It's the final day of school and the first day of freedom for hundreds of schools, at least in our neck of the woods. Isn't this a little bit how you felt as that final bell rang.
"I trust you all remembered to bring in your implements of destruction."
The Simpsons, Season 4, Episode 1 "Kamp Krusty.
Well, it's all a dream, and Bart tries to turn his straight Ds report card into straight As so he can go to camp as promised. "You know a D turns into a B so easily. You just got greedy." Well, camp is much of a vacation for Marge and Homer as Bart and Lisa, so they are off to Kamp Krusty. The camp doesn't quite live up to the Krusty seal of approval and Barney Gumble steps for the lazy clown.
Simpsons at its absolute best and a classic ode to summer.
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Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
April Fools: An April Fool old School
Ah Donna Reed. So wholesome. When Mary Stone slips that a famous singer is recuperating in her home, little brother Jeff uses April Fools Day as a backdrop to scare away the adoring fans.
Even 40 years later, this show is just as imaginative as many sitcom plots. The only difference is Donna Reed did it first.
The plot of the show follows young Mary as she gets ready to head out to a "Buzz Barry" concert. But Buzz comes down with the measles. The concert is cancelled by Mary is elated to find that Buzz is recovering in the Stone home.
For Simpsons fan, some of the plot line is strikingly similar to the season 3 episode "Stark Raving Dad," when Homer invites a Michael Jackson impersonator home and Bart spills the news to his friends. Except the Springfield fans are thwarted when they discover its not the King of Pop, but a fat white crazy dude.
The Donna Reed Show, Season 1, Episode 28, April Fool
Even 40 years later, this show is just as imaginative as many sitcom plots. The only difference is Donna Reed did it first.
The plot of the show follows young Mary as she gets ready to head out to a "Buzz Barry" concert. But Buzz comes down with the measles. The concert is cancelled by Mary is elated to find that Buzz is recovering in the Stone home.
For Simpsons fan, some of the plot line is strikingly similar to the season 3 episode "Stark Raving Dad," when Homer invites a Michael Jackson impersonator home and Bart spills the news to his friends. Except the Springfield fans are thwarted when they discover its not the King of Pop, but a fat white crazy dude.
Saturday, March 19, 2011
The Simpsons: April Fools Day Origins
As far as holidays go, April Fools' gets the shaft in the holiday hierarchy. But what other day gives you permission to humiliate your boss, teacher or spouse? So are The Simpsons pulling our chains with their pagan origins story? Even back in season 4, I wouldn't put it past Matt Groening and company.
Season 4, episode 18 - So It's Come to This: A Simpsons Clip Show
Classic April Fools material. The show actually aired on April 1, 1993, but its still a classic today. Isn't it great how Homer and Bart haven't seemed to grasp what's "over the line?" The gag culminates in Bart pulling the ultimate prank, shaking a beer can in a paint mixing machine. The subsequent beer explosion ("We need pretzels, repeat pretzels") puts Homer in the hospital and kicks off a clip show as the family reminisces.
Season 4, episode 18 - So It's Come to This: A Simpsons Clip Show
Classic April Fools material. The show actually aired on April 1, 1993, but its still a classic today. Isn't it great how Homer and Bart haven't seemed to grasp what's "over the line?" The gag culminates in Bart pulling the ultimate prank, shaking a beer can in a paint mixing machine. The subsequent beer explosion ("We need pretzels, repeat pretzels") puts Homer in the hospital and kicks off a clip show as the family reminisces.
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