War of the Coprophages

One of the funniest episodes ever, very snide and very funny in a Family Guy (small, unnecessary, but hilarious details) kind of way. and at the same time one of the most gross. The toilet scene is funny as the cockroaches appear to be stealing the toilet paper before the attack. Then watch the scene in the store very carefully. While everyone else panics and grabs survival essentials, there is a sailor who is only grabbing chocolate bars and women's tights, as per the gifts they gave to women in Europe during the Second World War. Scully and Bambi's face off is spot on, too. The aftermath of the methane explosion is predictable, but still funny.

I must say I've never been much of an X-files fan until recently when someone loaned me the seasons. I caught this gem mid-way through season 3 and it caught me completely by surprise. I had just commented to someone earlier in the day how they recycled ideas, lines, actors and events far too often only to be amazed by an episode which seemed to come from a different mind altogether. It has a serious noir quality, something of a dark detective story. Right away you notice that it's not going to be like the rest, I caught myself laughing right away, Mulder asks Scully "what are you wearing?" Don't get me wrong I enjoy most of the episodes, but I just think it's great that the cast and crew took an opportunity and had a little fun with the whole thing. The best I can discern is that the X-files operate on a two-plane system. The main story, which deals exclusively with the UFO's and relates to the abduction of Mulder's sister and the MIB/Black Berets. The other episodes just seem like filler, they have no real bearing on what happens in the main episodes and generally don't even include the FBI other than Dana and Fox. So essentially, what difference do they make to the series? None, so I applaud the X-files team for this one. If anyone reads this that worked on this episode I'd like to know where I can find out more about it.

Totally Rad.

Probably the funniest "X-Files" episode so far, "War of the Coprophages" is a hilarious (and disgusting if you don't like cockroaches) affair from second one.

Mulder is taking a break from his UFO searching when he gets wind of a series of deaths that seem to be related to cockroaches. He goes to investigate, while constantly calling Scully for help. Scully keeps giving him logical and sound reasons for the different deaths, but Mulder is not sold on her reasoning and continues to investigate.

Everything in the episode is great. The pace is high, the direction keeps things happening non-stop, and the plot is full of funny twists and great one liners. It helps that everyone is in on the game, especially David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson, who deliver their dialogue with great glee, their constant banter bringing laughs the the viewer. And Mulder's infatuation with entomologist Bambi is hilarious, with Duchovny's face being the expression of awestruck. Just seeing him looking at Bambi will bring a smile to the viewer.

It is all played with so much tongue-in-cheek that it is impossible not to enjoy this episode.

Oh boy, this was good.

I really don't like insects, I have a real phobia of large insects, so for me, this episode is up there with Emasculata, this really did gross me out.

Imagine Midnight Express with a sci fi twist...

It's almost funny at parts, you have Scully constantly being cut off, and almost.travelling, and of course you have Bambi, and her heaving bosom. The first meeting between her and Mulder is very funny.

The term Katsaridaphobia may not be on the tip of everyone's tongues, but it's a rational, common fear of the little critters, it applies here.

The writing is great, the direction is terrific, I love the interplay between Mulder and Scully, both are at their very best.

'This is not place for an entomologist,' such a great line.

This was great, 9/10.

I am going back and watching all the seasons before the new movie comes out and I must say that in the first three seasons this episode stands out like no other. It's a throwback to old science fiction movies and the playful banter between Scully and Mulder is reminiscent of early season one. This episode was funny and a nice depart from the myth/arc episodes and the MOTW episodes. I always love the dynamic between Mulder and Scully and it's really showcased here. It's meant to be a light-hearted venture rather than the serious intense episodes of late or even some of the weaker MOTW episodes. Kick back and relax. I give it 10/10 for being a much welcomed surprise.