Some scenes look like they were filmed months apart. Scully looks drastically different randomly. If two agents discovered as many skeletons as they did there would be hundreds of feds there real quick. Scully just laying them out by herself on a blue tarp. This is actually in my top 12. I give it an 8. It's a good episode when your scrolling through. You have revived my appreciation for The X-Files and I thank you.
I really liked this episode! I saw a documentary on YT a couple months ago about mad cow disease and it immediately reminded me of this episode. The amount of times Scully almost dies this season though… give the girl a break! Lol
Gotta say -- as soon as you upload these, I stop and watch. Really- thank you for your content and your marvellous sense of humour sir. Great episode here- really grew on me
03:43 I was looking down to scoop my soup in this moment and HAD to rewind the video to see what you were referring to. I do enjoy this episode. It is like a vanilla Cannibal Holocaust.
Haha I was going to add a clip from spongebob over the bad joke, but I've been getting a lot of heat for adding random clips from shows. Honestly I'll take this over cannibal holocaust.
This was another one that I read the teen novelization of. Still kinda floored that it got one. Also, fun fact: I'm from New Zealand originally and the Maoris had a history of cannibalism. Not out of hunger, but as a ritualistic practice, believing that consuming some of the flesh of your enemies would grant you their strength.
In Jane Goldman’s X-Files book of the unexplained 2. Frank Spotnitz picked CJD due to some articles he read about Mad Cow Disease thinking it to be slightly obscure. By the time the episode aired the mad cow thing had reached a ‘fever pitch. It was ironic, per the book, that the disease chosen for its obscurity became the most talked about thing in Europe, and beyond.
Every small town has an out group. The people the 'pillars of the community' look down their noses at. I guess that was who they were eating before? Though you'd think those people would have noticed their own disappearing and gotten the heck out of dodge when the sheriff didn't seem too concerned/started asking what spices you were allergic to.
I ❤these episodes. I was always a big fan of the single “monster” shows over aliens. Lol I always confuse this with the bones episode at the chicken factory and picture mulder and scully in that one.
This is one of my favourite episodes. I have a keen interest in epidemiology and anthropology. This one and ‘ Teso Dos Bichos’ tick both those boxes. ❤️ from 🇨🇦
Are you kidding I can barely speak English half the time. I never realized how many words I have a hard time saying properly until I started doing this lol.
This episode always lurks in the back of my mind and is probably why I'm paranoid about any recall I hear. There's been a lot this year too.... nonetheless, this episode really is scary due to how possible contamination is. The extra elements make it feel silly and almost make you forget about the whole disease(s) in the chicken part of the episode. I never know how to feel about this one... part of me thinks it's a decent episode and fun to watch and then there's the part of me that wishes I'd never seen it... quite conflicted on it in all honesty...
@@JBSpookyReview : It's mostly what can and sometimes does fall into the food supply. Okay, maybe not all of the food supply, but if you're unlucky enough to eat that one chicken, cow or whatever... yeah, that's what makes this episode stick out in my mind; they were all catching that rare disease.
I've watched so much XF and then Supernatural that I can't associate a forest with anything other than BAD THINGS. (Especially since that's the only experience I've ever had with a forest. Don't think I was ever in one.) Wow, this seems to be one of those eps I haven't seen too many times. Not remembering these opening scenes. * watches more * Oh. Now I remember why. Ugh. I have no moral problems with eating meat. But I can't look at it or think about it. I honestly barely cook. I remember being terrified of that Mad Cow Disease back in the day. So horrible. Yeah, this one just grosses me out.
@JBSpookyReview they were all pretty good. We, my friends and I, would watch the shows as they premiered, and these type of episodes were really great. The show was always gonna be about the aliens, but 'the monster of the week' was what I really liked.
This is it. This is the very first episode I've ever seen. I was about 10 years old, and was zapping through the channels late at night. Then I caught the scene where the woman saw the severed head on the conveyor line. It scared the crap out of me. Needless to say, I had to watch more of this show. Have been a fan ever since.
The trauma is real for some of us but I'm grateful my memory is so bad. I could rewatch the whole episode again and forget about it in a week. And yet, I'd click anything food related recommended to me in my feed just to make sure I'm not buying any tainted food. XD
4:17 Mulder delivered "we're federal agents' in a pretty blasé way. If I made it through Quantico, I would be yelling it to everyone, as a non sequitur. "Did you want your receipt?" "I'M A FEDERAL AGENT!!" Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is one of those "I would like to skip this one' diseases.
A pretty cool episode. Can not have chicken with out thinking of this episode. Poor Scully always getting captured .Have to see if Scully or Daphne got captured more often both red heads might be a conspiracy there.
