Marge suggests a few lifestyle changes to make that number go up, naturally Homer is against that and has a mental breakdown, developing insomnia and going insane. Death is after me. Homer cried, hiding behind Mr Burns. Its occasionally seen as something of a harbinger of Jerkass Homer, given how he becomes a party animal on campus. "[12] While reviewing the eleventh season of The Simpsons, DVD Movie Guide's Colin Jacobson commented on the episode, writing: "Wow this may be the most jumbled Simpsons to date! What are you up to Demento! Homer was suddenly dressed as a woman carrying a baby. (Turns out, he fell into the grave at the funeral as well). Cant sleep gonna die cant sleep gonna die Homer groaned in his sleep. Lisa, Bart, Maggie and Hugo shook their heads embarrassed. Really, you could take his character from this episode and transplant it onto any other TV show. But that's America's wang. said Homer. Because even if it was intentional, the end result is just depressing. Season 6, Episode 8: Lisa on Ice. Dieser Artikel wurde entwickelt, um den Bedrfnissen unserer Kunden entsprechend zu werden und bietet eine Vielzahl von neuen Funktionen. Saturday 30 April 2022 09:55. Nice character writing there. Or whats left of it. Can you stop hiring Sergio Aragons as a guest illustrator for your comics! Oscar yelled at Bart. Tell these two imbeciles to sit and be quiet! Hugo yelled. When fleeing the Sheriff, the Simpsons jump over a railroad crossing onto what is clearly pavement. Destroy us all! Chris was dealing with the evil monkey in his closet. The quiz says youre a Frigid Frieda. Homer wakes up the next day, rushing outside ready to party, but spring break is over: The students are returning home. I love this couch said Homer. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Ill catch him! Homer tackles Joe C. You idiot! (LogOut/ I wanted Captain Jack Sparrow Oscar hissed. All I know is that this time, I have watched aSimpsons episode that I sincerely believe wouldve been better off if it was penned and edited by a room full of cocaine users. Which looks like one of those modern, white boxy rich houses with a pool and glass doors. There, they kill a beloved alligator and are sentenced to a chain gang. Now, I will admit that Captain Jack does work as a joke, a riff on the quirkiness of small towns that need something to attract tourists in the offseason, and for that joke, Jack works. Party! [3] The Simpsons showrunner Mike Scully has expressed regret for cutting this scene because it "hurts the logic" later in the episode when Captain Jack crawls out of the capitol and reveals himself to everyone, thus creating a plot hole due to a lack of any explanation as to how he got there. They're only in Florida in the first place because Homer came down with a bad case of Sanity Slippage due to Mortality Phobia after his death was predicted by a magazine quiz. (To which I argue that they merely mocked his candidacy back in 1999.). It originally aired on Fox in the United States on April 30, 2000. Marge darling, can they be honey braised? Homer asked. Yeah I hear they dont even hand out raincoats or tarps at his shows. Sorry to inform you, but Reddit has denied the notion of this being the worst episode ever as of 5 years ago, when a post with zero upvotes declared the same accusation. Ive read fanfictions that treat their original characters more realistically than this episode treats Homer Jay Simpson. Marge grunted as the car flipped upside down. Homer Simpson: It worked! It was the third highest-rated broadcast on Fox that week, following an episode of Malcolm in the Middle (which received an 8.2 rating) and an episode of The X-Files (which received a 7.7 rating). In the episode, Homer has a nervous breakdown after taking a quiz that suggests he only has three years left to live. The Simpsons Kill the Alligator and Run Available on iTunes, Disney+ S11 E19: After a terrible bout with insomnia, Homer takes the family to Florida during spring break. Join to talk about the wiki, Simpsons and Tapped Out news, or just to talk to other users. [5] The episode also features guest appearances from talk show host Charlie Rose and film producer Robert Evans as themselves. Why are you trespassing on my property? Dr Demento frowned. And here comes Floridas most beloved and famous resident Captain Jack- said the tour guide. No. Im madder than Homer seethed at Bart. In a way, its sort of like the show is having its life flash before its eyes as it slips into a fate worse than death. Despite the fact that Homer is the sole guilty culprit, the whole family is charged for killing the alligator. But as I mentioned in my review of Take My Wife, Sleaze, he was influenced by various college movies, and the universe rebutted him by showing a) actual consequences, and b) nerds being a part of everyday life. I am having a private pool party! Diedrich Bader guest starred in the episode as a sheriff that tries to arrest the Simpson family, while Robert Evans and Charlie Rose guest starred in a scene in which Homer watches the two in an interview on television. 