https://simpsonswiki.com/w/index.php?title=Kill_the_Alligator_and_Run&oldid=1188973, "I am not here on a fartball scholarship.". Is the monkey from Narnia? Oscar asked. 4830. Not by a long shot. You win. [8], Rappers Kid Rock and Joe C. also guest star in the episode as themselves,[6][7] performing at the annual spring break concert that Homer sneaks out to attend. Anyway, thats how we startoff the plot. Lego 41027 - Der TOP-Favorit unserer Produkttester. Its time to get deeeeemented! My pockets hurt. said Homer depressed about dying. Lisa seethed at him. Mom! This is a terrible vacation. Uh no. That'll be three dollars for on-couch delivery. Bart collected the Letters for Homer. Staff members Mike Scully, Ian Maxtone-Graham, George Meyer, Matt Selman, Julie Thacker, and Steven Dean Moore, as well as cast member Dan Castellaneta and guest star Diedrich Bader, participated in the DVD audio commentary for the episode. Oz! Do you smoke? ! Lisa groaned. Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Scullyfied Simpsons: Kill the Alligator and Run (Season 11, Episode19), But as I mentioned in my review of Take My Wife, Sleaze, The Review Nebula Ranks Red Dwarf (AKA, "Happy 35th, Red Dwarf! They flee from the Sheriff, and their car is hit by an Amtrak train, which pushes them along the tracks. janty1976. King of the Hill might have gotten a bit weaker in its final few seasons, but it still went out with some dignity, and even gained some pop cultural power in the years since. Unlike most other bad Scully-era episodes which start off on a good note (or at least a good idea buried under zaniness), this episode already misfires at the starting gate. Homer yelped. Bart: Well, that's great dad, except you were supposed to take us to the newspaper. The comedy is not fit for an 80s sitcom, the plots are nihil, it feels like the voice acting is phoned in (or at the very least, the voices are all but torn to shreds), the animation is stilted, and Ive already ranted about the characters. Death/The Grim Reaper was there laughing maniacally. publication date. Well for some moronic reason we both agreed the best way to help me with my panicking over dying young is to leave me alone while you lot go sightseeing. Well ho partying later She sighed to Homer. It sends Homer insane, to the point where he commits a couple of misdemeanors in the process, but gets off easily thanks to the town sheriff. And since it's my birthday, we'll party extra hard! (Beeping) She has a red Logans Run hand crystal. Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow was wading in the swamp. Um I dont know anything about him. Lisa comments on the stars. Oscar was squeezing a squeaky toy shaped like a bone. 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. "Kill the Alligator and Run" is the nineteenth episode of season 11 of The Simpsons and the two-hundred and forty-fifth episode overall. 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. Not yet! Look at all the stars you can see here. 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. MAGGIE WAS PUT IN HANDCUFFS. The Evil Monkey glares and points while sinister music plays. In 2006, Nohomers.net named this the worst episode in the history of the show. 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. Cooooool! Or Dr Kanaga and Tee Hees alligator and crocodile farm said Oscar. Death is after me. Homer cried, hiding behind Mr Burns. I have to go on a tangent here this time, about Homer Goes To College. Well thats not a good grade. "[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. Right now, what Im sensing is that the show collapsed due to a fatal combination of arrogance, inexperience, and the limitations of the traditional story engine, sourced from the writers room and the FOX Network executives, at war with both increasingly disillusioned fans and worn-down staff (animators and voice actors, respectively.) 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. I suggest Florida. Florida? Destroy us all! (Yes, this is one of the starting points for Marge turning from merely mildly oblivious to rock stupid.). M rated material! Bart screamed. The caf owner saying, "I like that." Oh, you thought he was insane before? The Simpsons then went orange picking. Why are you trespassing on my property? Dr Demento frowned. The reviews are protected under Fair Use more specifically, Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976. ! Bart whined. I mean, I personally consider Alone Again worse on the grounds that it was trying to be sincere, whereas this is just a bunch of stuff that happened in the worst way possible. 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. Take them off of the glass! Marge covered her eyes disgusted. Im serious we had Jerkass Homer before, but this episode has him at probably his most sociopathic for a consistent length of time. It has been repeated on many TV stations, on the FXX network, available for streaming online, and has been sent overseas. Despite the fact that Homer is the sole guilty culprit, the whole family is charged for killing the alligator. ? Bart yelled. It's printed by the Montana Militia. said Bart annoyed Homer gave him fake money. OF course, that also makes it ironic, given the path that. The episode starts off on a less than stellar foot, with Homer facing his own mortality. He screamed. 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. It's easy, free, and your work on the wiki can be attributed to you. Even without stretching it that far, the second act inadvertently demonstrates that Homer Jay Simpson didnt belong in Florida so much as he belonged in a mental hospital. (LogOut/ This isn't real money. The episode was written by John Swartzwelder and directed by Jen Kamerman. Embarrassing. A count of six people denied the statement, which is admittedly not a lot. The debauchery makes Homer feel better, but he is disappointed to learn spring break is over and the students are returning to their studies. knock you out. 