In its original broadcast, the episode was seen by approximately 7.2 million viewers, finishing in 46th place in the ratings the week it aired. It originally aired on the Fox network in the United States on January 24, 1991. 1. As they worked on the episode however, Jean became more acquainted with the band members. Commentary for "Weekend at Burnsie's", in, Reiss, Mike. [3] "Everyone but me had stories to tell [about various things]. While he is the star of the episode, it does feature Bart at his worst. She also praised the episode's setpiece, which she described as "particularly good", even though she found it to be "super-random". In the first season of Hot Ones, host Sean Evans proved that there's no wing he can't handle. "They don't mind if [Homer] falls down a cliff but [...] he should recover. While the band was mentioned by name in the season 12 episode "Lisa the Tree Hugger", there had not been any conscious attempts to reference the band before "Weekend at Burnsie's." Executive producer and current showrunner Al Jean found the idea "very funny" and gave former staff writer Jon Vitti the duty to write the episode's first draft. Jennifer Malkowski of DVD Verdict praised the episode's premise, writing that it "brim[s] with potential" even though it is "fairly simple". Plus Homer's mouldering sandwich that he can't quite bring himself to throw away. Even though The Simpsons' staff slightly altered the episode by not actually showing Homer smoke his medicinal marijuana, the network was still worried that it might cause a controversy. So there are some people who are still bothered by it. In the episode, Homer consumes a poisonous fugu fish at a sushi restaurant and is told he has less than 24 hours to live. The meeting is a success, and another financial crisis at the power plant is avoided. [1] He also said that he was happy that many viewers identify with the characters and don't want to see them get hurt or injured in any way. Executive producer and current showrunner Al Jean thought that the premise sounded "very funny" and assigned Vitti to write the episode's first draft. "One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue Fish" is the eleventh episode of The Simpsons' second season. However, a ban on medical marijuana is implemented (thanks to a petition circulated by Ned Flanders which Homer actually signs while in an altered state), but by this point, Homer is cured of his medical condition and promises he will not smoke marijuana again. Vitti has never gotten any questions about the episode, except from his sister-in-law who wanted him to explain the episode for his nephews. "Quetzal" is a Central American bird and the currency of Guatemala. [15], On August 24, 2010, "Weekend at Burnsie's" was released as part of The Simpsons: The Complete Thirteenth Season DVD and Blu-ray set. Rate. Then, he runs into the desert as the peppers make him hallucinate and goes on a spiritual journey to reaffirm his love for Marge. "[4] The episode also criticizes the use of genetically modified foods. The scene was originally three times longer, and was conceived during a rewrite session with the staff writers. "Weekend at Burnsie's" was written by Jon Vitti and directed by Michael Marcantel. 5. Rate. Homer destroys the scarecrow, and the crows see Homer as their leader, following him everywhere and doing his bidding. "We believe there are good reasons for a more honest dialogue about the positive and negative effects of marijuana use. At Springfield's annual chili cook-off, Homer eats a spicy concoction containing hallucinogenic peppers from Guatemala, and subsequently has a vision which makes him doubt Marge is his soul mate. It is a great combination of ingredients, textures and flavors.I’m sure you have a favorite chili recipe. Join us on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11 to enjoy a meal on us. Eventually, Homer is shown having problems with memory and attention, losing track of the date on which a pro-marijuana rally takes place. It also has a square dance session and, at least one time, a cotton candy machine. Category page. [6][9], According to Peter Shapiro of Relix, some fans of Phish debated whether or not there had been any references to the band before this episode. The peppers are so hot that Wiggum handles them only with tongs, and dons a welder's protective mask and gloves when he stirs his chili. With Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith. [4] "[...] like we usually do, we look at everything from two sides and it's supposed to be a thoughtful look at a serious thing". He accepts his fate and tries to do everything on his bucket list before he dies. He continued, "Like many other S13 shows, this one feels recycled, as it lacks much to make it stand out as creative or memorable." "Weekend at Burnsie's" is the sixteenth episode of The Simpsons' thirteenth season. I'm never eating