Reviews often highlight the episode's meta-humor regarding how the show is written and its commentary on the Titans' bizarre level of expertise in mundane subjects.
: For once, the Titans are secondary characters, appearing only in flashbacks to wreck the villains' otherwise innocent plans. The Stories : [S6E47] Villains in a Van Getting Gelato
mentions a charity light show that the Titans mistook for a crime and beat him down for. “This is a consistent and irresistible theme on
“This is a consistent and irresistible theme on the show: The Titans are actually the villains and the criminals are their innocent victims. It's something subversive about the show I've always liked.” LiveJournal · 5 years ago the Titans are secondary characters
Fans also suggest the show is making fun of its own writing style and explaining the Titans' unexpected knowledge on topics like finance.