10/10 Highly Recommended. And secondly when we get round to that! Lisa Goes To Washington wasnt, you know, my personal favorite episode of theentire frigging show. And Ill say it again, there are even cartoons made for kids that have blown the few Modern Simpsons that Ive seen out of the water. If I wasnt so lazy. The reviews are protected under Fair Use more specifically, Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976. In many ways, it is the dorkier equivalent to the study of the implosion of the Roman Empire. No time is given to let a scene have an impact before something else stupid happens, or when there is time given, the scene is so bereft of comic timing or so flawed with a character I want to see put in a psych ward that I am just stunned at what Im seeing. No this isnt like that time I wanted to be an inventor like Thomas Edison Homer sighed. Conversely, to fill the void of the WordPress comment box (and with no superior point in this project to insert it into asides from the zenith of Scully-era Homer here), I honestly have to wonder if Homers decline into Jerkass Homer during the Scully years is some form of bizarre character development, as Ive theorized for years. A shadow wearing a top hat covered them as the got the most peculiar feeling they were being watched. What you need is a good, long rest. Even if you compare his persona from The Twin Dilemma? I just do this as a hobby. Living in the sunshine, dancing in the moonlight, having a wonderful time! Tiny Tim was singing I dunno but best avoid those celebrities from now on said Oscar. I wish it was funny, but guess what the duo dont have much to work with here. Homer you need to see a doctor. Captain Jack was rolling about in the stagnant water with the other gators. For the past five and a half years, I have been taking a look at the Mike Scully era ofThe Simpsons. Seriously, it feels like the writers wrote themselves in a corner, and when coming up with how to resolve the episode, they decided eh, make it so he wasnt really dead. 25/03/2020. Alice Cooper had a python or some other large constricting snake with him. He sighed. One of the Frat boys partying outside was smoking pot. Homer Simpson: Well, I'm gonna try anyway. Take them off of the glass! The Simpsons: Kill The Alligator And Run The Simpsons (1999) Animated, Comedy | United States. Oscar was squeezing a squeaky toy shaped like a bone. It flits from one gag to another with abandon and rarely makes much sense or produces many laughs. It was scripted and animated. He wanted to introduce himself as 'the pimp of the nation.' Regardless, its still probably the most consistently awful episode of the Scully era a failure on virtually every level possible. But we had a lot of fun writing it, and we stand by it. Unless this was meant to be a riff on the strictness of the Southern legal system, this is taking the Sins of the Father cliche a bit too seriously, right? You fell in the open grave! And theyll destroy us all! But I can at least see where they were going. Im making braised ribs! Marge called from the kitchen. Hi Santa! Teddy, Oscars living teddy bear creature yelled. You win. Eh? Homer laughed. Im amazed Oscars dumb filler filled up a page said Bart. Sepulveda here doing the veejay thing for the most out-of-control spring break ever! said a brunette lady hosting the event. My pockets hurt. said Homer depressed about dying. Seen here in Kill the Alligator and Run is an absolute trainwreck of an episode, one that dispatches the shows prior standards of comedy, characterization, plotting, animation (which really feels stiff and lifeless in this episode), and even sanity in one of the most deranged episodes of non-Adult Swim-related television ever. Score: 1. Grrrr! TVTropes is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. The reason why were in Florida is because Homers