The End Of Season/Series 4 The Snarkies

I figure we are about due to another round of Snarky awards. Let's start!

Best Old Man Of The Season

Duke

It was a hard choice with all the eligible old men on Sodor. But, I'll give it to Duke this season. It may be out of pity since he has pretty much becomes missing in action after this season. 

Biggest Asshole Of The Season

Bulstrode

There are many nasty characters on Sodor. But, Bulstrode was so mean and nasty we only see him once.

Biggest Mystery Of The Season

What happened to Smudger?

We do know that he was made into a generator. But, what happened when the mine closed? Is he buried in the ruins? Or is he just plain dead? Such burning questions.

Best Animal Act Of The Season

Champion

He scared Daisy and that is something to be cheered. He just did it so brilliantly. 

Best Stunt Of The Season

Skarloey

Just look at the grace and finesse that Skarloey has pulling in that station. That is perfection.

Most In Need Of Anger Management This Season 

Duncan

Everything angers Duncan. He really is in need of anger management classes. 

Best Scene Of The Season

Rusty and Stepney E.T.ing it

This is such a beautiful scene. Look at all the details put in it. 

Best Crash Of The Season

Thomas going over the hill

It had to be this one. I just love seeing Thomas fly over the hill and into a wall. There is just something about someone as cocky as him screwing up.

That's it for this season's snarky. It really hasn't been that much of a snarky season but, Season 5 is a good one. Join me Monday, as we dive into it. 

Season 4 Episode 1: Grandpuff

The engines are all bundled up in the shed on winter's night. They all vote on story time to pass the night away. Thomas says that he knows one and that is when it become a mess. You see, our story turns into a story read by a narrator, recited by Thomas, told by Duke, and snarked on by me. 

Thomas recited a story about three little engines named, Duke, Stuart, and Falcon. They lived in a shed on a wee little railway.

Aww, so tiny!

So, Duke being the oldest loved to boss around the other two. He was a total nag. Stuart and Falcon eventually gave him the nickname "Grandpuff". 

One day, Stuart and Falcon pick on old Duke. Duke warns them that if they don't behave they will end up like Smudger. Duke goes into the story of Smudger. 

Oh shit!

This Smudger character was a total cock. He loved to show off who would ride like he was a ATV. He would derail himself with his antics. 

A real bumhole.

Duke would go around warning him to be careful but, Smudger didn't care. Smudger kept on being a dick head despite the warnings. Finally, the manager came in gave him a talking to. He warned Smudger if he kept it up, he would make him useful.

Back to Falcon and Stuart, Duke tells them the manager turned him into the generator that is behind their shed. 

And Stuart and Falcon didn't notice?

After the story, Stuart and Falcon became "Very Useful Engines." And everyone got along, peace , love, and rainbows for years. 

And the economy turned sour and the mine closed. The engines were sold off but, no one wanted an old one. So, Duke was left untouched. 

How horrible is that?

Duke was put to pasture it seemed. He was maintained and sheeted up one last time before being locked in the shed. Duke went to sleep forever, it seemed. Mother earth started to take over the shed.

FOREVER!

Now back to Thomas. Percy protests that this is not a happy ending. Thomas just shrugs it off as you have to wait. I am making it a cliff hanger. 

You bastard!