I love gags like this where it implies another story happened off-screen sometime. Why does Homer have that card? Was it his idea or Marge's? Did a specific incident make it necessary? So much to think about for a throwaway gag. It's brilliant stuff, old Simpsons.
How users think it makes Homer smart and that this is funny just shows their own low baseline of intelligence and lack of understanding of comedy. It's not smart nor funny that he realises Bart is trying to "trick" him (all on the level of a small child at best), but simply his scared reaction and emphatic "No", as if giving him the card were to actually invalidate everything (which happens to be very dumb, magical thinking).
I love how Bart is completely aware of the card but at no point does he think to play around it, his antics are simply null and void so long as that card is in homers possession and nothing he can do will change it
I first saw this episode as a child, and I was well into my adulthood before I figured out that Bart has no idea what the card actually says; he just knows that when he tries to manipulate Homer, Homer reads that card and says 'no." For all Bart knows, it's a comprehensive list of rules for him somehow condensed into a single card. Here, he figures out what it actually says, thus his reverse request. I laughed my butt off when I got the joke all those years later.
Thinking about it, every single time they had a babysitter, something went horribly wrong. Theft from the babysitter bandit, Homer being falsely accused of sexual assault, Lisa almost kills Bart, etc.
The joke here is very simple, obvious even. But what sets it off is how tightly-written it is. It's only six lines - two for context, two for setup, and two for punchline/subversion. You could show this clip to someone who'd never seen the Simpsons before and they'd be able to follow it. Not to mention little sub-jokes that are equally quick and self-explaining like Homer having a reminder card for something that specific, which goes from quirky to funny when we learn this has happened before.
The way Dan Castellaneta emphasizes the "you kids DO need a babysitter" as if he figured out a huge secret 😂😂🤣🤣 Oh my god the voice acting of this show back in the day!
A lot of the actors are getting old, though, and you can hear the age in their voices, especially Julie Cavner. They really need to just end the show already and let her just rest.
Green jacket Homer is an underrated look
"Blast that infernal card" could have kept him busy forever
Reference 0:05
The fact that this very ancient Simpsons episode references home alone makes me feel 102
Why does he call him homer
Out of disrespect
Homer having a moment of intelligence there right at at the end.
The slight wobble of the animation cells during photography is just so charming, I miss animation like this
Thinking a home invasion is gonna be like the film Home Alone 😅
I like how Bart is familiar with the card, but only just now formulated the strategy to take it.
half a minute of old simpsons is funnier than a whole new season what gives?
That card is to Bart what rakes are to Sideshow Bob...
Dan Castallaneta is such a good voice actor. It’s a shame he’ll probably be stuck in these Simpsons salt mines for the rest of his life.
i think about this scene all the time lol
Bart acts like an alternate in this scene
I love gags like this where it implies another story happened off-screen sometime. Why does Homer have that card? Was it his idea or Marge's? Did a specific incident make it necessary? So much to think about for a throwaway gag. It's brilliant stuff, old Simpsons.
the triumph in Homer’s voice is perfect
How users think it makes Homer smart and that this is funny just shows their own low baseline of intelligence and lack of understanding of comedy. It's not smart nor funny that he realises Bart is trying to "trick" him (all on the level of a small child at best), but simply his scared reaction and emphatic "No", as if giving him the card were to actually invalidate everything (which happens to be very dumb, magical thinking).
This comment section is just explaining why it is funny and making it not funny...
Is it me or is it a little odd that Bart calls his dad by his first name instead of just saying "dad" here lol
Well he does that frequently (though there are times where he does call him “Dad”)
That little "hmm!" he gives while reading the card is the Chef's kiss
I love how Bart is completely aware of the card but at no point does he think to play around it, his antics are simply null and void so long as that card is in homers possession and nothing he can do will change it
I first saw this episode as a child, and I was well into my adulthood before I figured out that Bart has no idea what the card actually says; he just knows that when he tries to manipulate Homer, Homer reads that card and says 'no." For all Bart knows, it's a comprehensive list of rules for him somehow condensed into a single card. Here, he figures out what it actually says, thus his reverse request. I laughed my butt off when I got the joke all those years later.
Blast that infernal card!
He caught the reverse psychology just in time. Absolutely precious.
With what happens in the rest of the episode, Homer might have been better off listening to Bart.
I love the delivery of Bart’s line, the way he speaks really softly and lilting is like he’s trying to hypnotise Homer 😆
Blast that infernal card! 😂
Well, now, I was told to “be like the boy.” Someone is clearly giving me misinformation.
Remember when Homer wasn't completely brain dead? 😂
Thinking about it, every single time they had a babysitter, something went horribly wrong. Theft from the babysitter bandit, Homer being falsely accused of sexual assault, Lisa almost kills Bart, etc.
0:22 the mtg experience
Bart looks cool in his shorts👍🥵😎
Homer's finally smart for once. He saw the trick.
Lol, just like biden.
0:14 Obvious stock footage
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👍 Here you g- NO! 👎
I'm honestly glad the writers gave Homer these moments of common sense. Not to mention it opened the door for some clever jokes.
Now what were we talking about about boy?
"Blast that infernal card!" He sounded sort of like Stewie.
The joke here is very simple, obvious even. But what sets it off is how tightly-written it is. It's only six lines - two for context, two for setup, and two for punchline/subversion. You could show this clip to someone who'd never seen the Simpsons before and they'd be able to follow it. Not to mention little sub-jokes that are equally quick and self-explaining like Homer having a reminder card for something that specific, which goes from quirky to funny when we learn this has happened before.
🤓👈that is you. Keep the over analyzing to yourself
Laws require babysitters? That's nuts. Bruh, he's like a ten year old, he'll be a'ight.
I love how bart thinks he's smart yet in many times he's just as a stupid as his daddy
Don't give that card to me. Here ya go.. NO!
NYO!
0:18 The Doomslayer every time Samuel Hayden says something.
The « blast that infernal card ! » of bart always makes me laugh
Rare moment of Homer using his brain.
hMMmmm
Episode: Marge on the Lam (Season 5, Episode 6)
The way Dan Castellaneta emphasizes the "you kids DO need a babysitter" as if he figured out a huge secret 😂😂🤣🤣 Oh my god the voice acting of this show back in the day!
It still has the same voice actors
@@gregbors8364 Yep. But it still was better back then. You don't find these moments in the Simpsons anymore, it has gotten roboty, stale.
A lot of the actors are getting old, though, and you can hear the age in their voices, especially Julie Cavner. They really need to just end the show already and let her just rest.
"Always do opposite of what ****** say."
Thing 1 and Thing 2 🐱 🎩