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[E the Shaggy]

Out of curiosity, how long does it take for each of the main cast to record an episode? A few days? Seems crazy to think they're making $250k for like two days work.

 

[jstripes]

It's official, apparently.

$14 million, or integrity?

Since he's probably already loaded, he made the right choice.

 

[peanutbutterlatte]

The Simpsons isn't satire anymore, and it's generally sad the people behind it thinks it is.

It does provide me with The Simpsums though... so there's that.

"There is a joke about computer Homer staying frozen on the screen so he can watch his grown son fuck a woman. A great joke A GREAT JOKE."

 

[E the Shaggy]

Here's the list of characters Shearer provided for the show:

https://twitter.com/ravatal/status/598711802675920896

 

[peanutbutterlatte]

Here's the list of characters Shearer provided for the show:

https://twitter.com/ravatal/status/598711802675920896

Jesus... that guy is a vocal chameleon. And Maggie?

I guess that's from "OKAY. I'LL DRIVE. MWAHAHAHAHAH"

 

[liquidtmd]

$14 million, or integrity?

If it was solely integrity, they would have all walked years ago. It pays for pet projects and comfort for them so I respect it, but creative integrity...nope

 

[Bisnic]

Here's the list of characters Shearer provided for the show:

https://twitter.com/ravatal/status/598711802675920896

Lots of repeat in that list. Trying to make it bigger than it is?

 

[ElectricBlanketFire]

Lots of repeat in that list. Trying to make it bigger than it is?

I think the point is he's an essential voice on the show responsible for bringing some of the most classic and beloved characters to life.

 

[Bisnic]

I think the point is he's an essential voice on the show responsible for bringing some of the most classic and beloved characters to life.

I'm not debating that, but why putting Skinner or Dr Hibbert(only a few examples) 3 times in there?

 

[Lovely Salsa]

It's official, apparently.

I dont get it. He'll never make anywhere near that amount again

 

[thecouncil]

Here's the list of characters Shearer provided for the show:

https://twitter.com/ravatal/status/598711802675920896

He played a lot of major characters but let's not act like 'man in crowd' AND "gaurd" are among them.

 

[balladofwindfishes]

How do you even recast that many characters? That list are characters that appear in every episode, you can't just write them out and no way will they find sound alikes that can do every single one of them.

 

[peanutbutterlatte]

I dont get it. He'll never make anywhere near that amount again

Let's face it, if he's been getting paid like that for a while he probably doesn't need to.

 

[Lovely Salsa]

Let's face it, if he's been getting paid like that for a while he probably doesn't need to.

He can give it to his kids or charity or whatever

 

[bengraven]

First episode of next season.

Homer: "I can't believe Mr. Burns fired me and then left for Australia with Smithers to live out their lives as sheep herders. And Flanders went to Kansas to join the Westboro church. And Skinner quit the school and is on Broadway now. Place is strange without them."

 

[CheDominik]

Would you do this?

You don't wanna know how far I'll go.

 

[balladofwindfishes]

He can give it to his kids or charity or whatever

Why should he be forced to do something he doesn't want to do? They wanted him to work exclusively on the Simpsons, he wanted to do other things, they couldn't agree, so he quit.

 

[ElectricBlanketFire]

Fun fact: Mr. Burns was originally voiced by Christopher Collins in the Season 1 episode "Homer's Odyssey" as well as the America's Most Armed and Dangerous Presenter in "Some Enchanted Evening."

He originally recorded the dialogue for Moe in the same episode, but his lines were redubbed before broadcast by Hank Azaria.

 

[IceDoesntHelp]

Ned said enough is enough. Ned kills himself because Edna's death is too much for him to handle. Homer starts a business selling caskets.

Season 28.


Just you wait and see.

 

[UberTag]

Out of curiosity, how long does it take for each of the main cast to record an episode? A few days? Seems crazy to think they're making $250k for like two days work.

Depends on the episode.

For example, I think Lisa had two whole lines in last week's episode. Yeardley knocked that out in 5 minutes or less.
Probably hung around to do a few episodes that day before heading off to her "real job" of running the Marchez Vous shoe empire.

 

[PSqueak]

Easy. They'll just do more crossovers to kill the time, because everyone loves crossovers right?

