Marge on the Lam

Marge goes on a Thelma and Louise style adventure with her neighbour.

This is a very strong episode with lots of strong humour and great moments for a variety of characters.

There are three connected plot threads involving Marge with Ruth Powers, Homer with Chief Wiggam, and Lionel Hutz babysitting the Simpson children. I think they are all equally enjoyable.

I love Homer's hilarious predicament that stops him getting out of work on time. The Thelma and Louise tribute is great, plus the dialogue and visual gags are consistently funny. I especially enjoyed the excellent Dragnet style ending that comes out of left field.

When Homer finds a way to avoid the ballet, he won't take responsibility for his actions. So Marge goes out with the neighbor lady. She has a wild streak and the two get into trouble. It all has a Thelma and Louise motif. In an added treat, a lawyer babysits the kids with hilarious results.

Growing up watching the Simpsons, everything becomes nostalgic at some point. But now in the age of internet and reality shows, it's nice to go back to some of the things that gave you your sense of humour.

This episode in particular, tickles my fancy.

From the opening scene of Homer hitting the tv, shouting "BE MORE FUNNY!" I'm already chuckling with laughter. Brilliant dialog, brilliant references and simple yet hilarious jokes that may not appease to people born in the late 90's/early 2000's, but to me they hold up.

Know why? Because sticking together is what good waffles do!

10/10 I re-watch it every time I make waffles for breakfast.

It was funny had great moments and characters just wish they didn't bring in the gender if it's irrelevant and unfunny.

This episode is practically great. I love a Marge-centric episode, and the re-introduction of Ms. Powers was surprising. The focus on her lack of friends/life is less hopeless than in previous episodes, and the convention of friendship amongst Marge and Homer makes for funny and interesting moments. This also has perhaps the most in-depth look at Lionel Hutz to date, a surprising character at every turn. The aforementioned use of the Simpsons' other next door neighbor, as well as fast cameos from the supporting cast, makes for a well-rounded Springfield cast. Though it feels dated because of the Thelma and Louise bits, it seems intentional. The original music and soundtrack is also invigorating and a nice change of pace. This is likely one of the funniest episodes I've watched, up there with my favorite, "Homer At Bat". Jokes on jokes on jokes in this one. The ending seems a little bit rushed, maybe forced, but it fits with the overarching parody of the third act well enough. Overall, this is an episode well worth a watch, definitely one of the funniest episodes yet!