I remember the days when the syndicated Simpsons episodes aired in the dead time between day-time talk shows and prime time meant something to me. And just last night I was again reminded how much I like the Simpsons.
Remember "Hurricane Neddy"? Great episode. We finally learn why Ned Flanders speaks the way he does. Ever since that episode first aired, I can insert in curse words for Ned's nonsensical rhyme-speak. Try it. He's way more funny if you put in some f-bombs.
And then, the full hour of Simpsons syndicated reruns continued with the episode in which Marge takes on a pretzel wagon franchise and the Mob, thanks to Homer. Truthfully, I'm not a fan of Marge-centered episodes (except the one where she becomes a cop -- there could be more, but that's the stand out for me right now), but I do enjoy her rivalry with Maude, Luann, Edna, and um, um, "Agnes, you know my name is Agnes. It means lamb, lamb of god."
I love the spanish version and I love how the image is backwards.
Let this be a lesson to me and anyone else losing their love for and need of that daily dose of Simpsons to remember the good ol' days. Even though I am ready for the Simpsons to end their historic TV run, I will NEVER be ready for the reruns to end.
I cannot claim credit for this one in written form, but I did say it to a friend when I first heard...
Qatar stole its artificial cloud idea from The Simpsons
By Brooks Peck (courtesy of Yahoo Sports Dirty Tackle Blog)
The head of mechanical and industrial engineering at Qatar University announced plans this week to develop an "artificial cloud" that will be positioned in the sky to provide shade and help reduce the heat in stadiums for the 2022 World Cup. The incredible plan has made news around the world with many wondering how Qatar University could come up with such a fantastical concept. Well, it didn't. The Simpsons did.
In the legendary two-part 1995 episode entitled "Who Shot Mr. Burns?" nefarious power plant owner C. Montgomery Burns devises a plan to create a giant shield that will block the sun and keep Springfield in perpetual darkness. Springfield's wacky residents soon turn on Mr. Burns and the mystery of his shooting ensues. So, as Globoesporte points out, while Qatar may have added their own twist by making the artificial cloud remote controlled, the core idea is clearly ripped from a 16-year-old cartoon.
Even the idea of ripping off this idea isn't original, though. In 2002, South Park did an entire episode called "The Simpsons Already Did It" where Butters a.k.a. Professor Chaos plots to build a large structure to block out the sun (video clip here). But even Butters realizes the it isn't worth building once he's told that The Simpsons already did it. Apparently Qatar hasn't gotten that far yet.
I won't lie. It's been a while since I have actually tuned into a new episode of the Simpsons. It's like watching a cancer patient. An old friend dying a slow, at times painful death...
But (and perhaps this is a good sign or just the effects of the chemo) I was intrigued to see the preview of last Sunday's episode during football as it had something to do with Moe's being turned into a gay bar.
Sidebar: It's funny how a seemingly small town like Springfield has both a gay bar, a lesbian bar and a bar devoted to airline pilots... but I digress.
Upon seeing Moe's undergoing yet another transformation, I decided I had to watch. And I did. And I actually laughed a few times.
First of all,the episode is called "Flaming Moe" -- not to be confused with the delightful 1991 episode called "Flaming Moe's." When I first read the title, I read it as Flaming Moe's and got a little irritated. Sure, they've been rehashing the same jokes for a while now, but the same episode titles -- come on!
Alas, I was wrong. And the episode is not so much about Flaming Moe's as it is about Flaming Moe himself. Moe is convinced by Smithers to change the beloved dank of Moe's Tavern to a gay bar for the less-than-hot gay man.
So why would Smithers bother? Burns neglected to include his lapdog in his will, claiming it is due to Smithers not being a self-made man. And Smithers tries going to the town's only gay club to forget his troubles, only to be turned away at the door for his crewcut and bow tie. And somehow revamping a bar owned by someone else is supposed to convince Mr. Burns to put him in the will... hmm. Weak. I think a better idea would be for Smithers to try out and compete on Project Runway. That would be funny.
Anyhoo, the episode moves onto dealing with Moe and his acceptance of the gay lifestyle -- so much so that he doesn't mind that his patrons think he is one of them. And then in a reference to Milk, he runs for councilman. Smithers outs Moe as straight and it's right back to where we started from.
