How Would You Rate "Little Girl in the Big Ten" (DABF15)

**mr. broom** · 05-12-2002, 04:40 PM

Not bad. The college jokes were pretty decent; I participate in coffee house poetry readings and such, and I identified with Lisa's excitement and fascination with the atmosphere. The Itchy & Scratchy cartoon was decent too; that's the second this season after a few seasons without any. I kind of wanted them to do a little more with Bart and the bubble, but what they did was pretty funny. Ralph was classic Ralph, and I laughed at the pants-wetting even though it was a little unusual for "Simpsons" humor. Good stuff. 4/5

**Mayor Quimby** · 05-12-2002, 04:42 PM

5/5 this episode blew my socks off! I loved it best episode in recent seasons!. The best part of it is where Homer fills Barts bubble with water and throws him down the hallway, and Says "Thats great parenting, I am going to Moe's." Tons of jokes in the episode plus the color seemed really better.

**Satans Lil' Helper** · 05-12-2002, 04:44 PM

man i cant wait until it comes here. still 2 hours

BangBangBart · 05-12-2002, 04:46 PM

5/5 awesome and funny!

**Datoupee** · 05-12-2002, 04:48 PM

5 / 5 GREAT !!!

**irv** · 05-12-2002, 04:49 PM

For people who didn't find this episode funny:

The Simpsons is not slapstick comedy. There was more than plenty to laugh at and whole-heartedly enjoy in this episode. You just have to know what to laugh at. Unfortunatley, many of you kids don't.

There is no possible way to say this episode is anything less than very good.

**The Governor** · 05-12-2002, 04:49 PM

Hooray!!!

Jon Vitti's back! This was a tremendously great episode, and to be frank, I liked this one so much, I'd give it a 6 outta 5 if I could. Lisa's plight was believable and the jokes were all in good taste. Even Ralph's wetting his shorts was funny in a good way.

Grade: A++, best ep since Summer of 4'2".

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Jake

**Mayor Quimby** · 05-12-2002, 04:52 PM

What did Grandpa get in his Senior meal?

**Wavy Gravy** · 05-12-2002, 04:55 PM

Wow! My faith in Al Jean has been restored since last Sunday! This episode ruled. Great storyline, excellent subplot, superb animation, and hilarious jokes. We keep seeing the returns of more minor characters - this time it was Martin, Database, Groundskeeper Willie, Brunella the gym teacher, and a hilarious bit from Agnes Skinner. I loved every part of this episode! 5/5!

P.S. Did anyone notice that Gil is the lawyer in next week's ep?

**Gagnonsux** · 05-12-2002, 04:59 PM

I will say that this episode was very good, and that it felt like a below average episode from season 7 or 8. I guess the only thing I didn't like was almost anything to do with the Bart subplot and the uncharactoristic ending envolving Lisa. I really wish this episode had done away with the subplot and just focused on Lisa integrating with the college students. I really think the writers could have made an alltime classic if the subplot had been nixed. (B+/A-)

**SNUH** · 05-12-2002, 05:02 PM

It was okay...rated it a "3."

The biggest laughs from my daughters came when Ralph peed in his pants...and when the nerds were hung on the fence by their underwear.

It did have a feel of an "older" Simpsons episode...but not the social bite! Close...but not quite.

**Cole** · 05-12-2002, 05:05 PM

Originally posted by Mayor Quimby
What did Grandpa get in his Senior meal?

It was a "Nostalgia Meal"

and I believe it was 3 rations, a shell of olio, and a Liberache doll.

I'm glad to see that everyone enjoyed this episode so much, I had a feeling it would get this good of a response, not to bring down everyone's spirits, but did you see the promo for next weeks ad?

**mr. broom** · 05-12-2002, 05:11 PM

Yeah, I saw the teaser too, and it's certainly not encouraging, but let's not discuss it in this thread. There'll be a thread of speculation about "The Frying Game" soon, so let's stick to this episode, which was indeed a breath of fresh air after several so-so episodes.

**eric** · 05-12-2002, 05:13 PM

Top notch stuff, enjoyed both of the episode's plots equally. Great lines from Ralph, and I always seem to enjoy Homer's character *that much* more when he's thrust into a limited role. Can't wait to see the next episode by Vitti.

**lisa_the_greek** · 05-12-2002, 05:15 PM

I laughed through the whole thing! What a brilliant episode! Thank you, Jon Vitti!!!

I love Lisa.

**Cole** · 05-12-2002, 05:25 PM

You're right Mr. Broom, just wanted to point out that that was a downer after a terrific episode.

