For those of you who aren't fond of the packaging for the new Simpsons dvd

[ghostsofgiants]

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=3898

"Don't like it? Most Simpsons fans we've heard from have LIKED the "Homer's Head" packaging for The Simpsons - The Complete 6th Season, and are looking forward to upcoming cases featuring the rest of the family's noggins. However, there ARE a significant number of fans who object to the change in box style, fearing that the new case will not fit in with the look of existing season sets, or just not fit at all if they have their shelving set in a pretty tight vertical fit. Don't worry, though, Fox will take care of you. Inside the box that arrives in stores next Tuesday, August 16th, you'll find a card that looks like this (except the phone # won't be obscured, even though it WILL be incorrect...more on that in a moment)..."

[liberalpragmatist]

1. HAHA - that's hilarious!

Funny thing is, that's totally the kind of thing I would do. Seriously.

I don't think I actually would - I'd be too embarassed, but I could very well see myself doing that.

[tjdee]

2. You'd think they'd be clever *before* the first dvds came out.

But I don't know who's getting all bent out of shape about it, either.

[ghostsofgiants]

3. I've heard people complain that it ruins the continuity of the packaging

[tjdee]

4. I can understand that, and I'd agree...

but I'd be like wow, that sucks, and then think about something else.

It does seem like enough people have mentioned it though, so maybe I'm a weirdo.

[ghostsofgiants]

5. I've noticed that many people just have way too much time on their hands

[LSdemocrat]

6. Actually I've noticed that if you keep the outer plastic cover, it works

The box stands up and has substantially similar side panels to the previous packaging.

(This alone stopped me from calling the number to get an old-style box)