The 50 Specials Of Christmas - "Doug"

Remember “Doug”? You remember “Doug”. Don't you? Oh, come now, come now. You remember Douglas Funny and his friends in Bluffington. If you don't, I do say your childhood was bare or before mine or after mine or simply different, which, by and large, is quite alright.



The “Doug” Christmas Special involves the old theme of good intentions gone awry. Porkchop's accused of being a wild dog after rescuing a girl from thin ice by biting her ankle.

The town immediately condemns Porkchop, demanding he be put to sleep. Doug is Porkschop's only hope – but can he save him in time?

Yes.

The “Doug” Christmas special is oddly lopsided. Outside of a funny courtroom speech, the episode is actually pretty boring; you're never actually concerned for Porkchop.

However, the visual design of the episode is delightful, and it's neat to see the little details and inside jokes scattered throughout the background paintings. Furthermore, the music – sort of a scat/jazz – is really cool and unfortunately unavailable for purchase.

Also, I'm a grown-up and no longer find Patti Mayonnaise hot. This is the first time that thought crossed my head and has made me feel oddly sad.