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“Stole, made up, what’s the difference?” Bojack Horseman and The Simpsons, Part 3

Posted on October 4, 2018 by flimspringfield

It’s that time again! That time when J and I binge-watch the new season of Bojack Horseman and make note of the Simpsons references that we, as people who live and breathe Simpsons references, can’t help but catch. If you’re … Continue reading →

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Simpsons Joke Origins: Superstar Celebrity Microphone

Posted on August 6, 2017 by unclediana1

The episode Radio Bart centers around Bart being given a toy microphone for his birthday, and the pranks he uses it for. These start innocently enough with him tricking Homer into believing an alien invasion is happening, or ordering the Flanders … Continue reading →

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Joke Origins: Poochie, The Whatizit? and the ’96 Olympics

Posted on August 9, 2016 by OneWordLong

In advance of the 2016 Summer Olympics, Atlanta Magazine published a deep and delightful oral history of The Whatizit?. If you don’t remember the Whatizit?, also known as Izzy, don’t worry. There are gloomier memories from Atlanta’s Summer Games besides its star-farting, … Continue reading →

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I Hate the Sea and Everything In It: JAWS

Posted on May 27, 2015 by flimspringfield

When recasting JAWS there were some really obvious choices we didn’t take. JAWS is an iconic movie and its characters have gone on to become action film stock types. You’ve got a cop, a fisherman, and a scientist, battling against … Continue reading →

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The most romantic moments in Simpsons history: #1!

Posted on February 14, 2015 by unclediana1

Skinner and Mrs. Krabappel dancing in the cafeteria What can we say about this one? Principal Skinner and Ms. Krabappel are two lonely souls who really deserve love. Seeing them find each other is beautiful. And the scene where they lock … Continue reading →

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The most romantic moments in Simpsons history: #2!

Posted on February 13, 2015 by unclediana1

Homer using his boutonnière to repair Marge’s dress that Artie ripped Young Homer the dumbass and young Marge the studious achiever seemed like an unlikely combination, but his inner sweetness ends up winning her over. This little gesture sums it … Continue reading →

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The most romantic moments in Simpsons history: #3!

Posted on February 12, 2015 by OneWordLong

Marge makes a special cake for Homer Marge knows her husband completely, from blood type and how many hairs on his head, to how sensitive he can be (never giggle at his Sherlock Holmes hat).  When Homer is put in charge of decorating Maggie’s birthday cake–because everyone … Continue reading →

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The most romantic moments in Simpsons history: #4!

Posted on February 11, 2015 by unclediana1

Homer getting the spa tickets for Marge by test-driving a Bentley We both made a note of this one because it’s so rare that Homer goes out of his way to do something genuinely thoughtful for his wife. Marge didn’t ask … Continue reading →

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The most romantic moments in Simpsons history: #5!

Posted on February 10, 2015 by unclediana1

Ralph giving a stellar performance as George Washington inspired by his feelings for Lisa This is one of the funniest and sweetest episodes of all time; it’s perfect. Of course Lisa would put a Valentine in Ralph Wiggum’s empty mailbox, but you … Continue reading →

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The most romantic moments in Simpsons history: #6!

Posted on February 9, 2015 by unclediana1

Milhouse delivering the tub of Gummi Bears to Samantha at her Catholic school and Samantha kissing him even though she will be punished “NOBODY LIKES MILHOUSE!” ~Mr. Largo We feel for Milhouse. He’s never going to be popular with the ladies … Continue reading →

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