Simpsons Alumni Update: Groening & Azaria

Unbeknownst to me there’s a spinoff of that Top Chef program called  Top Chef Masters.  According to Wikipedia, “In the series, 24 world-renowned chefs compete against each other in weekly challenges.”  Also, there are regular judges and guest judges.  For Season 2 Matt Groening and Hank Azaria will be among the guest judges.  Okay.  (A hearty middle finger to IGN for bringing me this news but screwing up the link to the original Entertainment Weekly story.  That meant I had to wade through ew.com, as over designed and seizure inducing as any commercial website you’ll ever visit.) 

Quote of the Day

“Lisa . . . Lisa Simpson!  Lisa, there’s no room for crazy bebop in ‘My Country ’Tis of Thee’.” – Mr. Largo “But Mr. Largo, that’s what my country’s all about.” – Lisa Simpson “What?” – Mr. Largo “I’m wailing out for the homeless family living out of its car.  The Iowa farmer whose land has been taken away by unfeeling bureaucrats.  The West Virginia coal miner coughing up-” – Lisa Simpson “That’s all fine and good, but Lisa, none of those unpleasant people are going to be at the recital next week.” – Mr. Largo Happy 20th Anniversary to…

Bonus Quote of the Day

“What on Earth are you talking about, Homer?” – Marge Simpson “The Code of the Schoolyard, Marge!  The rules that teach a boy to be a man.  Let’s see . . . don’t tattle . . . always make fun of those different from you . . . never say anything unless you’re sure everyone feels exactly the same way you do.” – Homer Simpson Happy (belated) 20th Anniversary to Simpsons classic “Bart the General”!  (Original airdate: 4 February 1990)