A Simpsons Streak Comes To An End

*Guitar_Raph* · 05-10-2009, 08:55 PM

If you saw tonight's Simpsons episode & paid attention, have we got an upset for you.

After 19 years, 5 months & 439 episodes, Bart Simpson was absent from that episode. Eat your heart out, Cal Ripken Jr.!

A few episodes ago, he had only one line. Guess he wanted to be like Ferb (Phineas & Ferb).

At least they wouldn't write him off the series ala Chuck Cunningham (Happy Days), Judy Winslow (Family Matters) or Brendan Lambert (Step By Step).

That leaves Homer, Marge & Lisa as the sole survivors who have been on every episode!

*ToTheNines* · 05-10-2009, 09:02 PM

I think the Simpsons would make a great band. If they wanted to.

*Cure* · 05-10-2009, 09:10 PM

One line still counts as being in the show, doesn't it? Or do you mean he had one line in that show and THEN didn't show up for the next one?

Also, as a fan, your sig needs updating. It's Ex-Cel DUDE now, not teen.

*Raph's Girl* · 05-10-2009, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ToTheNines

I think the Simpsons would make a great band. If they wanted to.

Well they have released a couple albums.

*Guitar_Raph* · 05-10-2009, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by TheCure

One line still counts as being in the show, doesn't it? Or do you mean he had one line in that show and THEN didn't show up for the next one?

He had one line on that episode where Moe dates that midget girl. Yes it does count, & he was on the following episode. 439 episodes, not 438.

Also, there have been a few episodes where they played as a band. One was in the Posiedon Adventure spoof & the other was when Bart has to stay 200 feet away from Lisa. Homer played the marimba on that episode, cool!

*ToTheNines* · 05-11-2009, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Guitar_Raph

Homer played the marimba on that episode, cool!

Very cool

*Guitar_Raph* · 05-15-2009, 01:18 PM

Here's a cool fanart of Homer in formal wear playing the vibes!

*Anarky* · 05-15-2009, 07:46 PM

Homer would so be playing the tympani, man. I mean, just take a look at the character, it will be obvious.

*Guitar_Raph* · 05-16-2009, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Anarky

Homer would so be playing the tympani, man. I mean, just take a look at the character, it will be obvious.

Careful what you say,

He-Man Homer rocks on tympani!

*ToTheNines* · 05-16-2009, 04:57 PM

Not to insinuate anything, but is there a reason why you seem to be obsessed with fictional strip-clubs and lightly clothed cartoon characters?

Tuxedo Moroboshi · 05-16-2009, 08:53 PM

Hmmm... this is pretty weird for me. Especially when you stop to consider that, from conception, Bart is the main character. I know in the past decade Homer has pretty much absorbed himself into that role, but as someone who's been there since the beginning, this really does feel quite odd.

05-10-2009, 08:55 PM	#1
Guitar_Raph Superhero musician Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,191	A Simpsons Streak Comes To An End If you saw tonight's Simpsons episode & paid attention, have we got an upset for you. After 19 years, 5 months & 439 episodes, Bart Simpson was absent from that episode. Eat your heart out, Cal Ripken Jr.! A few episodes ago, he had only one line. Guess he wanted to be like Ferb (Phineas & Ferb). At least they wouldn't write him off the series ala Chuck Cunningham (Happy Days), Judy Winslow (Family Matters) or Brendan Lambert (Step By Step). That leaves Homer, Marge & Lisa as the sole survivors who have been on every episode! __________________ Mikey drums with nunchucks! Last edited by Guitar_Raph; 11-23-2013 at 01:47 PM.

05-10-2009, 09:10 PM	#3
Cure Y'all need Jesus Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 8,938	One line still counts as being in the show, doesn't it? Or do you mean he had one line in that show and THEN didn't show up for the next one? Also, as a fan, your sig needs updating. It's Ex-Cel DUDE now, not teen. __________________

05-15-2009, 01:18 PM	#7
Guitar_Raph Superhero musician Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,191	Here's a cool fanart of Homer in formal wear playing the vibes! __________________ Mikey drums with nunchucks!

05-15-2009, 07:46 PM	#8
Anarky Outlaw Hero Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Tannhauser Gate Posts: 4,867	Homer would so be playing the tympani, man. I mean, just take a look at the character, it will be obvious. __________________ Because it's... I dunno... brutal.

05-16-2009, 08:53 PM	#11
Tuxedo Moroboshi Mad Scientist Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Battle Nexus Posts: 1,127	Hmmm... this is pretty weird for me. Especially when you stop to consider that, from conception, Bart is the main character. I know in the past decade Homer has pretty much absorbed himself into that role, but as someone who's been there since the beginning, this really does feel quite odd. __________________ Hey, be sure to check out my art!

05-10-2009, 09:02 PM	#2
ToTheNines Col. Stinkmeaner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 19,366	I think the Simpsons would make a great band. If they wanted to.

05-16-2009, 04:57 PM	#10
ToTheNines Col. Stinkmeaner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 19,366	Not to insinuate anything, but is there a reason why you seem to be obsessed with fictional strip-clubs and lightly clothed cartoon characters?