"The Last Temptation of Homer", ep. 9(90) of S5 (December 9, 1993).
“The Last Temptation” is a curious and weird one, even by season 5 standards, by which relatively plausible scenarios with grain of suspension of disbelief, that can be attributed to exaggeration or artistic rendition, did made way for the scenarios ranging from surrealism to outright fantasy, but not ones taking place in full-on cartoon universe yet.
It puts, once again, one side of Simpsons couple into situation, in which he/she has to fight, well, temptation of extramarital affair, keeping in mind it was already established that neither one can consider brief fling without seeing it as immediate threat to integrity of their union. It seems to be the case this time too – will Homer succumb to forbidden fruit of “office romance” or not is one obvious issue, but what raises the stake is a notion that maybe, it’s something much more – genuine soulmate met by chance, and in this case, one may think, whether Homer stays away from cheating or not, he’s going to suffer loss. Will he face his fate or reject it in the name of status quo? Anyway, the story is busy with bizarre gags and situations (and Bart’s subplot that asks for its own episode), just to end in sorta anticlimactic, and confusing for many, manner, brushed off all gloomy implications of tragedy our star-crossed lovers are going through.
Doesn’t help that while Homer’s mindset on extramarital affairs (or simply on notion of any other women by his side) is already explained in “Colonel Homer”, Mindy’s side is left cryptic, except overall impression that she enjoyed Homer’s company a lot and was at least at one point attracted to him, but since then either gave up on prospects with him (getting informed of his family status, probably?), or decided she and Homer are better off as friends, possibly not even being aware of mutual interest. Or maybe she is as much in pain as himself, up to very end, in which she vanishes without trace, visibly heartbroken. Isn’t it weird Mindy, out of all one-time mysterious figures who did enter Simpsons’ lives to show them new perspective or teach something about themselves (Jacques, Karl, Mr. Bergstrom, Lurleen…), doesn’t have on-screen departure or explanation of why she can’t stick around even as background figure? She does show up couple of times (once in meta gag acknowledging all “homewreckers”), but it’s nothing compared to, say, continued sights of Jacques as stable part of Springfield. Likely non-canonic nod in clip show, disclosing her as another victim of Homer’s propensity of ruining lives, doesn’t help either… I only may assume, creative team had unspoken agreement it’s better not to bring up sore subject given how sympathetic both sides remain through all their inner turmoil, and that there wasn’t way around to have Mindy as recurrent background member without her serving as reminder of that bittersweet in its core storyline. (There is the fact, also, that writer of TLTOH, Frank Mula, is responsible for another saddest love story in Simpsons catalogue – “I Love Lisa”, and even that one ended on uplifting note.) Rather than thinking she did hit rock bottom over heartbreak, I’m going to assume she had to take responsibility for that room service at the SNPP’s expense, and that did cost her workplace (temporarily or permanently).
Two (tangential, maybe) outtakes from it:
- We were robbed of interesting workspace dynamics, if only Mindy could stay as recurring character and join Homer, Carl, and Lenny’s antics on occasion, also serving as both voice of reason (woman as agent of order) and catalyzer of risky adventures, depending on situation;
- Storyline would’ve been used as exploration of concept of friendship between opposite sexes, which, surprisingly, wasn’t a subject in The Simpsons during whole its run (granted, there was once episode in similar vein between Homer and his female neighbor, but seemingly too late in game and it didn’t have any impact as far as I concerned…).
Lastly, in regard of that ambiguous ending that makes people believe Homer has had one night stand with Mindy, while imagining Marge in her place (assumption which makes everything ever gloomier). My take on it: what if it is true… but in opposite way. Whole episode is chock-full, more than usual, with Homer’s fantasies, and in general depicts him in constant state of delirium to the point imagination blends into “reality” (already too fluid in this era of the series). What if Mindy, herself, was just a product of Homer’s wandering mind, his boredom and dissatisfaction, all that time?
A scene that got cut from 'Burns' Heir' (S5 E18), I just liked these expressions. But also, Smithers with a gun, that's not new but interesting nonetheless
Doing spooky activities with total drama characters!
It's spooky season! ^=^
Dj!
Horror movies?
Hahahahah. No ♡
You both stay in and cuddle while watching the Simpsons Halloween specials while eating candy.
You also wear matching halloween pajamas!
The moon has long been in the sky this Halloween, younger trick or treaters had already gone home and the older ones which stayed were met by the cold autumn breeze. But bundled up in soft throw blankets, wrapped in each other's arms as the fire roars, is you and Dj. An old episode plays, you feel your eyelids grow heavy, you rest your head against DJ's shoulder as you slowly drift off to sleep.
Geoff.