I'll def need to rewatch this one soon. Not necessarily one of my favorites but definitely a solid episode. Also: Cletus slowly creeping up from the bottom of the screen is A+ 😂
This is a good episode, I just wish there was more of a supernatural aspect to the episode to make it more of an X-File, but that's just a minor complaint.
A nice episode full of health violations. Wondering around on a processing plant, putting human remains into chicken feed, not sure if cannibalism is illegal but I hope so. And the first time watching it and watching the review now, I was thinking: "Well, I guess that's a typical small town for you." but when you read that review complaining about the negative portrayal of those, I'm now sure that their town has some spooky secret too. Once again nice review ang congrats on 1500 subs.
Consider this: you are a scriptwriter and have to come up with a seldom heard of disease - CJD wil do! Next thing you know, your script is made into a tv-episode... and is broadcasted just when said disease makes headlines in the the country when it is broadcasted. Not only The Simpsons can predict the future!
This one actually made me physically grossed out which is fairly rare. Probably the idea of the industrialized chicken farming combined with the normal grossness. But yes... Undeniably delish.
I found Chaco an oddly inspiring figure. Sure, he divided people in those who could be put in the soup pot and those who shouldn't. But the guy had perspective: "Look at yourselves. Look at what you've become. This isn't faith anymore it's just fear. "
I always think that The X-Files shines when its based on a truthful concept or event. (As opposed to New Age fairy rescue of abused children and I'm not bitter.)
I loved this episode as a kid ... Scully inspired so many of us to go to medical school! And let's be honest Duchovney is so hot - both deserved to be the thinking fan's sex symbol lol
@@JBSpookyReview Keep up the great work on the reviews - love the Scully-thirst and the "Scully tells someone she is an MD" gets a laugh everytime ....
Did you like the show "Fringe"? It always felt like a "spiritual successor" to The X-Files for me. I love(d) Fringe. Maybe some day if you run out of X-files you could cover Fringe lol
Some scenes look like they were filmed months apart. Scully looks drastically different randomly. If two agents discovered as many skeletons as they did there would be hundreds of feds there real quick. Scully just laying them out by herself on a blue tarp. This is actually in my top 12. I give it an 8. It's a good episode when your scrolling through. You have revived my appreciation for The X-Files and I thank you.
I've always liked this episode. But you're right about Scully, it does look like she was shot months apart.
This was a great one, I remember getting excited when TV guide said it was airing the rerun
I really liked this episode! I saw a documentary on YT a couple months ago about mad cow disease and it immediately reminded me of this episode.
The amount of times Scully almost dies this season though… give the girl a break! Lol
Hahaha and she saved Mulder what once?
@@JBSpookyReviewHey now, her time is coming!
This is one of my favourite episodes for some reason.
This one is like comfort food for me.
@@JBSpookyReview absolutely. Also the one with the albino African ghost dude who can hide in tight spaces. Teliko (?). And of course Hell Money.
Gotta say -- as soon as you upload these, I stop and watch. Really- thank you for your content and your marvellous sense of humour sir. Great episode here- really grew on me
I just try to make the videos entertaining. I'm not necessarily trying to make them funny, just not so dry. I'm glad you're enjoying them.
I absolutely love the original TV spots that are at the end of all of these
I wish I had thought of it earlier on, but oh well better late than never.
03:43
I was looking down to scoop my soup in this moment and HAD to rewind the video to see what you were referring to.
I do enjoy this episode. It is like a vanilla Cannibal Holocaust.
Haha I was going to add a clip from spongebob over the bad joke, but I've been getting a lot of heat for adding random clips from shows.
Honestly I'll take this over cannibal holocaust.
This was another one that I read the teen novelization of. Still kinda floored that it got one.
Also, fun fact: I'm from New Zealand originally and the Maoris had a history of cannibalism. Not out of hunger, but as a ritualistic practice, believing that consuming some of the flesh of your enemies would grant you their strength.
Wow I had no idea this got a teen novelization, kind of an odd episode to get one.
In Jane Goldman’s X-Files book of the unexplained 2. Frank Spotnitz picked CJD due to some articles he read about Mad Cow Disease thinking it to be slightly obscure. By the time the episode aired the mad cow thing had reached a ‘fever pitch. It was ironic, per the book, that the disease chosen for its obscurity became the most talked about thing in Europe, and beyond.
Oh cool, I guess I'll need to find this book.
Every small town has an out group. The people the 'pillars of the community' look down their noses at. I guess that was who they were eating before? Though you'd think those people would have noticed their own disappearing and gotten the heck out of dodge when the sheriff didn't seem too concerned/started asking what spices you were allergic to.
