masters of the christmas universe

in addition to our regularly scheduled christmas viewing this year, bear and i were treated to some hidden holiday gems courtesy of netflix instant that we couldn't resist. first in our christmas queue was a timeless classic - he-man & she-ra: a christmas special. we're talking quality entertainment here people.

After accidentally landing on Earth, Orko returns to Eternia with a Christmas tree and two children who explain the holiday's meaning. Fearing the Christmas spirit could thwart his evil, Horde Prime orders Skeletor to kidnap the little Earthlings.

instead of being terrified of a floating magic alien, miguel (yes, miguel) and his sister alicia (hooray!) taught orko the true meaning of christmas. it's not just about presents you know.

then there were giant robots for some reason...

half man, half machine = "manchines"

skeletor kidnapped the children on a flying jet ski. obviously.

also, manchine puppy.

skeletor was overcome by the christmas spirit and saved the children (and manchine puppy) from hordak. an identity crisis most likely ensued.

instead of taking down skeletor in his moment of weakness, everyone just laughed. oh skeletor, you loveable scamp!

the children were returned to their parents on earth and then there was an awkward christmas party on eternia. like, SUPER awkward.

presumably he-man and she-ra realize they're brother and sister, skeletor gives up evil forever, and manchine puppy is trained to be an attack dog at castle greyskull... the end.

love and manchines,
so pauvre