The Simpsons - Stealing First Base - Episode Discussion

Grilka · 03-20-2010, 08:50 PM

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Stealing First Base
Episode #MABF07

When Springfield Elementary's two fourth grade classes have to share desks rather than pay for a substitute teacher, Bart falls for his new deskmate, but after he kisses her, she starts sending him mixed signals; Lisa gets advice on how to handle being a female overachiever...from Michelle Obama (voiced by Angela Bassett).

**JustMe2000** · 03-21-2010, 09:08 PM

I was thrown off by Angela Bassett playing Michelle Obama. Not that they need to sound exactly alike, but she was so different it just threw me a little bit.

I enjoyed the rest of it.

The kiss montage.
The I&S cartoon.
"He's our Joe Biden." "Understood."
Homer's fake legs under the car.
The whole meeting with Homer and Marge and the girl's parents.
Some nice (not over the top) social commentary.
Nelson and his blind friend, especially when he started mocking Nelson.
Milhouse's "no it isn't" in his conversation with his desk mate.
Skinner and Willie kissing....especially how long the kids were laughing.

And finally, I just about lost it when Homer started strangling Skinner Bart.

Mayberry · 03-22-2010, 04:04 PM

"Gifted! Gifted! Gifted!"
Michelle Obama showing the SS how it's done.
"Nelson, you restored my vision!" "Ha ha".

Awesome ep!!

**JustMe2000** · 03-22-2010, 06:24 PM

Another great moment- Ralph cheating the wrong way.

Mayberry · 03-22-2010, 06:28 PM

I forgot the I/S toon. That was hilarious! Oh, and the snake vomiting the rat who was eaten by the owl.

**JustMe2000** · 03-22-2010, 08:41 PM

I can't get over how good that kiss montage was. They should win another Emmy just for that alone.

Gizziefan1 · 03-26-2010, 10:27 PM

I really liked the episode.
A lot of funny moments and I really enjoyed Bart's character here.
Wonder if Nikki will be mentioned. Will her and Bart remain boyfriend and girlfriend?

Grilka · 03-28-2010, 11:20 PM

The kissing montage was very unexpected. I thought they did a good job Simpsonizing the movie and tv scenes, and it was such a variety. There were only a few I didn't recognize.

Another example of Nelson's sensitive side. Once he realized his deskmate was blind, he became protective of him.

Willie and Seymour kissing was just so wrong - shame on the kids for continuing their laughing

I knew Angela Bassett was a guest star, but I didn't realize the voice of Nikki was Sarah Silverman.

**JustMe2000** · 03-29-2010, 06:18 PM

Yeah, the voice Sarah used wasn't too much like her own, which is good, since you know she was playing a ten-year-old.

Grilka · 03-30-2010, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Gizziefan1 (View Post)

Wonder if Nikki will be mentioned. Will her and Bart remain boyfriend and girlfriend?

I think they've kept it open, in case they want to bring back the character.

L&P.Scott · 04-03-2010, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by JustMe2000 (View Post)

Yeah, the voice Sarah used wasn't too much like her own, which is good, since you know she was playing a ten-year-old.

really? i always thought she sounded normal

Grilka · 06-27-2010, 09:55 AM

The episode that inspired the Bart & Nikki Appreciation Thread is airing tonight.

Grilka · 06-27-2010, 06:16 PM

I noticed as the laughing continued, Willie and Seymour kept going further and further. At first, it was just a peck. By the time the laughing subsided, both were tired and cuddling.

Firestar007 · 06-27-2010, 10:31 PM

I missed the episode again, but I'll catch it on Hulu soon

Grilka · 09-06-2010, 08:55 AM

I caught this last night. When Homer was using his GPS, it was set for metric. The distances were given in meters. However, when the beam held the car suspended, the GPS said, "decrease elevation by 10 feet".


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