I'll just tell him I'm allergic to all spices, enjoy your bland ass meal.
I ❤these episodes. I was always a big fan of the single “monster” shows over aliens. Lol I always confuse this with the bones episode at the chicken factory and picture mulder and scully in that one.
I've always been more of a fan of the monster of the week episodes as well.
Decent episode, always creepy with cannibals.
Now the next episode is a real hoot!
The next one is really good.
This is one of my favourite episodes. I have a keen interest in epidemiology and anthropology. This one and ‘ Teso Dos Bichos’ tick both those boxes. ❤️ from 🇨🇦
I can't wait to get to that episode and completely mispronounce the title.
@@JBSpookyReview no worries. You get a pass for foreign languages! lol. 😄
Are you kidding I can barely speak English half the time. I never realized how many words I have a hard time saying properly until I started doing this lol.
11:22 And I would have gotten away with it too, if you were not for you meddling Feds.
Hahahah they always get in the way.
This episode always lurks in the back of my mind and is probably why I'm paranoid about any recall I hear. There's been a lot this year too.... nonetheless, this episode really is scary due to how possible contamination is. The extra elements make it feel silly and almost make you forget about the whole disease(s) in the chicken part of the episode.
I never know how to feel about this one... part of me thinks it's a decent episode and fun to watch and then there's the part of me that wishes I'd never seen it... quite conflicted on it in all honesty...
Well it's kind of gross so I don't blame you for being conflicted.
@@JBSpookyReview : It's mostly what can and sometimes does fall into the food supply. Okay, maybe not all of the food supply, but if you're unlucky enough to eat that one chicken, cow or whatever... yeah, that's what makes this episode stick out in my mind; they were all catching that rare disease.
Mmmm. Chicken.... I love the music in this episode. Mark snow shines in ever episode. Imo. I enjoyed the episode.
Mark snow's music is always really good.
I've watched so much XF and then Supernatural that I can't associate a forest with anything other than BAD THINGS. (Especially since that's the only experience I've ever had with a forest. Don't think I was ever in one.)
Wow, this seems to be one of those eps I haven't seen too many times. Not remembering these opening scenes.
* watches more *
Oh. Now I remember why. Ugh. I have no moral problems with eating meat. But I can't look at it or think about it. I honestly barely cook.
I remember being terrified of that Mad Cow Disease back in the day. So horrible.
Yeah, this one just grosses me out.
This one is definitely a little on the gross side.
Spooky chicken.
the spooky makes it taste better.
Remember this episode very well.
I think it's pretty good.
@JBSpookyReview they were all pretty good. We, my friends and I, would watch the shows as they premiered, and these type of episodes were really great. The show was always gonna be about the aliens, but 'the monster of the week' was what I really liked.
I prefer the monster of the week stuff as well.
This was a favorite of my older sister growing up and it's a fun spooky episode for sure.
I really liked this one.
This is it. This is the very first episode I've ever seen. I was about 10 years old, and was zapping through the channels late at night. Then I caught the scene where the woman saw the severed head on the conveyor line. It scared the crap out of me.
Needless to say, I had to watch more of this show. Have been a fan ever since.
Pretty creepy episode to start with.
Thanks for dredging up the buried childhood trauma this episode inflicted on me!
I am very sorry haha.
@@JBSpookyReview great video bro, fuck that dudes trauma!!! lol
Oh I think they were just kidding, but I appreciate it haha.
The trauma is real for some of us but I'm grateful my memory is so bad. I could rewatch the whole episode again and forget about it in a week. And yet, I'd click anything food related recommended to me in my feed just to make sure I'm not buying any tainted food. XD
4:17 Mulder delivered "we're federal agents' in a pretty blasé way. If I made it through Quantico, I would be yelling it to everyone, as a non sequitur. "Did you want your receipt?" "I'M A FEDERAL AGENT!!" Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is one of those "I would like to skip this one' diseases.
You really need to let everyone know what you went through to get where you are now. Yeah I saw some videos I wish I hadn't when looking up info.
A pretty cool episode. Can not have chicken with out thinking of this episode. Poor Scully always getting captured .Have to see if Scully or Daphne got captured more often both red heads might be a conspiracy there.
I'm gonna put my money on Daphne, but Scully is up there.
@@JBSpookyReview Always wanted a Scobie doo cross over but warner and Fox don't play well.
That could be a fun animated show.
Corner Gas was a surprise for me. years after it ended it showed up in my Amazon recommendeds. i ended up binge watching the series. very funny show.
Yeah it's pretty good.