The funniest moment of tonight's episode for me was probably one of the cheapest jokes too -- Ralph wetting his pants. I just wasn't expecting it and it really cauught me off guard, but in a good way. Also the plaque predicting Skinner's year of death was another cheap joke that had me laughing out loud.

Also, Tomaccco, I wanted to congragulate you on another great episode guide! And a new record too. I think this was the first one to ever be released before the episode's broadcast debut.

**James** · 05-12-2002, 05:36 PM

5/5... definitely best since "Half-Decent Proposal", and maybe the best episode since "Mom and Pop Art". Tons and tons of humor, excellent plot, and tasteful surrealism all contributed.

**cired** · 05-12-2002, 05:41 PM

While I was watching this I had a feeling that everyone here would enjoy it. It was pretty decent. Lotsa good stuff. 5/5. 'Nuff said!

**VED** · 05-12-2002, 05:52 PM

I really loved the ep. It had a great story and solid plot development. No gimmicks this weekend. I was wondering how long it will take for The Simpsons to do an ep including a college and poking some fun at its different aspects. (Cheering and body painting t a poetry reading - great stuff) I'm not gonna list my favourite parts or jokes because I think most of them have already been mentioned or will be before long. It will go in my top three of this season with Jaws Wired Shut and Weekend at Burnsies.

However, I'm a little confused by some replies on this board. Most of you who are obsessed with mature comedy and great literary aspects (great plot, characterization, etc.) - you know the ones who think the first couple of seasons are master pieces and the past couple of seasons are absolute crap - thought that this episode was great. Well, while this ep had countless great points it had a couple of, what I thought would be fatal flaws for that kind of viewer-ship.

Number 1: Characterization of Lisa. "Lisa has come to win us back." (or something along those lines) Win them back? When did she actually "have" them. Lisa humiliating P.Skinner? A delinquent? Since when does Lisa opt for immaturity to gain popularity. Totally out of character. Then again, maybe Lisa's character is due for a change. I would really appreciate some comments on this.

Number 2: Third act altogether. I looked at my watch when it started and it was 8:23 (east coast). I knew it didn't have enough time to live up to the first two brilliant act. It would be rushed and it was. I was really disappointed that there was nothing dealing with the college or Lisa's college friends. It would have been really great if they returned and in some way remained in contact with Lisa.

In my books it was great ep. I usually don't enjoy Lisa eps as much as Homer or Bart's, but this one was really great and fun to watch.

P.S. Great scene with the college analysis of I&S. BTW, that was the best I&S ep I have ever seen. Great stuff with the 4 stomachs.

**Handsome Pete** · 05-12-2002, 05:55 PM

Great episode! I voted 4/5, thought this episode probably is 5/5 material. Nice jokes, decent plot, classic characters with good jokes (who CAN'T laugh at Ralph saying that people always run away from him for some reason, and then wet his pants?)...it DID feel like a classic episode in many ways. No episode is perfect, but this one comes close.
What I liked most is there was a little bit of emotion in this episode! Not much, but it was still nice to have some.

**Smilin'JoeFission** · 05-12-2002, 05:58 PM

I loved this episode. I think it ties with "Half-Decent Proposal" for best of the season. Next week's doesn't look as good. Great Lisa episode, much better than "She of Little Faith".

What appealed to me most was the art direction. The way the "camera" worked in several scenes, and a great use of color. The music was well chosen, and I couldn't ask for a better animated episode.

The use of the school kids was superb in this one. Database and Ralph especially were hilarious. Hans Moleman at the end of the second act was Laugh Out Loud. Lisa pretending Homer was a "roommate" was funny, as well as Nelson running around the block to taunt Bart was great. The KrustyCo Sweatshop was also a highlight.

Grade- A+!!!

**wiggum82** · 05-12-2002, 06:03 PM

Excellent episode...5/5

I figured something out in why I liked the last two episodes. They tied together with earlier episodes.

Meaning, when was the last time you saw Bart and Lisa at school? When was the last time all of their school friends were featured. It just seemed to me like they are finally figuring out that continuity is the best part of the Simpsons. Sure, lets have a fresh off the wall episode everyonce in awhile, but I really like the ones with familiar characters.

Wiggum82

**Wiggle Puppy** · 05-12-2002, 06:04 PM

Excellent!!! 5/5!!! Everything was funny.

Hey Bubble-Boy. Call me.

The writers are on a roll. Hopefully they keep it up.

Fiddle Boy · 05-12-2002, 06:09 PM

it was great ralf weating his pants clasic

**Tomacco** · 05-12-2002, 06:13 PM

I just realized, watching it on TV (which I didnt realize watching on the net) that Nelson laughs at Bart in the bubble the first time, and that's why he has to run around to laugh again. Hehe, I'm so slow, but that's really funny!

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