I come, for once, not to bring you gloom and rage and shitty cinematic fucktardery. No, today is a day unlike any other. Today, I bring you laughs and so much awesomeness, you’ll barf up rainbows and shit out wonderment. I bring you the glorious merger of two of our favorite things. I bring you … Neil Patrick Harris and Batman. And singing.
No, seriously.
For those unaware, Cartoon Network has an animated series called “Batman: The Brave and the Bold,” which usually features Batman teaming up with various other superheroes. It’s much lighter fare than “Justice League Unlimited” or “Batman: The Animated Series.” And here we have NPH playing The Music Meister in the episode “Mayhem of the Music Meister,” as a singing villain who can bend people to his will. It’s one part Dr. Horrible, one part “Once More, With Feeling,” and one part Adam West-era Batman, rolled up into a giant ball of giggling glee.
Serves you women right with your boobies and your pretty smells and your butterfly-filled love gardens. You may have all the fun toys, but the one thing you won't have is NPH balls deep in your bidness. He's mine!
*co-workers edge away slowly, supervisor runs to cube*
YOU DAMNED DIRTY INTERNET BLOCKS AT WORK!! I CAN'T WATCH IT!! AND I NEED TO BARF RAINBOWS AND SHIT WONDERMENT!! MY FRIEND'S CAT IS BEING PUT TO SLEEP AS WE SPEAK!!! I NEED HAPPINESS, JOY AND WORLD PEACE!!!
and harsher punishment for parole violators
Posted by: dammitjanet at October 20, 2009 10:30 AM
This episode was one of the greatest gifts the internet has ever given me. I couldn't wait to tell everyone I knew about the genius that is this show. But seriously, it isn't just the one episode that's magical. The whole series, particularly anything with Aquaman in it, is simply OUTRAGEOUS!
Posted by: elyssadc at October 20, 2009 10:45 AM
Brilliant. I loved the kick line of doom, and the West Side Story snapping.
Posted by: Captain Tuttle at October 20, 2009 10:51 AM
and harsher punishment for parole violators
Posted by: dammitjanet at October 20, 2009 10:30 AM
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Why do you people persecute me so? I did my time.
Posted by: , (TCFKAB) at October 20, 2009 11:06 AM
That's funny. Reminds me of the Batman Beyond episode with the Batman musical.
Wait, wait I thought this didn't premiere until Friday! Damn kids with their fancy internets. I'm sorry about the cat Janet-There was a documentary about fighting dogs on HBO, and at one point they show a dog being put down-I flipped to the sohw right at that point, and heart wrenching doesn't begin to describe it.
Posted by: mrcreosote at October 20, 2009 11:35 AM
...aaaaaaaaaand......
the cat is no more.
/sad/
Posted by: dammitjanet at October 20, 2009 11:44 AM
Win.
Posted by: Christian H. at October 20, 2009 11:50 AM
Posted by: S.K. at October 20, 2009 9:53 AM
How'd you get to watch it already?! It premieres on Friday night, and my girlfriend & I are eager to see it! (We watched the clip last week, and were impressed.)
Saw NPH playing the Emmcee in Cabaret with Deborah Gibson (she of Mega Shark vs Giant Octopus fame). He stole the effing show. Reading his name as being part of a singing 'anything' comes as no surprise at all.
He owned that show.
Posted by: PissBoy at October 20, 2009 12:02 PM
This clip had a chorus line, showtune style singing, flying dance kicks, Jets/Sharks snap fighting, a helicopter with a giant bat face on the front of it, and Neil Patrick Harris, and still wasn't as gay as G. I. Joe: the Rise of Cobra.
Posted by: laredo at October 20, 2009 12:25 PM
I am now going to work the phrase "This concerto of crime is over!" into every possible conversation.
Dammitjanet: Sorry about the kitty. I've had to do it a few times and it is never any fun. :>(
Posted by: Lindsey with an 'e' at October 20, 2009 12:39 PM
Villains and Superheroes snapping and dance fighting a la West Side Story? And NPH to boot? Swine Flu be d*****! That just made my day.
Posted by: mamasez at October 20, 2009 12:40 PM
Around the (sigh) 6-minute mark, I believe Aquaman punched Gorilla Grod in the gut, but it sure looked like he narded him on the first pass. It's all in the reaction.
Posted by: laredo at October 20, 2009 12:52 PM
My condolences for your friend's, and your, loss, janet.
Posted by: Rykker at October 20, 2009 1:13 PM
Thanks, all. Portia is now in that big catbox in the sky, scraping away at turds like Michael Jackson, and getting ready to crap out the next Michael Bay film.
Posted by: dammitjanet at October 20, 2009 1:52 PM
Venture Brothers is great for the groun-ups; Batman: B&B is fun for the whole family. And the best part is that Diedrich Bader is the voice of Batman.
Posted by: hater from siloam springs at October 20, 2009 1:58 PM
"...I NEED HAPPINESS, JOY AND WORLD PEACE!!!
and harsher punishment for parole violators"
that was funny. a quote i use whenever the opportunity presents itself.
Nothing like a little threat-clapping to brighten your day!
Posted by: jenilane at October 20, 2009 3:05 PM
Whoops, meant threat-snapping!
Posted by: jenilane at October 20, 2009 3:06 PM
"I'm here to settle the score" Hahaha...
I love the Music Meister's outfit and NPH's singing! Great vibrato. Whoever the girl superhero is really sucked, though.
Posted by: Harlequin at October 20, 2009 4:31 PM
"Venture Brothers is great for the groun-ups; Batman: B&B is fun for the whole family. And the best part is that Diedrich Bader is the voice of Batman."
Posted by: hater from siloam springs at October 20, 2009 1:58 PM
...'and afterwards you say, thank for the lovely tea party!'
Posted by: Daniel Hall at October 20, 2009 10:10 PM
Hahahahahaa! That was awesome! The giant note he was riding was almost as good as the unicorn!
Posted by: Lola at October 20, 2009 10:29 PM
All I really want to know is who is that sexy blond chick?
Fucking NPH can do anything. Its like the great eight tentacled king of the sky once said. We can all use a little gaiety in our lives. And this sure was gay! In the best most true sense of the word. I love you NPH and when the time comes for you and Scooter to have babies I would love to be that uterus that brings your children into this world. A world you make batter daily with your fucking awesomeness.
I watched this episode with my kids! It completely sucked me in... had no idea it was NPH. Awesome.