Hans' car stops before it can hit a tree...then explodes anyway, because it's an AMC Gremlin.
This segment is such a fun tribute to Dr. Seuss! "The Island of Dr. Hibbert" ("Treehouse of Horror XIII"). "Untitled Robot Parody" ("Treehouse of Horror XIX"). My absolute favorite part, and the reason why this segment is so high on my list is that there is a part where Bart and Lisa ask Marge for help with the cannibalism issue and Marge tells them that they are old enough now to handle the issue and she will not fight their battles for them. This is a lesser version of an evil Maggie episode. It is so funny when the prostitute at the beginning of the segment asks for a snug, only to exclaim "That's not a snug!" Later in the story they are holding a trial to find out who owns Homerâs soul. This early work by Stephen Vincent Benét was originally published in 1937 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. Now that we are decidedly into the fun, fall, spooky season of Halloween, I wanted to do something special. Anyhoo, people here have been saying Jones owns DC's soul because he beat him twice. "Time and Punishment" ("Treehouse of Horror V"). The song about not looking is catchy, but not one that I really enjoy. This segment has such a fun opening few minutes! People in America today always try to criticize others and make fun of them. There's an entire "Ironic Punishment Devision" in Hell. It is fun to see Flanders as the Devil and see a clever interpretation of hell. Also, at the end of October/beginning of November, I will do a ranking of the top 10 best and worst Treehouse of Horror segments from the entire show at this point. This segment also has some parts that I enjoy at the beginning, but it really goes downhill fast! Found inside â Page 178to be on the receiving end of Bart's mischief or Homer's bumbling. ... lay claim to all these celebrities - Ed Waldmire, Abraham Lincoln, Homer and Bart Simpson (and Marge) - the civic conceit of the place would have been insufferable. I like the way they discuss older forms of sin that are not as prevalent in the modern-day. I like seeing Frink as the turkey, and I think there are some interesting existential questions that the segment teases about whether a human or an animal form is better. Halfway into the bus ride, they pick up Groundskeeper Willie who had gotten stranded after killing his mule. Ned's house on Evergreen Terrace. Faced with the difficulties of growing up and choosing a religion, a twelve-year-old girl talks over her problems with her own private God. "Nightmare Cafeteria" ("Treehouse of Horror V"). Answer (1 of 5): Hi there :) Yeah, I kinda do. The episode also ends abruptly with the family singing Christmas carols which is a bit of a weak ending. What health centre did Marge vacation to? I love the fact that they are transported to hell by reading a rune translation aloud through an app. A vampire woman pulls him off the slide and pins him down as the rest of the undead minions gather around him and bare their fangs menacingly. It is also funny to see Bart try the first two bowls of porridge in the Three Bear's house and assume that the solution is to mix the two of them together. It doesn't last, given Homer's. Homer: Mmm, waffle run-off. She of Little Faith. At least The Island of Dr. Hibbert offers some reflection on why he likes to experiment with putting human brains in animal bodies.
Have you ever wanted to hear the same story in two completely different ways? In The Simpsons and Their Mathematical Secrets, Simon Singh explains how the brilliant writers, some of the mathematicians, have smuggled in mathematical jokes throughout the cartoon's twenty-five year history, exploring everything from to ... The jury that Devil Flanders puts together is also quite a funny and colorful group and I like that they argue that Marge legally owns Homer's soul. She runs into Lionel Hutz, who is now a realtor. Picking up where The Simpsons: A Complete Guide to our Favorite Family left off, The Simpsons Forever! brings all the history, tidbits, and cold hard facts on every episode from the past two years, and much, much more. Coming of Age as a Poet: Milton, Keats, Eliot, Plath The Simpsons and Philosophy: The D'oh! of Homer Also in the news: Mr. Burns just bought a blood bank! Why does Burns kill Apu and the rabbit he reincarnates himself into? Homer is not the way that I would have envisioned the speaker for this poem, but that is a small issue with a segment that is so beautiful and so funny! In this segment, the flashback describing the origins of the golem is really good and consistent with the other stories that I have read. That said, there are still a lot of great and creative segments in this batch as well, so let's start ranking! The term "Flanderization" is based on Ned Flanders and is all about how he became a character who was solely defined by his faith. It is also so funny that it is only when Homer smashes everything that he gets the absolute perfect world where he is rich and it rains doughnuts. Much of the series' religious humor satirizes aspects of Christianity and religion in general. You point out the obvious parodys and satires that are sprinkeled all throughout “The Simpsons.” I also agree with Allie when she said, “I know that when I watch the Simpsons at home, satires arenât the first things I notice in an episode because sometimes its hard to figure out what other movie or show it relates to, but once it is pointed out, it makes it a lot easier to notice and compare how they portray their story and what message it could be sending.” This just goes to show that examples of english literary techniques are all around us. I love seeing Homer try to reach around Bart's shoulder and grab some of his shoulder and the fly with Bart's body growls at him. 3. Electronic Media Criticism: Applied Perspectives But while the destruction of technology is interesting, I think King of the Hill has a much better Y2K episode that covers much of the same material in a more meaningful way. "E.T., Go Home" ("Treehouse of Horror XVIII"). 1"Moment of Truth," Covid's Turning Point & Rock Hall of Fame - Monday, November 1st, 202112:44. Why wouldn't Marge turn Lisa into a vampire if everyone else in the family was a vampire? In a classic "Simpsons" Halloween episode, Homer Simpson happily signs away his immortal soul to the devil in exchange for a pink-frosted doughnut. I absolutely love this segment! "I Know What You Diddily-Iddily-Did" ("Treehouse of Horror X"). 5. Which band plays at Homers bar in the simpsons? and I found it a bit boring if I'm being honest. There were even some parts that i hadn’t noticed before. In a classic "Simpsons" Halloween episode, Homer Simpson happily signs away his immortal soul to the devil in exchange for a pink-frosted doughnut. When Homer showed gratitude for Ned taking him to a football game. Lisa too when she finally notices. For example the papers that had Fâs on them.
