“Wumble wumble wumble!” “Oh-ho, you’re kidding me!” “Hold that thing!” “I’ve got a tomato!”
Mark those words, dear readers, for according to the cast of the newly rebooted Mystery Science Theater 3000 (MST3K to their friends), those are the gags that fans of the series will be quoting as much as the show’s classic standbys, like “It stinks!” and “Watch out for snakes!” and “I’m huge!”
We sat down with most of the cast of MST3K at Comic-Con 2016 to pick their brain about the upcoming series, which will debut next year on Netflix. We found that the eleventh season of the series picks up after the tenth, that the invention exchanges are back, how the ‘bots really feel about Jonah’s new character (they hate him), and which terrible – and sometimes not-so-terrible – films they dream of riffing over the course of the show. One of their picks has its own Criterion Collection Blu-ray, and one of the others won an Oscar for Best Picture.
So join film critic William Bibbiani and MST3K creator Joel Hodgson, and new cast members Jonah Ray, Hampton Yount and Baron Vaughn as they talk about the past, present and future of one of the best cut television shows ever made: Mystery Science Theater 3000!
Also: Comic-Con 2016 | Don’t Watch The New ‘Blair Witch’ Trailer!
William Bibbiani (everyone calls him ‘Bibbs’) is Crave’s film content editor and critic. You can hear him every week on The B-Movies Podcast and Canceled Too Soon, and watch him on the weekly YouTube series Most Craved, Rapid Reviews and What the Flick. Follow his rantings on Twitter at @WilliamBibbiani.
The Best Cosplay from Comic-Con 2016
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 23: Cosplayer attends Comic-Con International on July 23, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Matt Cowan/Getty Images)
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 21: Cosplayers attend Comic-Con International 2016 at San Diego Convention Center on July 20, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images,)
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 21: Cosplayer attends Comic-Con International 2016 at San Diego Convention Center on July 20, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images,)
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Comic-Con 2016 Cosplay
SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 24: Festival goers in cosplay attend Comic-Con International 2016 at San Diego Convention Center on July 24, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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Comic-Con 2016 Cosplay
SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 23: A cosplayer poses for a photo during Comic-Con International 2016 on July 23, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Quinn P. Smith/Getty Images)
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 21: Cosplayers attend Comic-Con International 2016 at San Diego Convention Center on July 20, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images,)
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 23: Cosplayer attends Comic-Con International on July 23, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Matt Cowan/Getty Images)
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 21: Cosplayer attends Comic-Con International on July 21, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images,)
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 21: Cosplayer dressed as Black Widow from Avengers attends during Comic-Con International on July 21, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Matt Cowan/Getty Images)
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 21: A Costume Cosplay Attendee attends Comic-Con International 2016 on July 20, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Araya Diaz/GC Images)
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 23: Cosplayer attends Comic-Con International on July 23, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Matt Cowan/Getty Images)
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 22: Cosplayer attends Comic-Con International on July 22, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 22: Pac-Man and Ms Pac-Man cosplayers attend Comic-Con International on July 22, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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Comic-Con 2016 Cosplay
SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 22: Cosplayers attend Comic-Con International 2016 on July 22, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images,)
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 22: A cosplayer attends Comic-Con International 2016 on July 22, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images,)
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 22: A cosplayer attends Comic-Con International 2016 on July 22, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images,)
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 22: Cosplayers attend Comic-Con International 2016 on July 22, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images,)
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Comic-Con 2016 Cosplay
SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 22: A cosplayer attends Comic-Con International on July 22, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Matt Cowan/Getty Images)
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Comic-Con 2016 Cosplay
SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 22: A cosplayer attends Comic-Con International on July 22, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Matt Cowan/Getty Images)
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Comic-Con 2016 Cosplay
SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 22: A cosplayer attends Comic-Con International on July 22, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Matt Cowan/Getty Images)
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Comic-Con 2016 Cosplay
SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 22: A cosplayer attends Comic-Con International on July 22, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Matt Cowan/Getty Images)
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Comic-Con 2016 Cosplay
SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 20: A costumed fan attends Comic-Con Preview Night on July 20, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Daniel Knighton/FilmMagic)
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 20: General view of the atmosphere at Comic-Con Preview Night on July 20, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Daniel Knighton/FilmMagic)
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 20: Cosplayer Pinky Powers attends Preview Night at Comic-Con International on July 20, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Daniel Knighton/FilmMagic)
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 22: A cosplayer attends Comic-Con International on July 22, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Matt Cowan/Getty Images)
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Comic-Con 2016 Cosplay
SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 23: A cosplayer poses for a photo during Comic-Con International 2016 on July 23, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Quinn P. Smith/Getty Images)
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Comic-Con 2016 Cosplay
SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 22: A cosplayer attends Comic-Con International on July 22, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Matt Cowan/Getty Images)
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Comic-Con 2016 Cosplay
SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 21: Cosplayer attends Comic-Con International on July 21, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Matt Cowan/Getty Images)
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Comic-Con 2016 Cosplay
SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 22: Cosplayers attend Comic-Con International on July 22, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Matt Cowan/Getty Images)
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Comic-Con 2016 Cosplay
SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 22: A Harley Quinn cosplayer attends Comic-Con International 2016 on July 20, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images)
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Comic-Con 2016 Cosplay
SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 23: A cosplayer poses for a photo during Comic-Con International 2016 on July 23, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Quinn P. Smith/Getty Images)
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Comic-Con 2016 Cosplay
SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 22: A cosplayer attends Comic-Con International 2016 on July 20, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images)
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 22: Actress Valerie Perez cosplays at Comic-Con International 2016 on July 20, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images)
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 22: A silver surfer cosplayer at Comic-Con International 2016 on July 20, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images)
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Comic-Con 2016 Cosplay
SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 22: A cosplayer attends Comic-Con International 2016 on July 20, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images)
