Club. Of all the Simpsons associates that were really important that one time but hardly get referenced ever again, Plopper a. Spider Pig is at least a triumph of design, if nothing else. Simpson izing an animal is a tricky business, and Homers beloved when he remembers pig pal is just right, from the fact that hes never anthropomorphized too much hes just a pig, to the persistent worry lines under his eyes perhaps due to his proximity to prominent pork vacuum Homer. In the commentary for The Simpsons Movie where Plopper was introduced, the creators reveal that Homers fascination with the lil guy was something of an afterthought that caught a wave once they started playing with it. Episode 37 Pokemon Xyz. Indeed, Homers improvised Spider Pig theme song turned out to be the most memorably repeated part of the films marketing. You remember it, dont you Everybody Spider Pig, Spider Pig,Does whatever a spider pig does. The Simpsons Super Franchise Me Full Episode' title='The Simpsons Super Franchise Me Full Episode' />Can he swing from a web No, he cant, hes a pig. Look out He is the Spider Pig. The-Simpsons-Season-26-Episode-3-Super-Franchise-Me-1024x576.jpg' alt='The Simpsons Super Franchise Me Full Episode' title='The Simpsons Super Franchise Me Full Episode' />There was just something about Homers delight in showering this uncomprehending barnyard creature with affection that was quintessentially Homer in its randomness. For some reason, I think back to Homers awe when first seeing one of those dipping bird toys Its drinking the waterHomer Simpsons mind latches onto things, and you just have to accept that. So an episode devoted to watching Homer re establish his bond with Plopper isnt a bad idea. It even makes sense that, in the world of the show, Homer would have essentially forgotten he owns a high maintenance pet whose leavings once indirectly caused the entire town of Springfield to be encased under a government issue dome, or that Marge has been dutifully taking care of Ploppers wallow the entire time while Homer has to be reminded what the word wallow refers to. And there are some great jokes in Pork And Burns that stem from the relationshipespecially since the pig, as has been noted, remains just a pig. Burns, in one of his trademark changes of heart, absconds with Ploppergives his pal a set of overly elaborate escape instructions, its some great Homer and Simpsons comedy. Homer over thinking something is as reliable a source of laughs as Homer impulsively under thinking something, especially since, againjust a pig. As much as he loves his pal, even Homer is uncomfortable leaving Plopper in charge of a nuclear plant. Its a common complaint, but a lot of recent Simpsons episodes waste promising storylines this way. Watch Accident On Hill Road Megavideo there. Watch The Simpsons Season 26, Episode 15 The Princess Guide A Nigerian king comes to Springfield to finalize a deal with Mr. Burns, and Homer is assigned to keep. Marvel will cut off my hand and tongue if I tell you. Butlet me just tell you that the second installment will be even more weaselicious. Let me just put it that. Youve got Homer and his pig buddy, coming back together before a barbeque sauce and hounds mishaps leads to Mr. Burns taking a shine to the injured Plopper. But thats only set up by Marges enthusiasm for a Japanese anti cluttering bookphilosophy that sees her urging the family to toss out anything that no longer brings them joy thats an episode, which leads to Lisa discovering that, once shes given away everything but her sax and her Bleeding Gums Murphy poster, shes lost all joy in playing. And thats another episode. Throw in some promising emotional beats to that storyHomer comforts the confused Lisa during an anxiety attack, Bart hijacks the schools PA system to restore her love for jazzand theres an abundance of good ideas not given enough time to come to fruition. Still, the jokes are here. Marges appreciation of The Japanese Warrior Monks Guide To Tidying Up something of a late swipe at Marie Kondos 2. The family meeting sees Lisa sussing out that her supposed college fund isnt in as good a shape as she thought. Homer at least equals his previous misnomers for Lisas chosen instrument with honkamaflute, and Marge marvels at how Ploppers reimagined purpose as Homers therapy animal keeps him calm even when Bart douses him at the dinner table. Lisas storyfrom her college fund to worrying about Homers plan to lie to his doctors, to her potentially devastating loss of interest in her one true passionis teased throughout the episode as if its going to take off. Only it never does, leaving just sweet little scraps along the way. Sure, Homer doesnt really get why Lisas freaking out, but his confused comfort hug is played for heartand it lands. Same goes for Barts decision to help his little sister out of her funk. Yes, Springfields favorite lil bastard relishes reminding his brainy sis that that. Watch Yatzy Hindi Full Movie more. Lisas despair and ennui see her in an overhead shot, lying on a raggedy towel in the center of her denuded bedroom, the starkness underlining Barts generosity. And his offer to put their heads together sees him lying on his back opposite, their signature craggy hair lines syncing up, for once, in perfect alignment. It makes Barts choice later to broadcast a recording of Lisas playing to the whole school that much more rounded and resonant. Stray observations. In one of the most unexpected returns in Simpsons history, thats Michael York as the veterinarian taking care of the hound savaged Plopper on Mr. Burns lawn. He does a fine job, its justMichael York, recurring Simpsons character. Maybe you just have to have been alive when Michael York could open a movie. He does give an fine reading of the line, I always enjoy a chance to get my hands inside a pig, though. Lisas demo says, If found, please send to Wynton Marsalis. Homer is shocked that Smithers knows about Ploppers secret identity as Spider Pig. Smithers And your son is El Barto. These things are very easy to figure out. Japan is all robot workers, seppuku, and those tiny fairy ladies from Mothra to The Simpsons. At least they left out Godzilla this time. Homer tries to attract Ploppers attention with Romeo brand window throwing pebbles.