Warning: This article discusses extreme violence and religion.
Robot Chickenproduces many hilarious sketches, but the show’s Christmas skits are some of the best.Robot Chickenis one ofthe best Adult Swim series of all time, and throughout the last 11 seasons, the show has kept audiences laughing. While there are multiple dedicatedanimated Christmas episodesofRobot Chicken, some of its greatest holiday-themed sketches are also from regular installments of the show.
Many think ofRick and Mortywhen discussingthe best animated TV shows ever,but a lot of viewers aren’t aware that Adult Swim’sRobot Chickenis a fantastic watch, too.Robot Chickenuses claymation to bring their ridiculously wacky and comical sketches to life, and like many other titles, they release Christmas-themed skits during the holiday season. There are loads ofRobot ChickenChristmas sketches to enjoy, but some are better than others.
10Christmas 1914
2013 Special - “Born Again Virgin Christmas Special”
The “Christmas 1914” sketch from the “Born Again Virgin Christmas Special” sees Santa Claus visiting a group of World War II soldiers during a real-life historical event, in which the two opposing sides create a temporary truce in the name of Christmas. Of course,this sketch ends up being a stupidly ridiculous take on the wholesome wartime story.When one American soldier wishes for Santa to break through their rivals’ front line and to bring the war to an end, he gets more than he bargains for.
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The two armies’ Christmas spirit is ruined when Santa arrives and opens fire on everyone. Although he doesn’t have a bias, Santa’s murderous rampage is far from Christmassy.However, it’s rather comical to see the mystical figure use his sack of presents as a bomb and throw it across the camp.One ofthe most prolific voice actors in animation,Family Guy’s Seth MacFarlane, portrays Santa in this sketch, which makes his shouting even funnier. While it’s only a brief skit, “Christmas 1914” is still enjoyable, albeit unnecessarily violent.
9Lighting Up The Christmas Lights
Season 3, Episode 14 - “Robot Chicken’s Half-Assed Christmas Special”
The “Lighting Up the Christmas Lights” sketch from season 3’s “Robot Chicken’s Half-Assed Christmas Special” teaches audiences that the delight of decorating one’s home for the festive season can be a dangerous task.As a young family happily watches the exterior of their house lit up colorfully, a look of horror quickly spreads across their faces as their house lights on fire, and in turn, their neighbors’ house, too.This unfortunately includes a man in a wheelchair, who manages to scream at the family’s child while he’s still alight.
The mother is absent from this part of the skit, which implies that she died in the first fire, which makes a lit menorah causing a second fire even funnier.
Hilariously, this ends up being a flashback of sorts, as the father of the family tells his son that the fire is why he has converted to Judaism. The mother is absent from this part of the skit, which implies that she died in the first fire, which makes a lit menorah causing a second fire even funnier.Although “Lighting Up the Christmas Lights” is a comical skit, it’s also rather short,and there’s room for further humor.
8Santa’s Moral Gray Zone
Season 7, Episode 20 - “Lots Of Holidays Special”
In the “Lots Of Holidays Special” sketch “Santa’s Moral Gray Zone,”the titular character reflects on how difficult it is to label a child as naughty or nice at Christmastime.While this sketch is full of plenty of humor, it also highlights a harsh reality of life, and the behavior of certain children can sometimes be attributed to all manner of issues. The brilliant parody of the song “Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town,” that plays throughout the skit is funny at first, but as the images of abandoned and neglected children pop up, it’s not as comical.
Even with the help of his reindeer and elves, Santa still struggles to decide who is deemed good enough to receive presents.The talking reindeer are a comical addition to the sketch, although their advice to Santa only infuriates him furtheras he grapples with his Christmas decisions. The end of this segment is relatively depressing, however, as Santa stumbles through the snow with a lot on his mind, as he realizes that his usually cheerful job isn’t as simple as it seems. While this is a decentRobot Chickensketch, it wouldn’t make agreat Santa Claus movie.
7Christmas In Asgard
Season 4, Episode 20 - “Dear Consumer”
There is a fantastic mythology spoof in the season 4 episode “Dear Consumer,” in which Loki grows jealous of his father’s favoritism for his brother, Thor.Thor and Loki’s broken relationshipis common knowledge to many, whether that be through their Marvel characterizations or simply because of a love for Norse mythology. It’s hilarious to see Loki cause all kinds of destruction while using Thor’s name.
Loki does a terrible impression of his brother, urinates on strangers, and even shoots a woman in the head, all just so that Santa will judge Thor badly.
This wild plan amazingly works, which leaves Thor to face Santa in anaction-packed TV fight sequencethat is hysterical to watch.The depiction of Thor as the ultimate hero and Loki as the leading agent of chaos is brilliant,althoughRobot Chickenviewers need prior context on their dynamic in order to fully appreciate this sketch.
6Santa And Coke
Season 5, Episode 1 - “Robot Chicken’s DP Christmas Special”
“Santa and Coke” from season 5’s “Robot Chicken’s DP Christmas Special” is another sketch that makes fun of the capitalistic side of the holiday season. When Santa arrives at Coca-Cola’s headquarters, he is quick to voice his opinion of the drinks company using his identity to sell their products. Coca-Cola famously uses the image of Santa Claus in their advertising, and has done so for decades, so it’s brilliant to see the man himself confront the corporation for this.
