheHorrifyingJ50Ryby]

I laughed too

[@PabloAndresColomaMadornes2006]

3:35 No offense but I heard: “Thankfully *their* ladder broke their fall”

[@TrevortheTrainFan]

I was trying to say, “their ladders 🪜 broke their fall.” Sorry for rushing my grammar!

[@sameera.abdullah719]

Can you please react to the ytp of this episode, Wonste by Mortis (T) Sacher?

[@sameera.abdullah719]

I meant Wonstle.

[@TrevortheTrainFan]

I don’t do reaction videos, sorry 😞.

[@railwayproductions14]

Top 5 T&F characters not from tge steam team

[@jameskennedy075]

Wonky Whistle? More like: "Wonky Episode."

[@Ninja11125]

And my list on why it sucks says why it’s very wonky

[@joshuaW5621]

I’m surprised Sharon Miller didn’t write this episode.

[@TrevortheTrainFan]

Neither did I!

[@ALCO-C855-fan]

Yep. You were harsh... But honest. Got that problem too sometimes. Like everyone however you learn from mistakes and continue on and that's great.☺ (That's a compliment before you ask again.😉) I've been there too. Don't worry.

[@elusivenarwhal1996]

This episode should have been named "Thomas tries to kill 3 people"

[@seventiethcenturynicky6572]

Since when did we get this low? Writing? *yes*

[@RWSfan2024]

Wonky Whistle is real S.H.I.T but Sodor Surprise day is the worst episode in my opinion

[@sebasllaura7254]

I would've loved it if Mattel made fun of Wonky Whistle like they did with Up, Up, and Away in a piece of promotional material that I forgot the name of.

[@TrevortheTrainFan]

You mean, Thomas’ Comedy Showtime with Stan and Nigel?

[@sebasllaura7254]

@@TrevortheTrainFan Yes, that one!

[@sjharris9583]

I'll be honest: when I first saw this episode, I thought it was a mediocre mess. But having watched it a third time... it is a mess BEYOND the levels of cringe!!!

[@toby.fan9198]

It’s a shame Neil didn’t stay after that one episode, I’m pretty sure if he lasted to the Brenner era, he would’ve improved

[@benjaminholmertz4827]

Well put Trevor! One of my least favorite episodes then AEG is here and far worse in my opinion. There could indeed also be many reasons for this being bad instead of just Miller. I'd rather watch anything but AEG anyday too!

[@DodotheWishFanboy]

I used to like this episode, but as so said in a reply, I think it’s mediocre now.

[@arnavsingh150]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 why does his whistle sound like that.

[@jaredpower1019]

The wonky whistle sound was very annoying and almost made my ears bleed when Thomas blow his whistle and I prefer Gordon broken whistle from the model series cause what said sound like a wonky whistle

[@kidswonderstories4144]

I atchully like the brener Ara because the Thomas Color’s and stuff have like brighter colors

[@TrevortheTrainFan]

Yeah, the Brennen era is better than the Sharon Miller era in my book.

[@jztrains3794]

This was in season 15 (2011), which came out when I was 1 year old.

[@thomasegcouplesandships1956]

TBH, I'm kinda neutral over Wonky Whistle as well as the Miller Era as a whole.

[@DodotheWishFanboy]

I am also neutral about Wonky Whistle, and I like the miller era to an extent (as in a 7/10).

[@Ninja11125]

I needed to know what a wonky whistle sounded like for my rewrite

[@shanecthechipsandnuggetslo4592]

The only time we had a four strikes formula 7:31

[@arvidekelund9451]

The miller era gets a 3\10 stars but this episode gets 1 just like you said Trevor. This means that the Brenner and BWBA era is 10x and 8x better then this era+ the episode.

[@JerrytheVideoGamer257]

I agree with ALL of your complaints in the episode Wonky Whistle, Trevor! Wonky Whistle is the most ABSOLUTE STUPID AND WORST episode of Season 15!!! 😡😡😡👎👎👎I REALLY DONT SEE WHY THOMAS HAD TO BE SUCH A DOOFUS IN THAT EPISODE!!!!

[@jamieglover9237]

Thomas is completely deaf in this episode

[@tugsfan1617]

Trevor how about your next video is gonna be a top 5 Theodore tugboat seasons of your top 6 tugs episodes pick one of them

[@TrevortheTrainFan]

I’ve been considering them for a while. But I haven’t wrote scripts for them yet.