frightened of dying young again but this time instead of aspiring to be an inventor he went crazy at work. You were talking about gophers the whole time! Marge ranted. While there he accidentally kills a beloved alligator. TV Shows. The Simpson family get off the railway and end up at a secluded diner, where they work until the sheriff tracks them down. [8] Scully said in an interview with the Detroit Free Press that the staff of the show chose Kid Rock and Joe C. for the episode because the two "have a lot of stage presence" and visually are "a funny combination," and because the staff thought "they would be funny playing off Homer. This wouldnt irritate me as much if Mr. Random Events Plot: Most of the episode deals with various obstacles the family encounter while running from the law after seemingly killing a valuable Florida alligator. Were leaving a manic depressive who is worried about dying young, alone tied to a bed! I suggest Florida. said Dr Payne. Seth wrote Peter cracking a joke about God ruining Ellen Barkins face when he was ironing it. One, he hasnt met her yet! Hugo was reading a book. Its nonsensical! Hugey! Oscar squealed and hugged Hugo. Report Browse more videos Playing next 14:26 The jazz pianist didn't show up. And you are not invited! Dr Demento went back inside his mansion. Id be really interested to read John Swartzwelders original script for the episode, as it seems like a lot of the problems stem from the writers room tweaking it too much. No. The Simpsons run from the law and take jobs at a small restaurant while hiding from the police. It makes only slightly more sense, in fact. Waste this beeeeeyotch! Joe C yelled. It originally aired on the Fox network in the United States on April 30, 2000. Ah, good times. Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. It passed testing. A mother can't die. Its baffling that the show remains on the air, and as it seems, will remain on the air for the foreseeable future. This isn't real money. It's a miracle! Theyre dead!. Im trying to sleep! A hobo on the hovercraft shouted. Or that time you dreamt Heckle and Jeckle were at your funeral with President Lenny and Cardinal Flanders Oscar sighed exasperated. Destroy us all! By Justin Kirkland Published: Jul 15, 2021. Or Dr Kanaga and Tee Hees alligator and crocodile farm said Oscar. The couch gag is the Simpsons walking over hot coals and yelping in pain as they walk over the hot coals to get to the couch. Its boring and Clownja hates oranges! No joke she said that. What's he doing? The safety inspector yelled. "[9] According to Scully, the two musicians "had a great sense of humor [] about themselves," with Kid Rock asking if "he could add a couple of his own lines. MediaWiki page ID. The Simpsons are barefoot and briskly walking across a bed of hot coals in order to reach the couch. July 15, 2020, 1:30 PM PDT By Gwen Aviles A North Carolina man is hoping he doesn't see the alligator who slammed into his boat later. (echoes throughout the zoo causing the animals to run riot)(all arrive at the Springfield Shopper and Homer is holding a balloon that says "Zoo")Newspaper editor: .And to protect Mother Earth, each copy contains a certain percentage of recycled paper. A magazine with those light hearted quizzes I take too seriously and annoy people by asking them their answers to! He named one of his comics after something I hallucinated when I was little and continues to mock me for. Oscar explained. In the episode, Homer has a nervous breakdown after taking a quiz that suggests he only has three years left to live. Maybe this: the plot is two King of the Hill episodes smashed together, The Order of the Straight Arrow (a character kills a whooping crane/alligator who later conveniently returns to life to save the heroes) and Escape from Party Island (characters go to a quiet vacation spot to relax, only to find Spring Break has beat them there). simpsons:Kill_the_Alligator_and_Run. Even with the excuse that this episode has a bunch of university students cutting loose, Homer goes beyond the pale of most of the partying students, and his behavior has Kid Rock and Joey C attempt to attack him, only to be held off by the sheriff who admonishes the two rockers. Of course not. Is it Sideshow Bob again. Terrified of his supposedly impending death, he develops insomnia and has a mental breakdown. Its perfect! Since Homer is now practically a grand-scale Houdini who will get away with manslaughter, I dont just dislike