Drakken was hoping to steal the Pan-Dimensional Vortex Inducer. Unfortunately, Professor Dementor has beat him to it, with the help of his physically superior henchmen. Noticing that the prowess of his own lackeys is...well, lacking, Drakken decides to do something about it. Ron's not doing too much better; in class, he presents a collage detailing his passage into manhood. (He's Jewish.) But the certificate proving this passage is missing the signature from his rabbi.
In the midst of investigating the theft of some unusual devices, Ron questions whether or not he's really a man. These devices are Molecular Muscle Enhancers, which give the wearer incredible muscular mass. Ron manages to get ahold of one and his manliness problem is solved...or so he thinks.
This episode was pretty good. I like that we finally get to meet Ron's parents, who try to convince him that there's more to being a man than muscles. Another interesting aspect was the introduction of Jack Hench, whose company, Hench Co., caters to villains (Henchmen? I could never have guessed.) And, in a nice - if strange - touch, the finale takes place in Las Vegas.
There are a few flaws, though. I felt that the scenes with Mr. Barkin were more mean than funny. (Now there's a sentence I never thought I'd type.) And once you get over the initial shock of Ron with muscles, it's kind of dull. Why, oh, why couldn't we have had more time to spend with Mr. and Mrs. Stoppable who, like Kim's parents, practically ooze likability. The rivalry between Dr. Drakken and Professor Dementor (a hilarious Patton Oswalt) is good for some laughs.
This episode has little to prove; it's manly enough for all.
**.5/****
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