tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7266470995513648978.post7840946069968155139..comments2024-03-28T10:18:00.370-05:00Comments on Gentlemen of Leisure: Retro Review: Marge vs. the MonorailAustin Gortonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14281239771248780430noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7266470995513648978.post-14221968819483951012012-07-18T10:06:58.008-05:002012-07-18T10:06:58.008-05:00@Matt: Also, I have a good friend who's way in...@Matt: <i>Also, I have a good friend who's way into MMO's, and in pretty much every game he's ever played, he's made a character named "Hoju".</i><br /><br />As someone whose internet moniker is similarly derived from a bit of random Simpsonsonia, I wholeheartedly endorse that action.Austin Gortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14281239771248780430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7266470995513648978.post-29197568103513581442012-07-17T14:55:47.414-05:002012-07-17T14:55:47.414-05:00Though it's been a while since it's popped...Though it's been a while since it's popped up, my friends and I used to make frequent use of the phrase, "Batman's a scientist."<br /><br />Also, I have a good friend who's way into MMO's, and in pretty much every game he's ever played, he's made a character named "Hoju".Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14580725636327122073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7266470995513648978.post-53892255265424719112012-07-15T11:40:41.484-05:002012-07-15T11:40:41.484-05:00@Michael: Ah. "Stonecutters" had tempora...@Michael: <i>Ah. "Stonecutters" had temporarily slipped my mind. Still, I'd have to put it at a close number two.</i><br /><br />I had also forgotten the "Dr. Zaius" song. That would have to be in consideration as well...Austin Gortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14281239771248780430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7266470995513648978.post-58959607308902090802012-07-15T09:52:12.251-05:002012-07-15T09:52:12.251-05:00@Teebore Haha! Off the top of my head, I might put...@Teebore <i>Haha! Off the top of my head, I might put "Flaming Moes" or the Stonecutters Song ahead of it, but I certainly wouldn't begrudge anyone making an argument for the Monorail song being #1. It's certainly worthy.</i><br /><br />Ah. "Stonecutters" had temporarily slipped my mind. Still, I'd have to put it at a close number two.<br /><br />@Teebore <i>That's a post I should do someday. The top 10 Simpsons original songs...</i><br /><br />I'd read that. Then again, I read most everything here... But still, do it!Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03665503542091489778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7266470995513648978.post-85823126032387530192012-07-14T12:18:14.718-05:002012-07-14T12:18:14.718-05:00@Michael: I'm sorry, "one of?"
Hah...@Michael: <i>I'm sorry, "one of?" </i><br /><br />Haha! Off the top of my head, I might put "Flaming Moes" or the Stonecutters Song ahead of it, but I certainly wouldn't begrudge anyone making an argument for the Monorail song being #1. It's certainly worthy. <br /><br />That's a post I should do someday. The top 10 <i>Simpsons</i> original songs...<br /><br />@Blam: <i>I do remember enjoying it — which probably sounds like a completely underwhelming response to a Simpsonista, I realize.</i><br /><br />Nah, the fact that you remember enjoying it, considering that I know you haven't watched much <i>Simpsons</i>, I consider a testament to its quality. <br /><br /><i>You should include the initial air date of the episode under (retro) review.</i><br /><br />An excellent idea! I really have no idea why I haven't done that thus far...<br /><br /><i>I love the phrase "Notable Notes". Is that actually from the show or does it just sound Simpsonian?</i><br /><br />As far as I know, it's a bit of Simpsons-speak I made up (though I wouldn't be surprised if it is used in an episode somewhere and entered my subconscious). <br /><br />It's an amalgamation of the "potent potables" category that was always listed in the SNL "Celebrity Jeopardy" sketches and a line from the <i>Simpsons</i> episode "Mr. Lisa Goes to Washington", in which Homer becomes obsessed with <i>Reader's Digest</i>, and one point quotes a passage from a section called "quotable notables". <br /><br />At least, those are the two things I always think of when I type out "notable notes".Austin Gortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14281239771248780430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7266470995513648978.post-5953706196162552252012-07-13T22:58:19.801-05:002012-07-13T22:58:19.801-05:00This is one of the half-dozen Simpsons episodes I&...<br>This is one of the half-dozen <i>Simpsons </i>episodes I've seen, and I do remember enjoying it — which probably sounds like a completely underwhelming response to a Simpsonista, I realize.<br /><br />A little constructive criticism, Mr. T: You should include the initial air date of the episode under (retro) review.<br /><br />I love the phrase "Notable Notes". Is that actually from the show or does it just sound Simpsonian?<br /><br>Blamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07342343767763035991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7266470995513648978.post-46343111318071450032012-07-13T20:00:03.821-05:002012-07-13T20:00:03.821-05:00@Teebore: It also features one of the show's b...@Teebore: <i>It also features one of the show's best musical numbers</i><br /><br />I'm sorry, "one of?"Michaelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7266470995513648978.post-83974438758714815872012-07-13T11:45:26.523-05:002012-07-13T11:45:26.523-05:00@Dr. Bitz: As you said, it's Marge vs The Mono...@Dr. Bitz: <i>As </i>you<i> said, it's Marge vs The Monorail, 'nuff said.</i><br /><br />I edited that in there just for you. <br /><br />I love that opening revision of the Flintstones song. As well as the irradiated squirrel with laser eyes. <br /><br /><i>However, the opossums always freaked me out.</i><br /><br />Ditto.<br /><br />@Sarah: <i>the big one being "bitey" of course</i><br /><br />Fun fact: As a kid, I always heard the name as "Heidi" and thus wasn't sure what the joke was.<br /><br />2nd Fun Fact: I was a pretty stupid kid. <br /><br /><i>Possums seem like they'd be horrible terrors, but they're not so bad, as wild animals go</i><br /><br />I've heard that, that they can <i>almost</i> be domesticated in some cases.Austin Gortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14281239771248780430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7266470995513648978.post-83066284497082076532012-07-13T10:21:06.705-05:002012-07-13T10:21:06.705-05:00LOVE this epsisode. It's such a classic. The s...LOVE this epsisode. It's such a classic. The song is fantastic and we can't forget about the possums in the monorail (the big one being "bitey" of course) (fun fact. Possums seem like they'd be horrible terrors, but they're not so bad, as wild animals go)Sarah Ahiershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02795455714801965956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7266470995513648978.post-90036543122818505842012-07-13T10:09:59.006-05:002012-07-13T10:09:59.006-05:00Homer: Donuts...is there anything they can't d...Homer: Donuts...is there anything they can't do?<br /><br />-------<br /><br />Leonard Nimoy: I'd say this vessel could do at least warp 5.<br /> <br />Mayor Quimby: Yes, and may I say, "May the Force be with you." <br /><br />Leonard Nimoy: Do you even know who I am? <br /><br />Mayor Quimby: I think I do. Aren't you one of the Little Rascals? <br /><br />------------<br /><br />Homer: Simpson, Homer Simpson. He's the greatest guy in history. From the town of Springfield, he's about to hit a chestnut tree. AAH! <br /><br />------------<br /><br />I also always liked the visual gag of the toothpick skyscraper getting burned down by the giant magnifying glass.<br /><br />It is a classic episode. As <i>you</i> said, it's Marge vs The Monorail, 'nuff said.<br /><br />However, the opossums always freaked me out.Dr. Bitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13568570859981368717noreply@blogger.com