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Simpsons

loaded question: what are the greatest one-word catchphrases in pop-culture history?

Tue, Aug 08, 2023
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I got Ted Lasso’s “Believe,” Homer Simpson’s “Doh!” and the Fonz’s “Ayyyyy!” What others are there?

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Peter Rabbit movie review: splat the bunny

Mon, Feb 05, 2018
13 comments

Tosses out the very sentiments that make Beatrix Potter’s work so beloved and so enduring in favor of the sullen bratty championing of cruelty and disenchantment. Nihilistic money-grubbing garbage.

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curated: ‘The Simpsons’ on Trump’s first 100 days

Thu, Apr 27, 2017
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TOO REAL! TOO REAL!

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Homer Simpson reveals the truth about the famous Oscars selfie

Wed, Mar 05, 2014
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That bastard Bradley Cooper. He had us all fooled with his Mr. Nice Guy routine. No more.

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Guillermo del Toro’s “Treehouse of Horror” Simpsons opening credits

Fri, Oct 04, 2013
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Brilliant and hilarious. Enjoy.

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fun stuff from FlickFilosopher stats week of Jul 27 – Aug 02 2013

Sun, Aug 04, 2013
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Actual unretouched phrases that people plugged into search engines this week that led them to this site (with some commentary from me)…

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what are your “favorite” weasel words?

Sat, Jul 06, 2013
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I am particularly enraged by “PATRIOT Act,” which was anything but patriotic, and which set us on the path of “Homeland Security” and “Total Information Awareness”…

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QOTW: What subjects turn you into a ranter?

Sat, Mar 02, 2013
42 comments

This site has been a 15-year-plus demonstration of what turns me into a ranter, so I don’t think I need respond to this. But you go right ahead and indulge your rage…

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Oscar Nominated Animated Shorts (85th Academy Awards) (review)

Thu, Feb 07, 2013
5 comments

“Paperman” might be the most romantic movie of the year…

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The Simpsons versus The Hangover (and other adventures in social networking)

Wed, Sep 12, 2012
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Links my followers on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ saw today…

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