r/Simpsons

The Simpsons is a special show. Those that truly appreciate it know that you don't watch the show. You experience it. You are a resident of Springfield. The show is home. It can't be reviewed. It must be experienced. It's a relationship. A marriage.

I feel I have failed new fans as did the other reviewer. No review can do justice to properly encapsulate the experience.

Some of you have neglected to watch further seasons beyond 10 only based on reviews of others. Don't deprive yourselves of joy. Those that think seasons 10-20 are only fair, and 21-37 is not worth are wrong. The show grows with you, and you will grow with it.

Not all episodes are meant for pure laughs. Some are meant to provoke thought, encourage controversy, and experimental. Some are more artistic. Etc.

Seasons 1-12 are the newlywed seasons. When you're still learning about each other. Getting comfortable that you're loved and accepted unconditionally. Lots laughs. But heartwarming too. Like a mug of cocoa.

Season 13-24 are settled years. When you feel comfortable to experiment, and explore together while still keepingba routine. Doing and try new things without being judged, and be yourself. No need to play it safe. Like a shot of whiskey with a chaser.

Seasons 25-37+ are the golden years when you need to reinvent yourselves, keep the spark alive. Not everything will work, but when it does it's gold! But even those that times things don't work out you're still grateful for the opportunity to experience it with them. Like a cup of tea. Many varieties.

So don't read any more reviews. If you haven't watched all episodes, watch them and experience them for yourself for the first time. And if you have, rewatch them.with new eyes. New perspective. Appreciate what was, but also appreciate what is. Don't watch as a mere viewer. Experience it as a member of Springfield.

Have a cromulent day!

Sincerely, Paradox.

I think the joke is that most people would take comfort in knowing the person on the other end of the line would assume they're fully clothed because they can't see them but Homer inexplicably forcefully inserts it into the conversation

This is gonna be short and sweet because it's not really original so it's mostly a review of well the show satirizes a pop culture classic.

This is a fun episode. It's based on the movie 'Stand By Me' which is based on the Stephen King short story 'The Body' which is based on a myth and legend kids have been telling each other for centuries about finding a dead body in the woods etc.

Homer being hypnotized is funny. Makes me still wonder about the legitimacy of hypnosis. I believe it's possible but I also think most stage hypnotists are just performers. It's a good lead in to the story.

The jokes are fine. Nothing special.

The biggest twist is that the body they find as kids is Waylon Smithers Sr. The question we're left to ponder at the end when Mr. Burns is holding baby Waylon is if Burns returned him to his mother or kept him and raised him as his own son. The latter being what it seems the writers were implying. Which if true makes Waylons whole sexual attraction to Burns extremely fucked up. I'll let you all ponder that on your own.

It's a fine episode that spoofs the source material well. It's nothing special, but not bad.

I'll give it 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀 Waylon Sr skulls.

Rating Scale:

Poor - 1-3

Fair - 4-6

Good - 7

Very Good - 8

Great - 9

Perfect - 10