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However, this version of Santa is very angry at Coca-Cola, which sends him on a violent rampage. It’s bonkers to see a rather muscly Santa wildly swinging a baseball bat around, and his attack on the employees of Coca-Cola is ridiculous. This sketch is a great example of whyRobot Chicken’s use of claymation is so good, too.The only negative thing about this skit, disappointingly, is that Seth MacFarlane’s voice-over is too similar toAmerican Dad’s Stan Smith,so it’s hard to see Santa as anyone other than him.
5Elf Training Video
One of the best sketches from the “Born Again Virgin Christmas Special” is “Elf Training Video.”As the title outlines, Santa’s elves are forced to watch a training video about the obstacles they will face in their new roles at the North Pole. However, the reality of their work environment is far more dangerous than expected, and it would likely horrify any naïve child watching.Robot Chicken’s take on Santa’s workshop is hilarious. The materials for presents are mined by a race of lizard men, who also eat the elves if they get too close, for example.
Santa’s reindeer are also rather aggressive, and the elves learn that basically, wherever they go, they’re at risk of being eaten. Even Santa himself appears and brutally smashes through the elves’ table.What makes this sketch even funnier, though, is the “in memoriam” section at the end of the video,which lists all the elves who don’t live to tell their tale. “Elf Training Video” provides a comical outlook on starting a new job, especially in a capitalistic environment, which is a funny yet startling narrative for viewers at Christmastime.
4Batman Smells
Another fantastic sketch from “Robot Chicken’s DP Christmas Special” is “Batman Smells.”As the childish parody of “Jingle Bells” states, Batman apparently smells, which he takes offense to when a group of children starts singing it in the streets. Much to these kids’ surprise, though, Batman and Robin arrive to confront them over their comments. It’s baffling to see Batman rub one child’s face in his armpit, and it’s even wilder when Robin one-ups him and shoves his bottom in the face of another.
While this may scar some kids watching, it’s hilarious that the events of the sketch are actually a story that a teacher is recounting to his students in order to get them to behave.
While it would make sense forSanta Claus to be Robin’s new Christmas partner, or the other way around, he doesn’t appear. Instead, the two iconic superheroes get revenge on the youngsters by attacking them in the street.Batman and Robin even go as far as running the children over with the Batmobileand throwing bat-shaped ninja stars at them as they attempt to escape. While this may scar some kids watching, it’s hilarious that the events of the sketch are actually a story that a teacher is recounting to his students in order to get them to behave.
3Unhappy Christmas
Season 9, Episode 1 - “Freshly Baked: The Robot Chicken Santa Claus Pot Cookie Freakout Special: Special Edition”
“Freshly Baked: The Robot Chicken Santa Claus Pot Cookie Freakout Special: Special Edition” is a wild episode ofRobot Chickenfrom start to finish, butone of the strangest moments is when Santa breaks down and overdoses on a handful of mentos and two liters of soda.When Santa flat lines, he finds himself meeting Jesus, but he hilariously mistakes him forJared Leto as the Jokerand praises his performance inSuicide Squad. However, this isn’t the only funny moment in the sketch.
Santa’s rant about Christmas being capitalistic is brilliant,but Jesus’ dance routine and rapping is even better. While it isn’t as blasphemous as some ofSouth Park’s banned episodes, their version of Jesus feels similar toRobot Chicken’s depiction of the religious figure. It’s fantastically funny when Santa joins in with Jesus’ performance, especially at the end, when Santa wishes Jesus a happy birthday, only to receive a “Happy Holidays” in return.
2Flintstones Christmas Confusion
Season 11, Episode 13 - “May Cause Indecision…Or Not”
There is an amazingRobot Chickenparody ofThe Flintstonesin the season 11 episode “May Cause Indecision…Or Not.” The sketch mocksThe Flintstones’Christmas special, in which Fred fills in for Santa for the day. However,“Flintstones Christmas Confusion” points out the lack of logic in celebrating the festive season hundreds of years before the birth of Jesus,although Fred doesn’t appreciate this whatsoever.
1A Very Dragon Ball Z Christmas
2005 Special - “Robot Chicken Christmas Special”
There are several amazing Christmas sketches inRobot Chicken, but the best is easily “A Very Dragon Ball Z Christmas” from the 2005 episode “Robot Chicken Christmas Special.“The sketch, which is also repeated in the season 2 episode “Easter Basket,” seesDragon Ball Z’s Goku and Gohanduring Christmas.From the beginning of the skit, there’s plenty to laugh at. Santa falling through the chimney and repeatedly swearing over his injury is a hysterical moment, as is the loss of his reindeer, presents, and pants.
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Meanwhile, the reindeer face off against several Christmas-themed figures that share many qualities with theDragon Ballfranchise’s strongest villains.“A Very Dragon Ball Z Christmas” encapsulates multiple anime tropes,including a fast-paced fight scene and the revelation of an unexpected antagonist. Even those who aren’t familiar with anime are able to understand the dramatics of the situation, regardless of the fact that it’s aRobot Chickenparody. “A Very Dragon Ball Z Christmas” is a standoutRobot ChickenChristmas sketch, especially because Composite Santa and the Little Drummer Boy later become recurring characters.
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In this stop-motion animated adult comedy show, a variety of original characters, pop culture icons, and notable real-life figures perform a variety of comedy sketches. At the heart of it all is Robot Chicken, a cyborg chicken reanimated by the fittingly-named Mad Scientist.