chili again... oooh, chili!" The two argued that drugs are almost always shown as having only negative effects, even though 10 million people in the United States use marijuana for recreational purposes. The following shows the episodes that Homer plays a significant role in. If you get the recipe just right, this hot pot recipe will remind you of your family, friends and cozy environments that feel just like home. 6. Rate. Homer's first attempt at eating the pepper gives him a burned tongue upon touching it with the tip, causing him to run around that resulted in him trying to douse his tongue with several mugs of beer at once only for Marge to mistake him trying for breaking a … A killer is abducting women and forcing them to eat fingers before killing them, Rossi plays with Morgan's head, and Garcia meets a man at the local coffee shop. GET A FREE VETERANS DAY MEAL NEAR ME. After they sit down to eat, Scott eats some of Cartman's chili, while Cartman scarfs down Scott's, much to the silent enjoyment of the onlookers (including Stan and Kyle), who are in on Scott's prank. Oh, wawawa!" "One thing I learned a long time ago is, you gotta be careful how you change [the characters'] basic model pack[s]", Jean said in the episode's DVD commentary. "These are real effects reported by many marijuana users, and we would be hard pressed to call them anything other than benefits", Stephens and Roffman wrote. Rate. It originally aired on the Fox network in the United States on January 5, 1997. The last part of the episode, in which Homer and Smithers believe that they have killed Burns, is based on the film's plot. What makes chili even more appetizing is when it is served with … What Goes with Chili: The Complete Menu For You! 9. With Joe Mantegna, Paget Brewster, Shemar Moore, Matthew Gray Gubler. The episode also criticizes the use of genetically modified foods, and references Citizen Kane, Dragnet, The Birds, and Judy Garland, among other things. Whether you want to stay in your wheelhouse and try a new cornbread recipe, or bring fresh vegetables and flavors to the table — there's more than one way to make chili a meal. Mr. Burns asks Homer to help him with a speech for a crisis shareholders meeting. [4] "It reminds me of the whole Wizard of Oz/Pink Floyd (Dark Side of the Moon) hook-up. "[10], Jean has stated that he "does not know enough" to say whether he approves of the legislation of medicinal marijuana, but none of The Simpsons' writers use the drug. [1] Vitti wrote the script at his home and did not participate in any rewriting sessions with the other staff writers. At the beginning of the episode, Marge announces that the family's dinner includes genetically modified vegetables, to which Lisa replies "American corporations should stop playing god with nature. A gardener comes in and creates a topiary statue of The Simpsons. Eat chili over a bowl of white or brown rice. Horrified, Smithers thinks that the unconscious Mr. Burns has drowned. 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When Homer returns to retry the Insanity Pepper with the protection of wax, Chief Wiggum, after addressing him as the big baby, mockingly states "Oh, my porridge is too hot! "[...] it's a funny bunch of people", he said in the episode's DVD commentary. "Scott Tenorman Must Die" is the fourth episode of Season Five and the 69th overall episode of South Park. The scene is a reference to the 1941 drama film Citizen Kane, in which the main character Charles Foster Kane makes a political speech in front of a large picture of himself. [4] He first became aware of the band after reading an article about them in Entertainment Weekly. Now protected by the candle wax, Homer is able to gulp down several Quetzalacatenangoes on his second attempt, shocking the crowd and even scaring Wiggum. Rate . [6][7] The idea to include the band in the episode was pitched during the episode's production. [1], Jean, Al. The peppers are so hot that the only way to eat them is to coat one's tongue and mouth with a protective substance such as candle wax, and those who do manage to consume them will experience hallucinations. This includes a scene in the season 11 episode "Saddlesore Galactica", which shows Duncan the diving horse hanging from a hoist; some Phish fans argued that the scene was a "blatant" reference to the cover of the band's seventh studio album, Hoist. While his family and friends worry about the drug altering his personality, Homer becomes Mr. Burns's vice president after cracking up at Burns's antiquated jokes. Edit. “Must eat more fat people, thank God I'm in America.” Homer Simpson[src] "Treehouse of Horror XVII" is the seventeenth Treehouse of Horror episode and the fourth episode of Season 18. “Ach, I'm bad at this.” Groundskeeper Willie[src] “This is indeed a disturbing universe.” Maggie[src] "Treehouse of Horror V" is the sixth episode of the sixth