Marketing Campaign Effective Despite Awful Content

“I just ripped the head off Mr. Honeybunny.” – Bart Simpson The numbers are in and Zombie Simpsons pulled a disappointingly decent one.  Last night’s affront to the comedy gods was watched by 8.65 million people.  That makes it the fourth highest rated episode all year and raises the average for Season 21 to 8.23 million.  It throttled The Cleveland Show (6.96 million) and even beat Family Guy (8.10 million).  I’d say all the 20th anniversary propaganda is having its intended effect.  Next week we’ll probably see an even bigger number with the Spurlock special and all the attendant anniversary…

Quote of the Day

“Okay this is what you’re gonna do.  You’re gonna hang up, call me back, and say the exact opposite of everything you just said.  Goodbye.  Bart, Lisa, come over here.” – Herb Powell “What is it Unkie Herb?” – Lisa Simpson “I want you to hear what the guys down at the plant think of your old man . . . Hello.” – Herb Powell “Um, Homer Simpson is a brilliant man with lots of well thought out, practical ideas.  He is ensuring the financial security of this company for years to come.  Oh yes, and his personal hygiene is…