Default! The two sweetest words in the English language!— Homer
Default! The two sweetest words in the English language!— Homer
With Thanksgiving weekend apon us most of us are out there looking for those Christmas gifts for our friends and family. It's not always easy to find the special gift, especially for that Simpson fan. That's why now at Hot Topic you can pick up the Simpsons Gift Card. Get it for that Simpsons fan that you just can't decide what to buy. The card comes in $10, $25 and $50 values and feature Homer on it saying "Please Remember This Gift When I Do Something Stupid". At Hot Topic your gift receiver can use the card to purchase such things as Simpsons boxers, Tshirts, hoodies, dress shirts, hats and more.
The barely functional Simpson family, first introduced 13 years ago, has had a profound impact on North American culture, so much so that George Bush Sr. declared during the 1992 election: ''We're going to keep trying to strengthen the American family, to make them more like the Waltons and less like the Simpsons.''
Robert Thompson, director of the Center for the Study of Popular Television at Syracuse University, said parents should be thankful their kids are drawn to The Simpsons.
Mr. Thompson said the show teaches children about irony, political consciousness and skepticism about the media. ''Some of the best comic art is coming out of this show,'' he added. Read the full facts on how to save your kids today by clicking here.
Are the Simpsons one of the most Christian families on television? Does the Springfield of Ned Flanders and Apu provide an example of different religions and spiritualities?
Shawn Galyen, a minister working with the Georgetown chapter of the Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship, offered his answers to these questions during "The Gospel According to the Simpsons," a discussion sponsored by the University of Virginia Chapter of the Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship.
Speaking before a large audience, Galyen used author Mark Pinsky's book "The Gospel According to the Simpsons" as a basis for a discussion about the role religion and spirituality play in the television series and the ideas embodied by various Simpsons characters. Read the rest at The Simpsonian.
Homer Simpson is not based on any local resident and Bull's Tavern is not the basis for Mo's, the bar in the animated television show "The Simpsons."
In short, San Luis Obispo County was not the inspiration for the fictional town of Springfield, despite long-standing rumors inspired by some shared peculiarities -- a twin-domed nuclear power plant, a coastline with a huge rock just off the beach, and a former television news anchorman who resembles Kent Brockman, the show's stiff-haired TV reporter.
No way, says Mike Reiss, one of the show's producers who was one of the first people hired to help write the show some 15 years ago. Read the full story by clicking here.
Hey fans, we just got in the mail the newest flyer from The Hamilton Collection featuring the "Homer 2D/3D Collection". This collection features Homer is some of his best scenes (with 2D backgrounds) sculpted out in 3D. The first sculpture in the collection is "Meltdown". as Homer takes his customary, pre-coffee-break snooze, sectors of the plant explode into a ball of fire. Barrels of toxic chemicals burst into flames and the hazardous materials team rushes in to contain the sudden chaos. Meanwhile Burns watches from his solitary lair. The figure stands 6" tall and is authorized by Fox. The scultpture is also limited to only 95 casting days and goes for the price of $49.95 + shipping. You can sign up for this and other Simpson Hamilton collections by going to collectiblestoday.com. Click here to see the full sized ad.
Hey fans, in this next weeks TV Guide be sure to check out their selection for great Holiday DVD's. Making the list is our favorite family with the Christmas with the Simpsons DVD which is now out. Five of the show's yuletide episodes are collected, along the featurette "My Burns' Finest Moments". Dance with Mr. Plow or jingle along with Krusty's Kwanza greeting with this special DVD.
"Don't cry for me, kids of Springfield!" Lisa decides to run for class president but gets some competition from Nelson Mutz?! She leads the polls after doing a little 'Evit-like' singing. Michael Moore guest voices as himself when newly-elected school president Lisa leads a student revolt to turn the school into a better place. You can read more about this episode's details by clicking here or just watch it!
Bart and Homer Simpson racing on skateboards are poised to boost Christmas sales for Hornby, the British maker of Scalextric and train sets said yesterday after posting bumper first-half results. "We have achieved excellent exposure for our products in time for the important Christmas period," chief executive Frank Martin said.
Three years ago, Hornby was saddled with high labour costs and stagnant demand and seemed set to hit the buffers. By shifting production to China and relaunching its main brands, it has grown roughly 10-fold. Read the story here. Visit Hornby.com.
