Greetings. My name is Rob Jacks and I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself as John, Graham, and Steven have. I too will be contributing to this fantastic site with news relating to the show. I’m excited to do so as I love hearing about things related to The Simpsons and sharing it with others.
Here are some of my Simpsons favorites…what are yours?
Favorite Characters: Homer, Lisa, Moe, Mr. Burns, Ralph
Favorite Episodes: Summer of 4 ft. 2, Cape Feare, The Last Temptation of Homer, Lisa’s Substitute, and many others.
Favorite Guest Stars: Glenn Close, Jon Lovitz, Al Brooks, Winona Rider, Mark Hamill, and others.
Favorite Homer Quotes: “Kids, you tried your best and you failed miserably. The lesson is, never try.” “Oh, so they have the internet on computers now!” & so many others!
What do you like best about the Simpsons? The jokes. The actors and their amazing character voices. Those occasional heartfelt tender episodes that are funny but end with a touching moment. (I’m a softy)
My favorite guest stars were Phil Hartman as Troy McClure, Lionel Hutz, Heaven, and a Cable guy, Danny Devito as Herbert Powell (AKA Homer’s brother), Dustin Hoffman as Mr. Bergstrom, Michael Jackson as Leon Kompowsky, Leonard Nimoy as himself, Buzz Aldrin as himself, Kelsey Grammer as Sideshow Bob, Adam West as Batman, and Steve Buscemi as Dwight.
Favorite episodes: Lisa’s Sax, ‘Round Springfield, Brother, Can You Spare Two Dimes?, Last Exit To Springfield, Homer Loves Flanders, Bart The Murderer, Lisa On Ice, Lisa’s Substitute, And Maggie Makes Three, Bart Sells His Soul, Sideshow Bob’s Last Gleaming, The Old Man and the Lisa, Brother From Another Series, The Canine Mutiny, Lisa The Simpson, Simpson Tide, and many, many others.
Favorite Simpsons writer: John Schwartzwelder
Favorite characters: Troy McClure, Lionel Hutz, Moe, Lisa, Homer, Sideshow Bob, Hans Moleman, Mr. Burns, and others.
Here are some of my favorite quotes. (There are many, many more. These are just ones off the top of my head):
Hans Moleman: Hi, My name is Hans. Drinking has ruined my life. I’m 31 years old!
Troy McClure: Hi, I’m actor Troy McClure. You may remember me from such instructional videos as “Mothballing Your Battleship” and “Dig Your Own Grave and Save”.
Troy McClure: Hi, I’m actor Troy McClure. You may remember me from such cartoons as “Christmas Ape” and “Christmas Ape goes to Summer Camp”.
Homer Simpson: Just because I don’t care, that doesn’t mean I don’t understand.
Flanders to Moe: You ugly, hate filled man!
Moe: Hey, I may be ugly and hate filled, but uh…what was the third thing you said?
I love the jokes just as much as the heart filled moments.
Welcome to the site, Rob.
Hello Rob
ahh you remarking some of those quotes and episodes brought back some good memories
some of my favourite guest stars were: Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Elvis Costello, Phil Hartmen, Flight of the Conchords, Paul and Linda McCarney, Mike Scioscia (I like how they brought him back and he was all fat, heh), John Lovitz, Albert Brooks…the list could go on
Favourite episodes: Homer at the bat, Weekend at Burnsie’s, D’oh-in in the Wind… there’s just so many, so i wont ramble on
favourite characters: HOMER SIMPSON (hands down), Abe Simpson, Lionel Hutz, Troy McClure, Groundskeeper Willy, Moe Szyslack, Professor Frink, Barney Gumble…so on and so forth
Favourite quotes:
Homer: To alcohol, the cause of and solution to, all of life’s problems
Homer: Just squeeze your rage into a bitter little ball and release it at an approprate time. Like that day I hit the referee with a whiskey bottle. Remember that, when daddy hit the referee?
Abe: I used to be with it, but then they changed what it was, so now what i’m with isn’t it and whats it seem weird and scary to me…it’ll happen to you”
Homer: to professionalism (XD)
Nice to chat with you Rob
Your Homer quote (“Never try”) is an all-time best, you must be a true Simpsons devotee. Props on including Lisa in the favorites list-she is the most underrated of the main characters. My fave characters are Krusty, Lisa, and Martin Prince. Thanks to all the new guys for revitalizing this site!