The Oblongs: The Complete Series

I love the oblongs I finally got whole series

Well, i guess I'm not really going to add anything that hasn't been said (or written) by other customers who bought this DVD set, but anyway... This series is bitterly and synicly amazing. I discovered the Oblongs on Cartoon Network's Adult swim too like 2 months ago and all of a sudden I found myself waiting for hours (usually 'till 1:00 A.M. when I used to go to bed 3 hours earlier) just to watch another new episode. This is an amazing cartoon but I agree with other reviewers that it's simply not for everyone. The main characters in The Oblongs bear genetic anomalies in quite a noticeable way due to the polluted environment where they're bound to live (they can't afford a higher quality lifestyle) that at the same time is generated by the people living in the hills (the rich people.From the mere start of the episode (presentation and all) the cruel yet comical ways this series was thought and conceived hit you in the face and leave you with that (Oh no man, that's so wrong...) feeling, and actually, verbal expresion, but at the same time you can't stop from finding it extremely comical, and I actually laughed out loud all the way from beggining to end the first time I watched it.I personally think this one is a really commendable item for people with an intelligent sense of humour, and as I said, it's not really for everyone, and that's actually the reason why they stopped creating it. People complained a lot about this series when it first hit the streets back in 2001, but... come on, look at Family Guy, that's even a more cruel series in which they even laugh at physically disabled people, but at the same time is hugely popular... and (in my opinion) is not as funny nor refreshingly naive as The Oblongs. (...did i said naive?)I just lament the fact that there's just this DVD set of The Oblongs episodes out there for people like me to enjoy, and mainly because regular people feel offended by Intelligent content displayed without hypocrisy.

Like a large amount of the reviewers, I discovered this show through adult swim on cartoon network this was of course YEARS ago when adult swim actually contained some good shows and wasn't just full of Family Guy and American Dad reruns. (but hey I guess the masses like that stuff)anywho I Instantly fell in love with the oblongs cartoon , it is very funny, very dark and just downright twisted! which of course makes the show appeal highly to those who have sadistic imaginations( me). finding the entire series on a DVD set is just heavenly. it's so nice to sit down with some episodes and watch without the hassle of commercials and the ability to pause the show to deal with minor annoyances like children.. pets... incontinent relatives...door to door sales people...spontaneous piranha attacks.. and bathroom breaks) ensures that you never have to miss a second of the show. and again no commercials which means no one except for your relatives and the IRS) trying to cheat you out of your hard earned money! for anyone who loves the show i highly recommend the book "creepy Susie" by Angus Oblong, it is a book of short stories about the main characters of the show and their origins. the book is not in publication anymore or so i was told by a Barnes and Noble book jockey) but it can be found on amazon and eBay and the like. so in conclusion, the show is great, the book is great and not having to deal with the internet or cartoon network to watch the show makes cynical commercial haters like myself VERY happy!

Great comedy

The Oblongs is a great, hilarious show about a twisted family living in a severely twisted town. If you like shows like The Simpsons or South Park, I think you will love this one. Although it is very different from both of those shows, it has a similar but slightly more morbid and grotesque type of humor. Also, if you like Will Ferrell, you will probably love this show, because his voice is used for one of the main characters, and I am almost positive that he does some writing for the show, too. The DVD has 13 episodes, and they are all extremely funny.There are also some really interesting extras about Angus Oblong and his animation. (Angus Oblong is the animator and creator of the cartoon). I think anyone can appreciate this show if they like cartoons.Attention parents: this show is not for small children. It isn't really bad, about PG-13 I would say, but I would not buy it for a kid under 12. It does have references to sex, drugs, and other more mature topics. Just a tip.In conclusion, if you are already a fan of the show, you will LOVE this DVD of the complete first season. I give it five starts because I can't think of anything I didn't like about this DVD. The only thing I am left wanting is MORE!

The Oblongs were one of the AMAZING series that came out of the Adult Swim era when they were pumping out some of the best adultish cartoons around. This series SHOULD have lasted longer. It has the craziest characters, and I love them all! They live in a valley overshadowed by the rich and snobbish, and were all raised in the chemically toxic part of town! Too bad it was ended so quickly. And although there are only about 10 episodes I could watch them over and over which is why I purchased this set. Good value too. So funny, even though the characters are pitifully deformed, each with their own special personalities. Will Ferrell voices the Dad. Fun purchase! One to own.

I love the adult swim and the series that came from it .the Oblongs are the best its a shame there was never of a follow up on themCause I Milo and Beth ( what was that thing on Beth head that looked like a dick) I amgoing to say this is a offbeat dark comedy about a family that poor, but happy ( kind of)than you learn that the mother is rich that married a torso of a man for love

Highly reccomend!

I knew when I bought this item that it was not new but in good, used condition. The DVD case is made of paper and so is worn around the edges as one would expect, but the DVDs themselves are in prefect condition. I am very happy with this purchase, and was so excited to even find this series on DVD! Thank you, it is great!

Great show brought back memories.

Love this show, remember watching it when I was a kid and when I came across an episode I just had to order the DVD. Delivery was fast and the DVD came in good condition.

I have never heard of this show before so I bought it based on the cover and it didn’t really disappoint me. However…I enjoyed watching it but I don’t really care to see it twice. There are some series that I watch all over again. This is not one of them. I wouldn't say this show has that kind of magic.