Tag Archives: TV

“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 →

Posted in Cultural Impact, TV | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Simpsons Joke Origins: Linda Ronstadt’s Plow King Jingle

Posted on August 18, 2018 by unclediana1

In one of my favorite episodes, Season 4’s Mr. Plow, Barney teams up with Linda Ronstadt to record a jingle advertising his snowplow business, Plow King (and slamming his best friend Homer’s rival business, Mr. Plow). Those seat-moisteners at FOX … Continue reading →

Posted in joke origins | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

“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 →

Posted in Contemporary, Cultural Impact, TV | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in Classic Simpsons, Cultural Impact, joke origins, TV | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Cultural Impact | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Cultural Impact | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Cultural Impact, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Cultural Impact | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Cultural Impact | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

The most romantic moments in Simpsons history: #8!

Posted on February 8, 2015 by unclediana1

The Simpson family writing the gentle breakup letter to end Bart’s “romance” with Ms. Krabappel It’s cruel and foolish of Bart to write love letters to his desperately lonely teacher, pretending to be a man named after Woodrow Wilson who … Continue reading →

Posted in Cultural Impact | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments