RiffTrax Shorts

Can't anyone tell me what Christmas is all about!? An exasperated Charlie Brown once asked the true meaning of Christmas-according to Christmas Toyshop-is a criminally incompetent father, a drug-dispensing demon of the night, and a bored and detached Santa who spins magic mushroom induced fables to two captive children. Join Mike, Kevin and Bill for a warm cup of holiday cheer!

You think you don't have syphilis, but how do really know? Have you been in contact with anyone from a big city? Then you probably have it! Talk to your doctor immediately, or a silver-haired white guy with an authoritative voice. He will put your shame under a microscope. If that doesn't change your ways, then I don't know what will! Or you can just watch this hilarious short Know For Sure.

How can shyness be conquered? By imitating those who are better than you: the popular kids. This is the advice that the New Kid in School receives from his father. Watch TV's Dick York-the first Darrin from Bewitched-try to overcome his shyness by putting on a sweater in Shy Guy, riffed by Mike, Kevin and Bill. (Dick Sargents need not apply.)

Do you find yourself in a constant state of niggling self criticism, e.g., "I bet everyone is laughing at me just because I have a waffle stuck to my back" If so, may I call you "Self-Conscious Guy" or would that make you feel self-conscious, you ugly, over-sensitive little guy?! Learn to deal with your freakish personality disorder by watching, along with your life coaches Mike, Kevin and Bill.

Overcoming Fear features the greatest locker room confrontation scene since a be-toweled Iceman called out Maverick, nerds standing up for what they believe in, and a dog so terrifying, it makes Cujo look like the Beverly Hills Chihuahua. What better way for Mike, Kevin and Bill to Overcome their Fear of Overcoming Fear than by riffing the short Overcoming Fear!

Donny has trouble navigating life, from the smallest things to larger problems, including the question of evil (his favorable reaction to aquatic clowns makes it clear that his moral compass is broken.) Duncan tries, he really does, to curb Donny's dangerous habit of clinging to every stick he finds but Donny is too far gone, and Duncan's helplessness and rage is beginning to show.

How much affection is too much? Too little? It's a question we ask ourselves everyday. Ponder this meaningful question with our new short. What you will find are dates that end in tears, and a stern reminder of the potential Gerber-eating consequences of Too Much Affection. Riffers Mike, Kevin and Bill differ wildly in their estimates of How Much Affection.

When Jeffrey hears the tragic news (his grandma has fallen and hurt herself) His first thoughts are of the girl that he was supposed to take to the dance that night. He had hoped to pick her up in the family car. Which is being used for grandma. OK, it actually turns out that Jeffrey is just as bad as most of us. Why? He is lacking "ideals"