Homerazzi

Season 18, Episode 16, Aired
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When the fireproof safe (which was bought after one too many house fires) explodes, Homer and Marge try to recreate the photos, but when one of them uncovers a scandal in the background, Homer decides to join the world of paparazzi - forgetting what happened the last time he had a job that dealt in revealing other people's flaws to the public (in "Guess Who's Coming to Criticize Dinner?")moreless
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  • The Simpsons buy a fire proof safe after yet another house fire. In a very cruel irony a fire breaks out in the safe destroying its contents among which is the family photo album. They recreate photos which inspires Homer to become a paparazzi.moreless

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    By meathead704, Oct 17, 2011 Report Abuse
    This episode is definitely the best and funniest of the season so far. Lots of laughs throughout. The Simpsons has always done a very good job reflecting popular culture and the show still continues to do so after almost two decades on the air. JK Simmons makes his second guest appearance on the show which adds to this episode's appeal. His clever dialouge is yet another reason to watch. As The Simpsons approaches its 400th episode, it shows no signs of slowing down.moreless

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  • Homer and the paparazzi.

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    By Sami5118, Aug 05, 2010 Report Abuse
    When the fireproof safe that the family bought ( after one too many fires) explodes, Homer and Marge have to restage the pictures, and when one of them uncovers a scandal in the background, Homer decides to join the paparazzi.

    What I liked:
    * The beginning when Homer set the house on fire
    * When Homer crashed Wolfcastle's wedding * When they were retaking all of the pictures of their previous experiences
    * The very long couch gag

    What I did not like:
    * The "parody" of Paris Hilton - I can not stand her

    Overall, this was a pretty good episode. So I would give it a 8/10.moreless

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  • Paparazzi

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    By futuramarama, Jan 19, 2010 Report Abuse
    Homer becomes a paparazzi and begins taking pics of people in embarrassing situations. But then celebs want to give him a slice of payback. Will they get even and teach Homer his lesson?

    An episode not too different from Guess Who's Coming to Criticize Dinner, as in Homer does something, gets a bunch of people mad, and then the people want to make him pay.

    Unfortunately, I didn't like Guess Who's Coming to Criticize Dinner a whole lot, and this one overall felt worse. It seemed incredibly short, maybe due to the couch gag, and it felt bland. Overall grade: C-moreless

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  • Homer becomes a paparazzi

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    By Hornets3, Sep 04, 2009 Report Abuse
    When the Springfield fire department must save the Simpson home from peril for the sixth in a month, Marge is inspired to purchase a fireproof safe to protect their valuables. But a freak accident causes the safe itself to explode and destroy its contents, including Marge's family photo album. Marge decides to restage all of the family's photographs, and when a celebrity dating scandal is captured in the background of one of their photos, the Simpsons strike tabloid gold. Tasting success and seeing money to be made, Homer takes to the streets as one of the paparazzi. A wonderful episode. The best of the season hands down. A must see! Absolutely hilarious!moreless

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  • CLICK! A great episode!

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    By Lazlo193456, Aug 20, 2008 Report Abuse
    Homer is taking pictures of celebs. but hwen it gets out of hand, Jon Lovitz takes care of everything! And we mean everything!

    This is a fun episode and I loved Betty White here. So I felt this episode worked because we all love the paparazzi. So why not Homer turn that job upside down? J.k> Simmons is also worth a mention due to his funny lines. Good job for that one also, Jon, though Enrico is no Artie Ziff.

    A fine installment and one of the best of the season. And by the wya... Duffman dates? Duffman has a secret! Oh YEAH!moreless

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    • Music From This Episode "Freeze Frame" by J Geiles Band (While the family restages their family photos.) Edit
    • We learn that Rainier Wolfcastle's middle name is Luftwaffe. Edit
    • The settings on Bart's "Catch A Rising Krusty" doll are: mother-in-law, stolen jokes and current events. Edit

