It flits from one gag to another with abandon and rarely makes much sense or produces many laughs. Dad can you not like any celebrity that supports Dr Dementoid? English. I tried to find room for argument that I could just hate-watch the cartoon with my brain turned off as long as I pretend its a dumb cartoon then the incest joke happened. Seriously, from the writing to the animation, the sudden appearance of the second set of tracks to fit an Amtrak train, to even the voice acting this is astonishing. This is a more insane and nonsensical lizard-related end to an episode than Threshold, from the aforementionedVoyager andthathad two characters devolve into salamanders and mate with the theory that humans would evolve that way. And three makes three. He paid Bart three dollars. They tied him and the bed to the roof of their truck. "[10] Annie Alleman of The Herald News, on the other hand, named "Kill the Alligator and Run" her eighth favorite Simpsons episode. Mmmmmm.. Wikisimpsons has a Discord server! Right thats it! We went to Maudes funeral! What does it say about The Simpsons at this point that they blatantly ripped off entire plots from one of their sister shows? Kelly looked like a horse. Review is spot on as per. Unlike most other bad Scully-era episodes which start off on a good note (or at least a good idea buried under zaniness), this episode already misfires at the starting gate. Right now, what Im sensing is that the show collapsed due to a fatal combination of arrogance, inexperience, and the limitations of the traditional story engine, sourced from the writers room and the FOX Network executives, at war with both increasingly disillusioned fans and worn-down staff (animators and voice actors, respectively.) subject named as. A shadow wearing a top hat covered them as the got the most peculiar feeling they were being watched. But here, the insanity of the children being arrested just dragged on and on and on CHILDREN. Given that The Simpsons Season 11 was clearly trying to be more like South Park or Family Guy, to apparently rip off plots from King of the Hill one the most grounded adult animated sitcoms out there, outside of maybe Bobs Burgers is an exercise in combining oil and water. Lets, for example, take his behavior at the Kid Rock concert. No because that would be murder Feck off ya bastards! The American alligator is classified by the US Fish and Wildlife Service as similarity of appearance to a threatened taxon. But then I wont live to see my children die! Um Marge Im having another midlife crisis Homer whined. There were imaginary cowboys pointing guns at him and snarling. Im referencing that Daniel Radcliffe movie! Yes! The first three you mentioned are objectionable in one way or another, and the last one effectively drove me away from new episodes for good (with a few rare exceptions, none of which were worth it). Lost in the wilderness and on the run, the family come across a diner, where they are given employment. Nothing is natural about this series anymore. Terrified of his supposedly impending death, he develops insomnia and has a mental breakdown. He's just a harmless maniac here to remind us of the precious gift of sanity. said Mr Burns. Destroy us all!. Destroy us all!, He had chicken. Either way, pray to whatever deity you believe in because theres no saving this episode. Oh, you thought he was insane before? But as I mentioned in my review of Take My Wife, Sleaze, he was influenced by various college movies, and the universe rebutted him by showing a) actual consequences, and b) nerds being a part of everyday life. Granted, Reddit isnt exactly representative of the majoritys voice but it also tends to attract sheep and shills (and it was from the official Simpsons Reddit), so Id say its at least a somewhat accurate representation of what a significant portion of the fandom thinks. Boom, you have the Villain of the Week. Dedicated to The Simpsons and host to thousands of free TV show. It was scripted and animated. One of the most disjointed of the series. The debauchery makes Homer feel better, but he is disappointed to learn spring break is over and the students are returning to their studies. Yay! To my eyes, that alone puts it in contention for the title of Worst Episode Ever. Hmmmmm! The Simpsons were still stuck in the middle of a street party. Discussion; Bug Reporting; Delete/Combine Pages tt0701143. [8] Scully said in an interview with the Detroit Free Press that the staff of the show chose Kid Rock and Joe C. for the episode because the two "have a lot of stage presence" and visually are "a funny combination," and because the staff thought "they would be funny playing off Homer. There is something for everyone in this episode, with political humor, satire, a play on spring break rowdiness, jokes about handcuff's for Maggie, and even one thrown in about Bart and Lisa getting married. Hannah Montana money Oscar laughed. knock you out. Homer cheered and partied with the students. Of course, hes then turned into a plot device when hes fatally struck, leading to the arrest of all ofthe Simpsons. In fact, he actually gets some amusing lines, albeit drowned out by the sheer insanity of this episode. One scene that was cut saw Captain Jack lying in state at the capitol in Florida, with Kid Rock being one of the people present to pay their respects to the alligator. Im serious we had Jerkass Homer before, but this episode has him at probably his most sociopathic for a consistent length of time. [15], Scully, Mike. Do you eat a lot? Lets go back to the concert Homer sighed. Homer: D'oh! For the past five and a half years, I have been taking a look at the Mike Scully era ofThe Simpsons. I cant think of anything, except for satirizing Spring Break which only lasted for a few minutes. Unless this was meant to be a riff on the strictness of the Southern legal system, this is taking the Sins of the Father cliche a bit too seriously, right? Their conversation mentions Evans's films Love Story and The Two Jakes, as well as Vincent Canby. The family is acquitted, but they are banned from entering Florida again. When it is then revealed that Captain Jack was never dead, simply knocked out, the family are released but are banned from the state of Florida - leaving them only able to travel to Arizona or North Dakota. There, they end up in the middle of a raucous spring break. I trust you dear. said Marge tying him to the bed. He's got your license. The episode was written by John Swartzwelder and directed by Jen Kamerman. Lisa comments on the stars. Captain Jack, the alligator. said the tour guide. It originally aired on April 30, 2000. It originally aired on Fox in the United States on April 30, 2000. See?. Homer laughed. Or never paid attention to the burgeoning Spring Break culture? Oz thats in Sans Monique, a fictional Island in the Caribbean Hugo sighed. It originally aired on April 30, 2000. how are you this upset about a cartoon show wtf. I guess it speaks to how out of touch Springfield is, but come on, this is a stunning lack of common sense. Alice Cooper had a python or some other large constricting snake with him. Well ho partying later She sighed to Homer. The reception of "Kill the Alligator and Run" by critics was mixed. The end in which Captain Jack makes an appearance is lifted from Alligator from 1980, only this time with less gory results. He visits sick kids in hospital dressed as Captain Jack Sparrow! Oscar yelled. language of work or name. The quiz says youre a Frigid Frieda. When The Simpsons is finally canceled, as far as Im personally concerned, the gravitas of the epochal nature of the announcement will be nullified by the relief that the rotting carcass of what was once the best show on TV will finally be put out of its misery. Mom, Bart's sitting next to me! Lisa whined pushing him. No. How the hell did the family get banned from 48 out of 50 United States? This, of course, works in theory, but is derailed by the fact that it is Spring Break! Marge darling, can they be honey braised? Homer asked. Edit Clip Timeline Auto-GIF. Speaking of insane antics, Homers boating kills Captain Jack, a gator who functions the town mascot. Spoiler alert the word divorce is not mentionedonce in this episode. Because even if it was intentional, the end result is just depressing. This time, however, we have a magazine joke that is only used to focus on Homer and Homer himself, which would work if he didnt give Ned Flanders a sex test, forgetting that his wife died. Which looks like one of those modern, white boxy rich houses with a pool and glass doors. Oscar was squeezing a squeaky toy shaped like a bone. Hes panicking about dying young! Oz! Eh? Homer laughed. All I know is that this time, I have watched aSimpsons episode that I sincerely believe wouldve been better off if it was penned and edited by a room full of cocaine users. In an attempt to heal, the family takes a vacation to Florida. Im amazed Oscars dumb filler filled up a page said Bart. Homer was breastfeeding a plastic baby doll. Menu. But from what Ive seen, this is one of those episodes more frequently cited when the topic of worst episode ever does come up. Its time to get deeeeemented! (2008). It's printed by the Montana Militia. said Bart annoyed Homer gave him fake money. You all attend Springfield Elementary! said Homer. Zaniness Factor: 5. Homer Simpson: It worked! [2][6][7] Evans and Rose appear in a scene at the beginning of the episode, when Homer stays up late and watches Rose interview Evans on the television, hallucinating them threatening to kill him. simpsons:Kill_the_Alligator_and_Run. Or has a growth hormone syndrome that stopped him growing said Hugo. Worse I have complete and utter apathy to what happens to him since no matter what, he will not be fleshed out or held to account. Staff members Mike Scully, Ian Maxtone-Graham, George Meyer, Matt Selman, Julie Thacker, and Steven Dean Moore, as well as cast member Dan Castellaneta and guest star Diedrich Bader, participated in the DVD audio commentary for the episode. Kid Rock was there. (LogOut/ The Simpson family get off the railway and end up at a secluded diner, where they work until the sheriff tracks them down. A head doctor. said Marge. without checking to see if the creature in question is actually dead, The Simpsons S 11 E 18 Days Of Wine And Dohses, The Simpsons S11 E20 "Last Tap Dance in Springfield". This is one of the most expensive TV shows on the entire network. Youre not supposed to be smoking that said Oscar. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Ah, good times. That is not hyperbole. Around 7.46 million American homes tuned in to watch the episode during its original airing. One attempt to defend himself and his family in court later (Drunken hicks of the jury), theyre breaking rocks on the chain gang. Its perfect! To calm himself down, he and the . They are eventually tracked down by the sheriff, who kidnaps them while they are asleep. Plot: After taking a test in a book of self-improvement quizzes, Homer begins to fear that he only has three years left on his lifespan. Is the monkey from Narnia? Oscar asked. The chalkboard gag is I am not here on a fart ball scholarship.. Lego 41027 - Der TOP-Favorit unserer Produkttester. Mmmmmm Florida oranges Ahhhh, I think Im recovering from my scurvy. said Hugo. This is pure art. The chalkboard gag is "I am not here on a fart ball scholarship." The couch gag is the Simpsons walking over hot coals and yelping in pain as they walk over the hot coals to get . Regardless, its still probably the most consistently awful episode of the Scully era a failure on virtually every level possible. Show everyone your boobs! Oscar exclaimed. And you are not invited! Dr Demento went back inside his mansion. Is that a good thing? Weird Al asked Dr Demento. Uh no. 2023 Wikisimpsons. If anybody has a counterargument, however, Im all for it. Awwwww! to Spring Break in Florida to Getting in trouble with the local authorities. Suddenly there was a Tyrannosaurus Rex outside the car staring in at them and growling. July 15, 2020, 1:30 PM PDT By Gwen Aviles A North Carolina man is hoping he doesn't see the alligator who slammed into his boat later. Because it's made of plastic. said Dr Payne. MAGGIE WAS PUT IN HANDCUFFS. Having to choose between KTAAR and Twin Dilemma is a rather sobering choice. Oscar kept being stupid saying it was Kraid from Metroid said Lisa. Living in the sunshine, dancing in the moonlight, having a wonderful time! Tiny Tim was singing I dunno but best avoid those celebrities from now on said Oscar. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. The caf owner saying, "I like that." Bill, bill, bill Death threat from Sideshow Bob to Bart bill bill Oh! Nice character writing there. as if the show is required to be to your standard week after week. Seriously, it feels like the writers wrote themselves in a corner, and when coming up with how to resolve the episode, they decided eh, make it so he wasnt really dead. Kill Homer Simpson! said Mendoza. I would argue that its one of the most technically inept episodes of the show that I have ever seen. You heard him Marge! Boobies. Oscar moaned aroused. This listing provides federal protection for alligators but allows state-approved management and control programs. A lot of the process of making Simpsons episodes involved the writers all getting together and making changes, and Swartzwelders particular style combined with him not being there to defend his work seemed to cause problems in some of his later episodes., 4) Redditor 4: You didnt like the episode?!? Of course not. New Comics. Forums. It aired on the FOX Network, in front of 7.46 million American homes figure, at the very least, 15 million people. Oz can you stop arguing with everyone this vacation? Homer read another of those dumb magazine quizzes in womens afternoon weekly magazines. Captain Jack was rolling about in the stagnant water with the other gators. Also, remember back when during plant inspections, he hid the most incompetent employees deep into the basement? So, this is where I should declare it the new candidate for the Worst Episode Ever. " Kill the Alligator and Run " is the nineteenth episode of the eleventh season of the American animated television series The Simpsons. Homer becomes the life of the spring break party. With the whole family facing arrest for something Homer has done, they decide to hide out in plain sight as workers at a diner in the middle of nowhere. Lets waste this beeeeeyotch! Joe C yelled. Why did I call my crossover fanfiction that. All Rights Reserved. And how does nobody throw the madman under the bus? The reviews are protected under Fair Use more specifically, Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976. The Simpsons then went orange picking. There were monkeys in the crowd hooting and screeching. Actually adds a very slight veneer of poignancy to Kid Rocks desire to pour out some malt liquor on a fake curb very slight. But as I mentioned in the review above, at least this one is almost amusingly awful, a-la The Room. Do you smoke? No! More about series. He wanted to introduce himself as 'the pimp of the nation.' Marge mildly chides Homer for the debacle, thus proving that this marriage is collapsing into something akin to Stockholm syndrome, all before they pick up odd jobs at a diner in the middle of nowhere, while the proprietor lets them live in her trailer. Im madder than Homer seethed at Bart. Waste this beeeeeyotch! Joe C yelled. imported from Wikimedia project. Simpsons Showdown! Oh dear! The Simpsons on trial Were all fictional Oscar broke the fourth wall He climb up our toilet any day Bart was admiring the alligator. But one of the worst of the series? And really, it just barely misses. It also says something that Homer was more antagonistic in this episode than Charles Montgomery Burns. The jazz pianist didn't show up. Oh I missed you boys so much! Teacher says I'm whittling at a tenth-grade level. Me at money grabbing Michael Jackson false accusers and gas lighters? Oscar asked. Death is after me. Homer cried, hiding behind Mr Burns. Were not flippin going to Disney World! Bart groaned. Probably the only other thing close to an amusing bit in the episode has to be one of the MTV Spring Break Hosts getting hauled away when she announces that shes turned 25 (a reference to, Also, I guess I could argue that Homers fascination with We Built This City actually almost works, as well a quasi-rebel who instead comes off like a madman, singing a song about rockers arguing with executives, that just so happens to be written off by some rock publications as corporate rock. 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