Tuesday, September 18, 2012

The Simpsons - 22x06 - The Fool Monty

    After Mr. Burns is told that he has a short time to live, he announces his impending death, and is bothered by the celebration it brings.  He attempts to commit suicide, but winds up a child-like simpleton.  The town decides to take revenge on Mr. Burns by passing him around and doing what they want to with him.
    There's something very pleasing about seeing this blank template of Mr. Burns.  They draw his eyes very well.  He has a great E.T. moment when he hides among stuffed animals in Bart's closet.  He thinks his name is "Oatmeal" and he has one of my favorite lines of the episode - "Oatmeal accept premise."
    I love seeing Homer walk him through a construction yard, set to Powerhouse.  That sequence is blocked wonderfully.
    I think this had fairly middling reviews when it came out, but I like this episode.  The only thing that feels a little out of place and dated is Smithers going to work for Dick Cheney.

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