Surf's Up, Joker's Under is perhaps the most polarizing episode of Batman. Some call it their favorite of season three, or even of the whole series, while Joel Eisner has called it "by far, one of the worst Joker episodes," and even '66 Joker himself Cesar Romero didn't like it. Why is this episode so divisive? Why do the villains in season three keep thinking that taking over one small segment of society (surfing, boxing, flower children) will lead to world domination, without ever explaining Step Two?

And who else but us (joined by Horrophelia/"Married With Children" Podcast host Al Edwards) would go to the beach for a "Camping Trip"?

Plus, the Bjoern Angermann version of the theme, the awarding of the "D'o(ugh) Prize" for the best alternate lyrics to the Batgirl theme, and your mail!

dogtalktv.com, featuring former Catwoman kitten Pat Becker!

Here are the entries in the "Batgirl theme alternate lyrics" contest. Which one won? Listen to find out?

Ken Holtzhouser

Batgiiirrrl BATGIRL Batgiiiirrrl BATGIRL A last ditch attempt To secure a season three... A high-kicking heroine For BAT equality Batgiiiirrrl BATGIRL Batgiiiirrrl BATGIRL A hero for girls All of Gotham can attest With an outfit so tight We can all watch her digest Yeaaaaaaahhhh Who is the audience for Batgiiiirrrl BATGIRL Batgiiiirrrl BATGIRL what is the deal with Batgiiiiiiiirrrrrlllllll

 

Keith Mayo

Batgirrrl, Batgirl! Batgirrrl, Batgirl!

What if Yvonne hadn't been 'dozier's choice? What if he picked some chick with a man's voice?

Batgirrrl, Batgirl! Batgirrrl, Batgirl!

High kickin', fast spinnin', trampin' the boards 4th season you'd have replaced Mr. Ward

 

Guy Incognito

That girl, that twirl! Torture Tim 'n' Paul! Cosplay librarian, anything to show With your degree, maybe? The answer's clearly no. That girl, that twirl! Torture Tim 'n' Paul! Was I kicked in my head before writing these lyrics? Should I wait 'til I'm healed to write a tune that sticks? Naaah, who's taking me to Hospital, Hospital! Waaah, who's gonna take me? That girl!

 

CLAVIERANKH

Batgirl Batgirl, Batgirl Batgirl

A third season gimmick to bring the ratings up Forced to wear a bra that's made of sno-cone cups.

Batgirl Batgirl, Batgirl Batgirl Only allowed to fight like your in a ballet Then slip out and let Batman think he saved the day You get no respect Batgirl Batgirl, Batgirl Batgirl You get no respect

Batgirl Batgirl, Batgirl Batgirl Batman says crime fighting isn't women's work. You do the job while Batman is a jerk Batgirl Batgirl, Batgirl Batgirl In season three you're the one with all the smarts Then you give the credit to tea leaves and Tarot cards No respect for you Batgirl Batgirl, Batgirl Batgirl No respect for you.