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"Pig in a Poke" is the 4th episode of the seventh season of Teen Titans Go!, and the 316th overall episode of the series.

Synopsis[]

The Titans are worried when Starfire says she has sent all of her money to a prince online, especially when it could be the Clown Prince himself.

Plot[]

One night, Raven and the boys are lounging on the couch when Starfire excitedly flies in and announces that she has wonderful news, saying that she is going to become rich. Her friends wonder what happened and whether she won the lotto or had a check from a rich uncle until she tells them that a foreign prince wrote her an offer to share his vast fortune with her in exchange for the nominal fee. Cyborg quickly realizes that it is a scam email, and Robin advises her to delete it until she informs that she has already transferred the person the money, much to their anger. Worse, she has sent away her entire life savings! At first, she still believes that she can open an ice cream scoops shop with the person and live happily ever after with him until her friends tell and explain to her that she is dealing with a scam artist, and is furious with herself for how gullible she is. Her friends know that she wants to take revenge on the scam artist, so Robin deciphers the email and figures out that the sender is the Joker. The Titans all head to the Axis Chemicals factory in a convertible (because that's what scam artists use) in hopes of outsmarting the Joker.

After arriving at the factory, the Titans find out that it needs a password for them to access. Cyborg and Beast Boy decide it is best to use a phishing scam to trick the guard into giving out the password. They nail their Nicholson and Ledger impressions respectively, but Robin almost blows the Titans' cover by acting like Jared Leto. Fortunately, Beast Boy manages to save the situation by acting as Hamil, and it is convincing enough to make the guard tell them the password.

The Titans successfully enter the factory area, but before they can further reach into the factory's interior, they realize there are some guards. Robin suggests doing the "pig in a poke" scam, but Starfire misunderstands it as poking Robin, so Raven demonstrates it by dressing herself as a hotdog vendor. Although the guards are confused by what she says, she still manages to swindle them and get them running in terror after they get scratched by the ferocious cats inside the bags. All five Titans rush inside after Cyborg blasts a hole with his cannon.

Inside the factory, however, there are even more guards than the Titans expected. Robin decides that the best way to deceive the guards is to hold a financial planning seminar by himself. By giving out examples of clients like Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman and giving out the limited offer, the guards quickly fall for his scam and begin infighting among themselves, allowing the Titans to get past them.

Soon enough, the Titans reach the Joker's office. Joker is excited to see Robin and believes that he has brought some Batman business with him until he realizes that Robin is merely having a Teen Titans business with him and is annoyed about it. Robin tells him that they know that he is the scammer, which he gladly and shamelessly admits, and Starfire demands him to return her the money. But the Joker refuses, for he has spent all the money on the factory to fill a giant whoopie cushion filled with his patented toxin that can cause mass destruction. The Titans decide to stop his evil scheme by trying to scam him; Raven uses a crystal ball to predict his future, Beast Boy tries to trick him that he has dropped something, and Cyborg pretends to be his long lost nephew. However, Joker is crafty enough to see through their tricks and defeat the three of them with countermeasures. Realizing none of their scams worked, Robin orders his team to retreat.

When the Titans are retreating though, Starfire slips and subsequently acts like she is riddled with the aches and the pains. The other Titans blame Joker for causing this since his terrible upkeep of his facility, and even though Joker tries to shirk his responsibilities, Starfire begins to threaten him by stating that she has a lawyer. The Joker then returns her the money and gives out the deed of the factory, and Starfire buys all of his henchmen. The Joker ultimately falls for the Titans' scam completely after he gives out his clothes to Starfire. When he realizes that he is the one being outsmarted, as it turns out Starfire feigned her injury, it is already too late as Starfire has already deflated his gas-filled cushion. He can only bemoan in shame for his gullibility.

In the end, Starfire opens her shop: "Starfire's Scoops." She and the other Titans then tell the children audience to be aware of scams and tell their trusted guardians if they ever come across one. It is then revealed that Starfire has enslaved the Joker, and she laughs evilly after calling him her gallant prince.

Characters[]

Major[]

Minor[]

  • Joker's Henchmen

Cameos[]

Trivia[]

  • The last time Starfire had anything to do online was purchasing a spotted yellow bikini in "Hey Pizza!".
  • The title is actually about a literal scam called "pig in a poke". In mid century Britain, some merchants who sold pigs would display a piglet at their stall for attracting the passerby to their stalls, while putting the rest of their pigs in sacks/bags. As most customers did not check the contents of their sacks/bags, they would only find out that they had bought a cat much later.
  • The Titans break the fourth wall at the end of the episode by telling kids to be aware of scams.
  • This is the first time Joker speaks in this show. Also, Jason Spisak reprises his role from LEGO DC Super Heroes: Gotham City Breakout and the DCAMU film, Batman: Hush.
    • On a related note, the Joker has a paler color saturation in this episode when compared to previous episodes he appeared in.
  • The ending is similar to the ending of "Finally a Lesson", where the Titans talk to the viewers about the lesson they learned.
  • Eric Bauza did the Joker impressions of Cyborg's Nicholson, and Beast Boy's Ledger and Hamill.

