We are at the third episode this season that is almost universally considered a contender for the worst episode ever, and this one is probably the most universally and virulently despised overall. We went to Maudes funeral! He also mentored Weird Al Yankovich. said Lisa. But at least you tried, unlike Bart. In the episode, Homer has a nervous breakdown after taking a quiz that suggests he only has three years left to live. Plot: After taking a test in a book of self-improvement quizzes, Homer begins to fear that he only has three years left on his lifespan. Whatever it was he regrets mentioning it. Interesting take, and I have to say that I sort of agree there. Or has a growth hormone syndrome that stopped him growing said Hugo. She gasped. 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. Wheres the rum gone?. Boobies. Oscar moaned aroused. Uh no we got a gator stuck in our toilet once when Mom got arrested for shoplifting at the Kwik E Mart. Show: The Simpsons Episode: 245 Year: 2000 Writer(s): John Schwartzwelder Director(s): Jen Kamerman. Kill the Alligator and Run Homer once again has a midlife crisis after reading a life expectancy quiz in a magazine. 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. 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. tt0701143. Were on the run from the law, totally lost, no car, no money, no clean clothes, and its all your fault. Marge. without checking to see if the creature in question is actually dead, The Simpsons S 11 E 18 Days Of Wine And Dohses, The Simpsons S11 E20 "Last Tap Dance in Springfield". Homer receives a magazine full of personality tests, from which he takes one which concludes he has only three years left to live. Cant sleep clown will eat me cant sleep clown will eat me Bart groaned in his sleep. Im making braised ribs! Marge called from the kitchen. That is not hyperbole. His black alarm clock radio went to radio. Make an account! A car chase ensues because we havent had enough chases this season already, and the sheriff begins to fire his gun at the mirror instead of, you know, at the tires. Watchlist Share "My first reaction to that was, 'What kind of rock star is this? Hrrrrrrrmmmmm! Its got one the funniest lines ever: No listening, ya hear me? And when the accuser said It wasnt funny to me, the Redditor said, Well then youre dead inside. Well thats not a good grade. Watch The Simpsons Season 11 Episode 19 on Disney+ Hotstar The Simpsons Kill the Alligator and RunS11 E1929 Apr 2000 Comedy English Star World U/A 13+ The Simpsons find themselves on the run from the law after they accidentally kill a beloved alligator while vacationing in Florida. Change). And secondly when we get round to that! Im not surprised Bart. said Oscar. So, this is where I should declare it the new candidate for the Worst Episode Ever. Theres so much wrong with this episode, its hard to know where to begin (and you cover the more egregious bullshit, anyway). Death is after me. Homer cried, hiding behind Mr Burns. One attempt to defend himself and his family in court later (Drunken hicks of the jury), theyre breaking rocks on the chain gang. [3], Actor Diedrich Bader guest starred in the episode as the sheriff. Wiiteen's Horrible Animations (Season 3): Episode 7: Kill the Alligator and Run (The Simpsons) Wiiteen Chilly Follow After making his fans rage with his previous reviews and videos, Wiiteen has to please them by reviewing one of the most hated Simpsons episodes ever. Lisa: You can't drive, dad. Gen. Remember those jokes you and Seth McFarlane wrote about all of Johnny Depps exes?!. Its Dr Demento again! Bart whined mentioning his other arch enemy. 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 Came true: 2007. No contest even the few amusing lines cant drown out the sheer awfulness surrounding them. 2023 Wikisimpsons. Oh! That's it. No kidding two seconds into Palm Corners, Homer is not only cured of his paranoia but promptly takes part in a car-flipping. Cant sleep gonna die cant sleep gonna die Homer groaned in his sleep. (Politicians merely got a fur coat to make investigations go away.) Also, remember back when during plant inspections, he hid the most incompetent employees deep into the basement? This time, however, we have a magazine joke that is only used to focus on Homer and Homer himself, which would work if he didnt give Ned Flanders a sex test, forgetting that his wife died. ! Marge told Bart and Lisa off. You all attend Springfield Elementary! said Homer. Show everyone your boobs! Oscar exclaimed. " Kill the Alligator and Run " is the nineteenth episode of the eleventh season of the American animated television series The Simpsons. We kept that in the show. Homer becomes the life of the spring break party. 