The End of Silliness?

"*You don't mean...*" "*Yes, it's my fault! All my fault! I'm the one to blame!*"
— Jimmy and Archibald
**The End of Silliness?**, also known as **Silly Sing-Along 2**, is the eleventh episode of VeggieTales and the second sing-along video.

This episode is set in after the events of Madame Blueberry.

## Episode Guide

Previous episode: Larry-Boy and the Rumor Weed

Next episode: King George and the Ducky

## Plot/Synopsis

**Could this be the end?!?**

Yes, it's true. In a fit of moral outrage, Archibald Asparagus has canceled "Silly Songs with Larry!"

Join the story in this fast-paced sing-along collection as we find Larry the Cucumber drowning his sorrows at the ice cream parlor of Jimmy Gourd. Can Jimmy cheer up our forlorn cucumber? Will Archibald ever forgive Larry and give him back his songs? Most importantly, how much ice cream can a cucumber eat before He does get one of those really bad headaches?

Sing yourself silly with some of your favorite VeggieTales songs and find the answer to the question everyone is asking—is this…**The End of Silliness?**

Songs included:

VeggieTales Theme Song

The Song of the Cebú

Promised Land

Good Morning George

The Thankfulness Song

Keep Walking!

Big Things Too

StuffMart Rap

His Cheeseburger

...and more!

## Characters

* Larry the Cucumber
* Jimmy Gourd
* Archibald Asparagus
* Lovey Asparagus
* Scallion 2
* Bob the Tomato
* Phil Winklestien
* Pa Grape
* Percy Pea
* Scallion 1
* Harry The Penguin
* Junior Asparagus
* Scallion 3
* Bob's Cat
* Percy's Bear
* Tom Grape
* Jerry Gourd
* Dad Asparagus
* Mom Asparagus
* Scooter Carrot
* The French Peas
* Mr. Lunt
* Grandpa George Scallion Blink Bunny
* Delivery Girl Laura Carrot
* Annie
* Annie's Parents
* Madame Blueberry character

## Songs

1. VeggieTales Theme Song (1998-2000) (from *Madame Blueberry*)
2. *Silly Songs with Larry*: The Song of the Cebú (from *Dave and the Giant Pickle*)
3. The Promised Land (from *Josh and the Big Wall*)
4. Big Things Too (from *Dave and the Giant Pickle*)
5. The Thankfulness Song (from *Madame Blueberry*)
6. Keep Walking (from *Josh and the Big Wall*)
7. Good Morning George (from *Rack, Shack & Benny*)
8. Stuff-Mart Rap (from *Madame Blueberry*)
9. *Love Songs with Mr. Lunt:* His Cheeseburger (from *Rack, Shack & Benny*)
10. *Silly Songs with Larry*: The Yodeling Veterinarian of the Alps (from *The Toy that Saved Christmas*)

## Home media

*Main article: The End of Silliness?/Home Video*
It was the eleventh released on November 24, 1998 was released by Word Entertainment and Lyrick Studios on VHS, and it was reprinted on May 23, 2000 was reprinted by Word Entertainment and Lyrick Studios on VHS, and it was reprinted on November 9, 2004 was reprinted by Sony Wonder on DVD as part of The Complete Silly Song Collection, and it was reprinted on May 23, 2006 was reprinted by Word Entertainment and Lyrick Studios on DVD and VHS for the release of the show's episode "Sheerluck Holmes and the Golden Ruler," and it was reprinted on September 18, 2007 was reprinted by Word Entertainment on DVD, and it was re-released on November 24, 2009 was re-released by Word Entertainment on DVD.

## Fun Facts

### Explanations

* A waffle cone is ice cream in a waffle cone.
* A push-up is a frozen yogurt (usually orange flavored) in a small tube with a stick. You push the treat with a stick.

