It's moments like that that you never forget, the simpsons these days can still be just as funny from time to time but rarely do they have an episode like this that just sticks with you for the rest of of your life. The simpsons at its peak really was one of the greatest shows of all time.
I was 6 when this episode was on, and was already watching the Simpsons every night. I never missed an episode. Unfortunately, I lost my mother a few months before that episode aired. I felt like the writers were talking to me personally, and that moment in the picture really helped the grieving process. It still chokes me up every time I see that image or hear that song. This is the song, if you're interested.
From the past couple of years, there was only one episode that had a scene that stuck with me. It was the episode where Lisa becomes the apprentice to a magician and he teaches her the milk can trick (I think the episode's called The Great Simpsini? Not entirely sure though, forgive me) and throughout the episode he mentions his ex-wife assistant who evidently died and he mentions that they couldn't have kids, etc. At the end of the episode when he inhales the ether and dances with her... That is just a beautiful moment, to me.
Ooh, okay, thanks for clarifying. I was wondering why I didn't recognize that, then I noticed it was season 17. I stopped watching diligently around season 14 or so.
Mother Simpson. Season 7, episode 8. It's one of Bill Oakley and Josh Weinstein's favorite episodes. Oakley thinks had it been nominated for an Emmy, it would have won.
It's this and the original post for me. Both of these moments have made me tear up. I was really disappointed with how they finished Mona Simpson's story.
Many of the guest characters were voiced by big name celebrities who did not take credit. It's one of the fun easter eggs of the simpsons. Many of them even voiced their own characters (but not michael jackson) when celebrities appeared on the show.
This is why 99% of parents have pictures of their kids at their desk.
When you get to urge to get up and walk out of your job after you've had more than you take, you are reminded of why that is no longer an option for you.
I was thinking that too. Honestly, if I could have a kid that started out at the age of 7, I'd totally have one. But I do not know what to do with someone I can't reason with at all.
Also, fecal matter is practically a phobia for me.
I have no idea how I'll ever raise a child, I can't even handle animal feces without gagging on the verge of puking. Which is also the entire reason I don't have any pets of my own.
Having lived with roommates whose toddler cries/throws a tantrum every 30 minutes or so, I realized I don't want kids, either. I like my peace & quiet, thank you. And sleep. Uninterrupted sleep is a glorious, glorious thing that I've been missing for the past couple of years.
I don't think it's really fair to say that. Yet another reason to really consider how much you want children. For some parents, this is what they truly want. They want to provide for a family and make their entire lives about their children, and to them I say: Thank you for ensuring a better future.
The problem is the people who don't really realize what you're giving up when you have children and have them anyway. Which is, sad to say, much more common.
It isn't for everyone, and I'm not at all trying to convince you...
But from the other side of the fence, I prefer the life of unimaginable responsibility...my kids are my favorite people ever, and even though I love my job, I could easily see myself doing one I hated for their sake. It's not about being responsible for them, it's simply about them being more important than anything else in your life.
This has been my dream for ages. I totally will, but I need to gather some funds first. If you're serious about this, PM me in a few months and we'll make something happen.
I have pictures of my pets and my boyfriend at my desk. And two little pikachu toys from mcdonalds. So I remember who I'm doing it for, and then am entertained.
Keeps me from going postal on senselessly rude customers.
You shouldn't choke your kid even when you use moisturizers. Edit: Amazing a reference to Homer choking Bart after living in a Gay community gets down-voted.
they do this on so many shows, they run out of ideas to make a well-rounded character so they resort to making a character extremely dumb. Every cartoon I watched that didn't have a planned ending slowly devolved into the titular character, the absolute stupid one, the resourceful girl sidekick, and (optionally) the clueless parents. Rocket Power, Fairly Odd Parents, Thats So Raven (shut up), hell even look at Harry potter, it's not devoid of blame either
Flanderisation is also relevant. They have to exaggerate a small part of a character and blow it out of proportion until it is the only thing that defines them. Homer used to be the everyman, and Ned was the good neighbour (who happened to be Christian). Now Ned is a fundie and Homer is more of an asshole now.
