Homers phobia originally aired 2161997 in which all you have to do is save homer s life identity on the simpsons is malleable, but grounded. Homer s phobia random television or quote quiz can you name the trivia about the classic simpsons episode homer s phobia. Homer s phobia february 16, 1997 hot stuff, coming through. Homers phobia is the fifteenth episode of season 8.
In depth information about homer s phobia, produced by gracie films. However, in my opinion, the best simpsons episode of all time is homers phobia, which tackles homophobia in a way that only homer simpson can. This episode originally focused on lisa being interested in things considered campy bmovies, goofy toys, etc and bart getting into it to, only for homer to think that bart is going to end up a homosexual. His character is seen wearing homer s pin pals shirt from team homer, donated by marge. According to ron hauge, the writer of the episode, it was originally titled bart goes to camp but was renamed as the joke was too oblique. He is also rather personable and levelheaded, never taking homer s harsh criticism of his sexuality to heart. This episode has none other than john waters on hand as the primary nonsmithers springfield queer, and the result is one of the better gay outings of the entire 90s. Homers phobia is the fifteenth episode in the eighth season of the american animated television series the simpsons. And for that, the episode deserves a lot of respect and appreciation. Homers phobia the familys home, and homer is literally waiting up, ready to spew more venomous homophobia.
Season 2s simpson and delilah even showed karl voiced by harvey fierstein kissing homer. What happens in the simpsons episode homers phobia. The character,john voiced by john waters is such a memorable. Hes a gay man named john who owns a kitschy antique store. Homer s phobia should be considered a groundbreaking and influential episode of simpsons tackling homophobia back when it was still considered a bit of a taboo to be gay supportive.
Homers phobia though the simpsons has touched on lgbt issues in the past youd be an idiot not to have noticed smithers obvious affection for mr. Youll find the classic steel mill scene in homer s phobia, and the dazzling direction of eternal moonshine of the simpson. The simpsons creators have written episodes that dealt with homophobia several times, perhaps most notably when prominent film director john waters played a flamboyant gay man in homers phobia, the 15th episode of the eighth season. In the episode, homer dissociates himself from new family friend john after discovering that he is gay. Homers phobia is the episode with john waters guesting as a local kitsch store owner the whole family befriends except for homer. In which all you have to do is save homers life identity on the.
The 15th episode of the simpsons eighth season, homers phobia, was significant for a number of reasons, not least of which being that it. With dan castellaneta, julie kavner, nancy cartwright, yeardley smith. This is one of my favorite episodes of the simpsons. The simpsons sky police homer becomes duffman funny simpsons clips duration. Homers phobia should be considered a groundbreaking and influential episode of simpsons tackling homophobia back when it was still considered a bit of a taboo to be gay supportive. At long last, homer simpson asks the difficult question, hey, what if bart is a homo. Before the rise of lgbt acceptance in the media, the episode gained some controversy when fox censors initially refused to air the episode due to its gay aesop, with some networks following suit, and minor ones about homer s treatment of homosexuality. Especially since censors at the time almost stopped the episode from ever happening. From lemon of troy to 22 shorts stories about springfield, to cape feare, and even to mr. The family has no money for the repairs, so marge decides to sell her family heirloom civil war statue. Homer fears that john will have a negative influence on his son bart and decides to. The movie, lisas first word, homer s triple bypass, and i love lisa.
February 16, 1997 homers fearful about the potential influence that the simpsons new gay friend may have on bart. Homer fears that john will have a negative influence on his son bart and decides to ensure. Homers phobia episode one of simpsons producers all. It was a time when a queer character on television drew firestorms of protest, so it.
Previous episode of the simpsons had some gay themes. Its possible some of you reading this werent even alive when the simpsons first tackled gay issues in the season 8 episode homer s phobia, which debuted 15 years ago on february 16, 1997. Homers phobia aired just a few weeks before ellens big coming out episode. Homers phobia is the fifteenth episode code 4f11 from the eighth season of the simpsons, first aired on 2161997. The guide contains staffvoice credits, funny simpsons quotes, references and other notes. Today, such a cameo wouldnt be terribly significant. This collection of emmy winners, emmy nominees and just plain good episodes runs the gamut from season 1s legendary life in the fast lane to the complex and beautiful gone maggie gone from 2009. In this episode, homer befriends john, an eccentric antiques dealer, only to call the friendship off upon learning that hes a homosexual. Bart destroys the clothes dryer, so marge decides to sell a family heirloom to pay for a new one. It first aired on the fox network in the united states on february 16, 1997. I viewed this episode at home on dvd, saturday february 27th 2010 by myself. A shop owner befriends the simpson family, but after discovering he is a homosexual, homer fears bart will emulate him. In past episodes, shes been prudish and ignorant, especially in bart after dark.
Plow, the simpsons has been doling out the laughs forever. The 15th episode of the simpsons eighth season, homers phobia, was significant for a number of reasons, not least of which being that it won both an emmy and a glaad award. The couch gag for this episode features a computer screen with the simpsons couch framed in an internet video box belonging to. In this season 8 standout, the simpson clan leaves springfield behind when homer gets a. The classic simpsons episode that was deemed unacceptable. At its heart, the show spins out from a central satire of the american family, so even the most fantastical plots in theory, at least remain tethered to the emotional core of the characters and their roles in that family dynamic. Comic mint animation art the simpsons homers phobia.
The simpsons tackled homers homophobia in the 90s, but. When oakley was the showrunner and executive producer, homer s phobia won the emmy for outstanding animated program for programming one hour or less in 1997. In the episode homer s phobia, john is voiced by and modeled after john waters. The simpsons season 31 episode 8 the simpsons full episodes new hd. In homers phobia, the simpson family have perhaps their first encounter with an openly gay person in the form of antique store owner john. In homers phobia, waters plays a simpsonized version of himself. When the simpsons came out of the closet the ringer. Homer s phobia is the fifteenth episode in the eighth season of the american animated television series the simpsons. A shop owner, voiced by john waters, befriends the simpson family, but after discovering that he is a homosexual, homer fears bart will emulate him. In the episode, homer dissociates himself from new family friend john after discovering that john is gay. The previous year, treehouse of horror vi was submitted for the award.
After marge befriends john, a gay store owner, homer. Gaythemed simpsons episode homers phobia nearly didnt make. Rate 5 stars rate 4 stars rate 3 stars rate 2 stars rate 1 star popular quizzes today. Homers phobia 1997 season 8 episode 4f11 the simpsons. Homers phobia originally aired 2161997 in which all you have to do is save homers life identity on the simpsons is malleable, but grounded. Synopsis a shop owner befriends the simpson family, but after discovering he is a homosexual, homer fears bart will emulate him. John waters on the 20th anniversary of homer s phobia duration. Homers phobia is a brilliant simpsons episode with a very well written storyline with loads of really funny scenes. It begins in the simpsons basement where bart is hosting his own lottery the super barto jackpot brine by placing numbered balls in the family washer dryer. The episode is an absolute classic episode of the simpsons,and is also a very groundbreaking episode for its time,as its storyline heavily revolves around a gay character,which no show had previously dealt with. Homer s phobia is the fifteenth episode of season 8. Homer s phobia is the fifteenth episode of the eighth season of the american animated television series the simpsons. Homers phobia s08e15 homers phobia is the fifteenth episode in the eighth season of the american animated television series the simpsons.
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