Continuity[]

  • Raven is seen unhooded for the 127th time in the series.
  • Starfire's love for cats is shown in this episode.
  • Starfire's obsession of ice cream scoops returns from the episode, "The Scoop".

References[]

  • Multiple references are made to past Joker roles when the Titans do impressions of the Joker to get into Axis Chemicals. Cyborg did an impression of Jack Nicholson’s Joker from the 1989 Batman film. Beast Boy did an impression of the late Heath Ledger’s Joker from The Dark Knight film, and Mark Hamill’s Joker from DCAU shows. Robin did an impression of Jared Leto’s Joker from the DC Extended Universe movies.
    • The only exceptions were Cesar Romero Joker from the 1960's Batman show and film, Cameron Monaghan Joker from the Gotham show, Kevin Michael Richardson Joker from The Batman (2004), Jeff Bennet Joker from Batman: The Brave and the Bold (2008), John DiMaggio Joker from Batman: Under the Red Hood (2010), and Joaquin Phoenix Joker from the 2019 film: Joker.
  • Axis Chemicals is the name of the chemical plant where Jack Napier became the Joker the 1989 Batman film.
  • Beast Boy said "Why so serious?" when he pretended to be Heath Ledger's Joker to fool the guard, which is a reference to the same line that Heath Ledger said in The Dark Knight.
  • The password Jinglebellsbatmansmells1939 is a reference to 2 things: Jingle Bells Batman Smells is a famous song, and 1939 was the year Batman first appeared in comics.
  • Raven mentioned Herbert Hoover, the 31st President of the USA, when she performs her scam.
  • Starfire's fantasy to live happily ever after with her prince is a reference to the 1991 film, Beauty and The Beast.

Errors[]

  • When Raven dresses herself as a hotdog vendor, she wears an apron. But for the rest of the sequence when she is selling hotdogs to the guards, her apron is nowhere to be seen.

Running Gags[]

  • The Titans using scams to get past guards.

Transcript[]

The transcript for the "Pig in a Poke" can be found here.

Gallery[]

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v - e - d Episode Guide

Season 1: April 23, 2013 - June 5, 2014
Legendary SandwichPie BrosDriver's EdDog HandDouble TroubleThe DateDude RelaxLaundry DayGhostboyLa Larva de AmorHey Pizza!GorillaGirl's Night OutYou're Fired!Super RobinTower PowerParasiteStarliarMeatball PartyStaff MeetingTerra-izedArtful DodgersBurger vs. BurritoMatchedColors of RavenThe Left LegBooksLazy SundayStarfire the TerriblePower MovesStaring at the FutureNo PowerSidekickCaged TigerSecond ChristmasNose MouthLegsBreakfast CheeseWafflesBe MineOppositesBirdsBrain FoodIn and OutLittle BuddiesMissingUncle JokesMás y MenosDreamsGrandma VoiceReal MagicPuppets, Whaaaaat?

Season 2: June 12, 2014 - July 30, 2015
Mr ButtMan PersonPiratesMoney GrandmaI See YouBrianNatureSalty CodgersKnowledgeSlumber PartyLove MonstersBaby HandsCaramel ApplesSandwich ThiefFriendshipVegetablesThe MaskSerious BusinessHalloweenBoys vs GirlsBody AdventureRoad TripThanksgivingThe Best RobinMouth HoleHot GarbageRobin BackwardsCrazy DaySmile BonesReal Boy AdventuresHose WaterLet's Get SeriousTamaranian VacationRocks and WaterMultiple Trick PonyTruth, Justice and What?Two Bumble Bees and a WaspOil DrumsVideo Game ReferencesCool SchoolKicking a Ball and Pretending to Be HurtHead FruitYearbook MadnessBeast ManOperation Tin ManNeanCampfire StoriesAnd the Award for Sound Design Goes to RobThe HIVE FiveThe Return of SladeMore of the SameSome of Their Parts

Season 3: July 31, 2015 - October 13, 2016
Cat's FancyLeg DayDignity of TeethCroissantSpice GameI'm the SauceHey You, Don't Forget about Me in Your MemoryAccept the Next Proposition You HearThe Fourth Wall40%, 40%, 20%Grube's FairytalesA FarceScary Figure DanceAnimals, It's Just a Word!BBBDAY!Black FridayTwo ParterThe True Meaning of ChristmasSquash & StretchGarage SaleSecret GardenThe Cruel Giggling GhoulHow 'Bout Some EffortPyramid SchemeBeast Boy's St. Patrick's Day Luck, and It's BadThe Teen Titans Go Easter Holiday ClassicBatman v Teen Titans: Dark InjusticeBottle EpisodeFinally a LessonArms Race with LegsObinrayWally TRad Dudes with Bad TudesOperation Dude RescueHistory LessonThe Art of NinjutsuThink About Your FutureTTG v PPGCoconut Cream PiePure ProteinOpen Door PolicyCrazy Desire IslandThe Titans ShowBooty ScootyWho's Laughing NowOregon TrailSnuggle TimeOh Yeah!Riding the DragonThe OverbiteThe Cape

