I suggest Florida. Florida? The chalkboard gag is I am not here on a fart ball scholarship.. Marge grunted as the car flipped upside down. What the else do I have to say here? gonna try to-. Boobies. Oscar moaned aroused. This is a terrible vacation! Lisa groaned. Lisa: You can't drive, dad. In fact, he actually gets some amusing lines, albeit drowned out by the sheer insanity of this episode. Remember those jokes you and Seth McFarlane wrote about all of Johnny Depps exes?!. 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Creator: Matt Groening Genre (s): Comedy, Animation Watch Now Buy on 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. 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. 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. As the family is surrounded by a ring of fire after being caught (thanks to the whipper, who whips over a torch that creates a ring of fire), guess who else turns up, none the worse for wear? What does it say about The Simpsons at this point that they blatantly ripped off entire plots from one of their sister shows? What up mosh monkeys! Oz can you stop arguing with everyone this vacation? The ones no one takes seriously Homer read it. Kid Rock!. Its pretty ironic that Im reviewing an attempt to satirize Spring Break a few days after Lori Loughlin got nailed (alongside many other people) in a college application scam for her daughter so that she could experience partying and going to USC games. [2][6][7] Evans and Rose appear in a scene at the beginning of the episode, when Homer stays up late and watches Rose interview Evans on the television, hallucinating them threatening to kill him. Joined Nov 22, 2002 Messages 333 Location Iowa City, IA Jan 4, 2004 #4 Kill the Alligator and Run: F Simpson Safari: D- They both give me the dry heaves, but Simpson Safari is the "winner." C Although your reference to the Sixth Doctors infamous debut story got me thinking and Im undecided if Id rather sit through 20 minutes of this or all 4 parts of Peri getting strangled, Peri getting lusted after by a giant alien slug, obnoxious twins who cant act and a costume department on some serious drugs. And Andy Warhol and Salvador Dali said Lisa. Having to choose between KTAAR and Twin Dilemma is a rather sobering choice. Other times, they thought they could juggle an ability to tell an emotionally moving story with revenge against an errant voice actor and the quest for ratings. In the episode, Homer has a nervous breakdown after taking a quiz that suggests he only has three years left to live. [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. 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. Ill catch him! Homer tackles Joe C. You idiot! Your father got out and is in the mosh pit!. The American alligator is classified by the US Fish and Wildlife Service as similarity of appearance to a threatened taxon. Well, why isn't my baby gaining weight? Homer cried. I wish it was funny, but guess what the duo dont have much to work with here. D'fhach 7.46 millin duine ar an eipeasid. Kill the Alligator and Run F Simpson Safari D- Boht are terrible for some varying reasons, but KTAAR was the worse effort. Because, you know, a Simpson going on vacation to restore their mental health hasnt been done before. Me at money grabbing Michael Jackson false accusers and gas lighters? Oscar asked. Even if you compare his persona from The Twin Dilemma? When fleeing the Sheriff, the Simpsons jump over a railroad crossing onto what is clearly pavement. Marge sighed. 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. There were imaginary cowboys pointing guns at him and snarling. The Simpsons are going on spring break in Florida to hopefully cure Homer of his insomnia-induced insanity and fear of dying caused by answering a magazine quizbut find themselves on the run from the law for running down the town's mascot, Captain Jack. The Simpsons then went orange picking. "Kill The Alligator and Run", meanwhile, really has neither. Wheres the rum gone?. Firewalker (Humor him.) As you can probably gather, the writers didnt do a good job at many of these forays, because even in normal episodes, the show was becoming increasingly outlandish in lieu of silly, callous instead of merely cynical, and downright incompetent in terms of framing a story, characters, et cetera. I mean, all through the 90s and 2000s, Spring Break was the legendary college experience, and nobody even noticed? The caf owner saying, "I like that." ! Marge told Bart and Lisa off. For Homer Simpson running over an alligator. And then it just keeps going with the chain gang, and when the scene lasted long enough that I was forced to think why the children were part of the chain gang in the first place yeah, THAT was when I gave up. Homer Simpson: It worked! 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. I dont know how else to guess the thought process that was behind Kill the Alligator and Run. This is a more insane and nonsensical lizard-related end to an episode than Threshold, from the aforementionedVoyager andthathad two characters devolve into salamanders and mate with the theory that humans would evolve that way. Speaking of insane antics, Homers boating kills Captain Jack, a gator who functions the town mascot. Bill, bill, bill Death threat from Sideshow Bob to Bart bill bill Oh! Security! The episode was written by John Swartzwelder and directed by Jen Kamerman. Lets, for example, take his behavior at the Kid Rock concert. In an attempt to heal, the family takes a vacation to Florida. There'll be nothing to do but lie on the beach and relax. said Marge. It's quite a title. When The Simpsons is finally canceled, as far as Im personally concerned, the gravitas of the epochal nature of the announcement will be nullified by the relief that the rotting carcass of what was once the best show on TV will finally be put out of its misery. And stop annoying your brother! No! The local sheriff, lenient during spring break and cruel the rest of the year, subsequently arrests the entire family. I dont think The Simpsons has had any genuine effort in the writers room for 20 years. Hannah Montana money Oscar laughed. Well hes weird and creepy. And you are not invited! Dr Demento went back inside his mansion. We better leave before we get caught trespassing. said Oscar. The power plant's psychiatrist recommends Homer go on a long vacation for quiet recuperation, so the family head off to a town in Florida. The jazz pianist didn't show up. This ones just dumb and annoying and all over the place, but its not so bad that it offends me (maybe it would if I lived in Florida, but I dont). Forums. 