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« on: October 08, 2007, 01:27:48 am »
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« Reply #1 on: October 08, 2007, 08:08:45 am »
What new job is Homer getting next week?

Sorry, I snark, I snark... I realise that one of this season's episodes was about Homer *not* getting a job. But seriously.
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« Reply #2 on: October 08, 2007, 01:14:34 pm »
Uninspired, unoriginal and most important, unfunny.  It tried to be funny and had a few opportunities, but misfired too many times.  I think they've gone to the Homer Gets a New Job well once too often.  And the subplot with Marge and Maggie had a ton of potential.  Unfortunately, it was all blown. 

Not the Worst Episode Ever, but certainly the worst so far this year.  And yes, I realize we're only four shows in, but I stand by my statement.

Grade: D
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« Reply #3 on: October 10, 2007, 05:09:25 pm »
I'm gonna climb on the "it wasn't too bad" wagon.  The idea of the towing job wasn't terribly original, and I'd prefer if the result of it been more intregal to the story:

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But the Maggie/Marge plot was touching AND well thought-out.  Best Maggie-centric plot EVER, so if you like her character it's worth tracking down to watch it.  C+ because it was average, not offensive.
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