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Not A Loud
What was that line from Futurama? Oh, it was this: www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxK_nA…
That quote pretty much sums up my thoughts regarding this episode in a nutshell. With Not A Loud, as soon as the plot synopsis was revealed, controversy ignited amongst the fanbase. The problem with this episode is it faced a lose-lose situation. If the story went ahead and confirmed the theory that Lincoln is adopted, people would have panned the episode for doing so, as the consensus is the adoption theory is moronic and unwelcome. The alternative, which is what the episode ultimately chose to go with, was to write the story so it turns out it was all a misunderstanding and that Lincoln really was a Loud all along, in a painfully generic and predictable manner. As such, Not A Loud has been subjected to heavy quantities of criticism for the fans. Not quite to the same level as No Such Luck or Brawl in the Family, but the controversy is certainly existent. People have been complaining about how predictable the narrative is, or how implausible they found the actual story of Lincoln’s birth involving the President and 1st Lady to be. As for me, I don’t especially mind it. But that’s the thing, there’s very little I have to say about this episode, because… I’m just very neutral about it.
There were a few decent laughs here and there, and a few memorable images and moments, such as when Lincoln looks at the baby pictures of his older sisters when they were younger (Luna, Lynn and Lucy were cute while Lori looked a little deformed, but then again, this obviously went away in later years). But nothing really made me develop a connection with the episode. The humour was hit and miss for the most past (the test field gag was mainly tolerable though became a little irritating towards the end), the pacing was a little rushed, Clyde once again felt like an unnecessary presence who was hogging screen time yet again (this is coming from someone willing to defend the presence of Clincoln McCloud episodes in the series more than most), and Lincoln could have shown some more emotion when he thought he was adopted. If the protagonist himself isn’t that passionate or concerned about the situation he faces, how can we as the viewers be expected to be?
Honestly, I just can’t bring myself to evaluate this story in any more depth or detail, because I simply don’t have the passion to do so. This episode just seems so… average. That Futurama quote is pretty much the perfect summary of my overall opinion. There isn’t anything technically that bad about the episode, but there isn’t anything that makes me conclude it was great, either. This lack of passion indicates, by my standards, that the episode is merely average in quality. I have no strong feelings one way or the other. It’s far from the weakest episode of the show (NSL and BITF are much worse than this), but at least when discussing those episodes, I usually have a lot more to say (even if it is mostly negative).
I suppose there are some qualities of this episode to be admired. The information (and baby pictures) we’re given of the Loud siblings from years ago were neat little teasers about the past of the siblings (I would enjoy a flashback episode focusing on the siblings when they were younger in a future season). The episode does finally lay rest to the theory of Lincoln being adopted (even if the actual story behind his birth that was put in place was rather nonsensical and somewhat ridiculous). Maybe some people like this episode, and that’s fine, as there are some positive attributes to it and there’s nothing overly negative I can point out. Just a lot of minor faults and the fact that as a whole, the story doesn’t really leave the greatest impression. This episode is a mixed bag, and that’s why I haven’t been in a rush to get this reaction posted online (also because of a busy schedule during the week and dealing with other commitments). All in all, I really have no strong feelings one way or another. It’s just ‘okay’ for me.
Final Rating: 5.5/10.
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Personally, I would have liked it better if, after finding his baby book empty, Lincoln had remembered Lynn Sr's broken camera and assumed that his dad had been so excited to have a son, he spiked his Nikon like a football and assumed that everything he was told was a face-saving lie.
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The only things that bother me is that we never find out what Lincoln writes for his report and the fact that his actual birth story is confidential. I may not now how it works, but I think it okay to tell people as long as it doesn't get media attention.
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Plus, I don't think Mrs Johnson is the type of teacher who would fall for the excuse that it was confidential information. Though I guess were suppose to assume that Lincoln jest made up a report to turn in instead.
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My main problem with the episode is that it was pointless trying to prove a theory and it was not funny, so pretty forgettable in my opinion.
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People think the theory of lincoln being adopted is dead, but it really isn't since the birth story sounds like a tall tale on it's own...
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Yeah. Although I'm a big fan of Clyde McBride, I too have been pretty disappointed with this episode. Clincoln Cloud does not make much sense in this episode, unlike "Tricked!" (one of Lucy's best episodes and one of the best episodes in Clincoln Cloud, for me). and it is also useless. Useless not in the sense of Clyde, but all about the Clincoln Cloud thing about the texts. Me too, I would have preferred that most of the episode be concentrated more on Lincoln and the older sisters, and that Clyde would have at least a smaller and really useful part. No, I do not think Clyde's complete absence is better. Simply, it's best to avoid all Clincoln Cloud in "Not a Loud" in this case. It was better if Clyde had a small part really useful, as a adoptive child, given the theme of adoption in this episode.
Here is my old imagination:
All the beginning was focused on Lincoln, the sisters and the parents. One day, Lincoln discovers that there are not many photos of his childhood photo album as he was born. So he begins to think that parents hide the affair of adoption and thus begins to investigate to find out his true origins, then with the help of his sisters through. All alone, without Clyde. Then he finally finds out a family where parents have white hair. So he was shocked and disheartened, thinking he was truly adopted. Depressed, he no longer has the courage to go home to face his "family." He did not know what to do and tries to figure out exactly what it means to be a adoptive child, so think to his best friend Clyde: Clyde is a adoptive child! Clyde might have been able to help and advise Lincoln how to face the family in order to know the truth.
