Bowser's Kingdom Episode 6

Bowser's Kingdom Episode 6: Unemployed, this episode is the sixth episode of Bowser's Kingdom, which was made by Araskin500 and Pthouse. This episode was released on Newgrounds on October 19 2007.

Episode Premise[]

This episode goes into detail into why Hal cannot get paid. Apparently Hal was working for free the whole time.

Episode Summary[]

Hal tells Jeff that he has finally sorted out his money issues and has to apply for welfare at the Unemployment Office, while Jeff is told he has to head back to Bowser's Castle for a new partner reassignment and Jeff becomes upset that he can no longer hang out with Hal, Jeff thinks he is going to be with Rookie Koopa, Later on, Hal heads to the Unemployment Office, while in the line with several enemies and characters he encounters a Frat Hammer Bro & Fire Bro discussing their wild night out, aggravating Hal. Rick Finklestein sits behind a desk at the Welfare Office for unemployed enemies. He asks each member to state their strengths and abilities before deciding whether they qualify for welfare. It is unclear what strengths and abilities are necessary in order to to gain welfare, as Rick allows a standard Pokey (with the simple abilities of moving back and forth and retaining water) to claim it but not Ganon, the King of Evil who possesses apocalyptic powers. Rick is very unenthusiastic about this job, and also very impatient. He refuses to help Mallow achieve his dream of starring in a cartoon, calls Ganon an "Angry Blue Pig" after claiming his title is too long, When Hal eventually reaches the office desk, Hal states he does not have any particular abilities and is refused welfare as a result, When Jeff gets back to the castle, he dismisses several creatures (including a Shy Guy, Rex, a Wiggler and even a Metroid) before finally settling on a monkey. At that moment, Donkey Kong drops down and crushes the monkey, with Jeff stating he has always wanted a monkey "wearing a tie". As he leaves, claiming he is the "unluckiest guy in the world", the Welfare Office is destroyed by a powerful laser beam from outer space (which Hal is apparently oblivious to). Hal tries instead to get a job but finds that they aren't hiring turtles, meanwhile having lots of fun with Donkey Kong, Hal attempts to get a girlfriend but is unsuccessful; however, he does gain the attention of a Birdo named Susan, who talks like a man and scares Hal away. Soon after, Mouser steals Hal's sack containing his belongings, leaving Hal feeling incredibly sullen. Later on, he encounters Jeff, who has been having lots of fun with his new partner Donkey Kong. Hal becomes angered that Jeff has happily replaced him with a "monkey in a tie", and proceeds to battle Donkey Kong in the first stage of the original Donkey Kong arcade game. Hal manages to avoid Donkey Kong's barrel attacks before smashing the game's classic hammer into Donkey Kong's head. Following his defeat, Hal and Jeff become partners again.

Post Credit Scene[]

Geno asks his friend Mallow if they made it into a cartoon, but Mallow tells him they didn't because Rick Finkelstein didn't get Super Mario RPG references. Geno tells Mallow that he should show them why he's so awesome by blowing up the unemployment office, but Mallow isn't impressed by this and claims he's going to tell Mario. Geno tells Mallow to shut up before convincing him to go in search of some "Birdo snout" which they can "f*ck". An another post-credit scene plays where Rick is being the therapist for Donkey Kong, which the former doesn't want a banana, which the latter gets angry and beats him up after Rick shows him his Geno doll.

Characters[]

Jeff the Goomba
Hal the Koopa
Bowser (mentioned only)
Rookie Koopa
Waluigi
Piantas
Rex
Mouser
Dino Rhino
Chargin' Chuck
Frat Koopas
Pokey
Rick Finkelstein
Mallow
Ganon
Shy Guys
Wiggler
Metroid
Ukiki
Donkey Kong
Pyro Guy
Wendy Koopa
Birdo (Susan)
Mario
Jasper The Kamek
Geno

Voice Acting[]

Andrew Raskin - Hal, Mallow, Ganon, Pokey, Birdo (Susan)
Pat TeNyenhuis - Jeff, Shy Guy, Geno
John McGarrell - Rick Finkelstein (credited as "Lakitu")
Phil Sheridan - Frat Hammer Bro (credited as "Frat Koopa 1")
Kyle Hogan - Frat Fire Bro (credited as "Frat Koopa 2")

Trivia[]

Jeff confirms that it has been already five episodes with a joke of him being unemployed, breaking the fourth-wall.
This episode confirms that Hal has never been officially with the Koopa Troop and been working for free for the time.
- This episode mentions that Hal started off with his partner Jeff by asking him "What does the green mushroom do and who are we going to kill again?" and Jeff mentions that he doesn't want to answer those questions again.
- He also has no abilities of any kind.
This is the first episode of Bowser's Kingdom to feature characters from other video-game franchises these are Ganon from the Legend of Zelda video-game series and a Metroid from the Metroid video-game series.
- The "Greens Greens" song from Kirby Super Star is also heard.
- Ganon's design is taken from the SNES Zelda game "The The Legend of Zelda: A Link To The Past" and The Metroid's design is from the SNES Metroid game "Super Metroid."
The overworld theme of SMB3 (All-Stars) is heard at the beginning of the episode.
Two Pianta's, Waluigi, Ganon and Mallow appear in the unemployment office despite Hal mentioning that he has to head to the office like the other old enemies.
The Frat Koopa's are based off the Hammer Bros. from Mario & Luigi Superstar Saga.
One of the Frat Koopa's mentioned that he is so wasted and that he can't remember a thing, even boning a Toadette at a mushroom sorority.
The Blue Shy Guy from the second episode reappears.
Target Terror from Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy Kong's Quest appears while Jeff and Donkey Kong ride a skull kart in the level.
The Shy Guy rave party from the fourth episode is referenced.
"Yoshi's Island 1" and "Donut Plains 1" from SMW appear as locations.
A remix of the boss theme and the final battle from SMW2YI is heard before Hal faces Donkey Kong.
The "Round 1 Fight!" is taken from Mortal Kombat appears.
Oddly enough, the scene where Hal fought Donkey Kong in this episode was 8-bit in 25m. Hal and Jeff used sprites from the original Super Mario Bros., while Donkey Kong used the original Donkey Kong sprites, despite the sprite being the younger version of Cranky Kong from the Donkey Kong Country series.
A music track from Super Mario All-Stars is played in the episode twice.
Donkey Kong makes grunts when he is angry.