You can probably already guess,
Of course you're both going to a Halloween party, if not throwing one yourselves!
Matching costumes!! This year you're the grim reaper and a ghost! Geoff is the ghost & you're the reaper ofc!
Laughter, music, and a cheerful energy paints the party. The flashing lights reflect in his blue eyes, he twirls you as the monster mash booms on the speakers. The two of you party all night, for a holiday that's supposed to be scary, it made such joyful memories.
Izzy!
You both scare the daylights out of trick or treaters.
Your job was to stand on the porch with the candy bowl, candy bowl which is filled with fun sized candy bars disguised as full sized ones.
Izzy's idea of course.
Meanwhile Izzy would hide in the bushes in her 'franken-izzy' costume waiting to jump out at trick or treaters.
You successfully made six kids, three teenagers, and one adult man cry. Congrats?
From your peripheral vision you can see a child in the horizon approaching, you stand in position on the porch. The child, dressed like a minion, steps onto the porch. Per Izzy's instructions you hand them the 'full sized' candy bar. They smile happily and thank you and then.... "BOOOO!!" Izzy yells out at the child. After causing the child to subsequently drop their candy, earning a glare from the child's parents, Izzy practically dies of laughter while holding onto your shoulder.
Scott.
Hehehahaha, he took you a grave yard.
Yep.
A grave yard.
The scheme is that you'll get so scared you'll fall into his arms.
.. Let's just say that doesn't go as planned.
The moon shines brightly down upon you and Scott walking hand in hand in this abandoned graveyard. Boredom creeping over you, an idea dawns. Holding back giggles, you loudly let out a piercing howl like scream, causing Scott to quickly jump and whip his head back towards you. He glares at you and let's go of your hand when he realizes you're fine, he continues the pace of walking you were formerly at, you quickly chase after him and grab his hand, giggling with murmurs of apologies.
Area fifty~one alien Cody~Clone from S3 EP15 & briefly S5 EP7!
Breaking him out of area 51 for the holiday wasn't as difficult as you would think!
After convincing the guards you were a trick or treater, they left to go grab something to give you, then you simply walked to where he was being held and busted him out.
Since he had been in a government facility for years, he's never seen a scary movie before! Oh no!
So you decided to take him to the local AMC and see the latest horror movie.
You bought him popcorn and a slushie.
The two of you sat in your seats, interlocking your hands as their movie starts. The first jump scare happens and instinctively, you grip his hand tighter. Only to hear him let out a whaling scream. You turn towards him and your face pales as your boyfriend's arm turn completely into green goop.
Bridgette!
You both go pumpkin carving!
She carves a sailboat meanwhile you carve a classic jack o' lantern.
More matching costumes!! She dresses as a mermaid meanwhile you're a prince/princess!
The smell of pumpkin surrounds the kitchen you are both sat on the floor of, you look up from carving your pumpkin to see Bridgette dead focus on carving the perfect pumpkin, to the point she doesn't notice the pumpkin guts on her cheek. Giggling to yourself you wait for the next time she's turning her pumpkin around to scoot closer to her. You wipe the pumpkin guts off of her cheek, she turns her attention towards you for a brief second and you take the opportunity to sweetly kiss her cheek. Successfully catching her off gaurd.
Sheppard and Ronon not going down without a fight.
Sheppard: it's been a pleasure.
Ronon: same.
😭
This episode starts with Ford accusing Sheppard of not saving him. Then when Sheppard is broken, bleeding, needing surgery, he insists on getting back out there to get Teyla because he's not letting another team member slip through his hands. Not like Ford, Carson, or Elizabeth. This stops now.
John is bleeding out while Teyla goes into labor. Ronon's gentleness with Teyla. Rodney's pleading look when he realizes he's being left with Teyla and the coming baby.
Ronon doesn't trust Kaanan. Teyla says she does and asks them to trust him. Sheppard steps forward. Sheppard who is great with kids, holding Teyla's baby and smiling.
Just some of the perfect moments highlighted.
Caldwell: Major Marks, please make that ship go away.
🤣
Teyla: I can't believe you attempted a rescue operation in your condition.
Sheppard: "Attempt"? Last time I checked, I succeeded.
Rofl. Such a male/female interaction.
This episode is so healing because the team wins and everyone gets home safe. Sheppard got a win. It ends a bit sadly with the loss of Sam. But they halted Michael.
Because Sheppard was there Teyla was rescued, Sam survived the fight, Ronon's sacrifices don't cost his life and he doesn't die with Todd, Rodney keeps going, and Keller is still healing people. All because Sheppard was there.
A While Back I made a Drawing based my favorite Simpsons Episode Deep Space Homer, I recently become curious to see how the two would match up together.