So Lincoln goes to find Clyde in the house and tells him everything. His best friend was surprised for a moment, then embracing Lincoln to console him and say that there is nothing wrong with living in an adoptive family. But Lincoln is not convinced yet, so Clyde shows him his family album: Clyde was a little infant happy and carefree, surrounded by his parents Howard and Harold. Clyde explains that he feels much loved and quiet, despite the lack of genetic bond with Howard and Harold. He says the family is always a family, no matter whether biological or adoptive. The most important thing is that this family loves you and will always protect you. Clyde makes Lincoln understand that he is loved by sisters and parents with their happy years together, despite adoption. He also advises: "Lincoln, for now I can not help you because this is all on your whole family. but as a adopted child, I can give you an advice: be calm and confident, go to your family, face it without anger or sadness, ask if you are really adopted. If you are really adopted, your family will always love you and you will always love them." (this is the best part and really useful for Clyde)
Lincoln is finally convinced, so he thanks his best friend Clyde and goes to his family. Then he discovers that he is just a misunderstanding, he was not really adopted...it is also explained that the style of white hair has been inherited by his grandfather Albert. Both, Lincoln and Albert were born with polio. No adoption. But he still says he always will loves his family, even if he is adopted. Then a big group hug. The End.
but it did not. I was hoping that the origin of white hair was explained and then the full confirmation of Clyde as a adopted child, according to the official description on Instagram. I am pleased however that Lincoln is not really adopted.
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Instead of needless Clyde and senseless field tests, the episode should focus on the elder sisters telling Lincoln stories of his birth from their perspectives and there should be flashbacks of them. Involving politics was just needless.
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I agree, while this episode is okay. It's not great either. But it did have some moments that I like and it was with Lori, Leni, Luan and Luna, telling there brother a little more about himself. I just wish Clyde wasn't in this, (Yes I still hate this character alot and no offence to the people that still like him). He had no right to be in this episode at all... He's was just there, stealing everyone's screen time away and it should of have focus on Lincoln and his story alone with his family. Well, at least those dumb adoption theories can finally be put to rest now.
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Yeah. Although I'm a big fan of Clyde McBride, I too have been pretty disappointed with this episode. Clincoln Cloud does not make much sense in this episode, unlike "Tricked!" (one of Lucy's best episodes and one of the best episodes in Clincoln Cloud, for me). and it is also useless. Useless not in the sense of Clyde, but all about the Clincoln Cloud thing about the texts. Me too, I would have preferred that most of the episode be concentrated more on Lincoln and the older sisters, and that Clyde would have at least a smaller and really useful part. No, I do not think Clyde's complete absence is better. Simply, it's best to avoid all Clincoln Cloud in "Not a Loud" in this case. It was better if Clyde had a small part really useful, as a adopted child, given the theme of adoption in this episode.
Here is my old imagination:
All the beginning was focused on Lincoln, the sisters and the parents. One day, Lincoln discovers that there are not many photos of his childhood photo album as he was born. So he begins to think that parents hide the affair of adoption and thus begins to investigate to find out his true origins, then with the help of his sisters through. All alone, without Clyde. Then he finally finds out a family where parents have white hair. So he was shocked and disheartened, thinking he was truly adopted. Depressed, he no longer has the courage to go home to face his "family." He did not know what to do and tries to figure out exactly what it means to be an adoptive child, so think to his best friend Clyde: Clyde is an adoptive child! Clyde might have been able to help and advise Lincoln how to face the family in order to know the truth.
So Lincoln goes to find Clyde in the house and tells him everything. His best friend was surprised for a moment, then embracing Lincoln to console him and say that there is nothing wrong with living in an adoptive family. But Lincoln is not convinced yet, so Clyde shows him his family album: Clyde was a little infant happy and carefree, surrounded by his parents Howard and Harold. Clyde explains that he feels much loved and quiet, despite the lack of genetic bond with Howard and Harold. He says the family is always a family, no matter whether biological or adoptive. The most important thing is that this family loves you and will always protect you. Clyde makes Lincoln understand that he is loved by sisters and parents with their happy years together, despite adoption. He also advises: "Lincoln, for now I can not help you because this is all on your whole family. but as a adopted child, I can give you an advice: be calm and confident, go to your family, face it without anger or sadness, ask if you are really adopted. If you are really adopted, your family will always love you and you will always love them." (this is the best part and really useful for Clyde)
Lincoln is finally convinced, so he thanks his best friend Clyde and goes to his family. Then he discovers that he is just a misunderstanding, he was not really adopted...it is also explained that the style of white hair has been inherited by his grandfather Albert. Both, Lincoln and Albert were born with polio. No adoption. But he still says he always will loves his family, even if he is adopted. Then a big group hug. The End.
but it did not. Sigh! But I am pleased however that Lincoln is not really adopted.
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