iFence Review

iFence  #22 on YTV
Originally Aired:  May 10, 2008 (22nd), Filmed 23rd (123)

Synopsis:  Freddie is tired of hanging with girls and so he learns to fence with Spencer.  However, Spencer challenges Freddie to a duel with Doug Toader.  They practice so much that Spencer misses a dinner with his annoying cousins and Carly gets very mad.  She bans him from fencing.  However, in her rage she also spills the beans to Mrs. Benson and she forbids Freddie from fencing by telling him a story about the fencing Bensons and how she was raised by obsessive fencers.  Carly eventually feels bad because Freddie really doesn't get enough guy time.  She convinces Mrs. Benson to let him fence and he does.  During the event Freddie gets knocked down and Mrs. Benson takes over proving her story about the Fencing Bensons was not made up.

Fun Facts:  
When Freddie says "Sam? Read a book?" - his voice is noticeably lower.
This is Sam and Freddie's second bet, the last one was the tattoo in iStakeout.
Sam has only ever read 3 books - All three Boogie Bears.
First time mention of Glitter Gloss and Build a Bra which are stores mentioned a lot in the series.
When Toader comes in, this is in the blooper reel because Jerry says his name wrong.
The Dorfmans are the only cousins of the Shays that ever show up in the series.
Toader shows up to fence but then leaves without fencing to get french toast.
Spencer scrubs his tongue after tasting the gross green goo just like he does in iPie when Trudy kisses him.
Peppy-Cola is mentioned again, this time when Freddie drinks two after his nap.
It's a good thing Freddie slices the banana cause the top of it is all mushy brown and gross.
David (the kid who rubs Sam's feet) asks for lotion, so did Spencer in iMust get more viewers when he is released from the handcuffs.
Freddie gets another tick bath.
First time we see Wendy ( a re-occuring character )
Miss Briggs is mentioned but not seen.
According to this episode Sam's mom drives a rusty old pick up, but in iMust have Locker 239 she drives a rusty blue station wagon.
This episode also proves my theory that Freddie doesn't have a father.  Even though Mrs. Benson is referred to as "Mrs." her maiden name is Benson, proven by the fact that her father's last name was Benson in the Fencin' Bensons.  I believe that she got sperm donated to have Freddie, as his last name is her maiden name.  Freddie has no father unless he finds his sperm donor.
Mrs. Benson brings along her huge First Aid container, seen in iCarly Saves TV.
The "usual" pay out for the bets Sam and Freddie apparently have frequently is putting water in the person's pants.  This is also in the blooper reel when it sprays by itself.

Spencer Side Count:  Teaches Freddie how to Fence.

Penny Tee Count:  Quirky Chowder - worn by Freddie.

Review:  I love this episode!  I happen to be a huge Freddie fan so I usually like shows centered around him.  This one shows the bond that Freddie needs between himself and a guy (Spencer).  It also gives us some background on the Bensons.  I also like the interaction between Carly and Freddie when she regrets getting him in trouble.  As always he is very forgiving, but he does owe her from the last episode!

Total Score: 5/5