“You’re in big trouble, Burns! Homer Simpson’s job requires college training in nuclear physics. Now, you get your man up to speed or we’ll be forced to take legal action.” – Nuclear Inspector
“Is that so? Well, I have the feeling you’ll be ‘dropping’ the charges. . . . Oh.” – C.M. Burns
“The painters moved your desk, sir.” – Mr. Smithers
“Ah, yes.” – C.M. Burns
“The box, the BOX!”
The Simpsons always found a way to take old cliches, like a villain with cartoony trap doors, and make them interesting again. Often multiple times, without feeling overused.
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Sir, try to land on Leonard’s carcass!