We went to AV Geeks tonight. One of the better programs they've done -- all tonight's films involved lame mascots of one sort or another. Not as fullout insane as the marionette show but consistently fun. The one with the wind-up drumming toy bear was like some kind of twisted Twilight Zone episode. It was attempting to warn kids of the dangers of taking rides from strangers, taking candy from strangers, and wandering into "lonely places" without actually illustrating any of the dangers of any of those activities. All punctuated with a wind-up drumming toy bear. And then there was the giant talking bar of soap. And the 70s musicale with a sentient fire truck (brought to you by Burger King). And the classic "what to do when the bomb drops" film Duck and Cover. From which we learned that it's okay to talk to strangers in event of nuclear holocaust (so they can tell you where the bomb shelter's at). And that turtles need to watch out for suicide bomber monkeys.

Note: When Mascots Attack will be screening again on 11/28 at Kings in Raleigh.