The Simpsons launch an out of this world episode by turning into the skid.
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The Simpsons: Season 27 Episode 16.
The episode starts off briskly with a neighborly spat before taking its U-turn.
This is also a hallmark of classicSimpsons.
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But what can the Flanderses teach the Simpsons?
Tonight Homer and Bart learn that theft adds flavor and enjoyment.
They even test their theory.
Homer imparts quite a few knowledgeable tidbits tonight.
The lab is a fertile breeding ground for crazy ideas.
The hangar at Exploration Corporation seemed like the UFO manufacturing plant on The X-Files.
Lisa is immediately filled with the joy of eventual discovery.
Marges maternal instincts immediately kick in.
The mother-daughter dynamic onThe Simpsonsis rife with suspenseful give and take.
Lisa is smart, very smart.
Shes also the saddest little girl in grade number two.
Lisa sees her mom as unfulfilled potential.
But instead of encouraging that potential, Lisa stomps on it.
Homer backs Marge at every turn.
Hes learned its the only way to circumnavigate the perils of the matrimonial speed track.
Married life is a hydroplane and Homer turns in to the slide.
Springfields geekiest all turn out for the chance to ride the rocket to Mars.
Skinner sees it as the ultimate field trip.
Im surprised Martin didnt try out.
Just ask Disco Stu.
Lisa sees Mars as a wonderful beginning.
Unlike Loverboy, a band so electrifying it can only truly be appreciated in the rain.
Lisa and Marges tensions werent actually the seeds of the humor in the episode.
The funny happened around them and they were largely oblivious.
Of course Marge was going to enjoy the sterile environment of space.
Shes been prepping for this all her life.
Shes the poster child for Mop n Brag in a sanitarchical society where cleanliness is godliness.
And her motherly instincts would definitely drive her to follow her daught into space.
Lisa has also been getting ready for this trip forever.
Well, since preschool at least.
She is a math major who loves science and education in all its forms.
She is a teachers pet and a middle child and its just in her DNA.
But she doesnt see that if she had partnered with Marge they would have worked perfectly together.
Lisa is selfless but self-centered.
Marge is self-sacrificing and sanctimonious.
The Marge-ian Chronicles was a very funny episode.
It moved fast and didnt skimp on rapid-fire succession in the lines.
And Homer probably still isnt full.
Hank Azaria plays Apu Nahasapeemapetilon and Chief Wiggum.
Harry Shearer is Mr. Burns.
Pamela Hayden plays Millhouse and Jimbo Jones.
Guest Stars: Tom Scharpling and Jon Wurster.
But It All Went By So Fast:Chippos Potato Chips.
Atlantical: Canada Builds Border Fence.
Regional Geographic: All Frogs Gone.
Scientist American: Scientists: Mad Max 100 Optimistic.
Times: Our Full Planet Preview.
Rational Review: Larry the Cable President?
Staying close from far away.
Virtual hug machine: Like they never left.
The Solar System (eight planets).
Nutrition Zone Sterilization Sequence.
Terminal Events Volume 4: Cannibalism-Cyanide Leak.
Rating:
4 out of 5