Some highlights...
Moe points out the fact that he has changed the bar so many times, showing his pictures on the wall of the pace when it was "The Nag and Weasel" (lame episode with Marge as his biz partner) and "Uncle Moe's Family Feedbag" (excellent episode) among others including a dream of his changing the bar into a 60's throwback complete with fringe vest and go-go dancers.
The montage to change the bar into Mo's (short for Homo's, I hope) and then another montage to change it back. I won't go into details here. See it for yourself.
At least, at this point in Season 22, The Simpsons can make fun of the fact that they are running out of ideas.
I really meant to address this issue earlier, but here goes the first installment, anyway...
With the general crapiness of the Simpsons becoming so well-entrenched that I don't even bothering watching what was previously my favorite show, Futurama has become my go-to for that Groening-esque satire that I desperately crave. The first new season on Comedy Central was, well, delightful, almost brilliant. I plan on devoting a post to each episode as I need to focus on something to write about on this site, and the Simpsons ain't gonna be it
Since many of us are breathlessly awaiting the newest incarnation in the Fallout series, Fallout: New Vegas, let’s take some time to remember the game that we still play, Fallout 3. What? You don’t still play Fallout 3? Maybe it’s not your cup of irradiated tea, or maybe you don’t play games more than once, but the beauty of Fallout 3 is that there are choices to be made, people to anger, quests to muck up, and karma to lose or gain depending on your particular ethical outlook.
You never feel bad killing a Super Mutant... well, except for that one.
With so many choices, Fallout 3 is the quintessential replayable game. This writer finds herself playing Fallout 3 in between other games and sometimes just when I start missing the Capital Wasteland. Even after playing the game through twice, it is easy to play it a third time (although the beginning can be a little tedious) and continue to find new locations, new characters, new quests, and new morally questionable activities. Not to mention, there is downloadable content galore for this game, which expands on the original game and give the player even more locations, storylines, and quests to complete
If you are a Harry Potter fan, Lego fan or most probably a fan of both, you would have to be a sad muggle not to enjoy Lego Harry Potter Years 1-4. Even a newbie to the Lego Universe can easily get into this expansive game, be it a newbie gamer or a newbie Lego gamer
Let's just say that I am someone that uses at least one Simpsons quote a day, if not more than more. I have the Krusty mask, the Homer super giant pez dispenser, the Homer talking telephone, seasons one through ten on dvd... you get the picture.
Awesome phone... too bad I have not had a landline since I got it.
When it comes to fake pets, the Japanese seems to have this market down. The attraction to mechanical versions of the cute, cuddly little hamsters may be a bit lost on those of us who had the real deal growing up, but in this Age of Allergies, maybe a virtual pet isn’t so bad. There’s no clean up at least and they don’t die. LEFT:The image shows the "dashboard" for all the pets in play and below is their home habitat. The little critters let you know if they need water, food, sleep or to use the facilities.
The other night i was feeling nostalgic. Longing for a time when I eagerly anticipated watching the Simpsons on Thursday night. Alas, those days are no more, and that is not just because FOX switched the Simpsons to Sunday nights quite some time ago...
Imagine my dismay when I reached out for my Season Four set, only to find that disc two is no where to be found, a copy of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas in its stead. I checked all of the random DVD sleeve books I have lying around, and then I remembered. Years ago I had two roommates, best friends of mine that were hopelessly hopeless in terms of being organized and responsible with something as trivial as a DVD. That disc two was gone a long time ago. I had put the memory out of my mind, only to relive the pain just last weekend
at least the second time you get to start out with, what 50000 units of all the elements. too bad I blew through that element zero too fast. now I have to go looking for it. Though I am waiting until I get the upgrade to the mining scanner thing -- it's soooo slow. there has got to be some code or cheat to get unlimited amounts, but i hate using the cheats.
Oh, I am not upset. And my post is more in jest, than anger. I am just tired of "celebrity endorsements." Does anyone actually allow themselves to be influenced by actors?
Hillary is already such a divisive candidate. And Barbra Streisand is not exactly a strong endorsement, in my opinion, or perhaps too "strong" as in working against rather than for. Rather akin to Jane Fonda, in the eyes of most Americans.
Funny, NPR's Talk of the Nation is going to talk about this very same topic right now.
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