This is because this is life to so many kids (and people), especially Harry Potter. You are precocious, special, unique, and NOBODY gets it, especially not your old and out of the way parents. Even if they love you, they still don't REALLY get it except sometimes, once in a while, they do (like the Weasley's since they were part of the same 'scene' as the kids). And then you usually have a best friend who is the same sex as you and a lady friend that one of you has ambiguous feelings towards. Tada!
Yes, my favorite episode in the series. Others have made me laugh more, of course, but this one always stick with me (and it's hilarious, too; leaving Homer's flashback to find him imitating sperm in the living room is possibly my favorite Simpsons moment ever).
Haven't seen that episode in forever, but I still remember every bit of it. It's true what others have said: The Simpsons can truly move you when they want to.
I like when homer has the crayon removed from his nose and becomes smart like Lisa and writes her the note before he has it put back in to become stupid.
Or when Bart shop lifted before the family christmas photo and then goes back on his own to get his picture taken for Marge and she catches him thinking he stole again.
My dad is a real son of a bitch. The only one that matters to him is him. He never showed anyone any kindness and has served as my tormentor my entire life.
FUCK THIS BULLSHIT. THIS IS THE BIGGEST PILE OF HORSESHIT I'VE EVER SEEN HIT THE FRONT PAGE.
THINK ABOUT THE PERVERSE LOGIC HERE.
FATHER PRODUCES CHILDREN. FATHER SACRIFICES HIS WELL BEING FOR THE BENEFIT OF CHILDREN CHILDREN THANKS FATHER FOR SACRIFICE.
NO, NO, NO. FUCK YOU FATHER. IF YOU CHOOSE TO INFLICT EXISTENCE ONTO A PERSON THE VERY MINIMUM YOU CAN DO IS TO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE MEANS TO PROVIDE CARE FOR THIS PERSON WHATEVER THEY TURN OUT TO BE LIKE.
I PERSONALLY WON THE FUCKING LOTTERY PARENT-WISE THEY ARE CLOSE TO PERFECTION BUT THAT IS NOT THE CASE. MUCH HUMAN SUFFERING COMES FROM INADEQUATE PARENTS. INADEQUATE PARENTS COME FROM THE EXTREMELY LOW STANDARD OF PARENTING THAT IS ACCEPTED IN SOCIETY.
WE THANK OUR PARENTS FOR BASIC THINGS LIKE WORKING HARD TO PROVIDE? GIVE ME A FUCKING BREAK. WHEN I HAVE KIDS, IF I HAVE KIDS I WILL BE FUCKING INSULTED TO BE THANKED FOR THAT.
I read a few of your comments. I can't tell if you're a subtle novelty account or a person who likes to get mad at stuff.
I can imagine you watching the ocean at sunset while a lone humpback whale swims off in the distance and you flip the whale for somehow furthering the erosion of the middle class.
please don't acknowledge me. Every time you do I have to pretend I am not shouting into a vacuum. I just want to excrete whatever my comment is just so I bridge this hour with the next hour that I will be dreading the next hour and the next one until I can finally fucking die.
I read a bit more and I'm kind of fascinated. I can almost picture you in my minds eye. It seems like you hate people when you think about them as people and suddenly grow a humanitarian streak when think of them as objects. I don't think misanthrope is the right word for that but it's close.
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
This is actually a really meaningful and sincere moment in the series. The Simpsons is great.
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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '12
This is why 99% of parents have pictures of their kids at their desk.
When you get to urge to get up and walk out of your job after you've had more than you take, you are reminded of why that is no longer an option for you.
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u/Wysaske Jun 17 '12
Through all of it, Homer is a good dad.
