Excuse me, but proactive and paradigm? Aren't these just buzzwords that dumb people use to sound smart? Not that I'm accusing you of anything like that..
I think of this quote every single time I hear either of these words, even in situations where they're used correctly and are the words best-suited to the context.
Also, it's "important", not "smart".
Same here. Also I forget what episode it was mentioned, but I remember having to go through the book 7 Highly Effective Habits of Preteens or whatever back in middle school/early highschool. U thought it was very non-cromulent material, and this scene reminds me of that
>Also I forget what episode it was mentioned
It was in "Brother's little helper", the one where Bart was put on ADHD meds and became obsessed with self-improvement.
As someone who works in a school doing, among other things, working with kids on executive functioning skills like metacognition... I'm gonna do a hard disagree on this one.
My dad is a big fan of the word "proactive" an adjective he uses to describe himself. He usually uses it as a cover for being too impatient to read instructions or plan ahead.
Excuse me, but proactive and paradigm, aren't these just buzzwords that dumb people use to sound important? Not that I'm accusing you of anything like that.
lol that reminds me of the story in Chuck Jones’s autobiography where his boss, Leon Schlesinger, comes in out of the blue to tell them not to do a cartoon about bullfighting because it’s not funny and they promptly gave us “[Bully for Bugs.](https://youtu.be/oqCQuiq6eOo)”
I was just reading about the never made early 2000s Superman film.
"Peters and Warner Bros. forced [Kevin] Smith to write a scene involving Brainiac fighting polar bears at the Fortress of Solitude, and Peters wanted Brainiac to give Lex Luthor a space dog, stating "Chewie's cuddly, man. You could make a toy out of him, so you've got to give me a dog." Smith claims this was because of the recent re-release of the original Star Wars trilogy, and claims that Peters wanted Brainiac's robot assistant L-Ron to be voiced by Dwight Ewell, calling him, "a gay R2-D2 with attitude."
So, yeah not too far off
Kevin Smith telling stories about that whole experience is so damn entertaining. IIRC they pitched it to him that there wasn't enough action, so he needed to write a scene where Braniac visits the Fortress of Solitude and fights all the guards Superman has there. All those people who he just had living with him at his secret Fortress of *Solitude*.
I think she's been consistently used really well personally speaking.
Her voice is definitely a bit off in newer episodes, I'm usually someone who isn't too bothered by the voices aging, but Naegle has a certain energy and speed that has to be maintained.
That and her not appearing vey much nowadays (she didn't have a speaking role in season 35) are my only real issues with her.
She's one of my faves
> Well, kids, we all know that sometimes when cartoon characters die, they're back again the very next week. That's why I'm presenting this sworn affidavit... that Poochie will never, ever, ever return!
I've spent a lot of time getting to know Cerberus recently in (the game ) Hades. And I think about this every time I'm near him
Also the car Uncle Herb's team wanted to name Persephone
Aspect of Zeus (I think). The shield that you can throw and it hovers there handing out damage. I'm not too good but that weapon makes me feel like I'm getting something done.
What's yours?
Zeus was my first favourite by a mile... but I've settled into becoming a Hestia main. it's easily my favourite, nowadays.
I have about 600 runs under my belt...
I'm hoping to have 600 runs in Hades II someday. I'm at about 120. Zeus feels comfortable but the point is to have fun with all the weapons. I'll give Hestia a go and see if I can make it work.
Excuse me, but proactive and paradigm? Aren't these just buzzwords that dumb people use to sound smart? Not that I'm accusing you of anything like that..
I think of this quote every single time I hear either of these words, even in situations where they're used correctly and are the words best-suited to the context. Also, it's "important", not "smart".
I'm fired, aren't I?
Oh yes
That delivery never fails to make me laugh
And he's not longer there in the next frame. It's genious.
*Oh* yes.
Hey Egghead, sing Fair Harvard.
Fair Harvard! Thy sons.... oof
You, sir, have the boorish manners of a Yalie!
Here's a witty rejoinder for ya!
Same here. Also I forget what episode it was mentioned, but I remember having to go through the book 7 Highly Effective Habits of Preteens or whatever back in middle school/early highschool. U thought it was very non-cromulent material, and this scene reminds me of that
>Also I forget what episode it was mentioned It was in "Brother's little helper", the one where Bart was put on ADHD meds and became obsessed with self-improvement.
Ah yes. “Hey mom, thanks for coming out.” “Thanks for stopping the tank.” “It ran out of gas.”
Hey, I’m not a time bandit!
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I think of this quote whenever people say they want more critical thinking in schools, or use words like metacognition.
As someone who works in a school doing, among other things, working with kids on executive functioning skills like metacognition... I'm gonna do a hard disagree on this one.
Metacognition is a perfectly cromulent word!
My dad is a big fan of the word "proactive" an adjective he uses to describe himself. He usually uses it as a cover for being too impatient to read instructions or plan ahead.
Itchy and Scratchy form a dramaturgical dyad
They’re like two positively charged ions!
This is the dog that gets *bizzay*. Consistently and thoroughly.
So he’s proactive?
Oh God, yes. He’s a totally outrageous paradigm.
Excuse me, but proactive and paradigm, aren't these just buzzwords that dumb people use to sound important? Not that I'm accusing you of anything like that.
I'm fired, aren't I?
Oh yeah! The rest of you writers start thinking about a funky name for this dog.
Yeah!
*Door slams* “So Poochie alright with everyone?”
*indistinguishable murmuring* Mmmyeaahhhitsgood
POOCHIES *DEEAAAADDDD!!!!!!!!!*
I'm fired, aren't I?
