Pranks can go horribly, terribly wrong, and sometimes they can go so awry they can unwittingly alter reality.
What was likely intended to be a fun MotW episode at the time really does explore a lot of deeper themes about how the story can be made real just by the power of belief. We also get to gently poke fun at some of the earlier episodes and the frequently bumbling approach of Sam and Dean as they began to feel their way through hunting on their own through Sam and Dean’s reactions to Ed and Harry. They might not yet call themselves Ghostfacers, but their complete ignorance of the Supernatural despite declaring themselves “professional” investigators help us understand just how naive most of humanity really is to what’s actually out there.
And it’s a dang good thing we’ve been on this ride with Sam and Dean all this time and can laugh and be frustrated right along with them. :’D
Things referenced in this episode:
The Superwiki page for this episode
And this glorious, hilarious shot of the exterior of their Texas Motel Room. Seriously, if these guys were staring at you every time you walked up to your room, how comfy would you feel staying here?
Be honest now...
