" Kill the Alligator and Run " is the nineteenth episode of the eleventh season of the American animated television series The Simpsons. They mess with his equilibrium and are thwarting the rise of the glorious clown regime! Forget badSimpsons, this is downright badtelevision. Fearing he only has three years to live, Homer takes the family on a vacation to Florida, where they become fugitives after seemingly killing a famous alligator. You'll have to watch and found out what. Which Marge even buys into. [5] The episode also features guest appearances from talk show host Charlie Rose and film producer Robert Evans as themselves. No time is given to let a scene have an impact before something else stupid happens, or when there is time given, the scene is so bereft of comic timing or so flawed with a character I want to see put in a psych ward that I am just stunned at what Im seeing. Billy frowned. Or Dr Kanaga and Tee Hees alligator and crocodile farm said Oscar. Or whats left of it. Barts room. This time the family takes him to Florida. Homer tries to keep the party going, dragging the family along with him. Wow. With the whole family facing arrest for something Homer has done, they decide to hide out in plain sight as workers at a diner in the middle of nowhere. [9], The episode originally aired on the Fox network in the United States on April 30, 2000. Culminates with: The alligator being named "Captain Jack" is a reference to, An MTV presenter having a jewel in her hand that lights up because it's her 25th birthday, leading to her being taken away and replaced by a younger presenter, is a parody of. After Homer accidentally kills the beloved town alligator, the family must go into hiding to avoid being arrested. Lisa: You can't drive, dad. I cant think of anything, except for satirizing Spring Break which only lasted for a few minutes. Wir freuen uns, Ihnen das brandneue Lego 41027 einfhren zu drfen! Oscars doing a Jurassic Park reference Bart groaned. No! (LogOut/ The fact that this got past a room of writers, a team of animators, network censors, and even advertisers in the absolute state that it did makes me wonder what the quality control standards are at the FOX Network. (In my opinion, both shows were putting out better scripts thanThe Simpsons Season 11, invalidating that argument.) (Anybody care what this guy thinks? NO!), But you know what? I hope so! Marge wants Homer to stay in his hotel room, but he escapes to party at a Kid Rock concert on the beach. not every episode can be the best. "Take them off the glass! Even Kid Rocks guest appearance was funny and Homer's response to him is priceless "Mouua" Homer's little pennant that says Mental, great T.V. Oscar was squeezing a squeaky toy shaped like a bone. Im calling it Americas wang Homer snarled. No its not! In contrast to the believable midlife crisis seen in that episode, here, Homer is instead confronted with the possibility of dying at age 42 thanks to a quiz that he took in a magazine. Homer receives a magazine full of personality tests, from which he takes one which concludes he has only three years left to live. to Spring Break in Florida to Getting in trouble with the local authorities. Eh As long as he doesnt embarrass us or get into trouble said Bart. We kept that in the show. No! (2008). Partying will help him forget his worries about his mortality. said Oscar. When you invite comparisons to the Sixth Doctor, and the Sixth Doctor comes off the more sane character? I dont mean disturbing in a good way, yet paradoxically, this might be the highlight of the episode. Im madder than Homer seethed at Bart. In the episode, Homer has a nervous breakdown after taking a quiz that suggests he only has three years left to live. Homer Simpson must die! said an attorney. Homer wakes up the next day, rushing outside ready to party, but spring break is over: The students are returning home. stated in. To my eyes, that alone puts it in contention for the title of Worst Episode Ever. Do you eat a lot? Right thats it! Homer: D'oh! 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. 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. You know what? ? Bart yelled. Your father got out and is in the mosh pit!. 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. Summary: Homer is suffering from insomnia due to stress. Marge sighed relieved and tried to catch up on her sleep. (Though Homer rejects the former state because he dislikes its odor. simpsons:Kill_the_Alligator_and_Run. 1 reference. Homer cried in pain as he was being beaten up. What it lacks in Jockey Elves, Mole People, or Micronesians, it makes up for in sheer lack of coherence within the plot. Im basing his mannerisms off of Ayam Aghoul. Im trying to sleep! A hobo on the hovercraft shouted. Im amazed Oscars dumb filler filled up a page said Bart. AAND, CDD, LGG, and maybe Boys of Bummer ARE worse than this episode, in that those episodes are too bad to even obtain ironic enjoyment from their ineptitude. 0 references. This, of course, works in theory, but is derailed by the fact that it is Spring Break! Hmmmmmmm! When fleeing the Sheriff, the Simpsons jump over a railroad crossing onto what is clearly pavement. Im referencing that Daniel Radcliffe movie! Hes so good to his mother. said Carl. That is not hyperbole. It originally aired on Fox in the United States on April 30, 2000. In 2008, it was released on DVD along with the rest of the episodes of the eleventh season. 