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I remember as a kid this cliffhanger was an event; it's true that this episode doesn't have the same impact anymore it's sort of one of those things where you had to of been there when it happened. But still at the time this was a big deal way before it was common place in shows like "Lost", "Once Upon and Time", etc. as it was one of the first season finales that left a big question mark. I remember I and my friends debated throughout the summer time, and there was literally a betting pole in Vegas as to who dunnit, that's how big the event was.
I've always known one day no good would come to Mr. Burns and it looks like that day has finally arrived. Mr. Burns is just at his absolute worst where he is just a complete selfish blowhole from beginning to end.
From stealing the oil from the school just to get money he doesn't even need. Which of course in turn is causing ecological problems to the town. From destroying the Rest Home down to rendering Moe's bar unsafe. It was just dryily funny when we see despite the deadly oil fumes of the bar, Moe, Barney and the rest of the drinkers they are still alive. Probably due to how polluted their bodies are a little more makes little difference.
And of course there is the notion of Mr. Burns not remembering Homer's name, which is strange despite how many years Homer worked there. Personally I think it's a more psychological reason, Mr. Burns hates Homer to the very core of his being that he mentally blocks him out sort of a self induced amnesia; as a way to render Homer non existent. This of course pushes Homer to the edge as he is trying in vain to make Burns remember, Burns will wish he did.
It was really blackly funny in the city hall meeting scene as everyone is armed, mad as hell, ready to kill; I don't blame them after most of what Mr. Burns did that would push anyone over the edge. But of course Mr. Burns finally goes off that edge as he finally steal mankind's most priceless treasure the Sun. Once Burns blocked that sun out, I knew that was the straw that finally broke the camel's back, Mr. Burns was doomed.
As, an old saying goes what goes around comes around.
Rating: 4 stars
I remember as a kid this cliffhanger was an event; it's true that this episode doesn't have the same impact anymore it's sort of one of those things where you had to of been there when it happened. But still at the time this was a big deal way before it was common place in shows like "Lost", "Once Upon and Time", etc. as it was one of the first season finales that left a big question mark. I remember I and my friends debated throughout the summer time, and there was literally a betting pole in Vegas as to who dunnit, that's how big the event was.
I've always known one day no good would come to Mr. Burns and it looks like that day has finally arrived. Mr. Burns is just at his absolute worst where he is just a complete selfish blowhole from beginning to end.
From stealing the oil from the school just to get money he doesn't even need. Which of course in turn is causing ecological problems to the town. From destroying the Rest Home down to rendering Moe's bar unsafe. It was just dryily funny when we see despite the deadly oil fumes of the bar, Moe, Barney and the rest of the drinkers they are still alive. Probably due to how polluted their bodies are a little more makes little difference.
And of course there is the notion of Mr. Burns not remembering Homer's name, which is strange despite how many years Homer worked there. Personally I think it's a more psychological reason, Mr. Burns hates Homer to the very core of his being that he mentally blocks him out sort of a self induced amnesia; as a way to render Homer non existent. This of course pushes Homer to the edge as he is trying in vain to make Burns remember, Burns will wish he did.
It was really blackly funny in the city hall meeting scene as everyone is armed, mad as hell, ready to kill; I don't blame them after most of what Mr. Burns did that would push anyone over the edge. But of course Mr. Burns finally goes off that edge as he finally steal mankind's most priceless treasure the Sun. Once Burns blocked that sun out, I knew that was the straw that finally broke the camel's back, Mr. Burns was doomed.
As, an old saying goes what goes around comes around.
Rating: 4 stars