Crazy Noises: Replaceable You

“I got a wife and kids.  Oh, that reminds me, they’re probably wondering where I went.” – Larry With its phony kidnapping and pointless police chase, “Burns, Baby Burns” does not have what you’d call a great ending.  The story didn’t really have anywhere to go, so they had Larry explain that he had to go back to his home planet, turned up some music, and had Homer tell Marge (standing in for the audience), “It doesn’t have to make sense.”  In other words, the admittedly nonsensical dance party was the Season 8 writers at least having the courtesy to…

Crazy Noises: Treehouse of Horror XXII

“Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have to appear in a tortilla in Mexico.” – God As part of our tireless efforts to demonstrate the many ways Zombie Simpsons fails to entertain, Season 23 will be subjected to the kind of rigorous examination that can only be produced by people typing short messages at one another.  More dedicated or modern individuals might use Twitter for this, but that’s got graphics and short links and little windows that pop up when you put your cursor over things.  The only kind of on-line communications we like are the kind that could once…

Crazy Noises: Bart Stops to Smell the Roosevelts

As part of our tireless efforts to demonstrate the many ways Zombie Simpsons fails to entertain, Season 23  will be subjected to the kind of rigorous examination that can only be produced by people typing short messages at one another.  More dedicated or modern individuals might use Twitter for this, but that’s got graphics and short links and little windows that pop up when you put your cursor over things.  The only kind of on-line communications we like are the kind that could once be done at 2400 baud.  So disable your call waiting, plug in your modem, and join…

Crazy Noises: The Falcon and the D’Ohman

“And why is a cafeteria worker posing as a nurse?” – Superintendent Chalmers “I get two paychecks this way.” – Lunchlady Doris “D’oh.” – Superintendent Chalmers As part of our tireless efforts to demonstrate the many ways Zombie Simpsons fails to entertain, Season 23 will be subjected to the kind of rigorous examination that can only be produced by people typing short messages at one another.  More dedicated or modern individuals might use Twitter for this, but that’s got graphics and short links and little windows that pop up when you put your cursor over things.  The only kind of…

Crazy Noises: Thirty Minutes Over Tokyo

“Don’t ask me, I don’t know anything.  I’m product of American education system.  I also build poor quality cars and inferior style electronics.” – Americatown Waiter For the third summer in a row, we at the Dead Homer Society are looking to satisfy your off-season longing for substandard commentary on substandard Simpsons.  This summer we’ll be looking at Season 10.  Why Season 10?  Because we’ve already done Seasons 8 and 9 and we can’t put it off any longer.  Prior to Season 10, we watched as the show started falling over, this is when it fell over.  And while the…

Crazy Noises: They Saved Lisa’s Brain

“Do I detect a note of sarcasm?” – Lindsey Naegle “Are you kidding me?  This baby is off the charts!” – Professor Frink “Ooh, a sarcasm detector, that’s a real useful invention!” – Comic Book Guy For the third summer in a row, we at the Dead Homer Society are looking to satisfy your off-season longing for substandard commentary on substandard Simpsons.  This summer we’ll be looking at Season 10.  Why Season 10?  Because we’ve already done Seasons 8 and 9 and we can’t put it off any longer.  Prior to Season 10, we watched as the show started falling…

Crazy Noises: Monty Can’t Buy Me Love

“Ooh, I hear this really sucks.” – Lisa Simpson For the third summer in a row, we at the Dead Homer Society are looking to satisfy your off-season longing for substandard commentary on substandard Simpsons.  This summer we’ll be looking at Season 10.  Why Season 10?  Because we’ve already done Seasons 8 and 9 and we can’t put it off any longer.  Prior to Season 10, we watched as the show started falling over, this is when it fell over.  And while the dust wouldn’t settle completely for another season or so, there is no bigger gap in quality than…

Crazy Noises: The Old Man and the C Student

“They cut out the best word!” – Bart Simpson “Didn’t that movie used to have a war in it?” – Hans Moleman “C’mon!  You’ve been warned.” – Orderly For the third summer in a row, we at the Dead Homer Society are looking to satisfy your off-season longing for substandard commentary on substandard Simpsons.  This summer we’ll be looking at Season 10.  Why Season 10?  Because we’ve already done Seasons 8 and 9 and we can’t put it off any longer.  Prior to Season 10, we watched as the show started falling over, this is when it fell over.  And…

Crazy Noises: Mom and Pop Art

“You’ve gone from hip to boring.  Why don’t you call us when you get to kitsch?” – Gunter For the third summer in a row, we at the Dead Homer Society are looking to satisfy your off-season longing for substandard commentary on substandard Simpsons.  This summer we’ll be looking at Season 10.  Why Season 10?  Because we’ve already done Seasons 8 and 9 and we can’t put it off any longer.  Prior to Season 10, we watched as the show started falling over, this is when it fell over.  And while the dust wouldn’t settle completely for another season or…

Crazy Noises: Simpsons Bible Stories

“So, what’s next for the Israelites, land of milk and honey?” – Exodus Milhouse “Well, actually it looks like we’re in for forty years of wandering the desert.” – Exodus Lisa “Forty years?  But after that, it’s clear sailing for the Jews, right?” – Exodus Milhouse For the third summer in a row, we at the Dead Homer Society are looking to satisfy your off-season longing for substandard commentary on substandard Simpsons.  This summer we’ll be looking at Season 10.  Why Season 10?  Because we’ve already done Seasons 8 and 9 and we can’t put it off any longer.  Prior…

