While the internet has long debated the allure of various digital entities, “Butterfree could get it” is a sentiment few expected to hear aired on the latest installment of Dropout’s Make Some Noise.
In the fourth season’s standout episode, “Different Language Office,” comedians Zach Reino, Jess Ross, and Paul F. Tompkins took to the stage to tackle an array of eccentric prompts delivered by host and Dropout mastermind Sam Reich. The opening volley? A prompt specifically designed for Reino: “The Pokémon in order of fuckability.”
Reino wasted no time diving into his comedic taxonomy, immediately disqualifying the Bug-type category. “No one is pursuing the bugs,” he declared, citing the logistical nightmare of Pokémon like Scyther and Beedrill. With literal blades for appendages, any attempt at intimacy would likely result in an emergency room visit—unless, as Reino jokes, blood loss is part of your specific niche. (Safety first, everyone.)
The Rock-type category didn’t fare much better. Reino logically argues that their rigid, abrasive textures make them decidedly “un-cuddly,” leaving them at the bottom of the Poke-rankings. Poison-types generally share this low tier, with the notable exception of Tangela—noted for the versatile utility of its many vines.
Interestingly, Reino dismissed human-adjacent Pokémon like Mewtwo, arguing that their uncanny appearance is a major deterrent. This take sparked a heated debate in the YouTube comments section, where fans rushed to defend the legendary clone. “Classifying Mewtwo’s humanoid look as a downside is a bold choice,” one viewer noted. Another was more direct: “Mewtwo is the definition of ‘would,’ and I won’t be taking questions.” Reino, however, stands firm; there’s an intimidating aura there that doesn’t quite translate to the bedroom.
Ultimately, Reino bestowed the title of “most-fuckable” upon Dragonair. While we’ll remain neutral on that specific crowning, it’s worth noting that Dragonite—its evolved form—remains a staple on many an adventuring team.
The beauty of Make Some Noise lies in prompts tailored to each performer’s unique brand of chaos. Ross Bryant is frequently handed impromptu musical numbers or Shakespearean soliloquies; Brennan Lee Mulligan often navigates TTRPG-themed scenarios; and Josh Ruben is the go-to for visceral sound effects.
This raises the question: How did Reich and the writing staff know this particular prompt was right for Reino? Is this a topic he frequently discusses off-camera, or did he manifest this challenge himself? Dropout fans are eager to know how many Pokémon-themed jokes were edited out of previous seasons before this one finally made the cut.
Regardless of where one stands on Dragonair, there is one universal truth we can all hold self-evident: Mr. Mime is a hard pass. As Reino succinctly put it, “Mr. Mime is a massive creep and likely on several watchlists. Absolutely not.”
Source: Polygon