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. Oh no! 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 This is a terrible activity! And Andy Warhol and Salvador Dali said Lisa. At least it was satisfied and now I can go the rest of my life without watching another episode from the double-digit seasons. The Simpsons #1119. The episode also features the party-hard youth culture of the 90s and 2000s at its peak, with Kid Rock appearing at an MTV show broadcast from the beach (featuring a joke about the age of the channel's presenters), with Rock's particular brand of Rap Rock being passe by the time the episode aired. Around 7.46 million American homes tuned in to watch the episode during its original airing. Is it a terrible episode? But heres the full context of their counterpoints, including the grammatical errors so you know Im quoting verbatim: 1) Redditor 1: Oh calm down! I love that guy. Im making braised ribs! Marge called from the kitchen. 2023 Wikisimpsons. subject named as. Turns out the Alligators real name was Robert Ewing all along! 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. This wouldnt irritate me as much if Mr. Marge sighed pulling Oscar away from them. We went to Maudes funeral! To calm himself down, he and the rest of the Simpson . Party! Its baffling that the show remains on the air, and as it seems, will remain on the air for the foreseeable future. Add this to the Increased attention the family receives for being TV stars (think the commentary in Behind the Laughter again and its hard to not view this as a little more than a coincidence), which catalyzed the infamous invincible attitude and clinginess of Jerkass Homer and the increased physical injury he suffers during Scullys tenure (which explains why the curve of his increasing stupidity sharply spikes beginning in S9) and you have either a major coincidence or one of the most bitterly self-referential (if largely unfunny on most other levels) exploits in major-league TV history (the same applies to other flanderized cast members as well Flanders plunging into avid Fundamentalism as a means of tying down his mental instability (Hurricane Neddy) following his wifes death, Marge becoming more of a Stepford smiler due to the increasing popularity of Homers antics on TV leaving her with little choice, Lisa becoming more confident due to her fame and thus more of an insufferable activist as opposed to the morbidly childlike straight man of earlier seasons (for an eight-year-old, this is actually more plausible than most would think), Burns becoming increasingly senile with old age/injury (Who Shot Mr. Burns?), etc. Grrrr! Probably the only other thing close to an amusing bit in the episode has to be one of the MTV Spring Break Hosts getting hauled away when she announces that shes turned 25 (a reference to, Also, I guess I could argue that Homers fascination with We Built This City actually almost works, as well a quasi-rebel who instead comes off like a madman, singing a song about rockers arguing with executives, that just so happens to be written off by some rock publications as corporate rock. Gen. Jimmy crack corn and I'm not there . 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. But thats Americas wang! They prefer The Sunshine State., 3) Redditor 3: Its absolutely not the worst episode ever. We have a cutaway if Amber Heard shitting on the bed and screaming and breaking things. Embarrassing. The caf owner saying, "I like that." MediaWiki page ID. Hannah Montana money Oscar laughed. Emotionally disturbed, he goes off the deep end, to a point where a psychiatrist recommends that he takes a vacation down in Palm Corners, Florida. (Of course, Ill be sad for the storyboard artists that will have to look for new work. This is probably second only to Lady Gaga in terms of most egregious guest stars this show ever did, although at leastthisfits the spirit of Spring Break. The ones no one takes seriously Homer read it. It's printed by the Montana Militia. said Bart annoyed Homer gave him fake money. It also says something that Homer was more antagonistic in this episode than Charles Montgomery Burns. It aired on the FOX Network, in front of 7.46 million American homes figure, at the very least, 15 million people. Lost in the wilderness and on the run, the family come across a diner, where they are given employment. This episode is totally hilarious, from Homer's paranoia about the T.V. The Simpsons The Simpsons #1119 - Kill the Alligator and Run released by Bongo on April 30, 2000. "My first reaction to that was, 'What kind of rock star is this? Cant sleep clown will eat me cant sleep clown will eat me Bart groaned in his sleep. Ive read fanfictions that treat their original characters more realistically than this episode treats Homer Jay Simpson. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Gahahahaha! said a wacky voice on the radio. Change a few lines beforehand to make him less unsympathetic), and maybe make his mental breakdown a bit more realistic (as in, dont put him in a burlap sack and have him pretend a baby doll is human on the grounds that being a mother would make him immortal, have you seen any Disney movies), and who knows, maybe you could have something slightly compelling here. It has been repeated on many TV stations, on the FXX network, available for streaming online, and has been sent overseas. There is something for everyone in this episode, with political humor, satire, a play on spring break rowdiness, jokes about handcuff's for Maggie, and even one thrown in about Bart and Lisa getting married. [1][2] When the animation department finished its work on the episode, it had ended up being about four minutes too long and the staff of the show was forced to make some difficult cuts. What does Homer sing just before hitting Jack. Teddy, his living teddy bear creature yapped and caught the squeaky toy in his mouth and chewed it. 10/10 Highly Recommended. Quality-wise, on a minute-by-minute basis, Kill the Alligator and Run might be the single worst script in terms of quality, at least as far as I can remember. He sighed. " Kill the Alligator and Run " is the nineteenth episode of the eleventh season of the American animated television series The Simpsons. Boom, you have the Villain of the Week. Homer Simpson: It worked! In the episode, Homer has a nervous breakdown after taking a quiz that suggests he only has three years left to live. Well, why isn't my baby gaining weight? Homer cried. At least Janeway had to deal with a ship getting launched halfway across space. There were monkeys in the crowd hooting and screeching. Just be glad that you never have to watch anything after The Blunder Years (except for How I Spent My Strummer Vacation, you do have to watch that one). Lets go back to the concert Homer sighed. Fine! Its perfect! The Simpsons then went orange picking. Oh I missed you boys so much! Its not all gonna be good news when the ax finally falls.). Theyre dead!. The Simpsons were still stuck in the middle of a street party. That's it. Then my show Vortex Force will feature Dr Demento songs! Oscar snapped. Lets, for example, take his behavior at the Kid Rock concert. He wanted to introduce himself as 'the pimp of the nation.' And no, I am not repeating or contradicting myself this time. By the way, thank you for mentioning KOTH Im gonna fire up my Hulu account right now. He also mentored Weird Al Yankovich. said Lisa. Destroy us all! Why are you trespassing on my property? Dr Demento frowned. 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. If only I could find out what Dr Dementoid was planning now Bart was nervous about one of his enemies. Scully-era Homer is to me what Captain Janeway is to SFDebris anytime I think about the actions he commits, he becomes more and more deluded and deserving of a mental institution. Oompa Loompa doopity dooooo! Oscar sang mocking little people. Dad can you not like any celebrity that supports Dr Dementoid? Oh dear! This page was last edited on 17 October 2022, at 16:22. 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. Um I dont know anything about him. Homer: Well, here we are, kids, the zoo. Kill the Alligator and Run Last Tap Dance in Springfield The Simpsons in front of their trailer. As far as Im concerned, this episode is awful in that it has both a disjointed plot, poorly-executed comedy, glaring errors in logic, and utterly bastardized characterization. See production, box office & company info, Funniest Simpson's Episode I Have Seen Yet, WatchMojo: Top 10 Plot Holes in "The Simpsons" You Never Noticed. Kill the Alligator and Run is the nineteenth episode of the eleventh season of the American animated television sitcom The Simpsons. In the episode, Homer has a nervous breakdown after taking a quiz that suggests he only has three years left to live. Actually adds a very slight veneer of poignancy to Kid Rocks desire to pour out some malt liquor on a fake curb very slight. Homer you need to see a doctor. There, they kill a beloved alligator and are sentenced to a chain gang. It is so perfectly indicative of how this show considers its characters. Both The Twin Dilemma and Kill The Alligator and Run are rather nauseating. The point is that, no matter how atrocious or vapid a franchise gets, there will be people who defend it (see the MCU). But, it does its job in wrapping up the plot, albeit in the most moronic way ever the Simpsons are exonerated, and the judge decides to drop the other charges on the grounds that they never set foot in Florida ever again. This is a perfect vacation for Homer. I would argue that its one of the most technically inept episodes of the show that I have ever seen. Homer gets a magazine in the mail that's loaded with personality tests, and he relentlessly quizzes his friends and family with them. Well aint that a kicker! Homer was breastfeeding a plastic baby doll. Menu. No! Hmmmmm! The episode starts off on a less than stellar foot, with Homer facing his own mortality. All Rights Reserved. Back to the swamp Homer groaned. It flits from one gag to another with abandon and rarely makes much sense or produces many laughs. The reception of "Kill the Alligator and Run" by critics was mixed. This is pure art. Marge took Homer to therapy for what he did at work from his fear of death craziness. 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. One of the Frat boys partying outside was smoking pot. It makes only slightly more sense, in fact. Hugo was reading a book. The jazz pianist didn't show up. It's quite a title. Marge sighed. Simpson, we got a problem. Speaking of insane antics, Homers boating kills Captain Jack, a gator who functions the town mascot. Template:Infobox Simpsons episode "Kill the Alligator and Run" is the nineteenth episode of the eleventh season of the American animated television sitcom The Simpsons. 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