Crazy Noises: Maximum Homerdrive

For the third summer in a row, we at the Dead Homer Society are looking to satisfy your off-season longing for substandard commentary on substandard Simpsons.  This summer we’ll be looking at Season 10.  Why Season 10?  Because we’ve already done Seasons 8 and 9 and we can’t put it off any longer.  Prior to Season 10, we watched as the show started falling over, this is when it fell over.  And while the dust wouldn’t settle completely for another season or so, there is no bigger gap in quality than the one between Season 9 and Season 10.  Since…

Crazy Noises: “Make Room for Lisa”

“But you can’t just repossess our merchandise.  The I Ching said I had six months until bankruptcy.” – Karma-Ceuticals Owner “Hey, channel somebody who gives a damn.” – Repo Man For the third summer in a row, we at the Dead Homer Society are looking to satisfy your off-season longing for substandard commentary on substandard Simpsons.  This summer we’ll be looking at Season 10.  Why Season 10?  Because we’ve already done Seasons 8 and 9 and we can’t put it off any longer.  Prior to Season 10, we watched as the show started falling over, this is when it fell…

Crazy Noises: “Marge Simpsons in ‘Screaming Yellow Honkers’”

“Anger is what makes America great, but you must find the proper outlet for your rage.  Fire a weapon at your television screen, pick a fight with someone weaker than you, or write a threatening letter to a celebrity.” – Sergeant Crew For the third summer in a row, we at the Dead Homer Society are looking to satisfy your off-season longing for substandard commentary on substandard Simpsons.  This summer we’ll be looking at Season 10.  Why Season 10?  Because we’ve already done Seasons 8 and 9 and we can’t put it off any longer.  Prior to Season 10, we…

Crazy Noises: I’m With Cupid

“Drinking will help us plan.” – Moe For the third summer in a row, we at the Dead Homer Society are looking to satisfy your off-season longing for substandard commentary on substandard Simpsons.  This summer we’ll be looking at Season 10.  Why Season 10?  Because we’ve already done Seasons 8 and 9 and we can’t put it off any longer.  Prior to Season 10, we watched as the show started falling over, this is when it fell over.  And while the dust wouldn’t settle completely for another season or so, there is no bigger gap in quality than the one…

Crazy Noises: Homer to the Max

“Kids, there’s three ways to do things: the right way, the wrong way, and the Max Power way!” – Max Power “Isn’t that the wrong way?” – Bart Simpson “Yeah, but faster!” – Max Power For the third summer in a row, we at the Dead Homer Society are looking to satisfy your off-season longing for substandard commentary on substandard Simpsons.  This summer we’ll be looking at Season 10.  Why Season 10?  Because we’ve already done Seasons 8 and 9 and we can’t put it off any longer.  Prior to Season 10, we watched as the show started falling over,…

Crazy Noises: Sunday, Cruddy Sunday

“Any final thoughts?” – Pat Summerall “Nah, I’m too mad.  Let’s get the heck out of here.” – John Madden For the third summer in a row, we at the Dead Homer Society are looking to satisfy your off-season longing for substandard commentary on substandard Simpsons.  This summer we’ll be looking at Season 10.  Why Season 10?  Because we’ve already done Seasons 8 and 9 and we can’t put it off any longer.  Prior to Season 10, we watched as the show started falling over, this is when it fell over.  And while the dust wouldn’t settle completely for another…

Crazy Noises: Wild Barts Can’t Be Broken

“Like my mother always said, you’ve got to stick it out, even if you picked a loser . . . to the bitter end.” – Marge Simpson For the third summer in a row, we at the Dead Homer Society are looking to satisfy your off-season longing for substandard commentary on substandard Simpsons.  This summer we’ll be looking at Season 10.  Why Season 10?  Because we’ve already done Seasons 8 and 9 and we can’t put it off any longer.  Prior to Season 10, we watched as the show started falling over, this is when it fell over.  And while…

Crazy Noises: Viva Ned Flanders

“And, once again, tithing is ten percent off the top.  That’s gross income, not net.  Please, people, don’t force us to audit.” – Reverend Lovejoy For the third summer in a row, we at the Dead Homer Society are looking to satisfy your off-season longing for substandard commentary on substandard Simpsons.  This summer we’ll be looking at Season 10.  Why Season 10?  Because we’ve already done Seasons 8 and 9 and we can’t put it off any longer.  Prior to Season 10, we watched as the show started falling over, this is when it fell over.  And while the dust…

Crazy Noises: Mayored to the Mob

“Thank you, Fat Tony.  However, in the future, I would prefer a nondescript briefcase to the sack with a dollar sign on it.” – Mayor Quimby For the third summer in a row, we at the Dead Homer Society are looking to satisfy your off-season longing for substandard commentary on substandard Simpsons.  This summer we’ll be looking at Season 10.  Why Season 10?  Because we’ve already done Seasons 8 and 9 and we can’t put it off any longer.  Prior to Season 10, we watched as the show started falling over, this is when it fell over.  And while the…

Crazy Noises: Homer Simpson in “Kidney Trouble”

“Aren’t you going to give him the last rites?” – Marge Simpson “That’s Catholic, Marge.  You might as well ask me to do a voodoo dance.” – Reverend Lovejoy For the third summer in a row, we at the Dead Homer Society are looking to satisfy your off-season longing for substandard commentary on substandard Simpsons.  This summer we’ll be looking at Season 10.  Why Season 10?  Because we’ve already done Seasons 8 and 9 and we can’t put it off any longer.  Prior to Season 10, we watched as the show started falling over, this is when it fell over. …