This could symbolize how people in America donât have respect for each otherâs property. Later that night, however, he inadvertently eats the last piece as a midnight snack. Om amerikanske film som tolkes ud fra tekster i Bibelen When August Frugé joined the University of California Press in 1944, it was part of the University's printing department, publishing a modest number of books a year, mainly monographs by UC faculty members. This detour has taught me a lot about what I like and dislike in a Treehouse of Horror. Maybe the . 1. The kids flee but Bart stops when he sees a lever for a "Super Happy Fun Slide". The back has a message from Homer, pledging his soul to Marge in exchange for her hand in marriage. Since this is a matter of personal tastes, it might have a bigger impact on other people than it did for me. This post was very interesting to me and made me look at things differently. I love all of the observations you made in your post, there were many things I noticed, but didn’t quite connect to satires that could have been made. THE SIMPSONS is a Gracie Films Production in association with 20th Century Fox Television. This segment has a lot of strengths at the beginning. Marge saves him at the end of the episode by proving that Homer's soul belonged to her first, therefore it was not Homer's to sell. 1. Many fans have pointed out that Marge puts up with way too much from Homer. There are segments that are boring or that have no plot beyond violence, but this one is morally bankrupt, ruins Ned Flanders as a character, and defames my faith. ( Introduction) 1) (T/F) A bird house was in the Christmas tree Homer stole for his family. This also saves the day in the end. I wonder if the reason why Homer has to reap Marge at the end is because he has abused his position. He comments that it's always the one you least expect. After reading your post if makes me understand your view of the video and look at it in a different way than I did the first time we watched it in class. Obviously, the devil doesn't get his soul after all and it is Marge who owns it. I think Millhouse suddenly giving up came out of nowhere and seemed like it was just there to create drama and possibly parody Titanic, but my sister made a good point that this sudden desire to quit games is one other element of group gameplay. However, some episodes, such as "Bart Sells His Soul" and "Alone Again, Natura-Diddily", can be interpreted as having a spiritual theme.The show has been both praised and criticized by atheists . I love the world being run by Flanders and the way that his Re-Neducation center has everyone dress like him and Maude. Also, Abe wanted to kill Bart, before finding out he's a vampire. The series is a satirical depiction of America's sorry state as epitomized by the dysfunctional yellow-skinned Simpson family, which consists of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie, who live in the enigmatic town of Springfield with a zany cast of characters. Interested, Marge takes a test to become one, and soon works for a realtor company, Red Blazer . But when you really dissect the small details such as these you realize that these satires are true for most people in modern-day America. "Dial D for Diddly" ("Treehouse of Horror XXII"). The couch is a slot machine that shows Homer, Marge, Bart, and Lisa in the windows. I love the idea of the modern Simpsons being haunted by the Tracy Ullman and early-season Simpsons. Homer opens the waffle iron, peels off his creation, wraps it around a stick of butter and eats it.
They also have an interesting story as figures that start as defenders of the Jewish people but eventually get carried away (At least in the stories that I read). Homer then said he would do anything for a doughnut. He may have meant it metaphorically, but the jury decides that the pledge is legally binding—therefore, Marge owns Homer's soul, and it wasn't his to bargain with Flanders in the first place. Found insideThe grotesqueness of Homer's weight gain is perhaps best revealed when the ever-enduring Marge admits she is no longer ... becomes freakish: when Lisa tells Jimbo to leave her father alone, that he is really a gentle soul, Homer begins ... While this segment is not a direct parody of Jumanji, it plays with a similar concept and does it in a fun and exciting way. Lisa's case for banning guns would seem to advocate gun control, but the ghosts rising up due to the city being unarmed would suggest that gun control is not effective. Soon, Bart notices a gremlin has attached itself to the side of the bus and is slowly picking it apart. 6. The downside is that I am much less fond of the bad segments in this list.
