The annual climb into the “Treehouse” is much anticipated by “Simpsons” fans because it lets the writers spoof their way through parts of our social and literary fabric they don’t normally tear into. And it lets the writers abuse the characters much more than they normally do. After all, when was the last time Bart was an official ingredient of someone’s barf? When before did Bart actually underplay in order to be Lisa’s sidekick? And how were we to know Marge looked so hot in a bikini? First up is “The Ned Zone,” a takeoff on “The Dead Zone,” where a guy can see a person’s future, but that future is not set in stone. Here, Simpsons’ neighbor Ned Flanders’ ability to see one’s fate is set off by an accident. He sees Homer’s doom – and Ned is responsible! Can fate be altered? “The Belly of the Boss” is a takeoff on “Fantastic Voyage,” with Marge filling (and nicely, we might add) the Raquel Welch role. The Simpsons suit up, shrink down and sail through Mr. Burns. Read More >>>