him. Oscar whipped out a black handgun and pointed it at Homer menacingly. Well put you in with Kelly McGillis. said God. Freebase Data Dumps. No kidding two seconds into Palm Corners, Homer is not only cured of his paranoia but promptly takes part in a car-flipping. Even Kid Rocks guest appearance was funny and Homer's response to him is priceless "Mouua" Homer's little pennant that says Mental, great T.V. Upon arriving they are greeted by wild college students in the middle of a raucous spring break. Homer becomes the life of the spring break party. AAND, CDD, LGG, and maybe Boys of Bummer ARE worse than this episode, in that those episodes are too bad to even obtain ironic enjoyment from their ineptitude. No! (2008). I also own none of the screenshots, nor do I own 99% of the images here. Homer tries to keep the party going, dragging the family along with him. There are a wide variety of opinions regarding the shows quality and how deep and when and even IF it declined. Turns out the Alligators real name was Robert Ewing all along! Wiki edit history. Lets go back to the concert Homer sighed. The episode starts off on a less than stellar foot, with Homer facing his own mortality. There was a bull alligator swimming about in the mire. get over it. https://simpsonswiki.com/w/index.php?title=Kill_the_Alligator_and_Run&oldid=1188973, "I am not here on a fartball scholarship.". Look at all the stars you can see here. Whatever it was he regrets mentioning it. " Kill the Alligator and Run " is the nineteenth episode of season 11 of The Simpsons and the two-hundred and forty-fifth episode overall. Yeah, it has a few amusing moments, but its too scattershot to succeed. Were not flippin going to Disney World! Bart groaned. He continued reading the quiz. Homer manages to break the chains, and the Simpsons get into the car and escape. There is something for everyone in this episode, with political humor, satire, a play on spring break rowdiness, jokes about handcuff's for Maggie, and even one thrown in about Bart and Lisa getting married. As after taking the quiz, Homer goes off the deep end. Summary: Homer is suffering from insomnia due to stress. The whole point of this was to help you relax. said Marge. Do we have any hobo body parts to feed him with! Homer asked being stupid. The chalkboard gag is I am not here on a fart ball scholarship.. Add this to the Increased attention the family receives for being TV stars (think the commentary in Behind the Laughter again and its hard to not view this as a little more than a coincidence), which catalyzed the infamous invincible attitude and clinginess of Jerkass Homer and the increased physical injury he suffers during Scullys tenure (which explains why the curve of his increasing stupidity sharply spikes beginning in S9) and you have either a major coincidence or one of the most bitterly self-referential (if largely unfunny on most other levels) exploits in major-league TV history (the same applies to other flanderized cast members as well Flanders plunging into avid Fundamentalism as a means of tying down his mental instability (Hurricane Neddy) following his wifes death, Marge becoming more of a Stepford smiler due to the increasing popularity of Homers antics on TV leaving her with little choice, Lisa becoming more confident due to her fame and thus more of an insufferable activist as opposed to the morbidly childlike straight man of earlier seasons (for an eight-year-old, this is actually more plausible than most would think), Burns becoming increasingly senile with old age/injury (Who Shot Mr. Burns?), etc. This is one of the most expensive TV shows on the entire network. I mean, within the first three minutes, we have the recurrence of an earlier plot in the magazine usage. And three makes three. He paid Bart three dollars. 