Naked Mile... Hear Me Out, Okay?
Okay, okay, before you all jump down my throat, I know what you're thinking. The Naked Mile? Kevin Patel? That dude's usually dissecting the socio-political implications of laser swords and terraforming! But hold on. I was thinking about how some sci-fi franchises use side stories to explore themes in a more… grounded (pun intended) way, right? Like, would Star Trek have the same impact if it was only epic space battles? Probably not. You need the relatable human stories, even if they're a little… silly. So, I got to thinking about American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile. Specifically, the world-building. I know, I know, hear me out! It's technically connected to the main American Pie universe. We got the Stifler lineage, Jim's dad popping up… That creates a sense of established history and pre-existing rules, even if those rules are mostly about causing chaos. The 'Naked Mile' itself is a tradition, a ritual almost, within this little corner of the comedy universe. It's a bit like a bizarre, debaucherous rite of passage. My question to you guys is this: can even something as seemingly low-brow as The Naked Mile offer a kind of… world-building that's at least interesting from a genre perspective? Like, what are the unwritten rules of the Stifler family? What kind of bizarre traditions are tolerated at the college? Is there a secret Stifler handbook??? I'm mostly kidding (mostly), but I'm also kinda curious if I'm the only one who sees even a tiny nugget of potentially interesting world-building amidst the… well, you know. And honestly, Eugene Levy is always a treasure. I mean, I'd watch him read a phone book. But is it enough to legitimize thinking about The Naked Mile beyond a kinda dumb, but occasionally funny, teen comedy? Let me know your thoughts. Seriously, be gentle... I'm genuinely curious. Maybe I'm just losing it.
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