Gas Crisis? More Like Gas Opportunity!
Remember back in 2011 when gas prices were sky-high? Well, the gang at Paddy's Pub sure did! In the Season 7 premiere, "Frank's Pretty Woman," they see the inflated price of gasoline not as a problem, but as a golden ticket to riches.
Their brilliant plan? To buy a bunch of gas and resell it at an even higher price. What could possibly go wrong?
Frank Gets Romantic (Sort Of)
While the gang is busy hatching their get-rich-quick scheme, Frank is off on his own weird adventure. He's decided he wants to feel young again, and his plan involves finding a woman who's... let's just say, a bit rough around the edges.
Enter Roxy, a prostitute with a heart of... well, let's just say she's got a unique personality. Frank buys her gifts, takes her on dates (of a sort), and generally makes things incredibly awkward and hilarious.
Dee's Identity Crisis Continues
Poor Dee. She's always trying to break into acting, and this episode is no exception. She's convinced she can play Roxy better than anyone, despite having absolutely no idea about Roxy's lifestyle.
The scene where she tries to "become" Roxy is classic Always Sunny. It's cringe-worthy, hilarious, and ultimately just sad for Dee.
The Gang's Gas Gamble Goes Up in Flames
Predictably, the gang's gas-selling venture is a disaster. They end up buying a bunch of gas at the peak of the price spike, and then the prices plummet. Oops!
Charlie, as usual, is the most clueless member of the operation. His attempts to help are mostly just confusing and involve a lot of sniffing gas fumes.
A Heartwarming (Maybe?) Moment
Surprisingly, amidst all the chaos and depravity, there's a sliver of something almost heartwarming. Frank develops a genuine affection for Roxy, in his own bizarre way.
And Roxy, despite being a prostitute, shows a surprising amount of loyalty to Frank, even when he's being his most repulsive self. It's a weird, twisted kind of love, but it's there.
In the end, of course, things fall apart. But not before we get some truly memorable moments, like when Roxy gets hit by a car, or when she screams at Frank for spending money on crack.
Why It Still Works
"Frank's Pretty Woman" is a great example of what makes Always Sunny so brilliant. It's offensive, politically incorrect, and often just plain gross.
But it's also incredibly funny, surprisingly insightful, and features some of the best comedic performances on television. The episode leans into the absurdity of the gang's personalities and their completely warped view of the world.
It's a reminder that even when the world is going crazy with gas prices, there's always room for a little bit of depravity and a whole lot of laughter, especially when The Gang is involved.
Did anyone get hurt? - Charlie Kelly