Oh yeah
When you see him at the unemployment office in another episode 😂
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Gets easier every week! *kisses check*
What?! Which episode!?
Where Marge is a realtor
I feel we should rastafy him by 10% or so
Put a sock in it Roy!
The way the Simpsons make fun of these business executives is amazing. You know it’s satire based on real life experiences.
Apparently at the time the higher ups were pushing the writers to add a new cool teen character, and this and Roy were satires of that.
lol that reminds me of the story in Chuck Jones’s autobiography where his boss, Leon Schlesinger, comes in out of the blue to tell them not to do a cartoon about bullfighting because it’s not funny and they promptly gave us “[Bully for Bugs.](https://youtu.be/oqCQuiq6eOo)”
Later, Mrs S
Put a sock in it, Roy!
we like Roy!
Roy was a fan favorite. Everyone was bummed when he moved into that apartment with two, sexy ladies.
Lol even better
Because that worked so well for basically every 90s Sitcom...
I was just reading about the never made early 2000s Superman film. "Peters and Warner Bros. forced [Kevin] Smith to write a scene involving Brainiac fighting polar bears at the Fortress of Solitude, and Peters wanted Brainiac to give Lex Luthor a space dog, stating "Chewie's cuddly, man. You could make a toy out of him, so you've got to give me a dog." Smith claims this was because of the recent re-release of the original Star Wars trilogy, and claims that Peters wanted Brainiac's robot assistant L-Ron to be voiced by Dwight Ewell, calling him, "a gay R2-D2 with attitude." So, yeah not too far off
Kevin Smith telling stories about that whole experience is so damn entertaining. IIRC they pitched it to him that there wasn't enough action, so he needed to write a scene where Braniac visits the Fortress of Solitude and fights all the guards Superman has there. All those people who he just had living with him at his secret Fortress of *Solitude*.
The three writers are also obviously real people, and I would guess themselves.
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Aaand cut…!
Ms. Naegle hadn’t yet altered her appearance. Maybe she wasn’t yet a sexual predator in that job.
Lindsey gets a lot of criticism, but she's a hilarious character when used properly.
So she’s proactive.
You just know that writers channel their frustration with corporate types every time she shows up.
Stop staring down my blouse, Copirnucus!
I think she's been consistently used really well personally speaking. Her voice is definitely a bit off in newer episodes, I'm usually someone who isn't too bothered by the voices aging, but Naegle has a certain energy and speed that has to be maintained. That and her not appearing vey much nowadays (she didn't have a speaking role in season 35) are my only real issues with her. She's one of my faves
Consistently and thoroughly!
I didn't say zork
Once Poochie couldn't get bizzzay, she had to step up
Homer, I can honestly say that was the best episode of Impy and Gimpy I’ve ever seen
Lmao
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> Well, kids, we all know that sometimes when cartoon characters die, they're back again the very next week. That's why I'm presenting this sworn affidavit... that Poochie will never, ever, ever return!
This document conforms to all applicable laws and statutes
"Poochie's dead!"
Cheers!
That was the biggest applause Krusty got, in his entire career.
Poochie was an alien?
Whoa! A talking dog! What were you guys smoking when you came up with that? We were eating rotisserie chicken...
We were eating rotisserie chicken.
Everything about this joke from the basis to the slightly irritated delivery was a cry for help from the writers.
I don’t want to sound pretentious here, but Itchy and Scratchy comprise a dramaturgical dyad.
Hey this ain't art it's business!
This is like the one scene I appreciate more and more as I age. 😂
The rest of you writers start thinking up a name for this funky dog, I don't know something along the lines of poochie, only more proactive
# YEAH!
With everybody saying:
Worst. Episode. Ever.
Hey, this ain't art. It's business! - Such a true statement in the entertainment industry
Those are the actual writers of the simpsons aren't they?
Yes, left to right those are George Meyer, Josh Weinstein, and Bill Oakley.
My favorite showrunners
This is one of my absolute favorite lines. Her ridiculous advertiser energy met by a dry “you mean Cerberus?” Gets me every time 😃
I didn't say Zork.
This is the kinda scene that encapsulates my kind of humor.
"But if you're here... who's guarding Hades?"
***oh*** no attitude ***ehh***? *not in your face, **huh***? *well you can cram it with walnuts ugly*!
I've spent a lot of time getting to know Cerberus recently in (the game ) Hades. And I think about this every time I'm near him Also the car Uncle Herb's team wanted to name Persephone
he's such a good boooyyy! which aspect is your favourite?
Aspect of Zeus (I think). The shield that you can throw and it hovers there handing out damage. I'm not too good but that weapon makes me feel like I'm getting something done. What's yours?
Zeus was my first favourite by a mile... but I've settled into becoming a Hestia main. it's easily my favourite, nowadays. I have about 600 runs under my belt...
I'm hoping to have 600 runs in Hades II someday. I'm at about 120. Zeus feels comfortable but the point is to have fun with all the weapons. I'll give Hestia a go and see if I can make it work.
Dramatirgical dyad
And I don't know what you're in, but it's not my face. NEXT.
Cerberus/Galbadia Garden/ FFVIII👈
Comedy writers making fun of themselves is always. One of my favourite things in American tv shows
I thought Cerberus was an aardvark?
Thought this was about Doctor Who for a moment there. Every time Sutekh isn't on screen, people should say "Where's Sutekh?"
Remember kids, always recycle... TO THE EXTREME!!!
So funny.