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    • At one minute and nine seconds, tonight's couch gag is now the longest one in Simpson's history, edging out "The Powers of Ten" that clocked in at 45 seconds. Edit
    • Blackboard Joke: Global warming did not eat my homework. Couch Gag: This extended version showcases the evolution of Homer Simpson, beginning as a single-cell organism which continuously divides to a more complex organism, first as a jellyfish, then a common fish that nearly escapes the clutches of an octopus that resembles Mr. Burns. Getting out of the ocean, Homer evolves into a prehistoric lizard that extends his tongue to snack on an insect that resembles Lenny. He then evolves into a slightly larger lizard with a scale on his back that sees a Pterodactyl resembling Agnes Skinner flying overhead. Homer then evolves into a rat that gets chased by a Tyrannosaurus resembling Bart, who then gets into a battle with a Triceratops resembling Lisa. Homer hides in a hole just before a large asteroid crashes on Earth, wiping out all dinosaur life. Homer comes out of the hole, passing the bony fossil of T-Rex Bart, before changing into a sloth, then a monkey as he approaches a jungle, becoming more apelike upon swinging through the trees. Leaving the jungle, a brief Ice Age occurs as he evolves from Neanderthal, to caveman, and passes caveman Moe (who gives a brief "Hey" hello) before he de-evolves into a rat. Homer continues evolving, morphing into period clothing with appropriate backgrounds from medieval, Spanish explorer, Pilgrim, English scholar, and finally to modern day Homer Simpson with the nuclear plant in the background as he finally reaches home and walks over Santa's Little Helper sleeping on the doorstep as he enters the house. With the rest of the family sitting on the sofa, Marge asks him "What took you so long?" Homer can only give an exhausted sigh of relief. Edit

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    • Lenny: Homer, don't be so quick to abandon this paparazzo thing. Carl: Yeah, it's the American tradition to cut people down to size because they're brought so much joy into our lives. Lenny: You know who I can't stand? That Robin Williams. You know one time I saw him eating dinner with his children. He wouldn't take the time out to do all the funny bits from his movies. Carl: And my sister once saw Burt Reynolds at an airport, and he wouldn't even cosign her mortgage. Homer: You guys are right! I should get back into the game. (Moaning) Oh, but I threw away my camera! Moe: Oh, here. (Hands Homer his camera) Use this one. I was gonna use it to take secret photos in the ladies' toilet, but no dames ever come in this joint. Homer: Thanks, Moe. (Leaves the bar) Moe: Sure. (Two pretty women enter) Woman #1: Excuse me, do you have a ladies' room? Woman #2: We need to trade bras and panties. Moe: Oh! You gotta be kidding me! (Breaks a beer bottle horizontally with his hands.) Edit
    • (After the family puts their special items in the safe, smoke begins coming out.) Bart: What's that comin' out of the safe? Homer: I don't know--Maybe the Krusty doll accidentally turned on the car's headlights, which focused on the cologne bottle, causing it to boil and soon explode. Lisa: Dad, that's ridiculous! (The safe blows apart from the explosion.) Krusty Doll: What's the deal with this California pizza? If I wanted cheese and fruit--(As it burns from the flames and begins melting)--I'd...have...to...(Melts into a plastic puddle) Marge: (Devastated when the family album falls apart into ashes) Nooooooo! It's gone! That family album was a record of my accomplishments! It's like what a resume is for a man. Lisa: I agree, Mom. It's very sad. But we'll have to move on. It's not like we can restage all our family photos. Marge: (Becoming delighted upon the idea) Restage the photos! Bart: Lisa you fool, you've doomed us all! (Marge quickly puts a baby bonnet on him and snaps a shot with her camera as he cries out before she takes a second shot, which is among the first ones seen in the new family album.) Bart: Nooooooo! Edit
    • Paris Texan: (with finger in her dog's mouth) Come on, baby! Barf for mama! Edit

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    • Britney Spears The paparazzi photo of Homer driving with Maggie hanging from the rearview mirror is a poke at Britney Spears, who was caught by a photographer driving with her baby in her lap. Edit
    • Scent of a Woman: The cologne name "Scent of a Wookie" is a parody of the title of this Al Pacino film. Edit
    • Mr. Mom The title of Marge's script "Mrs. Mom" is a reference to this 1983 film. Edit

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