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“Men, who have been using guns to make themselves feel big and powerful for years, suddenly seize up in terror at the idea of women having their level of menace and power.” Vulture · 8 years ago

Critics and viewers often highlight how the episode masterfully weaves together two seemingly disparate storylines:

The episode is a "biting" meditation on gun violence and its portrayal in the media. It skewers the "thoughts and prayers" platitude used after mass shootings, specifically through Princess Carolyn’s struggle to market an action movie during real-world tragedies. Bojack_horseman_4x05

It serves as a precursor to the season's later emotional peaks, like "Time's Arrow" (

The episode features a memorable NPR ringtone parody voiced by actual NPR personalities Robert Siegel and Audie Cornish. “Men, who have been using guns to make

Diane’s empowerment through gun ownership leads to a sharp political commentary: the moment women embrace guns to feel safe, the male-dominated legislature passes strict gun control. This leads to the episode's most iconic line: "I can’t believe this country hates women more than it loves guns" .

Reviewers from sites like Vulture and Den of Geek praise the episode's structure: “This episode was a whirlwind of awesomeness.” Reddit · r/BoJackHorseman · 8 years ago Diane’s empowerment through gun ownership leads to a

Shows Hollywood's callous reaction to real-world tragedies, such as worrying about how a shooting affects a movie's opening weekend.