Rate and Review: “Them, Robot” (PABF10)

[shoz999]

"sigh", I guess you didn't listen carefully. Sorry for not makign it clear, I'm not trying to be offensive, and you'll probably respond the same way as before, but I'm trying to say that half of the fans of both THE PAST AND MODERN have been a downer, I've seen them doing a lot of unneccesary comments that people are just going to hate, again your probably going to use this against me, but anyway, I've seen fans who turned down modern day episode, not even trying it, I've seen them turned away the whole series, even classic, for Family Guy or South Park. I've even seen a few fans detesting against the classic seasons and only saying Season 1 and 2 is the best and everything else is horrible. I don't want to get into an argument, but I think that half of the fans today are losing their taste for the Simpsons, including classic. I've even seen a poll where they don't bother to watch the classics again. I don't know why, but look it up yourself. Again, not trying to be offensive. Your probably thinking that I have no proof of this, that's fine, say that, freedom of speech.

Anyway, as for the review, hear me carefully, read carefully! I was comparing "You only move twice" to "Them, Robots". Think about what I said about seeing more odder but successful plots in The Simpsons compared to "Them, Robots". Think about it, we've seen robots, hi-tech, all the time in The Simpsons. This is the first where they get their own full story, right, where it's about the troubles of unemployment. In "You Only Move Twice", this is the first time you get to see an evil dictator launching a rocket against the government, which I admit was pretty good, in fact I say Hank Scorpio was the best guest star to voice. Than their's the X-Files crossover, a lot of people were worried about this one because it was a crossover. It was mostly an alien plot line, though everyone was relieved to see that the alien was Mr. Burns. If these episodes were modern-day episode and "Them, Robots" was a classic, you would have second thoughts on this. That's why I give it a 4 out of 5, probably still don't understand me but I respect your opinions from my last comment, even the ones who cursed and yelled, but I'm just pointing out that the Simpsons Community can be better than before.

As for the part about them not doing it for the money, I thought most of you already knew. Didn't you hear about Season 23, the pay-cut? Almost everyone of the staff members wanted to cut their own pay just to have the show to live another day? I'm sure you heard this. One person even wanted to cut 70 percent of his pay just to let the show live another day.

Anyway, like I said, this is just my opinion based on polls, sources, and websites. I still believe that their are strong Simpson fans who enjoy a touching moment from a good old fashion plot line. I know my last comment, and probably this one, might offend you, but really, try to disprove me. Prove that their are still some strong Simpson fans. It doesn't have to be someone who has a taste for the Modern Simpsons. It just has to be someone who has a taste that represents the whole series. I still believe that their are lot of you around, still enthusiastic for the next episode around, or just wanting to remember the classics. Also, I know this maybe off, since this forum is about the review, but please, just disprove me, and prove that your still a big Simpson Fan, don't care if you favor classics or modern over each other, I probably don't care if I have this large opinion on it, call me weird if you must, send out obsessive use of cursing if you want. Don't care if your polite, neutral, or offensive, just want to see if their's still that Simpson Feel around this old forum.

[The Angry Animated Comedy Nerd]

The TMBG's song 'Robot Parade' was the only truly good part of the episode.

[The Angry Animated Comedy Nerd]

Michael Price has always been one of the worst writers of the show and this episode does nothing to change that.

Sorry for the double dip posting... but I concur.

[Comicshow MolemanBob]

Half way through but that Lenny gag with the World's smallest violin really annoyed me, not because it's a bad gag just because...



...and it's done so much better in SpongeBob

[ThankYouComeAgain]

Why isn't this episode getting the score it deserves? Anything less than 4/5 means that you're just a cynical humorless ex-fan who has no business on this forum. Stop rigging the average score, seriously.

U MAD

[ThankYouComeAgain]

Half way through but that Lenny gag with the World's smallest violin really annoyed me, not because it's a bad gag just because...



...and it's done so much better in SpongeBob

OMFG If I was Stephen Hillenburg I'd sue their ass fucking pieces of ripoff shit

[Bartesque]

Half way through but that Lenny gag with the World's smallest violin really annoyed me, not because it's a bad gag just because...

[video=youtube;rAlTOfl9F2w]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAlTOfl9F2w[/video*]

...and it's done so much better in SpongeBob

First we had The Bob Next Door, and now this!

