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| The Simpsons episode | |
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| Episode no. | Season 11 |
| Directed by | Mike B. Anderson |
| Written by | Al Jean |
| Original air dates | November 14, 1999 |
| Episode features | |
| Chalkboard gag | "I won't not use no double negatives." |
| Couch gag | A cement truck pours out concrete versions of the family onto the couch, but Homer's figure dries out quickly. |
| Episode chronology | |
| The Simpsons season 11 | |
| List of episodes | |
"Hello Gutter, Hello Fadder" is the sixth episode of the eleventh season of The Simpsons. It originally aired on November 14, 1999.
Synopsis
On a normal day, Homer is very late for work. As punishment, Mr. Burns makes Homer eat toxic waste in a dark room. Lenny and Carl come in and invite Homer to go bowling. Homer lies to Marge on the phone, telling her that he was not able to attend a tea party date with Maggie because there was a breakdown at the plant and Lenny was hospitalized. Homer then goes bowling with Lenny and Carl. Homer bowls a 300 game, and makes the evening news, earning the attention of Springfield. With this accomplishment, Homer becomes a celebrity, appearing on "The Springfield Squares" (which has Ron Howard as a guest). However, he attempts a walk-on during a Penn & Teller special, but that backfires on him as Penn chases him off the stage with a crossbow (and leaving Teller slowly descending into a tub of water with sharks in it).
Homer's 15 minutes of fame wanes, and he becomes "yesterday's news". Worrying that his life has peaked, he attempts to commit suicide from a tall building, until Otto, who is bungee-jumping, saves him. Thankful for being alive, Homer searches for a more noble life, and dedicates his life to his children. He tries but fails to connect with Bart and Lisa so he decides to spend more time with Maggie. He tries to teach her how to swim, but she doesn't trust him and therefore, won't go in the water. When Homer takes Maggie to the beach, he nearly drowns, and has to Maggie pull him to shore. For saving him, Homer treats Maggie to a game of bowling—and she bowls a 295 game. She actually bowled a perfect game, but Homer penalized her for going over the line. The "300 game" balloon however, was still released.
Cultural references
- The title of the episode is derived from Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh, a song parody by Allan Sherman.
- While Maggie is saving Homer, the opening music from a seldom known film called Midway is East plays.
- The fast-motion sequence when Homer oversleeps, accompanied by music references a scene from the 1983 film Koyaanisqatsi.
- The same scene also pays homeage to the 1971 film A Clockwork Orange.
- Homer plays a Where's Waldo? game on the back of the cereal box he eats his breakfast from.
- Homer dresses up as a Teletubby to entertain Maggie.
- Homer sing's The Doors song "The End". And sings Jim Morrison's voice.
Quotes
- Homer: (anxiously talking to Marge) Aww, I'm 26 hours late for work, no time for Maggie! Ooh, where's Waldo?! (Homer frantically searches the back of the box) Nope...Nope..This would be a lot easier without all these people! Nope. Nope. (Homer shouts) It's there! (pause) Nope.
Marge: Homer!
Homer: Waldo, where are you!? (Waldo walks past the kitchen window) - Chief Wiggum: Alright, smart guy. Where's the fire?
Homer (points to the police station, engulfed in flames) Over there.
Wiggum: Okay, you just bought yourself a 317: Pointing out police stupidity. Or is that a 314? No, no. A 314 is a dog in...or is that a 315? You're in trouble, pal. - Mr.Burns: Turn around, Simpson.
Homer: No! I can't get in trouble if I can't see you!
Waylon Smithers: I'm afraid he's got us, sir. - Homer: The coolant tank blew and they're taking Lenny to the hospital.
Marge: Oh no, not Lenny! Not Lenny!
Homer: Yes, I'm going to have to work late instead of seeing you and the kids, which is what I really want.
Marge: Okay, sure. (hangs up) Kids, turn off the TV. I have some bad news about Lenny.
Bart and Lisa: Not Lenny! - Teller: Will you shut up!
Homer Simpson: Hey, I thought you never talked.
Teller: (nervous) Well, I didn't mean to...it slipped out. Oh God, now Penn's gonna beat me!
Penn: (laughs) Folks, it's all part of the act!
Teller: No it isn't! Don't leave me alone with him!
Penn: (to Homer) You've ruined the act! (aims crossbow at him) I'm gonna kill you!
Teller: He'll do it! I'm not the first Teller!
External links
- "Hello Gutter, Hello Fadder episode capsule". The Simpsons Archive.
- "Hello Gutter, Hello Fadder" at IMDb