Weird Batch of eBay Simpsons Stuff

Oh eBay, you make it so easy for people to sell the most entertainingly oddball stuff.  First up we have this wind up Maggie novelty item that, according to the seller, “WORKS STILL”:   Next on the block is this rather frightening looking “walking” Homer robot: That thing looks like a cross between Homer and that stupid robot FOX has on during football.  The combination of the distorted, semi-muscled torso with the blank stare and strange grin on the head is really unnerving.  Finally, how about some novelty Euro notes with Simpsons characters on them?  There’s a 20 Euro note…

Party at Matt’s House!

According to the Hindustan Times Matt Groening is throwing a party: The creator of the legendary show, Matt Groening is reportedly planning a huge birthday party at Fox studios in Hollywood in 11 days’ time, plus what he describes as a string of on-screen surprises for fans. If they invite me I’ll bring a whole beer keg. 

Quote of the Day

“Two, four, six, eight, Homer’s crime was very great!” – Protesters (pause) “‘Great’ meaning large or immense; we use it in the pejorative sense!” – Protesters