[cloneasaurus]

One of the most pointless episodes ever. Whilst there were some amusing moments (the small violin [initially], "thank god it's TGIF"), the plot was terrible, with most of the time just focused on Homer doing wacky shit with the robots.

Quite simply, it was a gagfest, season 5-ish plot that could have only worked if it was funny. Predictably, it wasn't, and consequently the whole thing collapsed in on itself. D because it started out ok.

low 2/5

[ThankYouComeAgain]

One of the most pointless episodes ever. Whilst there were some amusing moments (the small violin [initially], "thank god it's TGIF"), the plot was terrible, with most of the time just focused on Homer doing wacky shit with the robots.

Quite simply, it was a gagfest, season 5-ish plot that could have only worked if it was funny. Predictably, it wasn't, and consequently the whole thing collapsed in on itself. D/D+ because it started out ok.

low 2/5

That part wasnt amusing.That part was a Spongebob Ripoff therefore NOT Amusing

[The Governor]

Shozzz999, get it through your head people give bad reviews to episodes they think are poor. There isn't some mass conspiracy out to undermine your enjeoyment of the Simpsons modern episodes. Being "wacky" is irrelevant to your argument since all modern episodes are wacky. Wackiness existed in the classic era, but it wad funny. Wackiness today is usually not funny and is cheap filler to kill time, like Homer yelling at the robot for almost a minute.

However, since you think more realistic episodes are more universally praised, go read the reviews of The Greatest Story Ever D'ohed.

[D DEBBS]

First 1/2 was good-liked the scenes with Burns and Smithers.

Second 1/2...M-E-H.

[Tomacco]

I'm surprised by these poll ratings. I thought it was pretty strong, at least for this season. Enjoyed Brent Spiner a lot.

[Bert Stanton]

This was so, so close to being a good episode.

ONCE MORE evidence that the writers need to spend more time on episodes. I find myself saying this week after week after week.

4/10 (2/5 on the poll)

[shoz999]

That wasn't was I trying to say.. sigh.. I guess I'll just stop for now...

[Gladys the Groovy Mule]

so much for me thinking the show was improving again

[The Governor]

That wasn't was I trying to say.. sigh.. I guess I'll just stop for now...

Then what? We must be hyper critical, joyless people who are blind to the greatness of Modern Simpsons episodes? ESPECIALLY, "Them, Robot"!

[irvine_11]

Did Mike Scully write this or has Mike Scully become the show runner again?

No, if Mike Scully showran this episode, it would have been much better.

[Matty]

I had to rewatch the end, because I was sure I missed something
Why did the angry townspeople rescue them when they are angry at them? How did they know to be there at all? Why didn't the robots defend themselves with the mighty buzzsaws, did they magically dissappear as conveniently as they appeared earlier? Why does Mr Burns even care about saving Homer?

I realised I had not missed an important plot point, I just - for a moment - missed the fact that it's as poorly written as the rest of the Simpsons episodes these days

2/5

[Tubbb!]

Then what? We must be hyper critical, joyless people who are blind to the greatness of Modern Simpsons episodes? ESPECIALLY, "Them, Robot"!

While I don't agree with the "who are blind to the greatness of Modern Simpsons episodes? ESPECIALLY, Them, Robot" part, I fully agree with the rest of your statement.

[The Governor]

While I don't agree with the "who are blind to the greatness of Modern Simpsons episodes? ESPECIALLY, Them, Robot" part, I fully agree with the rest of your statement.

Not surprising, given the fact you gave this plotless episode a "great" grade it shows how easily you're manipulated and disorientated.

BTW, it's a cartoon! <--- (Now I've made my point(s) critic-proof!)

[Homer I Am]

It's a sitcom!

[Homer I Am]

No, if Mike Scully showran this episode, it would have been much better.

Oh yeah, I forgot .

[Zombies Rise from the Sea]

"sigh", I guess you didn't listen carefully. Sorry for not makign it clear, I'm not trying to be offensive, and you'll probably respond the same way as before, but I'm trying to say that half of the fans of both THE PAST AND MODERN have been a downer, I've seen them doing a lot of unneccesary comments that people are just going to hate, again your probably going to use this against me, but anyway, I've seen fans who turned down modern day episode, not even trying it, I've seen them turned away the whole series, even classic, for Family Guy or