Season 4: October 20, 2016 - June 25, 2018
Shrimps and Prime RibHalloween v ChristmasBooby Trap HouseFish WaterTV KnightTeen Titans Save ChristmasBBSFBDAY!The StreakThe Inner Beauty of a CactusMovie NightBBRAEPermanent RecordTitan Saving TimeThe Gold StandardMaster DetectiveEaster CreepsHand ZombieEmployee of the Month: ReduxThe AvogodoOranginsJinxedBrain PercentagesBL4Z3Hot Salad WaterI Saw You DanceThe Story in Your EyesPlaying Hard to GetThe Night Begins to ShineLicationLabor DayClassic TitansOnes and ZeroesCareer DayTV Knight 2Justice League's Next Top Talent Idol StarThe AcademyCostume ContestThrone of BonesDemon PromThanksgettingThe Self-Indulgent 200th Episode Spectacular!BBCYFSHIPBDAYBeast GirlFlashbackBro-PocalypseMo' Money Mo' ProblemsTV Knight 3

Season 5: June 25, 2018 - April 4, 2020
The Scoop!Chicken in the CradleKaboomsTower RenovationMy Name is JoseThe Power of ShrimpsMonster SquadReal OranginsQuantum FunThe FightThe GrooverJustice League's Next Top Talent Idol Star: Second Greatest Team EditionHow's This for a Special? SpaaaaceBBRBDAYSlapping Butts and Celebrating for No ReasonNostalgia is Not a Substitute for an Actual StoryBusiness Ethics Wink WinkGenie PresidentTall Titan TalesI Used to Be a PeoplesThe Metric System vs FreedomThe ChaffThem Soviet BoysLittle ElvisBooty EggsTV Knight 4Lil' DimplesDon't Be an IcarusStockton, CA!What's Opera TitansForest PiratesThe BergeracSnot and TearsCampfire!What We Learned at CampCommunicate OpenlyRoyal JellyStrength of a Grown ManHad to Be ThereGirls Night InThe Great DisasterThe Viewers Decide

Season 6: October 4, 2019 - May 1, 2021
Butt AtomsTV Knight 5Witches BrewThat's What's Up!Crab ShenanigansBrobotsBrain FlipBeast Boy on a ShelfChristmas CrusadersWe're Off to Get AwardsBat ScoutsWalk AwayRecord BookMagic ManTitans Go CasualRain on Your Wedding DayEgg HuntJustice League's Next Top Talent Idol Star: Justice League EditionMission to Find the Lost StemsDrumsGuitarBassYou're The OneWhere Exactly on the Globe is Carl Sanpedro? - Part 1Where Exactly on the Globe is Carl Sanpedro? - Part 2Where Exactly on the Globe is Carl Sanpedro? - Part 3Where Exactly on the Globe is Carl Sanpedro? - Part 4Ghost With the MostBucket ListTV Knight 6KryptoniteThumb WarToddler Titans…Yay!Baby MouthThe CastSuperhero FeudLucky StarsVarious Modes of TransportationCool UnclesButter WallBBRAEBDAYDon't Press PlayReal ArtJust a Little Patience...Yeah...YeahVillains in a Van Getting GelatoI Am ChairBumgorfThe MugHafo SafoZimdings

Season 7: January 8, 2021 - September 16, 2022
Justice League's Next Top Talent Idol Star: Dance Crew EditionFeed MePig in a PokeP.P.A Little Help PleaseMarv Wolfman and George PérezSpace House - Part 1Space House - Part 2Space House - Part 3Space House - Part 4Cy and BeastyT is for TitansCreative GeniusesManor and MannerismsTrans Oceanic Magical CruisePolly Ethylene and Tara PhthalateEEbowsBatman's Birthday GiftWhat a Boy WondersDoomsday PreppersFat CatsJamDCPepo the PumpkinmanBreakfastCaptain CoolA Doom Patrol ThanksgivingGlunkakakakahControl FreakA Holiday StoryThe DripStandards & PracticesBelly MathFree PerkGo!Finding AquamanWhodundidit?Sweet RevengePorch PiratesA Sticky SituationThe Perfect Pitch?Pool SeasonKyleTV Knight 7We'll Be Right BackJump City RockNatural Gas50% ChadThe Score365!

Season 8: October 7, 2022 -
Welcome to HalloweenThe Great Holiday EscapeLooking For LoveTeen Titans ActionTV Knight 8A Stickier SituationWinning a Golf Tournament Is The Solution to All Of Life's Money ProblemsAlways Be CrimefightingEaster AnnihilationThe Brain of the FamilyArthurToilet WaterPlot HolesUtility BeltOur HouseBeard HunterElasti-BotNew ChumIntroHaunted TankWarner Bros. 100th AnniversaryWishboneChristmas MagicShipCatpin Freak50% CrewFive BucksWild Card

Top of the Titans: April 27, 2018 - July 20, 2018
Raddest SongsBest Love SongsBeast Boy & Cyborg SongsDance PartyBest Rivals

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