Homeboys in Outer Space S01E14 El Voyage Fantastico, or Ive Got You Under My Skin

Homeboys in Outer Space: “El Voyage Fantastico, or I’ve Got You Under My Skin”

In this quirky and comedic episode of Homeboys in Outer Space, the crew of the starship Hoopty embarks on a wild and hilarious microscopic adventure inside their friend Amma’s body to save her from a rare tropical disease called Pina colitis.

Episode Overview

The episode begins with the crew picking up Vasty, a flamboyant and egotistical renowned chef who insists on turning the Hoopty into a gourmet restaurant for a high-class clientele. Vasty’s over-the-top culinary antics and snobbish attitude provide plenty of laughs, especially as he derides the ship’s usual fare and clashes with the laid-back crew. His dramatic flair and insults, including the memorable line about his head making a “marvelous saucepan,” add a comedic flavor to the story.

The tone quickly shifts when Amma falls gravely ill. The team uses a shrinking machine—a nod to classic sci-fi like Fantastic Voyage—to shrink themselves down to microscopic size. Their mission: enter Amma’s bloodstream, locate, and destroy the deadly virus before time runs out. They have only 22 minutes before they revert to normal size and explode.

This premise sets up a frantic, action-packed, and often absurd journey inside a human body.

Key Highlights

• The crew navigates various body parts such as the pancreas, gallbladder, and brain while battling animated and oddly charming germs who speak with cheesy accents and even dance.
• The germs are portrayed with humor and personality, complicating the mission as the crew debates killing what looks like a “nice family” of microbes.
• Funny banter between crew members, especially Ty and Morris, who mix bravado with goofy jokes like:
  • “I love babies”
  • “You dance better than us”
  • “I’m a doctor, not a Boy Scout”
• A chaotic encounter with antibodies that eventually aid the crew in their fight.
• The climax involves a race against time to prevent Amma from sneezing out the virus, culminating in a triumphant and comedic victory.

Notable Jokes and Moments

• Vasty’s snobbish chef persona and biting insults.
• The crew’s witty and often silly dialogue during the microscopic mission.
• Dancing and singing germs with exaggerated accents.
• The frantic countdown and looming threat of exploding inside Amma’s body.
• The absurdity of saving someone by shrinking down and battling germs like space warriors.

Characters

• Ty – Crew member, often comedic and cocky.
• Morris – Crew member, partner-in-crime with Ty.
• Amma – The sick friend who needs saving.
• Vasty – The flamboyant, arrogant chef.
• Various germs and antibodies portrayed with humorous characterizations.

Conclusion

This episode stands out for its blend of sci-fi adventure, slapstick humor, and parody of classic “shrinking and saving” tropes, all wrapped in the show’s signature funky, irreverent style.

The episode ends with a humorous mailbag segment where the crew answers fan mail, including a tongue-in-cheek response to a viewer’s question about a “planet of women,” reinforcing the show’s playful, irreverent tone.