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. Terrified of his supposedly impending death, he develops insomnia and has a mental breakdown. 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. Click here for your invite! Audio commentary for "Kill the Alligator and Run", in, Maxtone-Graham, Ian. That is not hyperbole. Captain Jack, the alligator. said the tour guide. Anyway, they jump the train tracks, and appear to miss the train entirely, as well as dodge the long, rather cruel arm of southern justice. Oscar kept being stupid saying it was Kraid from Metroid said Lisa. Unlike this episode, those four are downright offensive in their sheer awfulness. EPISODE: 19 - Kill The Alligator And Run . Kill the Alligator and Run - Vicipid Kill the Alligator and Run Alt Pl Ligh Cuir in eagar Cuir foinse in eagar Fach ar stair Craoladh an nao eipeasid dag, "Kill the Alligator and Run", den aon sraith dag The Simpsons ar an 30 Aibren 2000. Because it's made of plastic. said Dr Payne. And if were looking for an activity to do in Florida I suggest we go to Disney World! Oscar yelled with joy. You all attend Springfield Elementary! said Homer. Um no the bear gets hungry said Marge. Yeah I hear they dont even hand out raincoats or tarps at his shows. (Though Homer rejects the former state because he dislikes its odor. Or possibly White Lightning or methylated spirits Then Oscar wanted to visit stupid places in the swamp Oh! No its not! Something that stressful would take a toll on anybodys mental health.). [9] All of Joe C.'s lines were recorded over the phone. You were talking about gophers the whole time! Marge ranted. Interesting take, and I have to say that I sort of agree there. " Kill the Alligator and Run " adalah episode kesembilan belas dari musim kesebelas sitkom animasi Amerika Serikat The Simpsons. A head doctor. said Marge. Kill the Alligator and Run/Appearances - Wikisimpsons, the Simpsons Wiki Page Discussion Edit this page History Wikisimpsons needs more Featured Article, Picture, Quote, Episode and Comprehensive article nominations! He didnt care. 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. I will now read the jurys verdict. Theres Peewee Herman! said Oscar. Kid Rock guest stars in this episode. Nah hes locked up still after his last escapade and Matts used him a lot for reoccurring bad guy episodes Lets try something else. Movies. Marge darling, can they be honey braised? Homer asked. Look, how can the clowns enslave us with all these oranges! Oscar yelled. I trust you dear. said Marge tying him to the bed. Now shut up! Jimmy crack corn and I don't care . They are eventually tracked down by the sheriff, who kidnaps them while they are asleep. TV Show Episode Scripts. Kelly looked like a horse. Kid Rock!. Fine! This page was last edited on 17 October 2022, at 16:22. The Simpsons were still stuck in the middle of a street party. Because, you know, a Simpson going on vacation to restore their mental health hasnt been done before. Its perfect! Bart jogged Hugo making him drop his book. Party! He hitchhiked until a white truck of Frat boys and Sorority girls picked him up and took him to the nearest party or gig. Freebase ID /m/05x54w. Bart, Lisa and Oscar peaked over the bushes and saw the sort of celebrities who were at Dr Dementos pool party and possibly part of his Legion of Doom. 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. In an attempt to heal, the family takes a vacation to Florida. Kill the Alligator and Run is the nineteenth episode of the eleventh season of the American animated television sitcom The Simpsons. And it reaches some astonishing depths in all four areas. In the episode, Homer suffers from a nervous breakdown after taking a quiz that suggests he only has three years left to live. In fact,Dead Homer Societyhas not once used the episode for a Quote of the Day theyve gone back to the aforementioned wells on some occasions, even though they consider Season 11 the shows last gasp of dignity being stripped away. What does it say about The Simpsons at this point that they blatantly ripped off entire plots from one of their sister shows? 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. As after taking the quiz, Homer goes off the deep end. She gasped. Its almost like. I mean, within the first three minutes, we have the recurrence of an earlier plot in the magazine usage. Logans Run reference Oscar cooed. Simpsons Scripts - Springfield! Kid Rock and Joe C. also made guest appearances as themselves in the episode, performing at a concert in Florida that Homer attends. The family flees in their car but the sheriff gives chase until the family are pushed down the rails by an oncoming train. 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). The Simpsons are barefoot and briskly walking across a bed of hot coals in order to reach the couch. It also says something that Homer was more antagonistic in this episode than Charles Montgomery Burns. But here, the insanity of the children being arrested just dragged on and on and on CHILDREN. But as I mentioned in the review above, at least this one is almost amusingly awful, a-la The Room. Dont be offensive about vertically challenged people! Lisa yelled. Seconds later, without the car moving an inch. Seriously, this episode alone is a good argument that the shows finale (if it gets one, and frankly it shouldnt get a special finale at this point) should consist of Homer getting his ass tossed out onto the street with prejudice. Seriously if you take everything he does here, Homer would check off a disturbing amount of boxes on a psychiatrists list for meeting the standards for Antisocial Personality Disorder, or Psychopathy disorder. This time the family takes him to Florida. Are you a good driver, yes! Hugey! Oscar squealed and hugged Hugo. Is it a terrible episode? animated, comedy, situation comedy Sunday 30 April 2000 Homer has a mental breakdown, so the family goes to Florida so he can unwind. 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. 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