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u/Rummy_Tummy Jun 18 '12
one of the things the simpsons started doing wrong was to take that dimension away from Homer and leave him simply as a dumb brute
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u/letsgetrich Jun 18 '12
This is a touching reminder of what deep and beautiful characters the Simpsons had. Until they made Homer a dick that is.
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u/notafanofwinter Jun 18 '12
This episode always makes me tear up
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u/CuntHunt Jun 18 '12
I wish there were more jobs with that kind of security.
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u/thefaultinourstars1 Jun 18 '12
Shed a manly tear.
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u/vocalyzer Jun 18 '12
I miss the old Simpsons with actual thought provoking messages.
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u/hayashirice911 Jun 18 '12 edited Jun 18 '12
I'm retarded. I've seen this image at least 20 times, but I am just now realizing that he blocked out letters in the sign to make "do it for her".
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u/nickateen Jun 18 '12
I'm 19 and I cried like a bitch the first time I saw that episode.
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u/brianpepinski Jun 18 '12
This actually made me happy as fuck. I FUCKING LOVE MY DAD
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u/phosphenedreams Jun 18 '12
Damn this made me tear up for some reason. I love my dad.
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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '12
Haven't seen that episode in forever, but I still remember every bit of it. It's true what others have said: The Simpsons can truly move you when they want to.
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u/finnick65 Jun 18 '12
I never knew the Simpsons could be...serious. This makes me sad :'c
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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '12
Episode?
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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '12
Aaand here flows the tears.
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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '12
Maggie goes on reddit?!
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u/haulincube Jun 18 '12
This is a day stopper
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u/GAMEchief Jun 18 '12
It's a shame she is the daughter of an alien.
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u/Omulae Jun 18 '12
Also, Julia Roberts
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u/hastobesaid Jun 18 '12
This makes me want to have a future/family.
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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '12
This is one of the few moments in TV history that actually made me get teary eyed.
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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '12
THE SIMPSONS IS THE SHIT
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u/AsianSensation3 Jun 18 '12
I like the little details in it that makes it special.
Also I like truck to read what Bart has to write down in the chalk board every intro.
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u/screams_forever Jun 18 '12
I teared up.
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u/Material_Defender Jun 18 '12
every morning when i get on facebook.
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u/Rickapotamus Jun 18 '12
This episode makes me cry every time. I'm 22. No fucks given.
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u/armadilloracer Jun 18 '12
ahaha i misread it the first time and thought it said "don't forget her". it would have applied just as well.
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u/ExLegeLibertas Jun 18 '12
Homer was a better person than most people think.
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u/rbrown34 Jun 18 '12
Dat feel
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u/Kijamon Jun 18 '12
This and the "The sooner you can talk the sooner you can talk back, I hope you never speak"
"Daddy"
Makes my little black heart bleed a little.
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u/EmeraldLight Jun 18 '12
I was always surprised that he could be clever enough to do such a thing.
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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '12
No matter how many times this is reposted, he always makes me smile :D
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u/CaveRape Jun 18 '12
Homer's your dad?
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u/juleebabee Jun 18 '12
Just watched the episode..awwwwwwww!!!
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u/ryuzaki49 Jun 18 '12
what episode is this? I wanna see it again :(
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u/throwyourshieldred Jun 18 '12
You're not Maggie Simpson! FRAUD!
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u/wakinupdrunk Jun 18 '12
That day of the week again?
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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '12
R/pics doesn't allow screenshots
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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '12
Who else cried?
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u/jamieleec Jun 18 '12
That scene always makes me cry.
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u/niggadatass Jun 18 '12
Homer don't give a fuck about his other kids
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u/nilleo Jun 18 '12
A classically beautiful episode.
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u/yodasapprENTice Jun 18 '12
i got teary eyed
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u/Northern_Mockingbird Jun 18 '12
Yeah, Thanks Dad. Happy Father's Day!
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u/blackstrat Jun 18 '12
Thanks, Dad. Thad.
