The Simpsons (TV Series) Gorgeous Grampa (2013) User Reviews

Finding Value in Modern Simpsons: A Look at Gorgeous Grampa

[santifersan · 7/10 · 11 March 2023]

Gorgeous Grampa is a great example of how to appreciate modern episodes of The Simpsons on their own merits. The episode opens with a clever parody of auction shows, as Grampa Simpson becomes a viral sensation with his humorous and entertaining performances. The episode then dives into cultural references with Mr. Burns singing a villainous song about the pleasures of being powerful, adding a nice layer of depth to his character. The animation and visual gags are also impressive, and the storylines remain compelling throughout.

One of the highlights of the episode is the lesson that Bart learns. The writers also do a great job of balancing humor with emotion, making for a satisfying viewing experience.

Interesting Addition to the Simpsons Family History,

[lesleyharris30 · 8/10 · 30 November 2013]

Gorgeous Grampa is a good Simpsons episode with a fun and enjoyable storyline with plenty of very funny scenes.I thought the idea of Grampa being a very unliked wrestler in the past was a funny and interesting addition the history of the Simpsons family and when he got Bart involved I thought it got even more enjoyable.My favourite part of the episode was definitely Mr Burns music number about being evil,I found it to be catchy and also hilarious, they don't do songs in the Simpsons very often but when they do there always great.Gorgeous Grampa is a very enjoyable Simpsons episode.

The family see a different side to Grampa when he revisits his days as fearsome wrestler 'Gorgeous Godfrey'.

The Simpsons Gorgeous Grampa

[dalydj-918-255175 · 4 March 2013]

Opening the episode with the Simpsons version of Harlem Shakes was an OK moment and I was surprised the show had not done it yet even though it does feel quite old now. The episode was funny and the show finally was able to make Grandpa funny when an episode focuses on him. Seeing Abraham as a wrestler make in the day was funny seeing all those people who hated him. Bart being involved in the story also made for some great moments between the pair. That is really all the episode is about because not much of the episode was about story as it became quite repetitive. A funny moment in the episode was Marge wanting Abe to be gay as she goes up against Helen Lovejoy.

EPISODE GRADE: B (MVP: Dan Castellaneta)

Smart episode! Well written, good msg

[mdantzer-24-354056 · 10/10 · 13 December 2020]

There's nothing political or preachy in this episode.... still, the majority of the episode carries an important lesson on our society and reality tv culture. Watching this ep in 2020 i can really see that we were heading in a bad direction. The lesson as i see it, is that some children and adults behave badly because they crave attention. And for some adults that can manifest as an obnoxious viewpoint thats meant to shock and offend us, all as part of some craving for negative attention. It can become an addiction, and later, as Marg puts it, even turn people bad on the inside. The mentally ill shouldn't be entertainment and we should know better by now. As for those of us in 2020, as my mother use to say, please stop encouraging him.