'Kill the Alligator and Run' is the nineteenth episode of the eleventh season of the American animated television sitcom The Simpsons . You were talking about gophers the whole time! Marge ranted. Then again, its clear that these writers are both out of ideas and threw out their shame long ago. What are you up to Demento! Directors Jim Reardon (supervising director) Jen Kamerman Writers Matt Groening James L. Brooks Sam Simon Stars Dan Castellaneta (voice) Julie Kavner (voice) Back to the swamp Homer groaned. Kill the Alligator and Run Last Tap Dance in Springfield The Simpsons in front of their trailer. Death/The Grim Reaper was there laughing maniacally. We built this city on rock and roll . It's quite a title. No because that would be murder Feck off ya bastards! I'm only 25!. Then my show Vortex Force will feature Dr Demento songs! Oscar snapped. Hugey! Oscar squealed and hugged Hugo. Im basing his mannerisms off of Ayam Aghoul. [9] All of Joe C.'s lines were recorded over the phone. Teddy are you gonna mistake everyone for Santa?!. Alright, if it seems like Im recapping the third act more than reviewing it this is really just a bunch of stuff that happens. Both The Twin Dilemma and Kill The Alligator and Run are rather nauseating. What are you doing?! 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. (Anybody care what this guy thinks? NO!), But you know what? Spring break! Students cheered. Living in the sunshine, dancing in the moonlight, having a wonderful time! Tiny Tim was singing I dunno but best avoid those celebrities from now on said Oscar. Dont worry I wont leave this room. said Homer. They prefer The Sunshine State. said Dr Payne. Marge wants Homer to stay in his hotel room, but he escapes to party at a Kid Rock concert on the beach. Really, it reads like a five year old describing how their day went while playing with friends at recess! Yes, I said Kid Rock Concert. Is it a terrible episode? That comedian dressed as a mime who smashes watermelons. said Bart. 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. Do we have any hobo body parts to feed him with! Homer asked being stupid. It originally aired on Fox in the United States on April 30, 2000. It was the third highest-rated broadcast on Fox that week, following an episode of Malcolm in the Middle (which received an 8.2 rating) and an episode of The X-Files (which received a 7.7 rating). Why did I call my crossover fanfiction that. All Ill say is, for me, re-watching the Scully Years was a form of morbid curiosity. Fan reception was more negative; former showrunner Mike Scully later noted that the episode is considered by many fans to be one of the worst Simpsons episodes due to its outlandish and erratic plotline. No this isnt like that time I wanted to be an inventor like Thomas Edison Homer sighed. 4seven | Saturday 11 August 2018 | 15:00. Partying will help him forget his worries about his mortality. said Oscar. You win. If anybody has a counterargument, however, Im all for it. At least Janeway had to deal with a ship getting launched halfway across space. And really, it just barely misses. https://simpsonswiki.com/w/index.php?title=Kill_the_Alligator_and_Run&oldid=1188973, "I am not here on a fartball scholarship.". There was a big red F on it. Oompa Loompa doopity dooooo! Oscar sang mocking little people. 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. How stupid do you need to be, and how much of my brain do I need to turn off? High pitched singing and string instrument plucking. 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. Oh I missed you boys so much! I wanted Captain Jack Sparrow Oscar hissed. Now lets ask everyone else!. In fact, Dead Homer Society has not once used the episode for a "Quote of the Day" - they've gone back to the aforementioned wells on some occasions, even though they consider Season 11 the show's last gasp of dignity being stripped away. No! The radio host stalking Bart for some reason who plays silly sound effects and weird songs. While there he accidentally kills a beloved alligator. Nice character writing there. He called security to beat up Homer. Live TV. So, yeah, for every idiotic, selfish, deluded, insane, and horrific thing that he did in this episode, Homer is allowed to practically walk scot free, leaving behind a stunned town, and taking with him a family that would be traumatized in any other show by which I mean, earlier in this show, when the writers actively wrote moments for other characters rather than as add-ons. In many ways, it is the dorkier equivalent to the study of the implosion of the Roman Empire. 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. animated, comedy, situation comedy Sunday 30 April 2000 Homer has a mental breakdown, so the family goes to Florida so he can unwind. While assigned to work at a party held by a judge in front of the capitol, the family once again try and fail to escape. A shadow wearing a top hat covered them as the got the most peculiar feeling they were being watched. The Simpsons are barefoot, quickly walking across a bed of hot coals to reach the couch. " Kill the Alligator and Run " is the nineteenth episode of the eleventh season of the American animated television series The Simpsons. "Kill the Alligator and Run" was written by John Swartzwelder and directed by Jen Kamerman. language of work or name. If the Ambulance Zone joke in Alone Again marked the momentThe Simpsons lost its soul and died spiritually, this is the moment when, to paraphrase Tom Servo, the zombified remains of the series threw up its hands and said, I just dont know. Homer cheered and partied with the students. "[10] Annie Alleman of The Herald News, on the other hand, named "Kill the Alligator and Run" her eighth favorite Simpsons episode. 