season, and the fifth episode in the Treehouse of Horror Series. VETERANS DAY FREE MEALS. Today and every day, we thank you, our veterans and active military members who define selfless service. "[13] She then notices that her potato starts eating her carrot. (all the mice go out of the bar) [as Homer, Barney, Lenny, Carl, and the two barflies (Larry the Wife Dodger and Sam the Ear Bender) walk in] Homer: Evening, Moe. Rate. But when the crows try to carry Maggie, Homer turns on them and they attack his eyes. While his family and friends worry about the drug altering his personality, Homer becomes Mr. Burns's vice president after cracking up at … "Weeks before it aired, we were going 'This is really going to kill everything...'", Jean said in the episode's DVD commentary. [20], However, giving the episode a mixed review, Colin Jacobson of DVD Movie Guide wrote that "Weekend at Burnsie's" "falls into the abyss as a distinctly ordinary episode." "That was a total coincidence", Jean said. It was first broadcast on the Fox network in the United States on April 7, 2002. "Treehouse of Horror XIV" is the first episode of The Simpsons' fifteenth season. "You can't do anything for the first time at this point", Vitti quipped. The episode was also rated M in Australia, making it the second time after "Natural Born Kissers". He then resorts to his deadliest plan yet. The show started with Food Network, airing 245 episodes of 14 seasons with eight specials and five shorts which aired on the Food Network website.In October 2018, Cooking Channel created a "Reloaded" season with 13 episodes. 0. The satiric adventures of … It also features the American rock band Phish as themselves. Chili is a classic hot dish to serve on a cold winter night or for friendly gatherings. Homer sells his soul to the Devil for a donut, Bart contends with a gremlin on the side of the school bus which only he can see, and the family discovers that Mr. Burns is a vampire. Homer eating chilli Showing 1-4 of 4 messages. (2010). [2] Producer and former showrunner Mike Reiss has stated that he thoroughly enjoyed working on "Weekend at Burnsie's". And she referred them all to me. To Homer, the blood looks like psychedelic rainbows, and the song that plays during the scene is "Wear Your Love Like Heaven" by Scottish singer-songwriter Donovan. She gave the episode an A- rating and added that it has "lots of great gags". [11] "It's one of the most sober writing staffs I've ever encountered", staff writer Max Pross said in the episode's DVD commentary. This list of Homer Simpson's top ten favorite foods is based on episode references from The Simpsons.Whether Marge is cooking up pork chops or the family is visiting the Frying Dutchman, Homer is always ready to eat. [1] In another scene, Homer and Smithers smoke marijuana in order to find Mr. Burns' jokes funny. The peppers are so hot that Wiggum handles them only with tongs, and dons a welder's protective mask and gloves when he stirs his chili. Similarly, when under the verge of a psychotic break, his hallucination of. With Dan Castellaneta, Nancy Cartwright, Harry Shearer, Julie Kavner. While downing glass after glass of what was presumably water, Homer nearly drinks a candle, which gives him an idea: He swishes the candle wax around the inside of his mouth, coating it and his tongue with wax, and then returns to Wiggum's booth. Serve it over pasta, also known as Cincinnati-style. He added that the episode is rather a critique of legislations that are immediately criminalized after they are legitimized. Your Veterans Day meal is on us. [22], Since its broadcast, "Weekend at Burnsie's" garnered little to no scrutiny from viewers. Crows arrive on the new garden, so Marge makes a scarecrow, which scares Homer. Rate. Fox was initially very uneasy to pass the episode for broadcast, since they were concerned that it might encourage younger viewers to smoke marijuana. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Marge makes Homer promise he won’t drink any beer at a chili festival, but he eats a pepper that’s so hot, he needs to grab the nearest beverage and pour it down his throat. [21], Nate Boss of Project-Blu disliked the episode, calling it "terrible", "utterly preachy" and "too damn political for its own good." "[...] obviously, the network didn't want us glorifying casual marijuana use", he said in an interview with the music magazine Relix. Discover 16 of our best side dishes to serve with chili. (2010). [3], The name of the episode is a reference to the 1989 comedy film Weekend at Bernie's, in which two young insurance executives try to convince people that their deceased boss is alive. This page was last edited on 14 January 2021, at 06:08. Previous. Thanks a lot, Pieter. Find a nearby Chili’s. Sure you have a favorite chili recipe no scrutiny from viewers in a negative,. 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