So Under the Grounds of Fair Use, I decide too combine my drawing with footage of the actual episode itself.
I really think I did a good job editing it, I left my usual logo off this because I felt this was least amount work; I ever had too do also didn't want folks to think I was taking credit for other peoples work.
at least last day of summer is a good series finale episode. act your age being right before it in the episode lineup is such a crime. also the season 5 thing being a thing makes the whole meaningful climactic ending completely moot, same with catu to an extent because they undo candace finally being able to coexist with the boys and just have fun to represent the importance of summer meaning time spent together with the ones you love, with candace finally breaking out of her cycle of misery. but with s5 i doubt they'll change the formula and she'll be back to busting her brothers. candace and marge simpson should hang out.
it just makes me so SAD. part of me wishes we got a reboot that reworked a lot of the outdated elements of the show (the misogyny, baljeet being the. way he is) but maybe in fifteen years. :/
"Homer Goes to College", ep.3(84) of S5 (October 14, 1993).
"Rosebud", ep.4(85) of S5 (October 21, 1993).
I want to make these drawings kinda sketchy and loose – because I want them to be done quickly, I’m getting lazy, and because I want to honor imperfect, loose style of original things. It’s not that easy to do deliberately sketchy work so it would still look finished and not half-baked. Maybe I’m going to master it to the end of this project…
I remember someone asking years ago if there was a place to watch the Japanese dub of SP, so here's a masterpost of all the episodes I've found so far. Links go to NicoNico Douga, the quality isn't the best but this is the only place I've found them.
SP has three Japanese dubs, from what I can see: the WOWOW dub (seasons 1 - 7), the Fox Japan dub (season 8), and the Netflix dub (seasons 15 - 23). If I find any more, I'll update the post!
S1
Cartman Gets An Anal Probe
Volcano
Weight Gain 4000
Big Gay Al's Big Gay Boat Ride
An Elephant Makes Love to a Pig
Death
Pinkeye
Damien
Starvin' Marvin
Mr Hankey the Christmas Poo
Tom's Rhinoplasty
Mecha-Streisand
Cartman's Mom is a Dirty Slut
S2
Terrance and Phillip in Not Without My Anus
Cartman's Mom is Still a Dirty Slut
Ike's Wee Wee
Conjoined Fetus Lady
The Mexican Staring Frog of Southern Sri Lanka
Chef's Chocolate Salty Balls
Clubhouses
Chef Aid
Prehistoric Ice Man
S3
Tweek vs. Craig
Cat Orgy
Two Guys Naked in a Hot Tub
Jewbilee
Korn's Groovy Pirate Ghost Mystery
The Red Badge of Gayness
Rainforest Shmainforest
Spontaneous Combustion
S4
Chef Goes Nanners: https://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm30705955
Fourth Grade: http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm30929504
Trapper Keeper: http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm30348936
Wacky Molestation Adventure: http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm30349143
A Very Crappy Christmas: http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm31008074
Fat Camp: http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm30516034
Quintuplets: http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm30356271
S5
It Hits the Fan: http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm30124613
Terrance and Phillip Behind the Blow: http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm30083139
How to Eat with Your Butt: http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm30921495
The Entity: http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm29808088
Cripple Fight: http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm30018362
Super Best Friends: http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm30617392
Cartmanland: http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm30538922
Kenny Dies: http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm28735933
Butters' Very Own Episode: http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm30090561
S6
Jared Has Aides: ??
Asspen: ??
Freak Strike: http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm30920499
Fun with Veal: http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm30462646
The New Terrance and Phillip Movie Trailer: http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm30920999
Professor Chaos: ??
The Simpsons Already Did It: http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm30920542
Red Hot Catholic Love: ??
Free Hat: http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm30929378
Bebe's Boobs Destroy Society: ??
Child Abduction is Not Funny: http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm30645677
The Return of the Fellowship of the Ring to the Two Towers: http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm30931754
Death Camp of Tolerance: ??
My Future Self n Me: http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm30092199
The Biggest Douche in the Universe: https://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm31201541
Red Sleigh Down: http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm30124798
S7
Cancelled: http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm28743918
Krazy Kripples: ??
Toilet Paper: http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm31201795
I'm A Little Bit Country: https://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm26685470
Fat Butt and Pancake Head: http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm29870596
Li'l Crime Stoppers: http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm31201694
Red Man's Greed: http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm31201849
South Park Is Gay: http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm29808088
Christian Rock Hard: http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm30392155
Grey Dawn: http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm30068528
Casa Bonita: http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm31201759
Butt Out: http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm30110514
All About Mormons: http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm30648800
Raisins: http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm30414330
It's Christmas In Canada: http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm29872351