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Apr 28, 2002, 9:06 PM ET15 posts by 11 posters
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Matt Garvey

Well, I was glad to see that Homer's turning green was actually feasible - the previews gave me the impression that he would spontaneously turn into the hulk, which would just be ridiculous...but how didn't his clothes turn green? Also, I guess the whole "Louis Lane" thing was just a joke - though I suppose it would be ok for CBG to have a name, it would be hard to find one that people could agree was his name...and Louis Lane wouldn't be appropriate for a regular character, I think.

On the whole, I enjoyed it...act 2 was the strongest, I thought, but a few things I didn't like: -It was still a little too meta-referential -Ralph was in the 4th grade classroom with no explanation -With a few exceptions, it doesn't seem like they've been able to get the viewers emotionally involved in the past few seasons when there's a chance for it - the most recent one that springs to mind is Mother Simpson, and that was 6 years ago. But oh well...that might be more of a personal thing for me.

Anyway, despite that, I liked it, and it had a good use of a celebrity appearance...not like I'm any sort of authority on quality control or anything...this is (quite obviously) more of a stream of consciousness. I'd say A-/B+.

PS. A few capsule things if no one's mentioned them yet... -The Bin Laden in a Blender thing is reminiscent of the Hamster in a Microwave shockwave site -9F01, the Flanderses sing the ark song (Does this have a name? It's not unique to the Simpsons, I know that) -4F12, this is sort of an opposite thing - in that episode, Homer used his voice for another character, and here some random guy (voiced by DC, I assume) did a Homer voice for Homer! -Clearly there's a reference to the Tracey Ullman shorts - in fact, I think it was on the interview with MG on the season 1 dvd where he said that he expected them to clean up his drawings a little, but they just animated what he drew - the same thing happened here. -Isn't it spelled "ay caramba"? (The Bartoon end screen had ay carumba)

That's all for now

P. Piggly HogswineMatt Garvey

i agree. esp. at the beginning of act 2, the ice cream sandwich/remote control thing? man, i almost plotzed! that was hilarious! and homer *biting* the couch??? oh man, that was classic!

Nicholas E. AndradeMatt Garvey

I believe the song the Flanderes sing is called Rise and Shine.

Adios, ~Nick

Matt Garvey wrote:

Ted S.Matt Garvey

Somebody claiming to be Matt Garvey wrote in news:[email]:

When I noticed that the plot was supposed to be about Bart having an Internet comic strip, I just figured that Homer's being portrayed as the Incredible Hulk was going to be a scene from one of Bart's comics. Frankly, it would have been much better if this had been the case.

I enjoyed the 'Angry Dad' scenes.

And 'Lou Rawls, Secret Agent'? Who woulda thunk it? :-)

Ted S.: change .spam to .net to reply by e-mail A gun is not a weapon Marge, it�s a tool. Like a butcher knife, or a harpoon, or... or an alligator. --Homer Simpson
Kevin MaddenMatt Garvey

Really more reminiscent of the frog in a blender cartoon which is from the same site (joecartoon.com).

Kevin

GyumaohMatt Garvey

Not only voiced by DC, drawn to look like him also.

Scott HigdonGyumaoh

In article , [email] (Gyumaoh) wrote:

And the character's voice was very similar to DC's actual speaking voice.

Scott Higdon The moon laughs knowingly
Matt GarveyScott Higdon

Wow - good observation, guys - I rewound my tape and looked - it really does look and sound like him!

Scott Higdon wrote:

Nicholas E. AndradeMatt Garvey

What does Homer say about being passionate in this episode. I believe this occurs right before he realizes he is a rage-a-holic.

Adios, ~Nick

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R. FlowersNicholas E. Andrade

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this

Is it something about Greeks like him being passionate, in a reference to Homer's Odyssey?

I just can't get enough of that rage-a-hol!

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Aaron HirshbergMatt Garvey

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This episode was excellent.

CBG dispensed his sarcasm and insults with great dexterity. Homer trying to punish the lawn chair by setting it on fire, Homer looking for the remote control, Moe crashing Homer's car, the stock certificates on the toilet paper roll, the repo man tearing the goatee off of "Internet Guy", Low Rawls, Martin discovering that he needs a cast, and so on!

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Jason SaslowMatt Garvey

This is starting to get on my nerves too. Not only is Ralph showing up in the 4th grade classroom, but the Ralph jokes are just terrible lately.

The Ralph moment in last night's episode was about the only time I wasn't laughing. It could have been hilarious if Ralph drew a comic where the character (drawn to look like Ralph) sets fire to things. You even could have put a leprecaun (or however the hell you spell it) on his shoulder.

I mean come on, that would have been easy...

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P. Piggly HogswineJason Saslow

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yeah, that was pretty weak. i liked his "now i don't get to stand in line anymore" remark, but him drawing all over himself, using what looked to be a pencil yet made screetchy noises like a marker, i mean, huh, what are we to believe, that this is some sort of *magic pencil* or something? etc. oh, and everybody knows leprechauns are extinct, con sarnit!

AngeFaitoreMatt Garvey

My favorite joke of the episode:

Bart: How would you like to be played by John Goodman? Homer: It's so obvious it should be Gary Oldman!

I can't see Gary Oldman as Homer Simpson. I just can't picture it.

Ange Faitore

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Aaron HirshbergAngeFaitore

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How about Eric Roberts, Steven Railsback, Christopher Walken, Steven Segall, or some other tough guy/psycho? I've got it! Harvey Keitel!

On a more serious note, Bruno Kirby!

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