Animation Showcase: Homer Goes to College
- By Bob Mackey When The Simpsons had its prime-time debut in 1989, the show’s animation was considered crude by most. While it’s true that the visuals improved by leaps and bounds after that first...
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“Don’t worry, Simpson, it just so happens I have a chair at Springfield University.” – C.M. Burns
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Image used under Creative Commons license from Flickr user bsabarnowl. “Finally, the great taste of Worcestershire sauce in a soft drink.” – TV Announcer “Ahhh, steaky.” – TV Guy [Edited because I've...
View ArticleCollege Students to Zombie Simpsons: Meh
“Someone squeezed all the life out of these kids. And unless movies and teevee have lied to me, it’s a crusty, bitter old dean.” – Homer Simpson If you Google “Zombie Simpsons”, the first result is a...
View ArticleReading Digest: The Perils of Syndication Edition
“Wow! They’ll never let us show that again, not in a million years!” – Krusty the Klown Assuming that pure joy expands in a circle at the speed of light, the echo of my unbounded glee at learning...
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“Oh, very well, it’s time for your bribe. Now, you can either have the washer and dryer where the lovely Smithers is standing, or you can trade it all in for what’s in this box.” – C.M. Burns “The...
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“It was the most I ever threw up, and it changed my life forever.” – Homer Simpson
View ArticleCompare & Contrast: Homer Parties Like It’s Freshman Year
“Now, the only antidote to a zany scheme, is an even zanier scheme!” – Homer Simpson “Why does it have to be zany?” – Fat Nerd Since the show had all but run out of ideas by Season 11, it’s no...
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“We played Dungeons & Dragons for three hours, then I was slain by en elf.” – Homer Simpson “Listen to yourself, man, you’re hanging with nerds.” – Bart Simpson “You take that back!” – Homer...
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“Marge, someone squeezed all the life out of these kids. And unless movies and teevee have lied to me, it’s a crusty, bitter old dean.” – Homer Simpson “Hi there, hello, I’m Dean Peterson, but you...
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“Don’t worry, Mr. Simpson, we can take care of ourselves.” – Black Nerd “Uh, wallet inspector.” – Snake “Oh, here you go. I believe that’s all in order.” – Fat Nerd “Whoa, I can’t believe that...
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“Oh, Dean, this is what your new hip is going to look like . . . you’re going to have to go easy on it.” – Dr. Hibbert
View ArticleBehind Us Forever: Clown in the Dumps
“My first day of college. I wish my father was alive to see this.” – Homer Simpson “Hey!” – Abe “Grampa” Simpson “How long have you been back there?” – Homer Simpson “Three days.” – Abe “Grampa”...
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“Hello, Simpson. My lawyers and I were in the neighborhood and thought we’d stop by.” – C.M. Burns “Would you like to come in for tea and marshmallow squares?” – Marge Simpson “Yes, he would.” – Blue...
View ArticleCompare & Contrast: Surprise Nuclear Inspections
“The watchdog of public safety, is there any lower form of life?” – C.M. Burns It would be one thing if Zombie Simpsons merely repeated ideas and stories that had been done on The Simpsons. Given the...
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“Homey, here are the responses from the colleges you applied to.” – Marge Simpson “D’oh! D’oh! D’oh! Woo-hoo, a flyer for a hardware store!” – Homer Simpson
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“I’m sorry, boys, I’ve never expelled anyone before. But, that pig had some powerful friends.” – Dean Bobby Peterson “Oh, you’ll pay! Don’t think you won’t pay!” – Richard Nixon
View ArticleCompare & Contrast: Homer Parties Like It’s Freshman Year
“Now, the only antidote to a zany scheme, is an even zanier scheme!” – Homer Simpson “Why does it have to be zany?” – Fat Nerd Since the show had all but run out of ideas by Season 11, it’s no...
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“We played Dungeons & Dragons for three hours, then I was slain by en elf.” – Homer Simpson “Listen to yourself, man, you’re hanging with nerds.” – Bart Simpson “You take that back!” – Homer...
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