# Best. Simpsons. Halloween. Short. Ever. **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [June 6, 2003, 4:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-simpsons-halloween-short-ever/180005 "2003-06-06T04:02:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Marley23](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Marley23](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marley23)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2003, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-simpsons-halloween-short-ever/180005/41 "2003-06-06T20:19:53Z")
> [@](#): > > I thought that reference was about "Brazil! I went and examined a synopsis of the movie and didn’t see any time travel references there, so I didn’t post it. I don’t think there’s any time travel in that movie, and the movie hasn’t got a thing to do with Brazil either, so that would sorta rule that out. I think we’ve figured out the real joke already. Do you know why the line was changed, **mobo**? Did they say? ---
**Author:** ![Jayrot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/3ec8ea/32.png) [@Jayrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jayrot)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2003, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-simpsons-halloween-short-ever/180005/42 "2003-06-06T22:08:17Z")
I like the Evil Krusty Doll one: > [@](#): > > Shopkeeper : “Take this object, but beware! It carries a terrible curse…” > Homer : “Ooh, that’s bad!” > Shopkeeper : “…but it comes with a free frogurt…” > Homer : “That’s good!” > Shopkeeper : “…the frogurt is also cursed…” > Homer : “That’s bad!” > Shopkeeper : “…but you get your choice of topping…” > Homer : “That’s good!” > Shopkeeper : “The toppings contain potassium benzoate…” > > [Silence] > > Shopkeeper : “That’s bad.” > Homer : “Can I go now?” ---
**Author:** ![jsc1953](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/5daacb/32.png) [@jsc1953](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jsc1953)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2003, 10:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-simpsons-halloween-short-ever/180005/43 "2003-06-06T22:13:41Z")
Time and Punishment was the first one that came to mind before opening the thread. But my second-favorite is probably the parody of **The Monkey’s Paw**. Kang/Kodos: Foolish earthlings! Your superior intellect is no match for our puny weapons! Bart: Great! Now we’re slaves! This paw sucks. and the **Devil and Daniel Webster** parody, with Flanders as the Devil, and the classic “mmmm…forbidden donut” line. And Nixon on the jury… “yes, master”. ---
**Author:** ![jsc1953](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/5daacb/32.png) [@jsc1953](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jsc1953)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2003, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-simpsons-halloween-short-ever/180005/44 "2003-06-06T22:15:05Z")
Cripes! I forgot about Evil Krusty doll. Definitely in my top 4. (if for no other reason than Krusty’s evil laugh running out when his string winds up. Absolutely slays me.) ---
**Author:** ![Sock\_Munkey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/aeb1de/32.png) [@Sock\_Munkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sock_Munkey)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2003, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-simpsons-halloween-short-ever/180005/45 "2003-06-06T22:45:33Z")
Ah here’s your problem, someone set this doll to “evil”. ---
**Author:** ![neofishboy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/neofishboy/32/444_2.png) [@neofishboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/neofishboy)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2003, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-simpsons-halloween-short-ever/180005/46 "2003-06-06T22:45:42Z")
“Marge! The doll’s tryin’ to kill me and the toaster’s been laughin’ at me…!” ---
**Author:** ![Morbo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/morbo/32/389_2.png) [@Morbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morbo)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2003, 11:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-simpsons-halloween-short-ever/180005/47 "2003-06-06T23:18:38Z")
“That doll is evil! EEEEEEE-VILLLLLLL!!!” “Grandpa, you say that about every toy.” ---
**Author:** ![Manduck](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/manduck/32/256_2.png) [@Manduck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Manduck)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2003, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-simpsons-halloween-short-ever/180005/48 "2003-06-06T23:57:46Z")
My favorite is **The Monkey’s Paw**. Lisa: I wish for world peace! Homer: LISA! That was very selfish of you!! ---
**Author:** ![BrainGlutton](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/82dd89/32.png) [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2003, 1:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-simpsons-halloween-short-ever/180005/49 "2003-06-07T01:02:54Z")
Regarding “Genesis Tub”: I saw an episode of _South Park_(don’t know its name or even whether _South Park_ episodes have names) where Doctor Chaos is frustrated in his plans to wreak havoc because every evil scheme he can think of has already been done on _The Simpsons_. In a parallel plot, Cartman orders some “Sea People” and is disappointed to learn they are nothing but brine shrimp. Through plot complications I won’t describe here, some human semen gets mixed into to the Sea People’s aquarium and somehow turns them into tiny sentient beings living at an accelerated pace. Doctor Chaos (in his civilian alter-ego, forget the name) walks in on this, and points out to the group that _The Simpsons_ already did that bit. Chef advises Doctor Chaos that “nothing’s really original,” and even that _Simpson’s_ episode was based on an old _Twilight Zone_ episode. That news cheered up Dr. Chaos, but it flummoxed me. I thought I had seen all the _Twilight Zone_ episodes but I never saw that one. Anybody know more about it? I’ve never read Sturgeon’s “Microcosmic God” – could the TZ episode have been based on it? When was it written? ---
**Author:** ![Yumblie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/76d3ee/32.png) [@Yumblie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yumblie)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2003, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-simpsons-halloween-short-ever/180005/50 "2003-06-07T01:11:44Z")
Okay, here’s a wish they can’t screw up. I wish for a club sandwich! _poof_ …They forgot the lettuce! NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! (paraphrase) And I love how when Flanders get the Monkey’s Paw, everything turns out great. ---
