#1AEB06
Original Air Date: March 30th, 2001
Synopsis: Midget wrestling, virtual reality, and romance are all elements in a wild tale about Jimmy's first byline. The catalyst is Adam Burgess, who's found strangers living in his house, neighbors who no longer know him, and another man who has taken up the life he had been living. His explanation: aliens have delivered him from a parallel universe. The Gunmen's inclination to ignore him is offset, however, when they discover electrical implants in Burgess's head. After a false start requiring a bail-out by Yves, their investigation leads to a bombastic electronics retailer, and a love story that Jimmy insists should not be blinded by science. Upon further investigation, the Gunmen discover a government plot to rehabilitate criminal offenders.
Written by Thomas Schnauz
Directed by Bryan Spicer
Guest Cast: Stephen Tobolowsky as Adam Burgess, David Bloom as Weary Man #2, Tom Shantz; Beverly Breur as Woman, Carl Shantz; Rob Court as Technician, David Earl Waterman as Maniac Marvin, Debbie Lee Carrington as Sadie Muckle, Marie Stillin as Dr. Dovico, Casey Dubois as Boy, David Thompson as Man with Net, Greg Barr as as Dwarf Santini, David Mylrea as Wrestler
Notes:
-The title is a palindrome (a word or sentence that reads the same both forwards and backwards). It is said to be the first palindrome, said by Adam, the first man according to the Bible, to his wife, Eve, who was created from his rib.
-This episode parodies "The X-Files" in some places, and Frohike even mentions Mulder.
-David Bloom played a courier in "The X-Files" episode "Tunguska."
-This episode features the song "Blame the Condition" by King Pleasure.
