The Simpsons: The Complete Eleventh Season DVD Boxset

**Ryan** · 10-08-2008, 06:17 PM

Boy, these commentaries are sad. I remember watching LETS commentary all the way back where the guys try to modestly push aside the (noted) fact that it's regarded as the Best Episode Ever by the fans, and Entertainment Weekly. Now I'm watching Bart to the Future commentary, what, four years later I think and now they're talking about how EW graced it with the Worst Episode Ever...and all the guys can say is, "that's a few years ago, maybe we've outdid ourselves already!" followed by what I can only describe as uncomfortable laughter. Then, of course, they go on to defend the episode.

C'mon guys, even Matt and Trey admit when they've gone wrong. And don't get me started on MG on Saddlesore Galactica, though the bit with Clinton has a pretty hilarious payoff in the commentary...

**Bob Snooters** · 10-08-2008, 07:28 PM

Originally Posted by Tomacco

Yeah. I honestly lost some respect for Groening after hearing he's never seen Saddlesore Galactica, despite all the stuff he's heard about it. It also calls into question the fact that he's on so few commentaries on this DVD set as a whole. I would bet he's probably seen very very few episodes from season 11 and who knows what other seasons. I just can't think of an excuse for not seeing that particular episode after its infamy. ESPECIALLY knowing he was gonna be on a commentary for it - he should have watched it the night before instead of for the first time ever during the commentary. He didn't seem to laugh or talk during it, but he claims he thought the jockey stuff was funny. I dunno, the whole thing seems lazy to me.

I kinda liked the commentary on Kill the Alligator and Run, which is maybe the only instance in the Scully years thus far where I've heard the writers fess up for creating a chaotic mess of a storyline.

Lol you mean he wasn't kidding? He hasn't actually seen it? I guess by season 11 they don't even need him to make an episode. Probably why he hasn't done that many commentaries on 10 and 11.

**Toon~g@l!** · 10-08-2008, 08:58 PM

I listened to the "Line From Matt Groening" on disky one, and to me Matt sounded like he was faking his excitement for us getting the season. It to me sounded like he had better things to do than introduce the season to us, did anyone else get that vibe?

**McClure** · 10-08-2008, 09:22 PM

Originally Posted by Pedro Sanchez

Matt Groening claims to have never seen Saddlesore Galactica.

The commentaries are very similar to season 10 , they just mostly laugh at what their watching with a few interesting stories here or there. Also it seems most of the commentaries were recorded in the fall of 2007.

Yeah, it's really very boring commentary. Scully, Maxtone-Graham and Selman over and over again and none of them are really that great on commentaries. Meyer is also in a lot, but he is too quiet and isn't as funny as he should be. They just point out obvious things and laugh at their jokes all of the time. It's true that the likes of Jean, Oakley, Weinstein, Reiss and Mirkin did a lot of commentaries but they always had interesting stories and insights.

**homer2121** · 10-08-2008, 10:17 PM

I got the Limited Edition Krusty head on the 7th, and so far I've sean 10 episodes, And 6 episodes with commentary, most of them are pretty boring. I did however like the commentary on "Days of Wine and D'oh'ses" about how Mike Scully just found Dan Castellaneta script on his desk one day.

**lovedartsandsimpsons** · 10-09-2008, 04:18 AM

Has anyone noticed that on the "Behind the Laughter" subtitles it says Southern Missouri instead of Nothern Kentucky?

**D'ohmer** · 10-09-2008, 04:54 AM

Originally Posted by Captain Squid

Did you try paper CD sleeves? I did and they work perfectly. No contact with the case, mega-slim and provide a bit of "grippage" while in the box's sleeve.

http://www.sleevetown.com/paper-cd-sleeves.shtml

I actually found some, and they work great.

**Whip-Smart** · 10-09-2008, 05:05 AM

Well I am picking it up tomorrow. Kinda put it off all week as my I broke my remote so I cannot navigate the menues, guess I will watch the commentaries on my PC or something. Looking foward to reliving the season this weekend.

**Captain Squid** · 10-09-2008, 07:09 AM

Originally Posted by D'ohmer

I actually found some, and they work great.

Awesome! I've had this color assortment pack of them for a while, the red ones fit in with the package perfectly.

**Captain Squid** · 10-09-2008, 07:45 AM

I didn't appreciate the "bad Simpsons comics" remark in the THOHX commentary, in reference to the Stretch Dude and Clobber Girl spin-offs. Super Specials are much better than most Simpson COmics and Bart Simpson Comics stories. eh, whatever.