[@tugsfan1617]

Pick one of them and one of them can be your next video

[@GTCF-l1e]

wonky whistle is the wrost thomas and friends episode of all time I always hated it .

[@JamestheParodyMaker7446]

Wonky Whistle is the worst Thomas ever!

[@TrevortheTrainFan]

Agreed!

[@JamestheParodyMaker7446]

@@TrevortheTrainFan It also has that awful 3 strikes formula

[@ashertheking5023]

(Sigh) Is it any wonder why he never wrote on the show again after this? Not even for S16 or the rest of 15. It’s like even Nitrogen realized how much of a disgrace this episode was.

[@ashertheking5023]

Also, about to brake van nitpick; isn’t that only one van?

[@pamelawarford1672]

When Mra did a remake on this Thomas quit due to how bad the episode is

[@supercamo3642]

While I do enjoy Wonky Whistle, I understand your opinion and why you feel the way you feel about the episode.

[@mdeverhart]

This episode (along with Too Loud, Thomas) is unlistenable, on top of unwatchable.

[@DodotheWishFanboy]

I think Too Loud Thomas is a bit better than Wonky Whistle, but who am I to judge for one’s opinion?

[@kinectfan2023]

You know maybe if the farm workers did close the door for the van, then I'm sure the animals wouldn't have never escaped, at least I don't think. Correct me if I'm wrong.

[@TrevortheTrainFan]

Yeah, and if only Thomas knew better than to go off without waiting. Otherwise, he’d rip off that guy’s arm.

[@lennymarroquin]

Man I hate this episode as a kid and I still hate it. this made me quit watching Thomas

[@PabloAndresColomaMadornes2006]

I still watched Thomas & Friends regardless of anything flawed until the 2D reboot, with most of the seasons i’m perfectly fine with, but the All Engines Go! reboot? Let’s not go there, But hey, Dingo Pictures is more nightmarish at animation compare to even that Thomas 2D reboot, It’s definitely what made me quit on respecting Germany 🇩🇪 (Yes, I absolutely hate Germany now)

[@TrevortheTrainFan]

@@PabloAndresColomaMadornes2006 Why do you hate Germany 🇩🇪? At least they’re at peace with America 🇺🇸 nowadays unlike Russia 🇷🇺 (aka the Soviet Union)!

[@PabloAndresColomaMadornes2006]

@@TrevortheTrainFan Well, because of Dingo Pictures and how harsh the German language sounds in my opinion, no offense Trevor Davis but, Dingo Pictures and the language are the biggest reasons why I hate Germany so much now, no offense if you like this country 😢

[@TrevortheTrainFan]

@@PabloAndresColomaMadornes2006 Well personally, I hated it back in WWII because of Hitler and the Holocaust. But thankfully, after they’ve lost WWII, they outlawed Nazism and ended the Holocaust in 1945.

[@PabloAndresColomaMadornes2006]

@@TrevortheTrainFan I see, Even tho I honestly hate Adolf Hitler's bullying and vulgarity far more than Thomas' stupidity in this episode (Because this German adult literally yells so hard and sarcastly without respect whatsoever) I respect your opinion on Germany, and yes, even as a kid, this was my absolute least favorite Thomas episode, but unlike Adolf Hitler (Who I am kinda glad that he died in April 30th 1945; No offense for saying that BTW) I agree with you that just because Thomas was troublesome here and should have been punished, he does NOT deserve to be scrapped in the scrapyards because, that wouldn't be fair, That's like killing an adorable and cute girl for hurting a little tiny rabbit when it was just by accident and she was only trying to take good care of it

[@FamilyEntertainmentStudios]

Hi Trevor Davis, Do You Remember This Person? ChillWillVids? Well This Is Me On My Animation Studio Channel

[@georgebendall7401]

I hate Wonky Whistle is one of the worst episodes of the Sharon Miller Era because of Thomas and his stupid annoying wonky whistle

[@meciomontoya8440]

Also muddy matter exist and it's a better version of wonky whistle

[@tankengineproduction4978]

It's been a while scene i seen this episode.

[@ericwest9493]

Agreed this is the only episode i hate of the miller era.

