It was fun to show what Ripp has been up to, rather than tell it. The thing about Ripp's activities that most people seem to be missing, is that he didn't go out and start doing that after the fight with Buzz - that's what Ripp was always doing, we just haven't seen it. It does gets a lot more excessive and non-stop after that fight, though, especially the drinking and "bubble blowing".

Those friends stick together through thick and thin. :) I really like their unconditional solidarity and love for each other. And the karaoke was just plain fun, especially how Johnny was so embarrassed to do something that silly, but is powerless to stop Ripp from getting things his way (as usual).

The plot thickens. :) And it's not all good...