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Old 11-23-03 | 07:31 PM
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Simpsons 11/23

liked the jab at brazil. other than that, pretty mediocre
Old 11-23-03 | 07:36 PM
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this was full of zingers... [or is that heaters...]

from the Jimmy Page comment, to the Madonna "exchange"..

the only thing that annoyed me was the OVERUSE of guest stars..

other than that...it was pretty good.
Old 11-23-03 | 08:29 PM
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Old 11-23-03 | 08:31 PM
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Pretty much terrible. I did like Homer's line about Canada.
Old 11-23-03 | 08:44 PM
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the Mr. Bean comment was funny, as was the English version of the drive thru guy.

for the comment about Brazil.
Old 11-23-03 | 09:24 PM
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I thought it was pretty good.

Loved the Mr. Bean and Jimmy Page lines
Old 11-23-03 | 09:47 PM
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Which Brazil line? The thing about monkeys?

I liked the sign: Harrods: We Make Keys.

Also, Prince Albert in a Can ;p
Old 11-23-03 | 09:50 PM
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didn't watch it, nor will I watch it till like tomorrow. I figure the best way to go into it is not expect much and just enjoy it.
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Which Brazil line? The thing about monkeys?
Yes. Back when the Simpsons episode where they went to Brazil, they made a comment on the show about monkeys. The Brazilian government wasn't too happy with it and asked for an apology.
Old 11-23-03 | 10:31 PM
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There were quite a few humorous lines in there, especially the one about America acting best unilaterally.
Old 11-23-03 | 10:46 PM
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Funny show. Enjoyed the pot shots at the Brits, but I could have done w/o the "gay scene."
Old 11-23-03 | 11:03 PM
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I thought it was one of the funniest episodes I have seen in a long time, though I don't LOVE the Simpsons anyway. I mean, it's alright
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no plot, but it had alot of quick zingers, they almost go by too fast. Homers sister Abby was cool, I hope they bring her back sometime.
Old 11-23-03 | 11:55 PM
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I also thought it was one of the best episodes in quite a while.
Old 11-24-03 | 01:29 AM
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Had some pretty funny moments.

When Mr. Burns said "Smithers, guide me in" I laughed pretty hard.

I had a feeling about the "long lost sister" angle after Grampa's story. Maybe next season she can visit the USA.

When they were going around in circles on the British street I thought of European Vacation...Look kids- Big Ben, Parliament...
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Overall not too bad. Plenty of good one-liners. I'm surprised how many guest voices they got for this one.
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Overall not too bad. Plenty of good one-liners. I'm surprised how many guest voices they got for this one.
That wasn't actually Tony Blair was it. I hope not at least.
Old 11-24-03 | 08:32 AM
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Originally posted by Tuan Jim
That wasn't actually Tony Blair was it. I hope not at least.
Yes it was.
Old 11-24-03 | 08:33 AM
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Originally posted by Tuan Jim
That wasn't actually Tony Blair was it. I hope not at least.

Tony Blair (Voice of Himself) Jane Leeves (Voice of Edwina?) Evan Marriott (Voice of Himself) Ian McKellen (Voice of Himself) J.K. Rowling (Voice of Herself)
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Originally posted by Chew
Tony Blair (Voice of Himself) Jane Leeves (Voice of Edwina?) Evan Marriott (Voice of Himself) Ian McKellen (Voice of Himself) J.K. Rowling (Voice of Herself)
Thought that would have been the least of his "pressing issues" at the moment. oh well. How about Judi Dench? Was that her as well?
Old 11-24-03 | 08:57 AM
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Originally posted by Tuan Jim
How about Judi Dench? Was that her as well?
No.
Old 11-24-03 | 09:03 AM
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Originally posted by Tuan Jim
Thought that would have been the least of his "pressing issues" at the moment.
According to this site, it takes 10 months from start to broadcast for a Simpsons episode. Given that, Blair likely recorded his part before more current "pressing issues".
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Originally posted by Chew
According to this site, it takes 10 months from start to broadcast for a Simpsons episode. Given that, Blair likely recorded his part before more current "pressing issues".
And it probably took less than 10 minutes of his time to record. Even heads of state get to take breaks, eat, and sleep.
Old 11-24-03 | 09:28 AM
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Great episode. My favorite line--"Wow! I can't believe we just met Mr. Bean!" I loved all of the cameos, especially JK Rowling's. Poor Sir Ian, though.
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Excellent episode. Loved the Madonna bit at the end.


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