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“Mr. Scorpio says productivity is up two percent, and it’s all because of my motivational techniques, like donuts, and the possibility of more donuts to come.” – Homer Simpson

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“We can’t lose!  Look at the name of the dog I bet on!” – Homer Simpson “She’s the Fastest?  Homer, I don’t think that means necessarily-” – Marge Simpson “And they’re off!  She’s the fasted jump out to an insurmountable lead!” – PA Announcer “You’re lucky you’ve got looks, Marge.” – Homer Simpson

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“Apu, if it’ll make you feel any better, I’ve learned that life is one crushing defeat after another until you just wish Flanders was dead.” – Homer Simpson

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“I bet we could buy a nice doghouse for fifty dollars.” – Marge Simpson “Marge, you’re a tool of the doghouse makers.” – Homer Simpson “I am not!” – Marge Simpson “Yes, you are.  You’ve been brainwashed by all those doghouse commercials on TV.” – Homer Simpson

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“Don’t worry, Mom.  I’ll bust you out of there just as soon as I get a cocktail dress and a crowbar.” – Bart Simpson “Bartina, until I met you, I was the loneliest warden in the penal system.” – Imaginary Warden” “Fresh.” – Bartina “Oh, down I go.” – Imaginary Warden

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“What can I get for eight thousand tickets?” – Nelson Muntz “A BB gun or an Easy-Bake Oven.” – Squeaky Voiced Teen “Hot food is tempting, but I just can’t say no to a weapon.” – Nelson Muntz Happy birthday David S/X Cohen!  

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“What’s all that commotion?  Why it’s one of those pretzel wagons the movie stars are always talking about.” – Homer Simpson “Here?  At our plant?” – Lenny

Reading Digest: Makeup Edition

“This next one’s for the ladies.  How many times have you gals been late for a high powered business meeting only to realize you’re not wearing makeup?” – Homer Simpson “That’s every woman’s nightmare.” – Marge Simpson “That’s why I invented this revolutionary makeup gun!  It’s for the woman who only has four fifths of a second to get ready.  Close your eyes, Marge. . . . And now you’re ready for a night on the town.” – Homer Simpson “Homer, you’ve got it set on whore.” – Marge Simpson That Marge related makeup line they announced a few weeks…

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“Oh, it was awful.  They set me on a cold metal table and prodded me with humiliating probes.  And th-oh, wait, that was my physical.” – Homer Simpson “Great story, Homer.  Really.” – Karl

Sorry, Uproxx, Zombie Simpsons Is Never Worth Watching

“Sorry.” – Screamatorium Carny I understand the desire for there to be funny and watchable episodes of Zombie Simpsons.  Hell, I share it.  If they ever made a good episode again you could get out the crayolas and color me tickled pink.  But that will never happen.  The show is too far gone to regain even a spark of what once made it great, and the proof of that is on display in every episode of Zombie Simpsons. And I mean every episode, as in all ten on this Uproxx list of “10 Episodes From the Past Five Years That Are Totally Worth…

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“And this control stick is like the handle bars on your tricycle.  Now, would you like to see where we hang our coats?” – Pilot “No, thank you.  I’d rather push this button.” – Bart Simpson “No!” – Pilot “Ahhh!  We’re all gonna die!” – Homer Simpson

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“Excuse me, we wanted to see the geek who valued the happiness of his children more than money.” – Nuclear Plant Guy #1 “Right here.” – Homer Simpson “Aww, you said his head was the size of a baseball.” – Nuclear Plant Guy #2

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“So, Krusty, what are you gonna do about your tax problem?” – Bart Simpson “Don’t sweat it.  The life of Rory B. Bellows is insured for a surprisingly large amount.” – Krusty the Klown  

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“Do not be alarmed.  That is just my helper monkey, sir.  I got him after a robber shot me six times and left me for dead.” – Apu Nahasapeemapetilon “Helper monkey, eh?” – Homer Simpson

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“Homer, you know how unpredictable the French are.  One minute they’re kissing a woman’s hand, the next they’re chopping off her head.  What if they start a war?” – Marge Simpson “Relax, I built a bomb shelter.” – Homer Simpson

Reading Digest: Harry Shearer Speaks Between the Lines Edition

“What did Simpson do to you?” – Mr. Smithers “Oh, nothing other than drive me to distraction with his incompetent boobery.  Terrible at everything!  A complete moron . . . but I’m not really free to talk right now.” – C.M. Burns Thanks to Freedom Day tomorrow, it’s a short week and nobody’s spent much of it on the internet, so this is a very short Reading Digest.  And since big holidays are always some of our lowest traffic moments of the year, I thought I’d bump it to today.   There’s the usual collection of usage, some fan made stuff,…

Quote of the Day

“I’ve got to stop being so petty.  I should be Alison’s friend, not her competitor.  I mean, she is a wonderful person.” – Lisa Simpson “Way to go, Lis.  Why compete with someone who’s just gonna to kick your butt anyway?” – Bart Simpson “I prefer my phrasing.” – Lisa Simpson Happy birthday Yeardley Smith!

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“Ever since I called for the rescue of that Simpson lad, I have taken a lot of heat.  So, I am flip-flopping!  I say: let him stay down there!” – Mayor Quimby “Yay!” – Crowd