[@andrewmcgirt8338]

Agreed

[@stevennorthrup5790]

At least Sharon’s not to blame for this episode

[@TrevortheTrainFan]

True. Also, I forgot to talk about this in a post, but I want to wish Sharon Miller a Happy Belated Birthday!

[@vincentsowell2314]

​@@TrevortheTrainFanDo you still like HiT Entertainment?

[@routineswithfrannie-d2h]

Wonky Whistle is still one of my LEAST favorite episodes in the era 👎☹️

[@SpencercrayR8]

As a fan of this show, THIS EPISODE SUCKS!

[@meciomontoya8440]

Is it worse than up up and away

[@TrevortheTrainFan]

Well, to be honest, they’re both a 1/10 stars for me. So in other words, they’re both on the same level of bad.

[@aydenanaya3908]

Trevor Davis james and the dragon got beat up by Percy and the dragon

[@WilliamPictures]

Can You Do A Top 5 Worst Sharon miller era Episodes that aren’t written by Sharon miller

[@isaiahrodriguez896]

Agreed Trevor Big Time!

[@isaiahrodriguez896]

@Trainking Productions 2022 trevor why you ask the same thing every single time

[@TrevortheTrainFan]

@Trainking Productions 2022 Don’t be sorry.

[@TrevortheTrainFan]

@Trainking Productions 2022 I mean you don’t need to be sorry for being a Thomas fan or being a fan of Brer Bear 🐻.

[@fabionoronhazampieri7639]

5:15 i think they dont use break van just then to the people inside of the van stop the engine doing stupid stuff like he will stop thomas to leave with the van open and break van would stop percy in being percy in the station that he was to pick the mail

[@desmondbudu-amoako9234]

8:40 wat about muddy matter

[@TrevortheTrainFan]

That one is not as bad as Wonky Whistle, but it’s still bad because James was at least TRYING to do something to fix his mistake.

[@ThomasandBFBFan13]

Whistles and Sneezes is a lot better than this episode!

[@TrevortheTrainFan]

I totally agree!

[@desmondbudu-amoako9234]

Um tervor why are you a traction engine

[@TrevortheTrainFan]

Because it’s my avatar silly! 😄 Also, he and I have the same name! 🙂

[@desmondbudu-amoako9234]

@@TrevortheTrainFan ih

[@ajawalker2290]

@@TrevortheTrainFan That's something that you have in common at least. Good thing.

[@PabloAndresColomaMadornes2006]

@@TrevortheTrainFan Don’t worry, I already knew that it may have been the reason why you used use the traction engine as you

[@meciomontoya8440]

Are you a fan of disney pixar

[@TrevortheTrainFan]

Yes!

[@meciomontoya8440]

You should do a video about cars

[@TrevortheTrainFan]

@@meciomontoya8440 Maybe, but no promises ok?

[@meciomontoya8440]

Ok

[@beckykutz]

But why is it worse?

[@TrevortheTrainFan]

Watch the video and find out!

[@beckykutz]

Okay, I did! I have one more thing to say to you. What final score would you give All Engines Go? I think it is going to be a 0 out of 10 stars.

[@TrevortheTrainFan]

@@beckykutz I would give it maybe a 3/10 stars just because the only good things about it are Neil Crone’s reprisal as Gordon, Bulstrode’s return, and maybe some of the songs like that lullaby one.

[@beckykutz]

Good ranking and explaining why you like All Engines Go…a little bit. I really enjoy your videos! You deserve a subscriber! Also, you did an amazing job explaining why you dislike Wonky Whistle. Keep up the good work! 😉

[@TrevortheTrainFan]

@@beckykutz Well, I still hate All Engines Go overall because it ruined my childhood more than some of the crappier seasons of the original show. In fact, I consider it the worst reboot I’ve ever seen in my entire life next to the PPG 2016!

[@1KingAG9sSFSChannel]

Speaking of all Engines go. Im pretty neutral with it. It doesn't make me angry much. Only if it had more work put in

[@ItsCarlos563]

This episode is so dumb.

[@calebtucker7677]

Wonky Whistle Is The Awesome Episode And I Like It

[@dylanwray5071]

I’m neutral to this Episode because it had a good ending.

[@angelzav1979]

I love this episode

[@Samuel31nation]

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