Though Goosebumps may appear to be only entertainment for children upon first viewing, the series is actually very well respected by notable critics. While children watch Goosebumps for the scares, serious viewers observe Goosebumps to enjoy it's complex themes and masterfully formulated plots. There are many amazing Goosebumps episodes, and it would be easy to discuss the merit of each. However, special attetention is clearly due to "My Hariest Adventure" and "Say Cheese and Die." R.L Stines brilliance is perhaps best showcased in these two episodes. As always, the episodes, well, leave the viewer with goosebumps. But there is much, much more toe Goosebumps than the scare factor. When one begings to watch Goosebumps and is not scared by it (this usually takes years) one is able to appreciate it on a much deeper level. For example, if one pays close attention to "Say Cheese and Die," one notices R.L Stine's usage of humor, most notably in the "Umm, tasty joke." Instances like these take Goosebumps to a level that most viewers never come to appreciate. The depth of Goosebumps extends even beyond the subtle jokes, though. The memorable antagonist of Say Cheese and Die, "Spidey" can be seen as a symbol of perverted, creepy men everywhere. The family car, for instance, can be seen as a symbol of decadence and excess. It is no conincidence, therefor, that the camera (no doubt a symbol bad luck and misfortune) should wind up with the very family who posseses such a car. In a truly post-victorian style, Stine develops and contrasts the luxury and wealth of the protagonist with the degredation of the antagonist. To be continued.......