Matt groening s subversive, animated satire about springfield s hapless first family became a cult favorite when it premiered on fox in 1989 after first being seen in 1987 as a short on the. Homers phobia one of the most controversial, homer befriends. But rather than stacking up the plot structures, characters, and jokes and marveling at how greatly season 8 towers over season 22, i want to focus on one small aspect of these two episodes that i think goes a long. In everything but similarity of title, homers phobia is the obvious choice for a comparison episode to flaming moe. However, the show is an american institution that can be used in the english language classroom as a springboard for. Johns design was largely based on waters own appearance, although he was animated with thicker hair and a more defined, wavy moustache. Heard while bart swings from a fan with grampa s teeth. In homers phobia, after bart smacks homers belly causing him to strangle bart. Seth green on simpsonsfamily guy ny comic con 20 ign. Last exit to springfield simpsons sounds homers phobia. In homer s phobia, after bart smacks homer s belly causing him to strangle bart. Please improve the article, or discuss the issue on the talk page. Its possible some of you reading this werent even alive when the simpsons first tackled gay issues in the season 8 episode homers phobia, which debuted 15 years ago on february 16, 1997. The simpsons broadly represents contemporary american culture, and has been described as a funhouse mirror reflection of the average american family, as it still persists in our national imagination macgregor 1999.
The episode itself is divisive, but the message needs to be heard. Watch the simpsons season 8episode15 full episodes online free kisscartoon. Why tvs longestrunning sitcom offers the perfect microcosm of american society. It s possible some of you reading this werent even alive when the simpsons first tackled gay issues in the season 8 episode homer s phobia, which debuted 15 years ago on february 16, 1997. When vulcan recalls his expulsion by ireful jove, he describes not a pratfall but a magnificent mystery, a. Flashback is being shown in which marge has given birth to siamese twins. The character,john voiced by john waters is such a memorable.
Homers phobia is a brilliant simpsons episode with a very well written storyline with loads of really funny scenes. As the simpsons turns 30, a superfan picks the best 20. John waters on the 20th anniversary of homers phobia. Watch the simpsons season 8episode15 full episodes online. Homer strangles bart or someone simpsons wiki fandom. This comic is hilarious and you will never guess who maggie ended up marrying another fun addition is johns the gay guy in homers phobia cockamamies collectible catalog which includes references to many past simpsons episodes. Homers phobia random television or quote quiz can you name the trivia about the classic simpsons episode homers phobia. Feb 06, 2012 homers phobia mike russo february 6, 2012 at 5. At its heart, the show spins out from a central satire of the american family, so even the most fantastical plots in theory, at least remain tethered to the emotional core of the characters and their roles in that family dynamic. Homer funny cartoons from cartoonstock directory the worlds largest online collection of cartoons and comics. Homers phobia episode one of simpsons producers alltime. Homer funny cartoons from cartoonstock directory the world s largest online collection of cartoons and comics.
Homers phobia is the fifteenth episode code 4f11 from the eighth season of the simpsons, first aired on 2161997. In this episode, homer befriends john, an eccentric antiques dealer, only to call the friendship off upon learning that hes a homosexual. With dan castellaneta, julie kavner, nancy cartwright, yeardley smith. This website which openly advocates for the cancellation of a beloved television series is in no way, shape or form affiliated with the fox network, the news corporation, subsidiaries thereof, or any of rupert murdochs wives or children. Homers phobia one of the most controversial, homer befriends john voiced by.
Homer cartoons and comics funny pictures from cartoonstock. Homer uses a miracle drug to regrow his hair, which immediately gets him noticed by mr. Homers phobia by big cartoon database is licensed under a creative commons attributionnoncommercialsharealike 4. Oct, 20 seth green on simpsonsfamily guy ny comic con 20. This is a list of songs that are not original to the show. After three decades on the air and more than 650 episodes, homer, marge. In homers phobia, the simpsons befriend john impeccably voiced by. In the episode, homer dissociates himself from new family friend john after discovering that john is gay.
The episode is an absolute classic episode of the simpsons,and is also a very groundbreaking episode for its time,as its storyline heavily revolves around a gay character,which no show had previously dealt with. Laughter in the iliad hu m a n i ta s 99 speaks like a god, advocating eternal peace, and constant joy. Bart destroys the clothes dryer, so marge decides to sell a family heirloom to pay for a new one. Fittingly titled homers phobia, the emmywinning 1997 episode of matt. Jul 23, 2017 homer s fearful about the potential influence that the simpsons new gay friend may have on bart. We talk to seth green about the upcoming crossover between the simpsons and family guy. It first aired on the fox network in the united states on february 16, 1997. Watch the simpsons season 8episode15 online in high quality kisscartoon. Visit tunefind for music from your favorite tv shows and movies.
Couch gag, someone tries to download the family from the internet, but finding it too slow, attempts to cancel it. The simpsons season 8 had many emmy award nominations and winning 2 of them for episodes bart after dark and homers phobia which also won a. The show reflects current events and everyday social interactions in a. This is a list of songstracks that have been featured in the show. Even though its obvious to anyone with a functional frontal lobe and a shred of morality, we feel the need to include this disclaimer. See more ideas about simpsons episodes, the simpsons and the simpsons show. Homer s phobia is the fifteenth episode code 4f11 from the eighth season of the simpsons, first aired on 2161997.
John s design was largely based on waters own appearance, although he was animated with thicker hair and a more defined, wavy moustache. Got a bunch of complaints that the free in the title is misleading because a cable subscription is required, even though i explicitly called. Homers phobia is the fifteenth episode of the eighth season of the american animated television series the simpsons. Homers phobia s08e15 homers phobia is the fifteenth episode in the eighth season of the american animated television series the. Homer is afraid of being judged our society is so judgemental doing a small thing like dancing with a gay person homer acts as though it is a crime scared.
After marge befriends john, a gay store owner, homer worries that his presence will have a negative effect on barts sexuality. Matt groenings subversive, animated satire about springfields hapless first family became a cult favorite when it premiered on fox in 1989 after first. Homers fearful about the potential influence that the simpsons new gay friend may have on bart. As the cartoon airs its record breaking 636th episode on sunday, the independent looks back over. Homers phobia is the fifteenth episode in the eighth season of the american animated. Bart tells homer that john is there to then homer says, oh ill just be another minute, john. This podcast is brought to you by the streaming network vrv. Download homer donuts wallpaper by dathys 4a free on zedge now. The simpsons, homers phobia by louis peitzman 9192012 in classic gay tv, louis peitzman looks at classic and newclassic gaythemed episodes of television. In the episode, homer dissociates himself from new family friend john after discovering that he is gay. The pointer is dragged and clicked on load family, which starts downloading artwork. Homer phobia written by ron hauge directed by mike b. Omg i danced with a gay, marge, lisa promise you wont tell anyone. Please help support bcdb with a donation or a subscription to the website.
Homers phobia 1997 season 8 episode 4f11 the simpsons. Homer s phobia is the fifteenth episode of the eighth season of the american animated television series the simpsons. Posted on october 30, 2016 by thomas mets this was a piece i wrote for a class on the philosophical foundations of education on the question of whether students should read the work of dead white males like homer, or more contemporary material. This comic is hilarious and you will never guess who maggie ended up marrying another fun addition is john s the gay guy in homer s phobia cockamamies collectible catalog which includes references to many past simpsons episodes.
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