Papa & Boy
Papa and Boy is an animated comedy about the fraught relationship between a father and his always questioning son. They live in a world inhabited only by fathers and sons and despite caring deeply for each other, they are locked in a world historical conflict that precedes their own lives. The world of Papa and Boy is built upon The Fatherson System, a socio-economic system that allows fathers to command and control boys under the threat of punishment. The show is an absurd comedy about the cruel and terrible systems of power we inherit from our parents. Through Papa and Boy, we can see how absurd and morally bankrupt capitalism is and the way it deprives everyone involved of their humanity. Ultimately, the satirical core of Papa and Boy is making fun of the assumption that human hierarchies and capitalism are natural, justified, and immovable.
Episodes
Take a Bath!
Papa wants Boy to take a Bath, but Boy wants to be free and dirty, standing proud in his spinny hat. Boy learns the value of being forced to do things against your will through the threat of punishment.
Do your chores!
Boy needs to build his character, but the chores he does at home aren't enough. Papa seeks out a market solution to ensure that Boy's character is fully built. Boy learns the value of endless toil.
Eat Your Vegetables!
Boy refuses to eat his stinky, nasty, family vegetables, which have been passed down for generations. Boy learns the value of uncritically following tradition.
Rated P Movies
Papa and Boy go to the video store, and boy Begs Papa to rent some Rated P movies- movies that are just for Papas. Boy learns about the value of having information witheld from him.
Boy Pageant at the Mall
The boys are paraded around for the entertainment of the Papas on stage at the mall. Boy learns the value of ruthless competition between peers.
