The Musical Fruit

“Well, beans were a staple of the Israelites, yes proceed.” – Springfield Christian School Teacher I find this video strangely fascinating.  I don’t know if it’s the MIDI-level soundtrack, the way different beans are brought on and off the screen, the fact that Homer’s five o’clock shadow is done twice or the “d’oh” montage at the end (which is taken from “So It’s Come to This”).   Whatever it is, it’s neat.

Simpsons Alumni Update: George Meyer

George Meyer was one of the real geniuses who made The Simpsons great.  He popped up in last week’s New Yorker mocking airline frequent flyer clubs.  Go and read, it’s short. My favorites are Hegira Mach Five, Godhead Supreme and Canadians of Distinction.