“Bart, did you read the book?” – Mrs. Krabappel “Mrs. Krabappel, I am insulted. Is this a book report or a witch hunt?” – Bart Simpson This week’s Reading Digest is extremely abbreviated. 20th Anniversary stuff ate up a lot of time and the internet slows for no man, event or excuse. Uh, enjoy. 25 Homer Simpson quotes to guide you to a successful career – Most of these are good. Howdy Doodily Readerinos – Sweet Ned Flanders costume (via My Disguises). Homer Simpson speed painting – Neat video of someone drawing a detailed Homer head. I could’ve done without…
Day: December 18, 2009
Lost in Translation
“I must have phrased that badly. My English is, how you say, inelegant…” – Hoarst My job requires a bit of travel, so I often have the chance to watch The Simpsons in foreign languauges. This last month I spent time in both Mexico and Germany, and may I say that modernization isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be. The German episodes I watched included such ‘gems’ as season 19’s “Dial ‘N’ for Nerder” and season 20’s “Lost Verizon”. I only know the titles because I was able to find their descriptions on SNPP.com. I know Lost Verizon was…
Quote of the Day
“Whoever did this is in very deep trouble.” – Principal Skinner “And a sloppy speller too, the preferred spelling of ‘weiner’ is W-I-E-N-E-R. Although E-I is an acceptable ethnic variant.” – Martin Prince “Good point.” – Principal Skinner