Back in the day before decent digital cameras, a Fox and Pepsi-sponsored competition was held with the main prize being a life-size replica of The Simpsons’ house. Unfortunately its winner chose a cash-prize alternative, and the house was stripped and sold.
Did you know that if you put all of the McBain clips from The Simpsons back to back in chronological order, they form a mini-movie with a complete plot and story arc? They do, it’s here, and it’s incredible.
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Just when I thought The Simpsons couldn’t surprise me anymore, yesterday’s 10/10/10 episode had the most acid, on-your-face title scene I’ve ever seen on TV. Not surprisingly, it was storyboarded and directed by legendary British graffiti artist Banksy. Update: video back up.
These lovely Homer Simpson iPhone decals might be pictured on 3GSes, but I’m sure they’d look just as fun on an iPhone 4. $US10. [Etsy via NerdApproved]
We’ll laugh at this headline in the not so distant future, but for the first time, buying a 30-second ad during a Fox broadcast of The Simpsons costs less than buying the same ad on Hulu.
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TomTom users have the notable perk that they can “skin” their GPS with celebrity voices. But I don’t think I could ride with Homer Simpson for five minutes before throwing his spastic arse right out the window. [TomTom via ElectricPig]
Tonight, Homer’s face will be crisper. The visuals sharper. The jokes? Entirely dependent on your sense of humour, but what is indisputable is that, for the first time, the show will be presented in HD.
Right after it mocks Mapple, The Simpsons finally hits iTunes. So far, it’s just the current season. I wonder if the backlog is so Steve Mobs can pee on every one.AU: Not on the Australian store yet, but considering we just got a FOX8 Network yesterday, wht do you expect? [iTunes via Macworld]