**Captain Squid** · 10-09-2008, 10:15 AM

According to the commentary for "Faith Off", the Springfield A&M, Springfield U rivalry will return yet again this season (unless I've forgotten that it has already happened).

**IM A BRICK** · 10-09-2008, 10:36 AM

Originally Posted by Toon~g@l!

I listened to the "Line From Matt Groening" on disk one, and to me Matt sounded like he was faking his excitement for us getting the season. It to me sounded like he had better things to do than introduce the season to us, did anyone else get that vibe?

Yes I did get that vibe. and did you also notice how he ends it?
With Krusty saying Dont blame me I didn't do it!
I guess as a way of washing his hands of the whole mess.

Though I do like a lot of episodes from his season.

**Simpsonatic83** · 10-09-2008, 11:17 AM

I'm going shopping tonight at Wal-Mart so hopefully they still have some copies available so when and if I get it I'll post my personal review of what I think about the packaging and what not...CAN'T WAIT!!!!

**Swartzweldian** · 10-09-2008, 12:23 PM

Originally Posted by Tomacco

Yeah. I honestly lost some respect for Groening after hearing he's never seen Saddlesore Galactica, despite all the stuff he's heard about it. It also calls into question the fact that he's on so few commentaries on this DVD set as a whole. I would bet he's probably seen very very few episodes from season 11 and who knows what other seasons. I just can't think of an excuse for not seeing that particular episode after its infamy. ESPECIALLY knowing he was gonna be on a commentary for it - he should have watched it the night before instead of for the first time ever during the commentary. He didn't seem to laugh or talk during it, but he claims he thought the jockey stuff was funny. I dunno, the whole thing seems lazy to me.

Yea..It kinda reminds me of Mike Judge with KOTH. Very influential early in the show..Then after a couple years they seem to sit back and let the writers take care of it. Especially when they get going on side projects (Futurama, etc..)
They may pop in with animation advice/complaints..but thats about all the involvement they have.

Never understood that..but I guess as long as the venture is making money..Sit back and take your check. Cant blame them one bit.

**McClure** · 10-09-2008, 12:33 PM

I just listened to the commentary for Saddlesore Gallactica, and I get the sense that they really do believe that the episode is brilliant, but we the audience isn't smart enough to appreciate it.

**Captain Squid** · 10-09-2008, 12:34 PM

Ten years is a long time to work on a single TV show, I don't blame Judge and Groening for sitting back or trying new things once the shows are able to sustain themselves.

Kubrick never rewatched his films following their premiere.

**Green Man** · 10-09-2008, 01:57 PM

Does anyone knows when region 4 DVD is coming out?

**Captain Squid** · 10-09-2008, 02:24 PM

I took a break during an episode and paused the DVD, happening to fall on this screen. Found it amusing, thought I'd share:

**WBadger** · 10-09-2008, 03:49 PM

Haha thats a good picture

**Charlie** · 10-09-2008, 05:00 PM

Originally Posted by Captain Squid

According to the commentary for "Faith Off", the Springfield A&M, Springfield U rivalry will return yet again this season (unless I've forgotten that it has already happened).

People in another thread are suggesting they are referring to a scene in Any Given Sundance (...I think) where there's a brief fight between Springfield A&M and Springfield U. It's entirely plausible as they apparently mention the commentaries were recorded in spring 2007, well before that episode aired.

Originally Posted by Homer Alone

Does anyone knows when region 4 DVD is coming out?

The only region 4 release date I know of is Australia on November 5.

**Ramier Wolfcastle** · 10-09-2008, 08:29 PM

Originally Posted by Captain Squid

I took a break during an episode and paused the DVD, happening to fall on this screen. Found it amusing, thought I'd share:

What episode is that from? I'll find out eventually, since I ordered it online and should hopefully get the boxset sometime next week

**Charlie** · 10-09-2008, 08:45 PM

I would say Alone Again, Natura-Diddly, it looks like they're going to a funeral.

**Big J.G** · 10-09-2008, 09:24 PM

That screen looks quite amusing. Perfect timing. Reminds me of the time I played Super Smash Bros and when I paused it, the screen was straight on to Ness's big belly. Reminded me of Ooter.

**Capt Hammer** · 10-09-2008, 09:55 PM

yeah its from alone again when he makes a big speech about how he won't let marge leave the room without telling her he loves her and alot of other stuff then says god this takes alot of time maybe just a pat on the ass yeah thats good

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