tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7266470995513648978.post2948304153894006385..comments2024-03-28T10:18:00.370-05:00Comments on Gentlemen of Leisure: Retro Review: Grift of the MagiAustin Gortonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14281239771248780430noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7266470995513648978.post-89214620394204391462008-12-10T10:45:00.000-06:002008-12-10T10:45:00.000-06:00The "Lisa Becomes a Vegetarian" episode is pretty ...The "Lisa Becomes a Vegetarian" episode is pretty close to one long great Simpsons quote.Dr. Bitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13568570859981368717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7266470995513648978.post-13766556687343059542008-12-10T10:36:00.000-06:002008-12-10T10:36:00.000-06:00Yeah, that bit with Coleman is one of my favorite ...Yeah, that bit with Coleman is one of my favorite parts as well. I didn't quote because it involved too much of Bart and Lisa's reactions and I try to avoid that when pulling those quotes (they get long enough as it is). <BR/><BR/>I also agree the satirical elements were forced, especially since, for the most part, it was all crammed into the third "Christmas" act. I think I was just pleased to see SOME satire, however forced, instead of more of Homer acting like an ass. <BR/><BR/>As for the quality of post-season 8 episodes...well, I think it's a lot like 90s X-Men comics, in that the general consensus is that they suck and/or are a pale imitation of their former glory, but that doesn't mean there aren't a few gems here and there, or a few good gags amongst the dreck. <BR/><BR/>And when the episode is just plain bad, well, it can be fun to commiserate on just how bad it is, sometimes. <BR/><BR/>That said, I'm not all that excited to re-watch the 12th season next summer when it comes out. <BR/><BR/>Ideally, I'd like to go back and do Retro Reviews for all the seasons, including the "glory days" but I have a feeling in many cases the "favorite lines" section would end up being a retyping of the episode and I wouldn't have much to say on them aside from "good...funny...a classic." <BR/><BR/>We shall see, especially since the new season sets are getting released much more infrequently these days.Austin Gortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14281239771248780430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7266470995513648978.post-11230623580248141272008-12-10T10:11:00.000-06:002008-12-10T10:11:00.000-06:00My personal favorite part of that episode, and one...My personal favorite part of that episode, and one my all time favorite Simpsons dialogue was this:<BR/><BR/>Coleman: But the menu said "galaxy of prawns". Three prawns are hardly a galaxy! What do you mean, "your hands are tied"?! Let me talk to Mr. Kwan.<BR/><BR/>[Lisa motions for Bart to continue crawling]<BR/><BR/>Bart: I want to see how this turns out.<BR/><BR/>Lisa: [holding phone cord] The phone's not even plugged in!<BR/><BR/>Coleman: Alright, you listen to me, Kwan. Hang on, I got another call. [click] Yes, Mr. President! I can be in Washington right away!Dr. Bitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13568570859981368717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7266470995513648978.post-82054337626676777872008-12-10T10:01:00.000-06:002008-12-10T10:01:00.000-06:00You are a braver man than I to watch Simpsons epis...You are a braver man than I to watch Simpsons episodes after season 7 or 8.<BR/><BR/>I remember this particular episode, and I thought the satirical elements were too forced. Gary Coleman just annoys me because people seem to think involving him at any level is worthy of a laugh.<BR/><BR/>Season 4 FTWAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com