Gravity Falls (Shorts) season 1 episode 3 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Dipper and Soos discover a mysterious mailbox in the forest that seems to be all-knowing, answering any question they ask. From personal predictions to life's big mysteries, the mailbox responds accurately until a misplaced video of gummy worms up a nose angers it. Declaring humanity unworthy of its knowledge, the mailbox ceases communication, leaving Dipper to conclude that respect is crucial when dealing with the unknown.
Full Episode S01E03 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Anomaly #54?
Anomaly #54 is a mysterious mailbox located in the middle of the forest, with no nearby house or address.
How does the mailbox respond to questions?
The mailbox magically provides accurate answers to the questions it receives, indicating it might be all-knowing.
Can the mailbox predict personal information?
Yes, the mailbox can predict personal information, as demonstrated when it accurately describes what Soos shaved into his head.
What question did Dipper initially ask the mailbox?
Dipper's initial question to the mailbox was "Sup dawg?"
Is the mailbox omniscient?
The mailbox appears to be omniscient, answering a variety of questions accurately, including those about the future and personal matters.
How does the mailbox communicate its responses?
The mailbox communicates its responses by delivering letters back to the sender with the answers to their questions.
What was the final question that angered the mailbox?
The final "question" that angered the mailbox was not a question but a video intended to be mailed to a mother, showing someone shoving gummy worms up their nose.
What was the mailbox's reaction to the gummy worm video?
The mailbox was disturbed and insulted by the gummy worm video, declaring the humans unworthy of its knowledge.
What lesson does Dipper learn from the experience with the mailbox?
Dipper learns that when dealing with the unknown, one should respect it and not misuse it for trivial purposes.
Will the mailbox continue to answer questions after the incident?
No, after the incident with the gummy worm video, the mailbox declared that the era of human enlightenment shall never come to pass, indicating it will no longer answer questions.