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. Oh my guity secret! I think that makes this episode a good contender for that blogs collective Worst Episode Ever, if you count worst as being absent of anything good. Ive read fanfictions that treat their original characters more realistically than this episode treats Homer Jay Simpson. to Spring Break in Florida to Getting in trouble with the local authorities. This is one of the most expensive TV shows on the entire network. High pitched singing and string instrument plucking. Im calling it Americas wang Homer snarled. [4] The Simpsons producer Ian Maxtone-Graham directed Bader during his recording session, telling the guest star to do a Southern accent. (Yes, this is one of the starting points for Marge turning from merely mildly oblivious to rock stupid.). The debauchery makes Homer feel better, but he is disappointed to learn spring break is over and the students are returning to their studies. Captain Jack was rolling about in the stagnant water with the other gators. 25.000. ! Marge comforted Homer but he had got out of the car! What else can I say about this turd here (other than the fact that Jerkass Homer at this stage could basically be carted off to a mental asylum with actual justification as opposed to the misplaced diagnosis in Stark Raving Dad (otherwise the episode that now no longer exists according to FOX/Disney because the shows crew grasped at straws for public attention)) without repeating the well-trodden criticisms of countless other Simpsons fans? Alright, if it seems like Im recapping the third act more than reviewing it this is really just a bunch of stuff that happens. Look, how can the clowns enslave us with all these oranges! Oscar yelled. It guest stars Diedrich Bader as the sheriff, Kid Rock as himself, Robert Evans as himself, Charlie Rose as himself and Joe C. as himself. Please log in using one of these methods to post your comment: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. IMDb ID. Around 7.46 million American homes tuned in to watch the episode during its original airing. This is a terrible activity! 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? It'll be real soon enough. Homer was um being weird Hehehe! One of the most disjointed of the series. Anyway, besides sticking out like a sore thumb because hes so uncool (gee, how familiar), he first thinks Joey Cs a missing kid and tries to tackle him. They tied him and the bed to the roof of their truck. Lets waste this beeeeeyotch! Joe C yelled. There was a bull alligator swimming about in the mire. Here's the mail, Dad. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Well I just googled him and hes blogging about a pool party hes having at his mansion. said Lisa. Homer cried in pain as he was being beaten up. Fine! Of course not. At least it was satisfied and now I can go the rest of my life without watching another episode from the double-digit seasons. Not yet! Oh, you thought he was insane before? 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). I just do this as a hobby. Is that a good thing? Weird Al asked Dr Demento. Click here for your invite! Cooooool! So tell me, are all you government inspectors so handsome and strapping Mr a Burns brown nosed the inspectors. Right thats it! Theres Peewee Herman! said Oscar. No. 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. Homer joins in on the party and ends up getting himself and his family in trouble for killing the state's beloved mascot, an alligator named Captain Jack. Usually just convicts or Hobos who get lost in the swamp. said the tour guide. The quiz says youre a Frigid Frieda. Directors Jim Reardon (supervising director) Jen Kamerman Writers Matt Groening James L. Brooks Sam Simon Stars Dan Castellaneta (voice) Julie Kavner (voice) Little do they know, it is Spring Break. The Simpsons run from the law and take jobs at a small restaurant while hiding from the police. What you need is a good, long rest. 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. Destroy us all! Simpsons Showdown! I trust you dear. said Marge tying him to the bed. In retrospect, I did immerse myself in the purist section of Simpsons fandom, as I call it, and it might have impacted my perception of how the fandom operates. 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. That's it. Partying college Frat boys swapped the letters in Fart back to Frat and cheered. It originally aired on Fox in the United States on April 30, 2000. 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. What is the Spanish language plot outline for Kill the Alligator and Run (2000)? Audio commentary for "Kill the Alligator and Run", in, Meyer, George. The family comes across closing train tracks, and despite Marges plea that the family will be killed by an oncoming train (as it prepares to strike on the passenger side), Homer decides to jump the tracks anyway. This is easily one of the worst episodes ever. I love this couch said Homer. Alright, lets break this down neither Marge nor the Plant Psychiatrist (who is not really played for humor, quite the contrast to Dr. Zweig) didnt bother to research the whole concept of Spring Break? Nothing is natural about this series anymore. The Simpson family get off the railway and end up at a secluded diner, where they work until the sheriff tracks them down. It originally aired on April 30, 2000. No way! Jimmy crack corn and I'm not there . His black alarm clock radio went to radio. At least with previous episodes (and even the previous scenes, including the Spring Break one), there was some level (however small) of logical consistency for a cartoon where its just filled with short gags that had no lasting effect (the Teletubbies shooting lasers in Battlesore Galactica, for example, didnt cause the BBC or any Springfieldian to examine whats essentially sentient Teletubbies in another arc). Their conversation mentions Evans's films Love Story and The Two Jakes, as well as Vincent Canby. He should be partying! Oscar yelled. Because Florida is known for its orange juice. Eh? Homer laughed. Simpson, we got a problem. One of the Frat boys partying outside was smoking pot. He called security to beat up Homer. Cant sleep gonna die cant sleep gonna die Homer groaned in his sleep. So, this is where I should declare it the new candidate for the Worst Episode Ever. Party! 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