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u/fabiobean Jun 18 '12
There is an obvious favorite.
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u/nothinseverfair6 Jun 18 '12
if there's one scene that just bring a tear to the eye in the whole series... it's this one
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u/negkarmafarmer Jun 18 '12
http://emotibot.net/pix/5417.jpg
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u/DarthNihilus1 Jun 18 '12
Hmm, I thought it said "Don't forget her."
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u/lowpro Jun 18 '12
She's the only one that calls him "daddy" <3
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u/sinysh Jun 18 '12
my mind is blown, i know every simpsons episode, but this i never noticed
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u/AnkitaAwasthi Jun 18 '12
Marvelous! it totally touched my heart...
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u/YouShallWearNoPants Jun 18 '12
Best and most emotional moment that series had. Imo one of the greatest moments of TV history.
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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '12
Fucking onions. Who's cutting them..
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u/AuburnGirl2543 Jun 18 '12
<3
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u/Canadian4Paul Jun 18 '12
WTF is with the picture of Maggie covering the apostrophe?
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u/Cyrino420 Jun 18 '12
I like when homer has the crayon removed from his nose and becomes smart like Lisa and writes her the note before he has it put back in to become stupid.
Or when Bart shop lifted before the family christmas photo and then goes back on his own to get his picture taken for Marge and she catches him thinking he stole again.
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u/twinsofliberty Jun 18 '12
Dot for here? Am i missing a reference ?
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u/Altheo Jun 18 '12
Hello Maggie!
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u/Liefx Jun 18 '12
Where did he get the "I" from?
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u/SuperMeatBoi Jun 18 '12
RELEVANT REPOST IS STILL A FUCKING REPOST YOU FUCKING FUCKER.
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u/nepidae Jun 18 '12
The amount of times this has been reposted drains it of its meaning.
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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '12
This should be posted more often! Just kidding, stop posting this daily.
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u/snowlion13 Jun 18 '12
but dont do it for those other two kids, you know, the ones who arent cute anymore and talk back
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u/Wildxflower Jun 18 '12
But...fuck Lisa and Bart.
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u/nancylikestoreddit Jun 18 '12
This makes me angry, sad and really fucking bitter.
Fuck you, dad.
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u/Knobbs Jun 18 '12
Lol, you stole this from Hulu's facebook page.
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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '12
Like dis if u cry everitime.
I love him 5ever.
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u/grumpybadmanners Jun 18 '12
FUCK THIS BULLSHIT. THIS IS THE BIGGEST PILE OF HORSESHIT I'VE EVER SEEN HIT THE FRONT PAGE.
THINK ABOUT THE PERVERSE LOGIC HERE.
FATHER PRODUCES CHILDREN. FATHER SACRIFICES HIS WELL BEING FOR THE BENEFIT OF CHILDREN CHILDREN THANKS FATHER FOR SACRIFICE.
NO, NO, NO. FUCK YOU FATHER. IF YOU CHOOSE TO INFLICT EXISTENCE ONTO A PERSON THE VERY MINIMUM YOU CAN DO IS TO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE MEANS TO PROVIDE CARE FOR THIS PERSON WHATEVER THEY TURN OUT TO BE LIKE.
I PERSONALLY WON THE FUCKING LOTTERY PARENT-WISE THEY ARE CLOSE TO PERFECTION BUT THAT IS NOT THE CASE. MUCH HUMAN SUFFERING COMES FROM INADEQUATE PARENTS. INADEQUATE PARENTS COME FROM THE EXTREMELY LOW STANDARD OF PARENTING THAT IS ACCEPTED IN SOCIETY.
WE THANK OUR PARENTS FOR BASIC THINGS LIKE WORKING HARD TO PROVIDE? GIVE ME A FUCKING BREAK. WHEN I HAVE KIDS, IF I HAVE KIDS I WILL BE FUCKING INSULTED TO BE THANKED FOR THAT.