Adventure Time Season 8 Episode 7 Kisscartoon

Okay, Hear Me Out About "High Strangeness"

Let's talk Adventure Time, specifically season 8 episode 7, "High Strangeness." You know, the one sometimes called "the episode you either love or hate?" I'm here to stir the pot.

We're talking about Kisscartoon, remember those days? Back when you were dying to catch your favorite episode before school.

Unpopular Opinion Incoming!

I think "High Strangeness" is… pretty good! Yep, I said it. Fight me in the comments (but be nice, please).

Everyone always seems to rag on it. They say it's too weird. Too abstract. Too… something. But is Adventure Time not supposed to be weird?

Isn't that the point? Giant candy people, talking dogs, and vampire queens? The show is already a strange trip.

What's the Fuss Anyway?

So, Finn finds this weird crystal, right? And then things get…really weird. Like, alternate dimensions weird.

He starts hopping between realities, seeing all sorts of different versions of himself and the world. It's confusing. Intentionally so.

But isn't that kind of cool? It's like a cartoon-y version of existentialism.

The Critics, The Critics!

I get why people find it frustrating. It doesn't have a clear, straightforward plot. Jake isn't cracking jokes every five seconds.

It's more about the feeling. The unease. The sense that something is fundamentally off. Maybe that's not what you want from your Adventure Time.

And that’s totally valid! I won't judge your preference for Princess Bubblegum-centric episodes. Much.

Why I Dig It

But I appreciate the show stretching its legs. Taking a risk. Doing something different.

This episode is a visual feast. The different dimensions are so creatively designed. It’s a testament to the artists who work on the show.

It explores some deeper themes, too. Identity, reality, and the nature of existence. Not bad for a cartoon about a boy and his dog.

The "Real" Finn

The episode also makes you think about what makes Finn, Finn. Is it his body? His memories? His relationships?

It's a surprisingly philosophical episode hidden beneath all the reality-bending shenanigans.

Plus, the ending is kind of bittersweet. Finn gets back to his own reality, but he's changed. He's seen things. He's learned things.

Kisscartoon Nostalgia

Thinking back to watching this on Kisscartoon adds a whole other layer. Remember buffering issues? The constant fear of viruses?

Maybe the glitchy experience actually enhanced the weirdness of the episode. A happy accident, perhaps?

It’s definitely an episode that stuck with me, regardless of how you watched it.

Give It Another Shot?

So, next time you're looking for something a little different, give "High Strangeness" another try. Maybe you'll still hate it.

But maybe, just maybe, you'll appreciate its oddness. Its ambition. Its willingness to be…strange.

And if not, well, there's always another episode of Adventure Time waiting for you. No harm, no foul.

But please, be nice to “High Strangeness.” It tries its best!