Squatting in Waverly Hills

[vovat]

Eh, I didn't think much of last night's Simpsons episode. The premise was actually pretty interesting, but nothing really came of it. The crazy school inspector was kind of funny, but that's pretty much it. Not to mention that I found the timeline kind of confusing, since they seemed to be cutting back and forth to storylines that weren't even taking place at the same time of day, as far as I could tell. It's hardly the first episode to do this, but it struck me as particularly confusing this time. Family Guy wasn't that great either, although I did think the live-action clips were a nice touch. I did enjoy American Dad, and appreciated that it gave more background for Roger, but I can't help feeling sorry for the guy.

All right, that's all for now, and I have to get going soon anyway. In the works for tonight is a post about Kaliko.

Comments

[revme.livejournal.com]

Yeah -- last night's Simpsons blew. It was... urgh. A couple funny jokes, but most of it was just stupid. I'm not sure what to think of the No Country For Old Men thing, just because it was basically out of nowhere -- and just like "Hey, here's a movie you recognize! That's funny, right?"

And, yeah -- do they even have school inspectors like that? I mean, dang, but that just seemed contrived and stupid. "Oh, we need to have some sort of conflict here! Let's make some crap up!"

Family Guy wasn't bad, though. I enjoyed it. And American Dad actually WAS pretty awesome. I am kinda amused that Toji's mom apparently speaks perfect English, which is... odd, considering he doesn't.

[vovat.livejournal.com]

I'm not sure what to think of the No Country For Old Men thing, just because it was basically out of nowhere -- and just like "Hey, here's a movie you recognize! That's funny, right?"

And I actually haven't seen that movie yet, so I DIDN'T recognize it. {g}

And, yeah -- do they even have school inspectors like that?

I guess it's possible, since the government has inspectors who can come to your home for other things, although I'm sure they're not allowed to break in. :P

I am kinda amused that Toji's mom apparently speaks perfect English, which is... odd, considering he doesn't.

Yet he seems to UNDERSTAND English quite well; he just can't speak it himself.

[vilajunkie.livejournal.com]

What were some previous Simpsons episodes that didn't have timeline continuity within the episode?

Can't wait to read about Kaliko!

[vovat.livejournal.com]

What were some previous Simpsons episodes that didn't have timeline continuity within the episode?

What immediately comes to mind is how "$pringfield" (the legalized gambling episode) had Robert Goulet performing at Bart's treehouse casino on the same night as Lisa's geography pageant. No explicit contradiction there, but it was kind of weird. And I'm sure there are other cases I'm forgetting.

[odontv.livejournal.com]

American Dad is one of my favorite things on TV. It seems so unappreciated.

[vovat.livejournal.com]

It really is. I didn't like it much at first, but it's definitely improved over time. I think the fact that it's started to focus more on the characters than on political jokes helps.

[burningofroissy.livejournal.com]

Yay Kaliko!