Either that or kill off his characters in a Nuclear Plant explosion.

This would make the most sense, but man, would it be depressing as fuck.

 

[Toothless]

I don't even watch Simpsons and this is weird. So what, now Simpsons can live onto season 2318 because all the actors are replaceable?

 

[Zombine]

Honestly at this point I think it's time for an edgy reboot with Poochie as the main character.

 

[balladofwindfishes]

I don't even watch Simpsons and this is weird. So what, now Simpsons can live onto season 2318 because all the actors are replaceable?

If Dan Castellaneta leaves or dies, it'll be over. I don't imagine he's replaceable at all, you don't just jump into the roles he has been playing for 30 years.

 

[Alavard]

Here's the list of characters Shearer provided for the show:

https://twitter.com/ravatal/status/598711802675920896

All right, now that those characters are out of the way, it's old Gil's time to shine!

Please, you've got to give old Gil a chance, or they'll take his wall!

 

[Salmonax]

I wish I were surprised that they're keeping the show going without him. What an awful, awful fate for what was once such an amazing show.

 

[UberTag]

If Dan Castellaneta leaves or dies, it'll be over. I don't imagine he's replaceable at all, you don't just jump into the roles he has been playing for 30 years.

If Julie leaves, they'll just have her divorce Homer for the umpteenth time and make him a single Dad while writing off all her characters.

If Dan or Nancy leave, they'll just launch a spinoff set in the future starring Lisa, Milhouse and her family and have Hank Azaria and Tress MacNeille voice half the cast while the others can come back for highly publicized guest spots. Milk another 11 seasons out of that vehicle like NBC did with Frasier when Cheers ended.

 

[AniHawk]

the only workable situation, i think, would be to age everyone by a decade. it would create a believable world where none of his characters would be around and maybe inject some life into the stories.

 

[chubigans]

All right, now that those characters are out of the way, it's old Gil's time to shine!

Please, you've got to give old Gil a chance, or they'll take his wall!

bwahaha

 

[ElTopo]

the only workable situation, i think, would be to age everyone by a decade. it would create a believable world where none of his characters would be around and maybe inject some life into the stories.

That would take some effort and they're way past actually doing that.

 

[GoonerTRON]

Hey Simpsons GAF. Haven't watched it since season 20. What are the top 5 episodes to seek out?

 

[UberTag]

Hey Simpsons GAF. Haven't watched it since season 20. What are the top 5 episodes to seek out?

5 episodes to seek out from Seasons 21-26... this is about as safe a list as you'll find.
I have some episodes I like more than these... but this is a list that's easy to recommend.

The Book Job (NABF22 / S23E6)
Brick Like Me (RABF21 / S25E20)
Holidays of Future Passed (NABF18 / S23E9)
The Man Who Came to Be Dinner (RABF15 / S26E10)
Steal This Episode (SABF05 / S25E9)

 

[obin_gam]

He's leaving a sinking ship. Good for him.

 

[E the Shaggy]

If Julie leaves, they'll just have her divorce Homer for the umpteenth time and make him a single Dad while writing off all her characters.

They don't need Julie to leave to do that:

In the season 27 premiere of the animated Fox comedy, “Every Man’s Dream,” Marge files for divorce from Homer, and he starts a romance with a young, funny pharmacist named Candace, voiced by Dunham.

http://www.ew.com/article/2015/04/13/simpsons-lena-dunham-girls-allison-williams

 

[Fladam]

James L Brooks just tweeted "Hey, we tried. We're still trying. Harry, no kidding, let's talk."

edit: just = two hours ago

 

[Downhome]

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Man, I have rarely laughed at something so consistently as I do at that freakin' segment!

This is horrible news but I refuse to believe he will leave the show and they move on without him. He will be signing that contract again eventually. There is zero chance of him seriously calling it quits as long as the show continues.

I wouldn't be a bit shocked if all of this was on purpose and they are saying it all to keep the show in the headlines.

 

[UberTag]

They don't need Julie to leave to do that.

Well, I was factoring that divorce into my logic. Hence the "umpteenth".

James L Brooks just tweeted "Hey, we tried. We're still trying. Harry, no kidding, let's talk."