'Kill the Alligator and Run' is the nineteenth episode of the eleventh season of the American animated television sitcom The Simpsons . His wife died six months ago! Marge yelled. Plot: After taking a test in a book of self-improvement quizzes, Homer begins to fear that he only has three years left on his lifespan. M rated material! Bart screamed. It is so insane, so incoherent, so mad, and so incompetent that, for the first time in my years of reviewing this show, I have to sincerely question the sanity of Mr. Michael Scully. Predicted: 1994. Homer laughed. With the whole family facing arrest for something Homer has done, they decide to hide out in plain sight as workers at a diner in the middle of nowhere. Logans Run reference Oscar cooed. Well, why isn't my baby gaining weight? Homer cried. And when you cant invest in the characters, your plot is all but guaranteed to have no impact. Scully has said that the episode is "kind of three stories in one. Its a Frankensteins Monster of plot elements that were forced together in the most insane way possible, many of which were done far better in earlier episodes. Worse I have complete and utter apathy to what happens to him since no matter what, he will not be fleshed out or held to account. In an attempt to heal, the family takes a vacation to Florida. Lets just get this over with theres a party, the Simpson clan are taken to aid the upper crust of the party, and use it as an excuse to escape. Thats the only part I think you got wrong. Im not surprised Bart. said Oscar. Yeah, definitely. Consider it this way George Meyer, being a show veteran behind many of the shows best gags for the previous decade and a leading writer of S9-12 (assuming that he held significant influence over script rewrites, or the content that ultimately ended up broadcast during this period of the shows lifetime) and notable for his darker sense of humor (which is visible in Brothers Little Helper, itself unusually macabre comedy-wise by S10 standards), served as one of the writers on Behind the Laughter, an intended finale which satirized Homers flanderization from none-too-bright but well-meaning family breadwinner to irredeemable and physically indestructible omnipotent cartoon egotist by assigning his successively plummeting intellect to physical injury and resultant addiction to painkillers.It may be a stretch to interpret it this way (although the popularity of the Pixar Theory confirms that outlandish and barely-supported theories can gain significant following and external credence regardless), but one has to wonder if Meyer actually utilized this theory as a kind of guideline for Jerkass Homers character, particularly as BTL presents the show itself as a semi-documentary on the casts everyday life, with the external/executive crews desire to push the Simpson family into increasingly outlandish situations for comedy/viewership/ratings resulting in Homer sustaining head injuries and the effects of heavy painkiller usage/over-dosage (due to the demands of filming the series) inflicting further psychological damage by spacing out Homer into a more childlike and delusional figure to the extent where the damage becomes a permanent malady. Wikisimpsons needs more Featured Article, Picture, Quote, Episode and Comprehensive article nominations! Um I think thats the least romantic score on the quiz. ! Lisa groaned. He called security to beat up Homer. The eleventh season of the American animated television series The Simpsons originally aired on the Fox Network in the United States between September 26, 1999 and May 21, 2000, starting with "Beyond Blunderdome" and ending with "Behind the Laughter".With Mike Scully as the showrunner for the eleventh season, it has twenty-two episodes, including four hold-over episodes from the season 10 . Now lets ask everyone else!. A lost child! And theres Gallagher. Animation Apr 30, 2000 21 min Information Genre Animation Released 2000 Run Time 21 min Rated TV-PG Hes panicking about dying young! And since it's my birthday, we'll party extra hard! (Beeping) She has a red Logans Run hand crystal. Eh As long as he doesnt embarrass us or get into trouble said Bart. Or possibly White Lightning or methylated spirits Then Oscar wanted to visit stupid places in the swamp Oh! Directors Jim Reardon (supervising director) Jen Kamerman Writers Matt Groening James L. Brooks Sam Simon Stars Dan Castellaneta (voice) Julie Kavner (voice) ), "Kill the Alligator and Run" was written by John Swartzwelder and directed by Jen Kamerman as part of the eleventh season of The Simpsons (19992000). [13] Nancy Basile of About.com thought the best scene of the episode is the one where the Simpsons have become hillbillies and are sitting on their porch, and Bart says "I'm getting used to this country life. Nah I prefer Nick. Students partied and a song played, I dunno probably Duran Duran. Also, remember back when during plant inspections, he hid the most incompetent employees deep into the basement? What we get is a referral to go on vacation to Florida to rest. He should be partying! Oscar yelled. Im referencing that Daniel Radcliffe movie! Well, this time, he