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. (2008). [8] Scully said in an interview with the Detroit Free Press that the staff of the show chose Kid Rock and Joe C. for the episode because the two "have a lot of stage presence" and visually are "a funny combination," and because the staff thought "they would be funny playing off Homer. 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. "[12] While reviewing the eleventh season of The Simpsons, DVD Movie Guide's Colin Jacobson commented on the episode, writing: "Wow this may be the most jumbled Simpsons to date! What does it say about The Simpsons at this point that they blatantly ripped off entire plots from one of their sister shows? By the way, thank you for mentioning KOTH Im gonna fire up my Hulu account right now. surely this has to link at least marginally somewhere; if not, it would be fascinating fanfiction material). Poison green monkeys said Dark Oscar in spirit form. And if were looking for an activity to do in Florida I suggest we go to Disney World! Oscar yelled with joy. Party! The Simpson family get off the railway and end up at a secluded diner, where they work until the sheriff tracks them down. The Evil Monkey glares and points while sinister music plays. What does Homer sing just before hitting Jack. Zaniness Factor: 5. There was a bull alligator swimming about in the mire. The Simpsons: Kill The Alligator And Run The Simpsons (1999) Animated, Comedy | United States. Actually adds a very slight veneer of poignancy to Kid Rocks desire to pour out some malt liquor on a fake curb very slight. [15], Scully, Mike. Given that The Simpsons Season 11 was clearly trying to be more like South Park or Family Guy, to apparently rip off plots from King of the Hill one the most grounded adult animated sitcoms out there, outside of maybe Bobs Burgers is an exercise in combining oil and water. Im sorry Mom but Im obsessed with Chef Boyardee for some reason said Lisa. Least Favorite Scene:Again, this is one where I am flush with options. Homer laughed. When they sit down, the soles of their feet are black and smoldering. Kill the Alligator and Run Homer once again has a midlife crisis after reading a life expectancy quiz in a magazine. The Simpsons were on a hovercraft with those enormous fans on the back going about a swamp. He continued reading the quiz. Their conversation mentions Evans's films Love Story and The Two Jakes, as well as Vincent Canby. maybe the writers were in spring break., 6) And Redditor 6 just has a Simpsons meme picture of Velma (from the episode) saying, Youre usin hyperbolic statements to try and justify your unpopular opinion I like that.. The episode was written by John Swartzwelder and directed by Jen Kamerman. Okay, Ive actually finished the episode. Mom! This time the family takes him to Florida. The Simpsons run from the law and take jobs at a small restaurant while hiding from the police. Sort of. Im calling it Americas wang Homer snarled. 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.) Homer! At least it was satisfied and now I can go the rest of my life without watching another episode from the double-digit seasons. Scat! Im madder than Homer seethed at Bart. A magazine with those light hearted quizzes I take too seriously and annoy people by asking them their answers to! No. Firewalker (Humor him.) Its pretty ironic that Im reviewing an attempt to satirize Spring Break a few days after Lori Loughlin got nailed (alongside many other people) in a college application scam for her daughter so that she could experience partying and going to USC games. Elsewhere Lenny and Carl asked each other which member of the Backstreet Boys they liked. Homer Simpson: Well, I'm gonna try anyway. "Take them off the glass! get over it. You heard him Marge! Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. ! Lisa groaned. Elsewhere at the plant, Homer had gone completely nuts! Wikisimpsons has a Discord server! The Simpsons were still stuck in the middle of a street party. Haaaaauuuwww! 4830. All I know is that this time, I have watched aSimpsons episode that I sincerely believe wouldve been better off if it was penned and edited by a room full of cocaine users. Yeah, screw both of these stories. Partying college Frat boys swapped the letters in Fart back to Frat and cheered. Homer tries to keep the party going, dragging the family along with him. And how does nobody throw the madman under the bus? I have to go on a tangent here this time, about Homer Goes To College. Kid Rock!. Homer cried in pain as he was being beaten up. Oh, dont forget Diedrich Baker. Lisa, Bart, Maggie and Hugo shook their heads embarrassed. It originally aired on Fox in the United States on April 30, 2000. Barts room. Then an albino midget in a sweater and a hip hop woolly hat arrived. They flee from the Sheriff, and their car is hit by an Amtrak train, which pushes them along the tracks. Are you a good lover. Incredibly, that makes this episode even more baffling! 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