Simpson Safari
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| The Simpsons episode | |
| "Simpson Safari" | |
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| Episode no. | 264 |
| Prod. code | CABF13 |
| Orig. Airdate | April 1, 2001 |
| Show Runner(s) | Mike Scully |
| Writer(s) | John Swartzwelder |
| Director | Mark Kirkland |
| Chalkboard | "I will not flush evidence" |
| Couch gag | The family forms a chorus line, which turns into a large production number. |
| SNPP capsule | |
| Season 12 November 1, 2000 – May 20, 2001 |
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"Simpson Safari" is the seventeenth episode of the twelfth season of The Simpsons. It aired on April 1, 2001.
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[edit] Synopsis
When Maggie eats a magazine, Marge makes Homer do the grocery shopping. Homer mistreats a bag boy at the grocery store, and all the bag boys of Springfield go on strike. Homer goes on a search for food when it runs out, and Santa's Little Helper finds a box of animal crackers which is more than 30 years old. Homer bites into a giraffe, but he doesn't know that it is made of solid gold, which indicates Homer has won a trip to Africa. The maker of the animal crackers (which actually does not make food anymore) originally refuses to honor the prize, but when Homer is injured by the sharp corner of the box, they reconsider, to avoid a lawsuit.
When the family is in Africa, they experience tribal dance, but a hippo chases after the family, who escapes on a raft going down a raging river. The family is saved by a scientist (a spoof of Jane Goodall) who is using monkeys for research, but poachers come to take the monkeys, until it is revealed that the poachers are from Greenpeace and the researcher actually runs a chimp diamond mine. Worried that the Simpsons will report her to the authorities, she offers them her diamonds, which the Simpsons accept. The Simpsons leave Africa, and return to Springfield.
[edit] Cultural references
- When Homer is told to 'take it' on the song the natives are singing and launches into some bizarre song lyrics ("nibby nobby nooby...") these are from a real song, "Good Morning Starshine" [1].
- The beauty of an African sunrise, silhouettes of animals, and the rhythmic music playing across the veldt are reminiscent of the opening moments of the Disney animated film The Lion King.
- Near the end of the episode, where Bushwell's secret diamond stash is revealed, it is remarked that she has diamonds everywhere, to which Marge adds "Even on the soles of her shoes". This is a spoof of the famous Paul Simon song Diamonds on the Soles of her Shoes.
- President Muntu can be seen on a billboard wearing a leopard-skin hat and glasses, a spoof of former Zaire president Mobutu Sese Seko.
- When Homer stares in the open mouth of a hippo, he yells "Aah, a hungry hungry hippo!", which is a reference to the childrens board game Hungry Hungry Hippos.
- Homer being attacked by leeches is a parady of a scene from the 1951 film The African Queen.
[edit] Goofs
- In reality, cubic zirconium is not mined -- it is created by bombarding raw materials in a skull crucible with RF energy.
- When Bart is eating the grub, his tongue is green, and in the next shot it's back to red.
- An airing of this episode edits out the subtitles to the song that The Simpsons safari guide sings during the car ride. Syndicated versions have fixed this error.
[edit] Quotes
- Homer: So I notice your home smells of feces.
Joan: Yes.
Homer: And not just monkey feces either.
Joan: Could we talk about something else? - Flight Attendant: Attention passengers. Please prepare for our landing in Tanzania. (another flight attendant hands her a note) I'm sorry, it is now called New Zanzibar. (She is handed another note) Excuse me. It is now called Pepsi Presents New Zanzibar
- Marge [commenting on pro-Muntu billboards]: Who's Muntu?
Ktengi the Guide: He's the president, who took over in a bloodless coup. All smotherings.
Homer: Just like Jimmy Carter. Heh heh heh. (This line has been removed from the syndicated version) - (Homer, desperate for food, finds his grade school lunch box. He blows the dust off of it, pulls out a box of animal crackers, blows the dust off that, pulls out a cracker, blows the dust off that, and pops it in his mouth)
Marge: Homer, no! Those are from the sixties!
Homer: Mmmm... turbulent. - Bagboy: Bagboys have feelings too, you know.
Homer: No you don't. - Homer: Into the river, hippos hate water!
Lisa No they don't.
(the Simpsons sail down the river in a big shield as the hippo stops at the water, seemingly terrified of it) - Lisa: Your work is really inspiring, Doctor, and I love your sensible ponytail.
Dr. Bushwell: Why thank you. (to monkey) See, Jo-Jo, she likes it! - Homer (after a crocodile nearly attacks them on the raft): Don't worry. Being eaten by a crocodile is just like going to sleep...in a giant blender.
- (while on the makeshift raft, the Simpsons pass a group of dangerous-looking African natives)
Chief (in native language): Strangers, the most wonderful people of all!
African (in native language): I'll show them a picture I drew today.
Chief (in native language): They'll enjoy that.
Marge: Let's just float by quietly.
(Homer slowly reaches for the spear and throws it at the chief, whom it just barely misses)
Chief (in native language): That's not funny! I could have been hurt!
African (in native language): This has been a tough week for you. - Bart and Lisa: Are we insane yet? Are we insane yet? Are we insane yet? Are we insane yet?
Homer: I told you "yes"! Now, Bart, go to the top of that hill and see if you can spot our hotel.
Bart: Mount Kilimanjaro?!!
Homer: Go!
(Bart groans, then a monkey jumps in front of them)
Marge: A chimp!
Lisa: Hello, little fella.
Bart (as the monkey begins leading the way): Hey, maybe he can lead us to bananas!
Homer: Or more mouth-watering monkeys! - [The Simpsons are doing a tribal dance in the village.]
Marge: Homer, this song has been going on for hours!
Homer: I know, it's just like the Allman Brothers!
[edit] External links
- "Simpson Safari" episode capsule at The Simpsons Archive
- "Simpson Safari" at the Internet Movie Database