Gotta love public posturing.

This is horrible news but I refuse to believe he will leave the show and they move on without him. He will be signing that contract again eventually.

"Oh... well... we highly value your input... until you sign the deal!" - Mr. Burns in She of Little Faith

 

[nictron]

Damn. There goes any chance of a satisfying conclusion (not like it was ever really possible at this point haha). I guess he could come back to "guest" voice.

The movie was my satisfying conclusion.

 

[ElectricBlanketFire]

James L Brooks just tweeted "Hey, we tried. We're still trying. Harry, no kidding, let's talk."

edit: just = two hours ago

Better than Al Jean's jokes.

 

[minor effort]

He's leaving a sinking ship. Good for him.

Yeah, if he actually follows through with it, it's good news.

I can't wait until Dan Castellaneta, another Simpson voice actor, or Hank Azaria decide enough is enough.

 

[Imperial Bishop]

BOOOOOO-urns!

 

[Skellig Gra]

Can't imagine the Simpsons without Flanders. This is a dilly of a pickle.

 

[Septimus Prime]

With the amount they pay him, they can hire a few talented voice actors to either imitate his characters or create new ones.

 

[Daniel Jackson]

there is a way out. Cancel the two upcoming seasons, and just get him to sign for one movie to end it all.

 

[Turbowaffles]

Excellent.

 

[Salmonax]

I can't wait until Dan Castellaneta, another Simpson voice actor, or Hank Azaria decide enough is enough.

At this point, why would they? The time to leave for artistic reasons was over a decade ago. They might as well hang on and keep raking in the cash for a few hours of work a week.

 

[KalBalboa]

there is a way out. Cancel the two upcoming seasons, and just get him to sign for one movie to end it all.

Dream scenario. Would love this.

 

[Demon Lizardman]

Somebody on 4chan created an idea for a plot that would get rid of flanders.
I thought it was fucking hilarious.

Homer is browsing Facebook on his iPad and finds a contest for Miley Cyrus tickets, the catch is you need to send in a video of you twerking and the video with the most likes gets the prize, Homer wears a sexy skimpy outfit and encourages Grandpa to do the same, what follows is a 4 minute segment of closeups of Homer and Abe's asses and bulges as they twerk to Turn Down For What, and they win eight tickets to the concert.

Instead of taking Grandpa, they invite Flanders and his sons because Homer wants to 'show Flanders who the best twerker is', so Grandpa is left in the basement with no food or bed.

They finally arrive at the Cyrus concert and we get a guest apperance by Miley herself who encourages Homer to come up to the stage with her and he does. In shades of an earlier episode, Homer has a T-shirt gun which he accidentally fires at Rod and Todd, killing them both.

Flanders is distraught, they attend the funeral and Homer falls asleep, Flanders snaps and the two have a huge violent fight, reminiscent of the Peter Griffin and Giant Chicken fights from Family Guy, then even cross paths with them, which stops for a moment before returning to the fight.

The end of the fight involved Flanders trying to overfeed Homer doughnuts, but we know Homer can eat so many! so it has no effect, instead, Flanders cackles in madness and stuffs himself full of doughnuts until his stomach swells up and he collapses.

Ned Flanders has died, Homer sleeps through his funeral and everyone laughs, even the Flanders family members do, who think "he was a Christian sheep and deserved it". Later on it turns out Ol' Gil and Rich Texan have bought the Flanders house! They're gay lovers by the way! Homer is quoted at saying "WOOHOO! GAY NEIGHBORS! MMMM... PROGRESSIVE *drools*" I'm sure there will be plenty of fresh new situations with the Simpsons family and their new neighbors!

 

[ElTopo]

Somebody on 4chan created an idea for a plot that would get rid of flanders.
I thought it was fucking hilarious.

Spoiler alert. Come on.

 

[FelixOrion]

Isn't that a show about a cartoon cat? Like Garfield? Why not ask how Marmaduke has stayed so fresh all these centuries.

Okay, then how about Sazae-san

Longest running animated television series of all-time (since October 5, 1969, currently 7181 episodes), comedy, and it focuses around a family. Obviously not as brash as shows like the Simpson, but still.