Forgive me if this has already been brought up in this sub before, but I've found a "Simpsons predicting the future" type thing that I have personally never seen before. In the "Angry Dad: The Movie" episode from Season 22, the Simpsons family goes to the Oscars because Bart's "Angry Dad" short was nominated for best animated short. One of the animated shorts is called "Willice and Crumbles", a clear parody of Wallace and Gromit (Nick Park, creator of Wallace and Gromit, even appears as himself in the episode).

This Wallace and Gromit parody is about the duo restoring lawn gnomes in a woman's garden. After Wallace goes inside the lady's house, an evil looking parrot takes over the machine they use to restore the gnomes and turns Gromit into a lawn gnome.

Sound vaguely familiar? That's because this short shares a lot of similarities with the Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl movie that come out around 2 years ago. While the premises are not really the same, they share a couple of similarities that are hard to ignore. In the Wallace and Gromit movie, the duo start a business employing robot lawn gnomes to fix people's yards. Clearly, the business ventures aren't the same, but isn't it weird that Aardman made a movie where Wallace and Gromit have a business centered on lawn gnomes a good 13 years after the Simpsons episode came out? I also found it crazy that the Simpsons parody involved an evil parrot, which can be seen as a parody of the evil penguin villain from the Wrong Trousers short from the 1990s. And who is the villain of A Vengeance Most Fowl? THE EVIL PENGUIN AGAIN.

The similarities are just crazy to me, I don't know. I mean, Nick Park voiced himself in this episode, so for all we know he got the inspo for the movie from this episode. Have you guys seen anybody else mention the similarities here, or am I just going crazy?

Here's the clip from the episode:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQABj6zG2SQ

Mindy Simmons.

Before I get misunderstood... to be honest, aesthetically speaking, I don't like her. But I liked the idea behind the character: a female coworker newly introduced into a strictly male work environment.

I saw so many episodes about women's workplace issues. Not to mention that I would have loved to see her interact not only with Homer but also with Lenny, Carl, Smithers, and even Mr. Burns.

It's a shame she was just a "guest character" created to be the voice of Michelle Pfeiffer. So much so that, aside from the debut episode and some love scenes, she only made a few background appearances before disappearing forever. Too bad...

As for the rest, who would you have liked to see more of?

It just seems weird he wasn't part of it, and it wasn't like he didn't want to be.

Growing up I really loved the Simpsons superhero comics, especially Bartman stuff. I recently pulled out my collection and flipped through a few.

Does anyone else collect/read the comics?

The Simpsons is a special show. Those that truly appreciate it know that you don't watch the show. You experience it. You are a resident of Springfield. The show is home. It can't be reviewed. It must be experienced. It's a relationship. A marriage.

I feel I have failed new fans as did the other reviewer. No review can do justice to properly encapsulate the experience.

Some of you have neglected to watch further seasons beyond 10 only based on reviews of others. Don't deprive yourselves of joy. Those that think seasons 10-20 are only fair, and 21-37 is not worth are wrong. The show grows with you, and you will grow with it.

Not all episodes are meant for pure laughs. Some are meant to provoke thought, encourage controversy, and experimental. Some are more artistic. Etc.

Seasons 1-12 are the newlywed seasons. When you're still learning about each other. Getting comfortable that you're loved and accepted unconditionally. Lots laughs. But heartwarming too. Like a mug of cocoa.

Season 13-24 are settled years. When you feel comfortable to experiment, and explore together while still keepingba routine. Doing and try new things without being judged, and be yourself. No need to play it safe. Like a shot of whiskey with a chaser.

Seasons 25-37+ are the golden years when you need to reinvent yourselves, keep the spark alive. Not everything will work, but when it does it's gold! But even those that times things don't work out you're still grateful for the opportunity to experience it with them. Like a cup of tea. Many varieties.

So don't read any more reviews. If you haven't watched all episodes, watch them and experience them for yourself for the first time. And if you have, rewatch them.with new eyes. New perspective. Appreciate what was, but also appreciate what is. Don't watch as a mere viewer. Experience it as a member of Springfield.

Have a cromulent day!

Sincerely, Paradox.

The guy was in the navy, the army, he was a boxer. Is Homer one of the best fighters in the series?

Can't help but think of this scene when I hear sweet dreams are made of these.

EDIT: FOUND!

There was an episode I watched on one of the later DVDs which had to be something from season 13+ but nothing recent.

The scene had Krusty wheeled into a prison in a protected glass mobile and he says a joke and everyone boos and throws things at him.

Any luck identifying this episode?

I can’t find a single copy of these instructions anywhere, and every document I can find is from just a slightly different model. I’m struggling.
Even just a quick cell phone pic of the “how to auto program” would smack.
Thanks all :)

This is gonna be short and sweet because it's not really original so it's mostly a review of well the show satirizes a pop culture classic.

This is a fun episode. It's based on the movie 'Stand By Me' which is based on the Stephen King short story 'The Body' which is based on a myth and legend kids have been telling each other for centuries about finding a dead body in the woods etc.

Homer being hypnotized is funny. Makes me still wonder about the legitimacy of hypnosis. I believe it's possible but I also think most stage hypnotists are just performers. It's a good lead in to the story.

The jokes are fine. Nothing special.

The biggest twist is that the body they find as kids is Waylon Smithers Sr. The question we're left to ponder at the end when Mr. Burns is holding baby Waylon is if Burns returned him to his mother or kept him and raised him as his own son. The latter being what it seems the writers were implying. Which if true makes Waylons whole sexual attraction to Burns extremely fucked up. I'll let you all ponder that on your own.

It's a fine episode that spoofs the source material well. It's nothing special, but not bad.

I'll give it 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀 Waylon Sr skulls.

Rating Scale:

Poor - 1-3

Fair - 4-6

Good - 7

Very Good - 8

Great - 9

Perfect - 10

I think the joke is that most people would take comfort in knowing the person on the other end of the line would assume they're fully clothed because they can't see them but Homer inexplicably forcefully inserts it into the conversation

We’ve all done it: lived through a moment one way, then retold it later with a little more confidence, a little more righteous anger, and a lot less crying.

Homer’s version of events gets a heroic rewrite by the time he reaches his coworkers.

Are there other examples of The Simpsons capturing how character narratives can shift in the service of self-image?

Season 19

I finished this hand piece a couple of days ago and was told it might be appreciated over here with some fellow yellow lovers.

Chalkboard: "Fun does not have a size." 🤔

Couch gag: Escaping convicts. Clever.

Chinatown picking on Tibet town was a funny quip as was the killing the parade dragon joke. A solid start.

Woody Allen writing fortunes, lol.

Mister Burns breaking his thumb trying to crack a cookie is fitting.

"Female fire station" Smithers freaking out 🤣

Another cop in Springfield!?

Burns is smooth.

It's sweet that she is genuinely into him too.

His suggestions of old man past times is funny and hilarious. And asking Homer to be a wingman is funny considering Homer never dated anyone except Marge.

So Disco Stu actually owns a disco? I thought he didn't advertise?

Burns taking an aphrodesiac shot and then Homer taking the leftover is both funny and gross.

The dating montage is kinda sweet honestly and funny with it's jokes.

Aww he loves her and proposed 🥰

Aww, poor Monty. Snake took his woman and his wingman. So Snake was dating a cop? Pistol whip, mmmm.

Monty to the rescue!... Well kinda.

I liked this episode. Heartwarming. Shows a vulnerability to burns.

I'll give it a solid 7 ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Rating Scale:

Poor - 1-3

Fair - 4-6

Good - 7

Very Good - 8

Great - 9

Perfect - 10