We all know Mr. Sparkle as a joint venture of Matsumura Fishworks and Tamaribuchi Heavy Manufacturing Concern that banishes dirt to the land of wind and ghosts. But it is also the premier window cleaning service for homes and businesses in the greater Fargo, ND-Moorhead, MN area. Seriously: Obviously the website doesn’t contain any likeness or drawings that might be legally actionable, but let there be no doubt about the name: The name “Mr. Sparkle” is a famous reference to “The Simpsons” (it was the name of a mysterious Japanese cleaning product on the show). Is that how that came…
Tag: In Marge We Trust
Quote of the Day
“This is the best part of the week!” – Homer Simpson “It’s the longest possible time before more church!” – Lisa Simpson And this is the best part of the year, it’s the longest possible time before more Zombie Simpsons!
Crazy Noises: In Marge We Trust
“Mr. Sparkle, a joint venture of Matsumura Fish Works and Tamaribuchi Heavy Manufacturing Concern.” – Mr. Sparkle Video In an attempt to fill the summer with love, hate and pointless Simpsons commentary we at the Dead Homer Society are going to spend some time overthinking Season 8. Why Season 8? Because Season 8 is when The Simpsons really began to deteriorate into Zombie Simpsons. That’s why. Because we’re cutting edge and ultra-modern we’re using a newfangled, information-superhighway fad called a “chatroom” to conduct our conversation. This text has been edited for clarity and spelling (surprisingly enough NOT on “St. Eleutherius of…
Friday Link Dump – Japanese Advertising Edition
“Oh, hello American investor. I see you are interested in distributing Mr. Sparkle in your home prefecture. You have chosen wisely. But please, don’t believe me, observe this commercial.” – Mr. Sparkle Guy There are two references this week to “Simpson Tide”, one is from an American’s personal blog, the other is from an African business publication. If that doesn’t demonstrate the truly global reach of The Simpsons nothing can. There’s a blogger who agrees with us, lots of usage and crazy Japanese commercials. Enjoy. C.C. Lemon – I’m not even going to try to explain this myself: Do you…
Quote of the Day
“Homer, the Lord only asks for an hour a week.” – Marge Simpson “In that case he should’ve made the week an hour longer. Lousy God.” – Homer Simpson
Quote of the Day
“I was once idealistic like you. It was the mid-70s and I was fresh out of seminary; the 60s were long over and people were once again ready to feel bad about themselves.” – Rev. Lovejoy