I'd Commit Arson for the Parson

[vovat]

I actually thought that tonight's Simpsons episode was pretty good. When I heard it was about Homer and Marge's marriage being declared invalid, I feared the worst. But they managed to actually make it work within the show's continuity, and come up with an interesting plot to boot. I liked Sideshow Bob showing up as a red herring (I suppose this was his shortest speaking role), and the Parson was an amusing character. I have to wonder if he'll ever show up again. Hey, if Comptroller Atkins can become an occasional recurring character, then why not? Also, I found it interesting that Howard's Flowers was the same store Homer visited way back in the first season ("Some Enchanted Evening," to be specific), and I assume Howard was the poorly-animated guy that Homer bought a rose from back then. Even though I think the show is well past its prime, it's the occasional episode like this that makes it still worth watching.

As for Family Guy, the bits with the cast of The Next Generation were great. The main plot wasn't bad either, but it's obvious that the Star Trek cast appearances were the main draw, being all they showed on the commercials. One thing I wonder is when they decided Brian was an atheist. I know it's been mentioned before, and it's in character for him, but I know he seemed to believe in God in at least one previous episode, and possibly others as well.

American Dad was also a good one, with a well-developed main plot, a funny subplot with Steve and Roger, and the successful reappearance of Reginald the Koala. So I guess it was actually a good night all around, as far as cartoons were concerned.

Comments

[revme.livejournal.com]

The shatner joke really kinda ruined the Family Guy ep for me -- the rest of it was pretty good (Patrick Stewart is always good for laughs, since he's got that perfect, regal voice and having him say stupid shit is Comedy Gold), but jeez -- the Shatner joke just crossed the line, I thought. Meanness for the sake of meanness -- to an absurd level. I mean, jeez. Especially since she killed herself, too and Shatner still breaks up over it. Christ, what'd Shatner do, kill MacFarlane's dog?

[vovat.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I agree the Shatner joke went too far over the line. I guess it says something for the quality of the rest of the episode that I didn't think of it when writing my review.

[revme.livejournal.com]

For me it just stuck out too far and just colored the whole episode an ugly color. But the stuff with the TNG cast was awesome, and I loved it when they killed Tasha Yar really early.

[(Anonymous)]

check this out... arson for the parson
and they have the other one to.. about the clergymen..
LOL.. i got the bumper sticker.


http://www.cafepress.com/Megdania/6601660

[(Anonymous)]

oops.. sorry - no link

http://www.cafepress.com/Megdania/6601660

[vovat.livejournal.com]

Well, that was fast. Instead of going on the Internet withing minutes and registering their disgust throughout the world, they were on there creating merchandise. Much more productive. {g}

[(Anonymous)]

why disgust.. ?
i thought it was harmless.
the only thing i'm disgusted about is the prices for the merch...

[vovat.livejournal.com]

Just joking on the Comic Book Guy's line from "Itchy & Scratchy & Poochie."

[odontv.livejournal.com]

I was pretty surprised by this last Simpsons episode too. The summary made it sound like it was going to be so horrible and redundant but it was really sweet and enjoyable. And I was glad to see that Sideshow Bob has a life outside of trying to killing people now.

[vilajunkie.livejournal.com]

I love your icon!

[odontv.livejournal.com]

Thanks! 500 Hats was always my favorite Dr. Seuss story. :D

[vovat.livejournal.com]

Hey, he's always been interested in the lively arts! I do think it's interesting that the real culprit turned out to be Bob's ex-wife.

[odontv.livejournal.com]

That's true. Bob's always like the performance aspect of murdering people more than actually doing it (not that he's ever been successful).