RiffTrax Year: 2011
Riffers: Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy, Bill Corbett
Billy likes helicopters. Billy's Uncle Joe flies helicopters. Coincidence? You decide. Whatever the case, Billy's Uncle Joe is here to explain how helicopters work to Billy and will even take him on a helicopter ride where they can see all the thrilling sights, such as freeways, roofs, building tops, and a forest that may or may not be on fire.
I imagine most kids are like Billy and think helicopters are pretty neat. Coronet arguably does kids a service by making this short about how helicopters work and operate. And credit where credit is due, they do so without getting too technical or too boring. Kids want to know how a helicopter flies without wings, and the short more or less answers that question. Not thoroughly mind you, but enough for them to not answer any more questions. And of course this short ends with areal views from a helicopter, which will assure some kids that they are afraid of heights at a young age.
"Uncle Joe has something special that he wants to show Billy."
"Oh god!"
This short is kind of fun and while the guys kinda lean a bit into "This is boring" territory, luckily they aren't too reliant on that other than a few jokes that more or less state that Billy wishes he were back at math class. The riffs do get very playful with types of gags helicopters might be known for, such as mowing down a flock of birds as it takes off, and Mike, Kevin, and Bill do spice up the mundane sightseeing at the end. Probably the best thing they do for the short is that they give Uncle Joe a personality, a bit grumpier and more ranty than seen in the short but it's funny to see what they do with the character.
The short is enjoyable and so is the ribbing. This helicopter ride is worth taking.
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