I’ve watched each episode of The Simpsons since 1989. And, are you aware what that makes me (Nicely, moreover a hardcore fan)? It makes me outdated!
That is as a result of for roughly 35 years, I’ve tuned into America’s favourite household, and I am completely satisfied to have grown up with The Simpsons. It’s one thing that I’ve launched to my household, and I’ve even turned my daughter into a faithful fan (which I am each overjoyed with, but in addition somewhat frightened about).
That stated, out of each episode, there’s one that may at all times be my favourite. It is Season 9’s “Girly Version,” through which Bart and Lisa host a youngsters’ information present. I do know it is no one’s alternative for “Greatest Simpsons episode ever” (although I extremely suggest it), however this is why it is my favourite.
First Off, It Has My All-Time Favourite Simpsons Gag With The Introduction Of The Cat Woman
There are a whole lot of Simpsons characters who make me snicker, however one character who I do not assume will get almost sufficient credit score is the Loopy Cat Woman, a.okay.a. Eleanor Abernathy.
Now, in later episodes, we truly be taught a terrific deal about her backstory, which is definitely fairly tragic since she’s a hoarder. And, within the “Springfield Up” episode, we be taught {that a} younger Eleanor graduated from each Harvard and Yale. So, like a lot of the characters on The Simpsons, the showrunners have truly given her a wealthy historical past.
Nonetheless, my favourite look by her has received to be the primary time we see her, which is in “Girly Version”. To get again at Bart for stealing her thunder, Lisa visits an outdated lady who folks name “The Cat Woman.”
Lisa proposes that folks assume she’s loopy simply because “she has just a few dozen cats” (Word, not a dozen, however a few dozen). Lisa then asks if anyone who loves animals that a lot might actually be loopy, just for the girl to open her door and instantly begin throwing cats at her. Let me let you know, in all my years of watching The Simpsons, I by no means laughed more durable than at this very second. And the practice scene afterward? Chef’s kiss.
It Additionally Has A Nice A Story Involving Each Bart And Lisa
Actually, though I used to be there on the top of Bartmania, I do not actually like Bart Simpson as a personality. Now, Lisa, I like. She low-key has a few of the finest jokes on your entire present, however, Bart? Nicely, the older I get, the extra I need to strangle him similar to Homer.
So, it is refreshing to have an episode that works so nicely with Bart’s character, and I feel a whole lot of that goes to Lisa, as the 2 bounce off of one another nicely on this episode. Within the A narrative (An “A” story being the primary story) Bart overhears Lisa say that he is not very good, and he makes it his mission to upstage Lisa at any likelihood he will get.
And upstage her he does! As a result of Bart has one thing that Lisa would not have. Name it “Zazz!” “Zort!” or “Kapowza!” However no matter it’s, Bart has it, and when he turns the Kidz Newz present into mawkish dribble, Lisa tries to show the tables on him…solely to flop tremendously.
All of it comes collectively in the long run, which I am going to get into later. I simply love that each Bart and Lisa get extraordinarily humorous jokes for nearly everything of the episode. A great Simpsons A narrative isn’t all that uncommon, however do you need to know what’s?
Not Solely That, However It Has My Favourite B Story Of All Time With Mojo, The Helper Monkey
Now, as I discussed earlier, the A narrative is the primary story, in order that implies that the B story is the subplot. With regards to The Simpsons, B tales are usually hit and miss, particularly within the later seasons.
Nonetheless, in “Girly Version,” the B story could be even funnier than the A narrative. Homer, being the lazy bum that he’s, will get a helper monkey, and issues go south fairly shortly. The monkey beneficial properties weight proper earlier than our eyes and shortly must put on a diaper.
One among my favourite moments options Mojo laughing on a dresser and scaring Lisa. It makes me crack up each time. I additionally love when Homer tells Mojo to dance for Marge, and the monkey staggers into the wall, struggling to breathe.
Plus, have you ever ever heard of the band Mustard Plug? Nicely, just like how the band Fall Out Boy received their identify from The Simpsons, Mustard Plug titled their 1999 album, Pray for Mojo, which is a reference to when the moribund monkey is left on a doorstep, and he varieties out very these phrases: Pray…for…Mojo. I swear. Each time I watch this episode, I am in literal tears at this scene. It’s hilarious.
The Pay-Off Involving Groundskeeper Willie Is Genuinely Shocking
Do you need to know one other one among my favourite characters? It’s Ned Flanders. He has a number of memorable episodes, and each superfan is aware of he has one of the fascinating backstories in your entire sequence.
Yep, Ned has undoubtedly been given the time and power with regards to his tales. Nonetheless, what character I’ve at all times appreciated, however do not actually assume has gotten almost as a lot display screen time? Groundskeeper Willie. Sure, he had a terrific episode in “My Truthful Laddy,” and he is a staple in a number of Treehouse of Horror episodes. However, he undoubtedly hasn’t been given engrossing tales like Barney, Moe, Ned, or Mr. Burns.
So, it is nice to see the varsity groundskeeper have such a serious position on this episode. Bart performs a trick on Willie, destroying his beloved shack with creamed corn, and Willie, now homeless, says he’ll get again at Bart.
The factor is, that is such a jam-packed episode that you simply type of neglect that Willie made that risk in the beginning of the story. So, when Lisa sends Bart off on a puff piece to assist an immigrant in want, it is truly shocking that the immigrant is Willie! It is a real twist, and I really like that Lisa manages to coax Willie to not kill her brother. It is only a good flip, and the pay-off truly works! Nice stuff.
Lastly, The Mattel And Mars Bar Fast Vitality Chocobot Hour Is Such A Nice Ending To The Entire Factor
Earlier than the Barbie film (which, I would add, when are we going to get a sequel?), the concept of constructing a present or film centered round Mattel merchandise or Mars Bars appeared like a joke, and a cynical one at that.
That stated, after the Academy Award-nominated film confirmed what a high quality story truly appeared like, centered round a preferred toy, something appeared attainable. Nonetheless, the Mattel and Mars Bar Fast Vitality Chocobot Hour is something however status. Actually, in true Simpsons trend, it is simply as sardonic as you’d think about.
As a result of simply once you assume Bart and Lisa’s information group could be heading in the right direction, their present will get canceled to make approach for what is actually an hour-long industrial. And, it is simply so humorous. When the chief tells one among his subordinates to place down his doll in order that they’ll save the day, they present a close-up of the toy earlier than they fly off to the rescue. It is the proper ending to what I really feel is the proper episode.
So, what do you assume? Is “Girly Version” additionally one among your favourite episodes of The Simpsons? I would love to listen to your ideas!