Yoga Hosers 2016

In Winnipeg, two sophomores named Colleen and Colleen are navigating their high school life at Terry Fox Prep, obsessed with celebrity news and glued to their phones. Without their devices, they act as if disaster has struck. They happen to work at the Eh-2-Zed convenience store, which is owned by Colleen C’s father, alongside a girlfriend, Tabitha, whom the girls despise, and who seems equally indifferent to them.

The girls are also passionate musicians who play in a heavy metal band, practicing in the store’s back room, although there are flashbacks of them playing the guitar that don’t align with their more recent performances. Adding another interesting layer to their lives, they attend yoga classes led by Yogi Beara, who finds himself in trouble with Warner Brothers due to a cartoon with the same name. In a quirky twist, Yogi resolves this by adopting the silly name “Boo Boo,” reasoning that no one would take issue with it. His take on yoga, which he considers 90 percent physical and the other half mental, sharply contrasts with the typical view of it as a calm activity. Yogi perceives yoga more as a form of martial arts; he teaches the girls that if goals are obstructed, one must find the courage to fight through obstacles. His critical outlook on yoga, particularly in gym class, earns the girls some freedom from it.

In a fun portrayal of Canadian culture, the characters frequently say “aboot” instead of “about,” and words rhyming with it receive similar treatment. There’s an ongoing lightheartedness, illustrated by social media profiles introduced alongside vibrant 80s video game music.

One typical day in history class with Ms. Maurice, the students find it hard to engage with events that seem to date back centuries. To liven things up, she recounts how a devoted follower of Hitler, Adrian Arcand, sought to recruit in Canada, introduced through nostalgic black and white scenes. His sole recruit, Andronicus Arcane, carries a German accent and remains a mystery to this day, potentially shedding light on the miniature Nazis who later menace the girls.

Seeking a cool reputation, the girls leap at an invitation to a senior party, but their aspirations take a wild turn when they unwittingly associate with Satan worshipers, leading to less than stellar experiences.

As the narrative steers into darker territories, the girls team up with Guy Lapointe, a detective investigating multiple murders, including one involving Toilet Paper Man—a moniker they assign due to his purchases at the store. They recognize him once they see his photo.

The plot thickens with Andronicus reappearing and revealing his malevolent scheme in a comical range of voice impressions, mimicking the likes of Al Pacino, Sylvester Stallone, Adam West, and even some Hanna Barbera characters. The film culminates in a showdown reminiscent of a 1960s episode of “Batman,” tying together all the whimsical, outrageous elements of the story.