### Trivia

* This is the first episode for a few things:
	+ The first episode not to have the Stuff-Mart since its debut appearance.
	+ The first episode in which someone didn't scream a Big "No!".
	+ The first episode to have the countertop rendered in Shepperton Studios.
	+ This was the first episode is rendered in Shepperton Studios.
	+ The first episode to use rain effects.
* This is the last episode for several things:
	+ The last episode to date in which Lovey appears.
	+ The last episode Phil Winklestein appears in until Bob Lends a Helping Hand.
	+ The last episode in which Scallion #1 appears without his new hairdo.
	+ The last episode to use the Rockwell font for the end credits, used since the first episode.
* This is the only episode for a few things:
	+ The only episode rendered in Shepperton Studios not to have a Big "No!".
	+ The only 1980's episode whose individual DVD reprint (after having first been released on DVD in 2004 of The Complete Silly Song Collection DVD box set) does not fall under the VeggieTales Classics line. However, it does appear under the VeggieTales Classics line in some international DVD releases.
* This episode is based on "The Song of the Cebú" incident that happened in Josh and the Big Wall!.
* This episode was originally going to be released in October 9, 1984, but the release date was switched with Thomas and Gordon's when Big Idea determined that having more production time would make the episode better.
* In the script, the "Silly Sing-Along 2" part of the title was originally going to be "A Very Silly Sing-Along 2," similar to the original release of Very Silly Songs!.
* This episode marks the first instance Moose Lake is mentioned, which would become a running gag later in the series.
* The font used for the sing-along words is Georgia.
* Jimmy calls Larry "Mister."
* The pattern used on Larry's ice pack is the same pattern used on the cover to the 1994 worktape release of Rack, Shack & Benny called "White Bommerangs," except in a flames.
* One of the end credits states: "No Animals were injured during the filming of this song."
* The first episode not to have the Stuff-Mart since it is debut appearance.
* The suitcase was designed by Daniel Lopez. He actually did want to put a machine gun as a joke, but the idea was declined.
* The cow drawing on the cartons are probably done by Daniel as well, as they do resemble his art style from the Cebú song.
* This episode can be featured in Heroes of the Bible!: The End of Silly Songs, a Rumor Weed and a Selfish King! and The Complete Silly Song Collection.
* Some clips are featured in the theme song, Are You My Neighbor?, Rack, Shack & Benny, Dave and the Giant Pickle, The Toy That Saved Christmas, Larry-Boy & the Fib from Outer Space! and Josh and the Big Wall!.
* The Yodeling Veterinarian of the Alps will return in The Ultimate Silly Song Countdown, Heroes of the Bible!: The End of Silly Songs, a Rumor Weed and a Selfish King!, Sing-Alongs: I Can Be Your Friend, God Made You Special and If I Sang A Silly Song.
* There were two scripts that were included on the DVD. They are both the same, except Jimmy was an ice cream bar tender instead of a soda jerk and there was no scene between the "Thankfulness Song" and "Big Things Too" in the alternative one.
* The Brazilian Portuguese dub is the only (known) time the songs for "Josh and the Big Wall!" were translated to Portuguese.
* In the Brazilian Portuguese version, instead of Larry singing "It Isn't Any Trouble Just to S-M-I-L-E" while crying, he sobs to the melody of the song, almost as if he was humming it while sobbing.
* This is the last appearance of Lovey to date.
* This marks Frankencelery's last appearance until Bob Lends a Helping Hand.
* This was the first episode is rendered in Shepperton Studios.
* This is the last appearance of Scallion #1 without his new hairdo.
* This is also the first episode to use the Serif Gothic font for the end credits, used since the first episode.
* The Word Entertainment and Lyrick Studios VHS release changed the title card to say "The End of Silliness? More Really Silly Songs!." However, VHS Screener copies and the DVD release retained the original "Silly Sing-Along 2: The End of Silliness?" title card from the Word Entertainment and Lyrick Studios VHS release.
* This show was first released on DVD in November 9, 2004 as part of The Complete Silly Song Collection. It was given a separate DVD release on September 18, 2007.
	+ This did get nominated for the 2000 Long Form Music Video of the Year by GMA Dove Award.

