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The Best and Worst Episodes of The Simpsons (S1-8)

August 7, 2017

This is the third such post of best and worst TV episodes lists I’ve done, the others being for The X-Files and Game of Thrones.  This time I am applying this ranking to The Simpsons.  However, it is important to note that this is not including the entire run of the longest running animated program.  […]

Scrabble: A Game of Quones and Kwyjibos

November 27, 2010

Scrabble’s position in the board game world is truly an enigma (9 points); a query (17 points, much better) if you will. Its viewed by much of the general public as being a game of elitists; a game for the more intelligent among us. But by board game snobs, its considered one of the pedestrian, […]

My 50 Favourite TV Characters – Part 5

August 5, 2010

10. Dr. Gregory House Series: House (FOX) Portrayed by: Hugh Laurie What sets House apart from the droves of other medical dramas is one thing and one thing only, which is the character of Dr. House. His sarcastic wit keeps the show humming. He is a bitter man with a prescription drug problem who over […]

My 50 Favourite TV Characters – Part 4

August 1, 2010

20. Chief Clancy Wiggam Series: The Simpsons (FOX) Voiced by: Hank Azaria The Simpsons has a lot of stupid characters, yet somehow they manage to make each character unique in their own stupidity. And one of my favourite stupid characters is Chief Wiggam. He makes me laugh probably 98% of the time he’s onscreen. “Bake […]

The Ten Best Simpsons Episodes

November 6, 2009

10. Summer of 4 Ft. 2 Usually I groan a little inside when I see a Lisa-centric episode come on, but the seventh season finale is definitely the best they have done with Lisa’s stories. As she explores who she is and the reason for her unpopularity, she makes friends at the lake and begins […]