I'll def need to rewatch this one soon. Not necessarily one of my favorites but definitely a solid episode. Also: Cletus slowly creeping up from the bottom of the screen is A+ 😂
It's solid and definitely worth a re-watch. Haha with how angry the poster seemed, that's all I could picture in my head.
This is a good episode, I just wish there was more of a supernatural aspect to the episode to make it more of an X-File, but that's just a minor complaint.
Yeah I definitely understand where you're coming from.
Perfect Timing 👍🏾
See I knew it would be.
Nothing like a little head haha nice one
Haha I can be dumb.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^one of the most memorable episodes ever
I think so too.
nice touch including the sneak peak we would've seen on FOX the week before. nice inclusion.
Something I wish I had started from the beginning.
A nice episode full of health violations. Wondering around on a processing plant, putting human remains into chicken feed, not sure if cannibalism is illegal but I hope so. And the first time watching it and watching the review now, I was thinking: "Well, I guess that's a typical small town for you." but when you read that review complaining about the negative portrayal of those, I'm now sure that their town has some spooky secret too. Once again nice review ang congrats on 1500 subs.
Haha the user is definitely trying to cover up something insidious about their town. Thank you so much, I couldn't have done it without your support.
13:30 is a photo Mesa Verde not Chaco :) On another note the documentary "The Mystery of Chaco Canyon" is a fascinating watch
Hahaha the rob bowman pic makes its return.
Haha I had to bring it back.
Consider this: you are a scriptwriter and have to come up with a seldom heard of disease - CJD wil do! Next thing you know, your script is made into a tv-episode... and is broadcasted just when said disease makes headlines in the the country when it is broadcasted. Not only The Simpsons can predict the future!
The X-Files predicted a lot, but it never gets mentioned.
Vid on this please? X-Files events/predictions that became real? @JBSpookyReview
Nice to see Dr Joe Ridley from Young at Heart return in this episode.
There's so many returns in the older seasons.
This one actually made me physically grossed out which is fairly rare. Probably the idea of the industrialized chicken farming combined with the normal grossness. But yes... Undeniably delish.
Haha it's definitely a little on the gross side.
Chaco chicken
I'll take one bucket.
My small town is great. I bet you know it... Buxton uk, Derbyshire
Haha I may have heard a thing or two about it.
@@JBSpookyReview do you run any Facebook pages
I do not run any social media accounts.
@@JBSpookyReview shame. I don’t have any spooky themed fb groups on my feed
I found Chaco an oddly inspiring figure. Sure, he divided people in those who could be put in the soup pot and those who shouldn't. But the guy had perspective: "Look at yourselves. Look at what you've become. This isn't faith anymore it's just fear. "
Haha he is inspiring, in a weird, cannibalistic sort of way.
12:40 sounds like his town be eating people
I'd say so.
I always think that The X-Files shines when its based on a truthful concept or event. (As opposed to New Age fairy rescue of abused children and I'm not bitter.)
I have to agree.
3:50 little? the head was normal human male size. little compared to what?
Haha it's just a dumb joke.
#6 to like the Video !! Yea !
I always appreciate the likes thank you.
08:59. Adrenochrome Conspiracy Theories?
12:00. Mulder can't be right all the time. :P
But he's right most of the time.
I loved this episode, I find cannibalism interesting.
For some reason, I couldn't look past the sheriff's teeth...
You're not a cannibal are you?
@@JBSpookyReview I heard it's not illegal
I loved this episode as a kid ... Scully inspired so many of us to go to medical school! And let's be honest Duchovney is so hot - both deserved to be the thinking fan's sex symbol lol
They both are very good looking and intelligent people.
@@JBSpookyReview Keep up the great work on the reviews - love the Scully-thirst and the "Scully tells someone she is an MD" gets a laugh everytime ....
"George. It's what's for dinner. George. the other other white meat."
you need to imagine it being said by Sam Eliot. otherwise it's just dumb.
I can hear it in my head.
It’s _always_ swamp gas.
What else could it be?
Did you like the show "Fringe"? It always felt like a "spiritual successor" to The X-Files for me. I love(d) Fringe. Maybe some day if you run out of X-files you could cover Fringe lol
I've never seen it, but it's been brought up so many times that I might have to do something with it.
Some soylent green going on
Definitely some soylent green vies with this one.
Fred's dad from Angel!
I've watched Angel and have no memory of anything you just mentioned haha.
@@JBSpookyReview watch "fredless"
I will have to go back to it.
They will never make a show this good again. Attractive heterosexual male and female leads? Never!
Yeah I don't know why Hollywood hates attractive people these days.