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Comic-Con 2016 Cosplay
SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 22: Cosplayer Pink Deadpool attends Comic-Con International on July 22, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Matt Cowan/Getty Images)
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Comic-Con 2016 Cosplay
SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 22: Street Fighter cosplayers attend Comic-Con International on July 22, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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Comic-Con 2016 Cosplay
SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 22: Fans dressed in Star Wars themed costumes gather for a group photo at Comic-Con International 2016 - Day 2 on July 22, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Daniel Knighton/FilmMagic)
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Comic-Con 2016 Cosplay
SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 23: Festival goers in cosplay attend Comic-Con International 2016 at San Diego Convention Center on July 23, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images,)
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Comic-Con 2016 Cosplay
SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 23: Cosplayers attend Comic-Con International on July 23, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Matt Cowan/Getty Images)
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Comic-Con 2016 Cosplay
SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 23: Cosplayers attend Comic-Con International on July 23, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Matt Cowan/Getty Images)
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Comic-Con 2016 Cosplay
SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 23: Cosplayer attends Comic-Con International on July 23, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Matt Cowan/Getty Images)
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Comic-Con 2016 Cosplay
SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 23: Cosplayer attends Comic-Con International on July 23, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Matt Cowan/Getty Images)
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Comic-Con 2016 Cosplay
SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 22: A cosplayer dressed as a character from "The Walking Dead" attends Comic-Con International 2016 on July 22, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images)
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Comic-Con 2016 Cosplay
SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 23: A cosplayer poses for a photo during Comic-Con International 2016 on July 23, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Quinn P. Smith/Getty Images)
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Comic-Con 2016 Cosplay
SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 23: A cosplayer poses for a photo during Comic-Con International 2016 on July 23, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Quinn P. Smith/Getty Images)
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Comic-Con 2016 Cosplay
SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 23: A cosplayer poses for a photo during Comic-Con International 2016 on July 23, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Quinn P. Smith/Getty Images)
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Comic-Con 2016 Cosplay
SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 23: Cosplayer attends Comic-Con International on July 23, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Matt Cowan/Getty Images)
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Comic-Con 2016 Cosplay
SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 23: Festival goers in cosplay attend the Warner Bros. Presentation during Comic-Con International 2016 at San Diego Convention Center on July 23, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images)
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Comic-Con 2016 Cosplay
SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 23: Cosplayer attends Comic-Con International on July 23, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Matt Cowan/Getty Images)
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Comic-Con 2016 Cosplay
SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 23: Cosplayer attends Comic-Con International on July 23, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Matt Cowan/Getty Images)
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Comic-Con 2016 Cosplay
SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 23: Cosplayers attend Comic-Con International on July 23, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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Comic-Con 2016 Cosplay
SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 23: Cosplayer attends Comic-Con International on July 23, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Matt Cowan/Getty Images)
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Comic-Con 2016 Cosplay
SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 23: Cosplayers attend Comic-Con International on July 23, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Matt Cowan/Getty Images)
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Comic-Con 2016 Cosplay
SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 24: A cosplayer attends Comic-Con International 2016 on July 24, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images,)
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Comic-Con 2016 Cosplay
SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 24: Cosplayers attend Comic-Con International 2016 on July 24, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images,)
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Comic-Con 2016 Cosplay
SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 24: A cosplayer attends Comic-Con International 2016 on July 24, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images,)
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Comic-Con 2016 Cosplay
SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 20: Cosplayer attends Preview Night at Comic-Con International 2016 on July 20, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 20: Batgirl cosplayer Jessica Chancellor attends Comic-Con International 2016 preview night on July 20, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Matt Cowan/Getty Images)
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Comic-Con 2016 Cosplay
SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 20: Cosplayer attends Comic-Con International 2016 preview night on July 20, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Matt Cowan/Getty Images)
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Comic-Con 2016 Cosplay
SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 20: Cosplayer attends Comic-Con International 2016 preview night on July 20, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Matt Cowan/Getty Images)
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Comic-Con 2016 Cosplay
SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 21: Cosplayers attend Comic-Con International on July 21, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Matt Cowan/Getty Images)
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Comic-Con 2016 Cosplay
SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 21: A Cosplayer attends Comic-Con International on July 21, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Matt Cowan/Getty Images)
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Comic-Con 2016 Cosplay
SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 21: A Cosplayer attends Comic-Con International on July 21, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Matt Cowan/Getty Images)
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Comic-Con 2016 Cosplay
SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 21: Cosplayers attends Comic-Con International on July 21, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Matt Cowan/Getty Images)
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Comic-Con 2016 Cosplay
SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 21: Cosplayer attends Comic-Con International on July 21, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Matt Cowan/Getty Images)
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Comic-Con 2016 Cosplay
SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 21: Cosplayer attends Comic-Con International on July 21, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Matt Cowan/Getty Images)
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Comic-Con 2016 Cosplay
SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 21: Cosplayer attends Comic-Con International on July 21, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Matt Cowan/Getty Images)
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Comic-Con 2016 Cosplay
SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 21: Cosplayer attends Comic-Con International on July 21, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Matt Cowan/Getty Images)
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Comic-Con 2016 Cosplay
SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 21: Cosplayers attend Comic-Con International 2016 at San Diego Convention Center on July 20, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images,)
