This episode was poignant, relevant, and humorous at the right time. Exit through the gift shop was such a terrific under seen film, the fact that the writers of the Simpsons were smart enough to realize that it had parody potential speaks to the staff. This episode makes fun of the street art graffiti movement while also admonishing its current artists. It also satirizes the fact that only the super rich are the ones who believe that this kind of art is worthy of being owned. This episode was sort of an "angry dad" for the new millennium. Homer is mad at Bart for involving him as the butt of the joke and he is made a laughing stock by the whole town. I'd buy an original "dope by Bart" piece. liked this one.
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A Fun Banksy Parody,
lesleyharris3021 December 2012
Exit Through the Kwik E Mart is a great Simpsons episode with a well written storyline and plenty of very funny scenes. It's an enjoyable episode that serves as a fun parody to artist Banksy, there have been references to Bart's interest in graffiti before, but here we get to see it fully explored, and there are some interesting pieces shown throughout. The weakest part of the episode would have to be the side story, if you can even call it a story, it's just a few scenes of Apu struggling with his store after a new market opens up, it felt pointless, should have just stuck with the main story. I also have to mention this episodes parody of the Game of Thrones opening, I'm a big fan of both shows so it was a huge delight to watch this, easily one of the best couch gags in the show's history, very well animated and creative. Definitely has flaws in storytelling, but Exit Through the Kwik E Mart is a very enjoyable Simpsons episode.
After Homer gives Bart a harsh punishment, he spreads graffit of Homer around the town, he soon becomes a well known secret artist.
After Homer gives Bart a harsh punishment, he spreads graffit of Homer around the town, he soon becomes a well known secret artist.
Emphasis in the wrong place
nicoponcedeleondios9 March 2012
I have watched every Simpsons episode since the Tracy Ulman show, some were better than others. It is just my personal opinion and i will cop to that, but this episode was awful. So awful in fact that I created an IMDb profile to vent. It is the first episode i have ever turned off prematurely. When i first began to watch the Simpsons the episodes connected emotionally with the viewer,and dealt with very human issues. watching the Simpsons now is like watching a 50 year old woman in Forever 21 or Hot topic. The struggle to stay relevant and topical has become the focal point and it is painful to watch. it is evident that the Simpsons are no longer sure of themselves.
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