Monday Evening Cartoons

“Hey, I like this kid.  I can’t believe we we’re gonna shoot him.” – Fat Tony As part of the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day that opens this episode, Bart eventually falls down some concrete stairs, only to have a halo of guns surround his head.  His ultimate fate is decided in court, on charges of murder; in between he is in various forms of serious jeopardy.  But no matter how many times guns are jammed in his face or adults scheme his false conviction, the story is never played for tension or suspense. This extends to Bart’s…

Bonus Quote of the Day

“Pardon me, but I would like to see this money spent on more police officers.  I have been shot eight times this year, and as a result I almost missed work.” – Apu Nahasapeemapetilon “Crybaby.” – Chief Wiggum Happy birthday Hank Azaria!

Quote of the Day

“They need me over in the projects of Capital City.” – Mr. Bergstrom “But, I need you too.” – Lisa Simpson “That’s the problem with being middle class, anybody who really cares will abandon you for those who need it more.” – Mr. Bergstrom Happy 20th anniversary to “Lisa’s Substitute”!  Original airdate 25 April 1991.