Very funny and very pro-gay episode of The Simpsons last night

[LonePirate]

The Simpsons aired a hilarious and very gay positive episode last night centered around Smithers helping Moe drum up new business at his bar. The series has a history of being very gay friendly and this episode continues that tradition.

http://www.hulu.com/watch/207104/the-simpsons-flaming-moe

[Rabrrrrrr]

1. I thought it was quite excellent - very funny, but also honest and supportive.

I especially appreciated the tension between Smithers and Moe, and Moe's feelings of wanting to be included.

Good social commentary through good writing.

[racaulk]

2. I watched it last night also.

I agree, that was a very excellent episode. One of the better ones that I have seen in a while, in fact.

One of my favorite quotes of the episode, from Bart to Principal Skinner: "So you get a booty call and I get a cootie call."

:rofl:

[Smarmie Doofus]

3. Not my favorite episode.

I realize sterotypes are the essence of a particular variety of ethnic/marginalized group humor.

And often there is at least a grain of truth in them.

But.... these are definitely of that "outside-looking-in" variety. (i.e. straight peoples' shorthand of what gays and gay life are like.)


Great series, The Simpsons. One of the greatest ever, imo. I'll pass on this episode though.

[progressoid]

4. Neil Patrick Hairless!

:rofl:

[JustFiveMoreMinutes]

5. My only fault with it is.. A LOT OF gay bars are owned by straights..

... and it's no big deal. The owners are still included as 'a friend of Dorothy'.

I understood the story line.. but the ending about the 'mixed feelings' about Moe being a 'leader' from the crowd was a bit much and I'd have preferred it to have been more inclusive.

[ccharles000]

6. I will have to watch it later. I love all the other gay episodes