**Author:** ![Emperor\_Penguin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/c2a13f/32.png) [@Emperor\_Penguin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Emperor_Penguin)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2003, 2:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-simpsons-halloween-short-ever/180005/51 "2003-06-07T02:50:26Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Yumblie \* > \*\*Okay, here’s a wish they can’t screw up. I wish for a club sandwich! _poof_ …They forgot the lettuce! NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! > > (paraphrase) > > And I love how when Flanders get the Monkey’s Paw, everything turns out great. \*\* Actually, the turkey was a little dry. 🙂 From **Dial Z for Zombies** “Die you pasty faced goons”! (what band was that BTW?) > [@](#): > > The really cool thing is the store Homer walks into after he winds up in “our” world. Evidently, even though you can’t see the name of the store in the episode, they’ve had their business shoot up because of it! [Homer] Mmmmm… Erotic cakes… [/Homer] ---
**Author:** ![cheddarsnax](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a587f6/32.png) [@cheddarsnax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cheddarsnax)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2003, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-simpsons-halloween-short-ever/180005/52 "2003-06-07T03:01:00Z")
**Kent:** Kent Brockman here, with Campaign '96: America Flips A Coin. At an appearance this morning, Bill Clinton made some rather cryptic remarks, which aides attributed to an overly tight necktie. **Kodos:** I am Clin-Ton. As overlord, all will kneel trembling before me and obey my brutal commands. [crosses arms] End communication. **Marge:** Hmm, that’s Slick Willie for you, always with the smooth talk. From Treehouse of Horror VII. This one’s definitely the Best. Simpsons. Halloween. Short. Ever. ---
**Author:** ![Sam\_Stone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecccb3/32.png) [@Sam\_Stone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sam_Stone)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2003, 3:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-simpsons-halloween-short-ever/180005/53 "2003-06-07T03:09:52Z")
Kang: “Abortions for all!” Audience: “BOO!” Kang: “Hmmn. Abortions for none!” Audience: “BOO!” Kang: “Hmmn… Abortions for some, tiny American flags for others!” Audience: “YAAY!” Don’t blame me, -I- voted for Kodos! ---
**Author:** ![Krisfer\_the\_Cat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Krisfer\_the\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Krisfer_the_Cat)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2003, 3:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-simpsons-halloween-short-ever/180005/54 "2003-06-07T03:26:25Z")
Another vote for **Time and Punishment** Zenster, maybe I will bring my son to Portland Dopefest… you can talk Simpsons with him! ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Fight](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/90ced4/32.png) [@Cat\_Fight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Fight)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2003, 3:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-simpsons-halloween-short-ever/180005/55 "2003-06-07T03:27:09Z")
While the Halloween episodes are definitely some of the best int he series, a personal favourite… > [@](#): > > George: Uh, Mr. President, Sir. People are becoming a bit… confused by > the way your and your opponent are, well, constantly holding > hands. > Kang: We are merely exchanging long protein strings. If you can think > of a simpler way, I’d like to hear it. ---
**Author:** ![Weirddave](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/919ad9/32.png) [@Weirddave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Weirddave)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2003, 3:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-simpsons-halloween-short-ever/180005/56 "2003-06-07T03:31:12Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Emperor Penguin \* > \*\*From **Dial Z for Zombies** > > “Die you pasty faced goons”! > > (what band was that BTW?) > \*\* Edgar Winter ‘Time and punishment’ is my favorite as well. ---
**Author:** ![Emperor\_Penguin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/c2a13f/32.png) [@Emperor\_Penguin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Emperor_Penguin)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2003, 3:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-simpsons-halloween-short-ever/180005/57 "2003-06-07T03:33:19Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Weirddave \* > \*\*Edgar Winter > ‘Time and punishment’ is my favorite as well. \*\* Ahh… Thank you. Just one more piece of Simpsons Trivia to annoy my friends with… ---
**Author:** ![SuperNova](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ea666f/32.png) [@SuperNova](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuperNova)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2003, 3:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-simpsons-halloween-short-ever/180005/58 "2003-06-07T03:36:38Z")
I also loved “Time and Punishment.” But another classic that no one has mentioned here was **Terror at 5 and a half feet** a spoof from the old Twilight Zone movie. And another good one from the same episode was **The Devil and Homer Simpson**. Mmmm… forbidden donut. ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Fight](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/90ced4/32.png) [@Cat\_Fight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Fight)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2003, 4:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-simpsons-halloween-short-ever/180005/59 "2003-06-07T04:29:49Z")
“Oh good! The curtains are on fire!” ---
**Author:** ![Zenster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/cdc98d/32.png) [@Zenster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zenster)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2003, 5:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-simpsons-halloween-short-ever/180005/60 "2003-06-07T05:17:52Z")
Fear not, **SuperNova** , “The Devil and Homer Simpson” with the forbidden soul doughnut remains one of my favorites as well. When the Devil introduces the jury of the damned, there’s the entire lineup of that losing sports team on it as well. Gotta love stuff like that. The automatic doughnut feeding machine that is unable to torture Homer is fricking fabulous. It’s all so good. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-simpsons-halloween-short-ever/180005.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-simpsons-halloween-short-ever/180005.md?page=4)