Million Dollar Extreme Presents: World Peace Episode 1
Introduction
Million Dollar Extreme Presents: World Peace is a satirical comedy sketch show that premiered on Adult Swim in 2016. The show was created by Sam Hyde, Charls Carroll, and Nick Rochefort and features a mix of live-action sketches, animations, and musical performances.
Episode 1: "What Aired"
The first episode of Million Dollar Extreme Presents: World Peace, titled "What Aired," premiered on August 5, 2016. The episode opens with the three creators of the show, Sam Hyde, Charls Carroll, and Nick Rochefort, introducing themselves and the premise of the show.
The episode then moves on to a series of sketches, including a parody of a home shopping network, a fake infomercial for a product called "Baby's First Gun," and a segment where Sam Hyde plays a character who is obsessed with "redpilling" people.
The episode also features a musical performance by rapper Lil' Shrimpy, who sings a song about his love for "pussy and weed."
Controversy
Million Dollar Extreme Presents: World Peace was a controversial show from the start, with some viewers accusing it of promoting racism, sexism, and other forms of bigotry. The show's creators, however, maintained that it was all satire and that they were simply poking fun at the absurdities of modern society.
The controversy came to a head after the airing of the fifth episode of the show, which featured a sketch that some viewers interpreted as being supportive of white nationalism. In response, Adult Swim pulled the plug on the show and issued a statement condemning the sketch and the show's creators.
Legacy
Despite its short run and controversial reputation, Million Dollar Extreme Presents: World Peace has developed a cult following and is still discussed and debated by fans of alternative comedy. The show's creators have gone on to create other projects, including the podcast "The Dick Show" and the YouTube channel "The Hydewars."
While it remains a divisive and polarizing show, Million Dollar Extreme Presents: World Peace Episode 1, "What Aired," is a fascinating artifact of a specific moment in time and a bold experiment in alternative comedy.