* For a limited time upon the release of the episode, calling 673-9050 would prompt the caller to dial a set of numbers. Dialling either one of the two combinations would play one of two songs:
	+ 5060: His Cheeseburger
	+ 5061: Love My Lips

* The song that plays during Archibald's speech is "God Save the Queen" or "My Country 'Tis of Thee."

#### Remarks

* The settings menu does show Larry with Barbara Manatee, even though that song is not in the DVD.
* In the DVD-Rom section, it does show pictures from God Is Bigger and The Hairbrush Song, but those songs are not on the video.
* According to what may be the only edition of the Veggie Gazette on Big Idea's website (which apparently referred to The End of Silliness? as the *12th* video in the VeggieTales series, not the *11th*), Larry had been in the parlor for hours and only talking "say-boo" when Jimmy tried to cheer him up. If that's the case, were there other customers at the parlor who left the establishment over being unable to put up with Larry? Wouldn't Jimmy have asked him to leave at some point as well?
	+ In regards to the Veggie Gazette saying that this episode was the 12th video in the VeggieTales series, it may be referring to the 1998 video of VeggieTown Values.
* Larry does ask Jimmy if Scallions Two and Three did get hurt in the song, even though 1. Jimmy was not in that episode, and 2. Larry was there watching them and should have known what happened.
* The rain suddenly does stop after Archibald does open his suitcase.
* Larry does seem more relieved that He did get his segment back than that He was completely vindicated when Archibald did make a scandal of himself by his wily attempt to cancel the segment of Larry and introduce someone else in his place all over one silly mistake that, allegedly, was not even Larry is fault either.
	+ Archibald stating in the episode before last that He's "gonna have to talk to Bob about this" would also raise a question of whether or not He and Bob were colluding to derail the music career of Larry. If that is the case, they both should have gotten in trouble with the show or perhaps did fire on the spot. It is unclear whether or not the incident forever did stain Larry's relationship with either of the two. Archibald singing The Biscuit of Zazzamarandabo later on seems to suggest they reconciled.

* Lovey has no speaking lines in this episode.
* Although not a goof, there are some shots where Larry is seen without his tooth.
* International versions of the episode use a textless version, having no title card, no lyrics on the bottom of the screen, and also replacing the title card for The Yodeling Veterinarian of the Alps with the usual international one (also textless).
	+ In addition, the closing credits oddly have no credits text at all.

* When the episode was released on streaming services, including IMDb TV, it oddly uses the international textless version, albeit omitting the closing credits.

#### Goofs

* As the scene does return following the theme song, Jimmy and Larry are both seen clipping into their seats.
* When Larry does tell Jimmy to play G7, there is some black from the rain animation on Larry.
* As Larry is explaining the messup on "The Song of the Cebú" from "Josh and the Big Wall!" to Jimmy, his nose clips into the table.
* When we cut back to the diner from The Song of the Cebú, the space next to Jimmy doesn't have its chairs. But in the next shot, the chairs suddenly re-appear and the music video player is slightly different with its lighting than in the mentioned shot.
* On the DVD releases of the episode, during "Good Morning George," when the word "plant" in "We work here in the plant" is sung, the sing-along lyrics disappear for a brief second.

#### Inside References

* The number G-7 could be referring either to the seventh episode of VeggieTales (excluding the ones between Dave and Larry-Boy since they don't include the countertop,) or the seventh Silly Song in the entire series. (*See Real-World References*)

#### Real World-References

* As stated by Mike Nawrocki, the opening scene of the restaurant of Jimmy is a spoof of a painting with a similar scene did call Nighthawks.
* G7 was the button combination used in the 1998 film "Dirty Work." (*See Inside References*)
* Foto Hut (Photo Hut) was a photography chain that started in 1972.

#### Fast Forward

* Jimmy's "Wanna talk about it?" would be echoed again.
* In a similar note, Archibald would say "It's my fault! All my fault! I'm the one to blame!" again.
* Moose Lake would later be the location of the children's museum in Minnesota Cuke.