Also, the golem's violence works for most of the episode, but eventually just becomes violence for the sake of violence. They offer commentary throughout the episode and their comments heighten the mean-spirited nature of the kills while merging it with sports which I do not really enjoy at all. The antics of the USA's best known dysfunctional family are captured and analyzed in this detailed episode guide. It is almost an excuse for violence, but even the violence isn't particularly interesting. I really liked your post. Homer gaining Spiderman's abilities while still being paralyzed is a minorly amusing twist, but I really don't like seeing him fart out webs. While this type of story is a lot less popular now than it once was, it's still pretty common. I love Bart's complaint about the empty hallway or his desire to say something other than just "Nevermore." While it could be that I am not fond of Fran Drescher's voice acting, I think it could have worked if they had made her nicer and a bit less callous. I’m not a fan of Moe’s accent and all the special slang he uses, both of which come from the original book and movie. Skinner finally tackles Bart and ties him down with Willie's rope. I also find it very cringy when Flanders is turned into a cow and Homer needs to milk him. - Time limit: t < 10 min - by: Claire Zammond - Updated on: 2003-07-01 - Developed on: 2003-06-18 - 6,041 takers. 1. There is also a part when Homer flings several of his friends into the air and Burns shoots each of them as they fly past him. Even though Homer has an IQ of 55, which would be barely over mental retardation, Homer is seen to have more intelligence than his listed IQ. Bart Sells his Soul . As we know Faust was a highly successful scholar who was dissatisfied with his life so he sold his soul to the devil in exchange for all the happiness in the world and unlimited knowledge.
The undead family bare their fangs to attack Lisa... before turning to audience and wishing everyone a Happy Halloween, in a closing shot that parodies A Charlie Brown Christmas. On the back of the photo is a declaration Homer made pledging his soul to Marge. It makes sense that Ralph would become a muncher early on and that he would try biting himself. A beautiful wife! We are now well into November, but I am determined to finish the individual ranking groups and also publish lists with all the best and worst ranked together. Another example that I also agree with is that people today are lazy. It is recommended that you print this page off, answer the questions as best you can, and then print off the answers to compare. Making Flanders and Lovejoy into the priests would have given them more to do. Answer (1 of 5): Hi there :) Yeah, I kinda do. Also, the Homer that returns from the distant future to describe the harm caused by guns would veer back toward gun control once again. This is essential for it to feel like Seuss, but so few Seuss movies stick to it for the whole run of the film other than the old Grinch special. Template:Pp-semi-protected Template:Pp-move-indef The Simpsons is an American animated sitcom created by Matt Groening for the Fox Broadcasting Company. As Treehouse of Horror went on and began to include violent segments or sci-fi concepts, there were several segments that lacked that spooky Halloween aesthetic.
Parody is the imitation and exaggeration for the purpose of entertainment and amusement. The trial doesn't go well — the Devil offers proof of his deal and Hutz ultimately excuses himself to go to the bathroom and flees out the window. 2004 - The Simpsons - 40 beanz. Hutz additionally represented Homer against the Devil (Ned Flanders).At issue was the rightful owner of Homer Simpson's soul. She is only in the last minute or two of the segment, but it always puts a bad taste in my mouth. It is a fun adventure even if it has a weaker ending. 4. Springfield is a fictional town in the American animated sitcom The Simpsons, which serves as its main setting.A mid-sized town in an undetermined state of the United States, Springfield acts as a complete universe in which characters can explore the issues faced by modern society. I enjoy the "Super Fun Happy Slide" that Bart takes even when it dooms him and Homer is also tempted to use it as well. I am generally not a fan of courtroom episodes of the crime shows that I watch, but this segment makes the case a lot of fun. Simpsons TV Show. Found inside â Page 370Nevertheless , Homer prevailed when Marge showed that she was the rightful owner of Homer's soul . ( Homer had written on their wedding portrait , " All I can give you is my soul . " ) Therefore , Homer won in spite of , not because of ... The aliens praise the family when they eat and even weigh them and cheer when they are heavier. There is also the funny part when Burns accidentally gasses himself with a gas bomb intended for Homer. In what way does Bart exemplify American pragmatism? The book also examines the ethics and themes of the show, and concludes with discussions of how the series reflects the work of Aristotle, Marx, Camus, Sartre, and other thinkers. Bart readies his fangs to bite a screaming Lisa, but when Homer comes in to yell at him, the fangs retract. I also think it is so randomly funny that Marge brings in Flanders to help because he has a ladder when this doesn't help at all with the zone that Homer walked into. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. There is also so much suspense in the moment when Lisa is holding up the paper slicer so that it doesn't slice her like a bagel. Homer eating Bart or the pets isn't funny and I don't like the ending with Homer eating the homeless either. Knowing it's a trap, Bart pulls it anyway and slides back down into the lair...where a group of vampires are waiting for him. But her revelation that Hibbert is having an affair falls flat because they never establish this in the show. Homer watches a commercial that features Moe singing about his new family restaurant. I Taste Delicious: In "Treehouse Of Horror IV", the piece "The Devil And Homer Simpson" has Homer sell his soul to the devil for a doughnut. If the stopwatch had a few extra buttons, then the part at the very end of the episode makes sense, but since they only have one button, it doesn't make sense that it would freeze time in some cases and tamper with the nature of reality in other moments. I'm going now, and I don't know when you'll see me again. You're scaring Smithers!"
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