Top-quality comedy for kids -- and the kid in every adult!

When released, this Veggie Tales video was a fresh wind of creativity all parents and their kids will love. (I first saw this video as a single college student and loved it from the first.) Since other reviewers give you an idea about the story line, I will focus on the artistic aspects of this video, which contains two of the best episodes produced by Big Idea.

Dr. Seuss meets Jesus' parable of the Good Samaritan in the Story of Flibber-o-loo. Yes, it's weird, wonderfully weird. The pacing is perfect with humor at every turn. In the tradition of old Warner Brothers cartoons, countless slapstick moments that children love are punctuated with sublime humor that only parents will get, like barbs tossed at the political and medical establishment. The moral of the story is one every parent will approve -- the importance of overcoming prejudice to help those in need -- certainly something valuable in today's divisive society.

In a rare feat, the moral makes the story all the more hilarious rather than detracting from the fun. The message is straight from Jesus, presented in a non-religious, non-sectarian way that challenges everyone but threatens no-one. If only more artists and producers could find this sweet spot of non-offensive, even positive humor and hilarity....

The Gourds Must Be Crazy is a veggie Star Trek spoof (Captain Kirk and Scotty fans will enjoy the flashbacks) that extends the theme of dealing with others who are weird -- I mean different. Yes, the singing gourds are a bit crazy. But that's part of what makes this episode worth watching.

Speaking of crazy singing, the classic song "Where is My Hairbrush" (included as a bonus) is among the best musical works of all time. Since its release, this song has been covered by multiple rock bands, for two artistic reasons: it's a catchy tune that makes fine rock opera ... and it's chuckle-belly funny. You won't hate yourself when you can't get the song out of your head. I think you'll agree it's a song worth singing in the shower -- or even better, when you step out of the shower.

Creative and original - never wears out!

My son watches this over and over and never gets tired of it (age 3). The theme of loving one's neighbor is presented to kids seriously and practically in a humorous way. The stories are told on a kids (ages 2-6) level, but aren't patronizing or overly simplistic.

The first episode deals with prejudice between groups of people via the story of the Good Samaritan from the parables of Jesus. The two groups are represented by vegetables who wear shoes and pots on their heads respectively which stresses the inanity of prejudice a little more than the original story, but does a great job in showing how people's self-importance gets in the way of helping their fellow man.

The second episode will be very funny to adult fans of the original Star Trek and deals with the shunning of individuals due to differences. After Junior Aspargus confesses he doesn't want to invite a foreign boy to his birthday party, he is invited aboard the "Starship Applepies" where he learns that people's differences are gifts when a threatening giant meteor made of popcorn is eaten by two "weird" members of the crew, saving the day.

A Sweet Lesson and Hilarious Fun!

The sweet lesson in befriending the new kid is intertwined with hilarious mock Star Trek moments. This video leaves kids and adults laughing and learning a moral as well! :)