Category Archives: Contemporary

OKILLY DOKILLY on The Simpsons, Sunday April 7 2019

Posted on April 7, 2019 by OneWordLong

Just saw a post from our friends in OKILLY DOKILLY, if you check out tonight’s new episode of The Simpsons all the way through, the video and song for “White Wine Spirtzer” plays just before the end. From their Facebook … Continue reading →

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Simpsons in Mourning: Perry, Flint, Tork

Posted on March 5, 2019 by OneWordLong

It’s been a while since we donned our dark clothes and gathered with our Springfield brethren to recite the kaddish prayer. But now it is early in 2019, and grief has visited members of our community thrice . . . … Continue reading →

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RIP Penny Marshall, Director, Actress, and The Babysitter Bandit

Posted on December 18, 2018 by OneWordLong

Today we learned that Penny Marshall has passed away at 75. Penny Marshall may be most well-known to older folks as Laverne from the sitcom “Laverne & Shirley.” Movie fans will also know her as the director of the Tom Hanks-starring … Continue reading →

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Simpsons Brackets: The Rock Bottom Interview

Posted on July 25, 2018 by OneWordLong

One of the biggest Social Media hits in the Simpsons fan community this past year has been the pair of “Best Episode” elimination competitions run by Simpsons Brackets. If you’ve ever heard of NCAA basketball’s March Madness, it’s like that … Continue reading →

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Mike Reiss Interview: Jokes In Vast Quantities

Posted on June 18, 2018 by OneWordLong

  Mike Reiss’ new book, “Springfield Confidential: Jokes, Secrets, and Outright Lies from a Lifetime Writing for The Simpsons” is a biography and tell-all of sorts about his years working on “The Simpsons”, and much more. He’s honest, friendly, funny, and blunt when … Continue reading →

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Simpsons in Mourning: Bell, Forman, Ermey (updated, Barbara Bush)

Posted on April 15, 2018 by OneWordLong

If you don’t have a hero in your life, you at least have someone distant that you look up to. We hope that our heroes never grow old, that they stay strong, vibrant and important forever–just as they are in … Continue reading →

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Merriam-Webster Embiggens Our Lives with New Word

Posted on March 12, 2018 by OneWordLong

You never know what your lasting contribution to the world will be, if that thing you create will be your legacy. The Simpsons has gifted pop culture with many indelible moments: pink donuts, the monorail episode, the show’s years long “war’” … Continue reading →

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Nina Matsumoto: The Rock Bottom Interview

Posted on January 22, 2018 by OneWordLong

Here at Flim Springfield, we enjoy The Simpsons lots of different ways: from the classic cartoons and DVD commentary tracks, to collectible enamel pins, podcasts, and of course, live trivia shows. One of my favorite Simpsons supplements are the monthly … Continue reading →

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So Long, Stinktown! January 2018 at Flim Springfield

Posted on January 5, 2018 by OneWordLong

We at Flim Springfield have been offline for a while, and as 2018 FINALLY begins there’s time at last to explain why. A few months back, Ms. Flim Springfield got her dream job, working as a mechanic in the cutting … Continue reading →

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“Stole, made up, what’s the difference?” Bojack Horseman and The Simpsons, Part 2

Posted on September 17, 2017 by unclediana1

I sentence you to kiss my ass! Continue reading →

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