Pinky and the Brain season 1 episode 9 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
In this episode, Brain devises a plan to use static electricity for world domination by building a massive clothes dryer, the Titano-Cycle 4000, requiring $14 billion and 59 cents. To fund this, they create a fake country, Brainania, on Island "X" and attempt to secure a loan from the U.S. government by pretending to be in crisis. Their scheme leads to an accidental declaration of war against the U.S. but is resolved with a peace treaty, promising them the needed funds. However, a volcanic eruption destroys Brainania and their plans, forcing them back to the drawing board, undeterred in their quest to take over the world.
Full Episode S01E09 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brain's plan to take over the world in this episode?
Brain plans to use static electricity on a global scale by building a massive clothes dryer, the Titano-Cycle 4000.
How do Brain and Pinky plan to fund their world domination scheme?
They decide to dupe the U.S. government into giving them foreign aid by creating a fake country called Brainania.
What are the names of the geographical features on Island "X"?
The volcano is named Mount Brain, the clearing is Brain Flats, and there is a water feature named the Fjord of Pinky.
How do Brain and Pinky convince the island natives they are emissaries of their god?
They perform simple tricks, such as creating fire from a box and making bubbles, which impress the natives.
What causes Brainania to "declare war" on the U.S.?
A misunderstanding during a conversation with a State Department official leads to an accidental declaration of war.
What is the outcome of the peace treaty negotiations with the U.S.?
Brain and Pinky secure a peace treaty and a promise of the foreign aid loan in exchange for storing nuclear waste in Brainania.
What ultimately happens to Brainania?
A volcanic eruption destroys Brainania, nullifying their plans and forcing Brain and Pinky to return to the lab.
What does Brain say they will do the next night after their plan fails?
Brain declares that they will try to take over the world again, as they do every night.