In hopes
of keeping you, the reader, away from stumbling
into a quick nap- I will spare you the usual
reminscant, 'gold-framed' memories of yore.
Instead, before you is an intellectually [read:
sarcastically] squeezed out synopis of made up
symbolism and show mysteries to make this a much
more interesting article. Those of you that have
witnessed the television show in its prime will
undoubtly be rewarded for reading on. For
everyone else's sake: I CAN ASSURE YOU THAT I AM
NOT CRAZY!
Disney's
animated lineup of the 90's was one of the most
impressive since Mickey Mouse first debuted with
his friends. Duck Tales, Goof Troop,
Darkwing Duck, Talespin, and Rescue
Rangers all became cartoon classics. Unlike
the majority of modern animation, these shows
proved to bring in a huge audience of young
children, pre-teens, and even teenagers.
Advertisement abundant cereals, toys, games,
clothing, movies, etc. etc. made Disney the king
of the cartoon crop of that time.
Theme
Song
The begin of
Disney's regime, that is Rescue Rangers,
begins with the memorable theme.
Hints of the A-Team's
instrumental and the Duck Tales catchy
chorus lyrics serve CnD's chanting 'word of mouth
propaganda'. Few can remember the actual first
verse and inbetween lines, but anyone at all
familiar with the 'toon can spit out: Ch-Ch-Ch-Chip
and Dale! RESCUE RANGERS!! And the name of
the show is all that matters, right? Do you
really think Disney cared if kids knew 'some
times, some crimes.. go slippin' through the
cracks'? The catchy musical take on the
title helped spread the rodent revoultion of the
1990's.
The
A-Team was back with Hannibal as Chip, Murdoc as
Dale, Monty as Baracus, and Gadget is the former
reporter of the team. B.A.'s beloved van- now the
RangerMobile (a modified rollerskate).
The
Rangers
There
is really only one word to best describe the
Rescue Rangers: militia. These
"rangers" are in reality nothing but
invention(gun-)toting ex-militants protecting
their wooded territory by any means necessary.
Chip:
The best dressed of the militia. This known fact
obviously coincides with his wealth. Yes, you
read correctly. The Gucci attire puts Chip ahead
of the others because of his money. The first, of
many, captialistic metaphors of the series.
Unaware
children learn this very important lesson early
in life: brains, kindness, and courage are not
essential charactersitics for leadership. Cold,
dirty green pieces of paper is what makes a real
leader.
Dale:
This chipmunk resembles more crucial attributes
of the modern world. Dale is uneducated, lazy,
and self-centered. Disney knew a figure like this
could be relatable to at least 93% of the United
States population. Hence the adorable (and
top-selling) plush toys!
Dale's
hawaiian shirt, an opposite of Chip's clothing,
paint him as a part of the working class.
Gadget:
Technology is this mouse's main imagery. Her fit
and attractive appearance make Chip (the powerful
upper class) and Dale (middle class) go ga-ga
for. Young, bigger girls learn early in life that
they must suffer less freedom and/or loneliness.
A
woman's role in a mainly acknowledged men's field
shows the opposite sex's uprising status.
Monty:
Not to remain US-only, Monty's accent shows
international support.
His
continuing obsession over receiving more and more
cheese is something of a marvel. Cheese being an
alias for funding ($$), of course. Perhaps Monty
is from a poorer country, hopeful of achieving
wealth from richmen of the States.
Also
note his close relationship with Zipper.
Zipper:
Zipper might show the most hidden deeper meanings
of the rodents. He can only be understood by
other members of the Rescue Rangers- a possible
nudge to keeping the organization on the down
low. Notice he is the smallest of the five.
Others sometimes do not know of his presence, but
he is always around.
Zipper's
apparent friendship with Monty symbolizes
international, "lesser powers" bowing
down to greater and wealthier forces...
chipmunks.
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The good guys (made up of
multi-millionaires, middle class revolutionists,
techie hackers, international forces, and
insiders) take on what the 'pig cops' ignore- fat
cats and their investors.
Fat Cat: A Ruler of
Capitalism
The gang's biggest trouble was Fat
Cat. This monster of an enemy represented all
that is evil and corrupt in a captitalistic
society. The rodents' grass roots movement of
taking down the greasy, economic liberalistic
monopoly- behold the plot of the show!
Ever wonder why the Rescue Rangers
were always the only ones to catch him? Welcome
to the scummy world of bibery and lawsuits,
folks.
How was it that he always managed
to escape from jail so many times? For the same
reasons why he literally had to be shoved into
the cell by miniature animals!
And take note on how he is always
seen surrounded by his gang. That could only mean
one thing: demanding stock holders! Why else
would they continue to jeopardize their lives
than to protect their long time investments?!
However a puzzling question still
remains to baffle me. Where does Fat Cat get his
income? Who are his outside financial support?
Possible investors have been drawn up below.
:Review