becomes legitimately disturbed he encounters insomnia over his apparent impending demise, which feeds into his newfound paranoia to generate a quite frankly disturbing break from reality. janty1976. Saddlesore Galactica is reviled for the insanity of the plot twist, but there are those (including the writers) that defend it as a mockery of the silliness ofSouth Park andFamily Guy. Fine! During a Springfield Elementary School assembly, Kearney asks fellow bully Dolph to take a memo to "Beat up Martin" on his . He also mentored Weird Al Yankovich. said Lisa. 4seven | Saturday 11 August 2018 | 15:00. So maybe calling it universally condemned as the worst ever might have been a stretch. " Kill the Alligator and Run " adalah episode kesembilan belas dari musim kesebelas sitkom animasi Amerika Serikat The Simpsons. By the way, thank you for mentioning KOTH Im gonna fire up my Hulu account right now. Watch online Download Subtitles Searcher. Go on now! Whether theyre there for a day or weeks (they apparently were able to enroll in the school system, although that might just be a facetious commentary on Barts behalf), they turn into complete rednecks, complete with Homer suggesting that Bart and Lisa will get married to each other. maybe the writers were in spring break., 6) And Redditor 6 just has a Simpsons meme picture of Velma (from the episode) saying, Youre usin hyperbolic statements to try and justify your unpopular opinion I like that.. Where to watch. The caf owner saying, "I like that." Audio commentary for "Kill the Alligator and Run", in, Leaving Springfield: The Simpsons and the Possibility of Oppositional Culture, "The Simpsons Episode: 'Kill the Alligator and Run', "The Simpsons The Complete Eleventh Season", "The Simpsons: The Complete Eleventh Season (1999)", "The Five Worst Musical Guests In Simpsons History", "Kill the Alligator and Run episode capsule", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kill_the_Alligator_and_Run&oldid=1116642364. The chalkboard gag is "I am not here on a fart ball scholarship." The couch gag is the Simpsons walking over hot coals and yelping in pain as they walk over the hot coals to get . subject named as. No you dont! Congratulations on going along with the stream because so many others hate on it., 2) Redditor 2: Also: What you need is a good, long rest. Its the TV thats crazy! Homer whined. We came during spring break! Marge groaned. They flee from the Sheriff, and their car is hit by an Amtrak train, which pushes them along the tracks. For their crimes (and Homer's foolish attempt at defending himself in court - calling the jury "drunken hicks"), the family is put into forced labor. It originally aired on Fox in the United States on April 30, 2000. But at least you tried, unlike Bart. Mom, Bart's sitting next to me! Lisa whined pushing him. Oooooh! Oz were not cutting ties with Sergio just because you dont like him said Bart. The reception of "Kill the Alligator and Run" by critics was mixed. Lisa seethed at him. Remember when Burns would downright bribe plant inspectors with the option of a washer and dryer where the lovely Smithers stood, or whatever was in the box? to Spring Break in Florida to Getting in trouble with the local authorities. Change). [4] The Simpsons producer Ian Maxtone-Graham directed Bader during his recording session, telling the guest star to do a Southern accent. This is art, ladies and gentlemen. Whats up chew toys? said Kid Rock to the fans. Okay I get it! ARRESTED. And just when you think theres a small return to normalcy with the students going back to school, Homer decides to continue Spring Break for another few days. It originally aired on the Fox network in the United States on April 30, 2000. Hrrrrrrrmmmmm! Nonton The Simpsons Season 11 Episode 19 - Kill the Alligator and Run di Disney+ Hotstar The Simpsons Kill the Alligator and RunS11 E1929 Apr 2000 17+ The Simpsons find themselves on the run from the law after they accidentally kill a beloved alligator while vacationing in Florida. Even in KOTHs weakest moments, it at least had some form of soul apparent behind it. Forget badSimpsons, this is downright badtelevision. (Have I told you yet that Ive grown to despise this character? But I think the aforementioned train track scene stands out for indicating just how awful this show really has become. Um no the bear gets hungry said Marge. But then I wont live to see my children die! Um Marge Im having another midlife crisis Homer whined.