The Simpsons

The Simpsonshas had 100 of subplotsthroughout its 35 - class runso far , butnone can beat the b - plot of the sequence " Lisa ’s Rival" . This subplot , despite its unserious nature , is a boob tube masterpiece . From the comedic timing and lines delivered , to the employment of side characters , the animation mode as well as Homer ’s iconic soliloquy towards the last of the episode all work together to create the best video subplot inThe Mrs. Simpson ' account .

The installment is in the main focused around Lisa as she meets a fresh girl at her schooltime , Allison . The new girl has all the same interests as Lisa , but she is better at every single one of them . The episode takes a somewhat dismal play as Lisa begins to detest Allison and purposely sabotages one of her school projects due to thejealousy that Lisa feels towards Allison . So , Homer ’s simple , yet efficient subplot palisade the refined sugar he found on the side of the route , is awelcome change of pace to the episode , create a more comedic and lighthearted feel .

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Why I Think Homer’s Sugar From “Lisa’s Rival” Is A Perfect The Simpsons' B-Plot

The Subplot Offers A Comedic Break From The More Serious Nature Of The Episode

This subplot ’s a capital , fun , hilarious story that leads to some brilliant moment throughout the episode . An example of this is the dinner scenery , where Homer makes dinner party for his family using his sugar , but it ’s full of random dust such as busted glass . This allows his family to see how ridiculous this business sector strategy is , yet Homer remain adamant it will be a success , bring in a joke out of Homer ’s want of knowledge in the business world . It ’s the kind of game where you havegreat writing , animation , and then bully delivery , gain it all fall together brightly .

[ Homer ’s ] monologue towards the end of the instalment presents him as more humane and open , allow the audience to feel for him as a character reference .

Perfect storytelling and character employment act a critical role in pull in this the best subplot in the series . Despite his lack of screen time in this installment , the group B - plot tells the audience more about Homer than some of the other episodes where Homer run a leading role . For good example , the episode portrays him as an opportunist , willing to take risks to garner money for his family , but his reasonableness for keeping the wampum in his monologue towards the goal of the episode presents him as more humanistic and undecided , provide the audience to feel for him as a character .

Lisa and Homer from The Simpsons

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Homer’s Sugar Has Some Of His Greatest Ever Quotes

Homer’s Monologue Is One Of His Most Iconic Quotes Of The Whole Show

This monologue from Homer , though it is suppose to be funny and used for comedic core , really sums Homer up as a character . The words " I want it all " are impactful as they resonate with the conception of the ' American Dream ' , as Homer ca n’t just sit back and survive his life off . He need to be out in the world doing something successful , and Homer stay on this way throughout the serial publication . Do n’t get me wrong , he is one of the laziest and funniest case on internet television , but he has the drive to do better than his Church Father before him , and he is constantly coming up with some sort of ' get rich nimble ' scheme .

" Never , Marge . Never . I ca n’t live the release - down life like you . I want it all : the terrific David Low , the dizzying highs , the creamy middles . Sure , I might offend a few of the bluenoses with my cocky stride and musky olfactory sensation - oh , I ’ll never be the darling of the so - anticipate " City Fathers " who cluck their tongue , stroke their beard , and talk about " What ’s to be done with this Homer Simpson ? "

The monologue makes Homer stand out from any other television lineament , inThe Simpsonsor any other show . The fact that he does n’t handle what others think of him and that he knows exactly what he wants from lifetime really speak to the hearing , allowing them to see and sympathize thatHomer full accepts himself and his life history , and this is a very powerful , emotional statementmade through the use of comedic language .

Homer speaks while sitting in bed and looking stern in The Simpsons season 35 finale

What Are Some Of The Other Great Simpsons Subplots?

After 35 Years On Air, The Simpsons Has Some Amazing Subplots That Are Often Overlooked

One of the best subplots fromThe Simpsonsis from the episode " In Marge We Trust " . This subplot involvesHomer finding an sure-enough Japanese laundry detergent with his face onat the garbage dump . He drop the whole episode contacting the company that produced the intersection to find out why his face was used on the packaging . It ’s revealed at the terminal of the sequence that it was simply a concurrence , as the ship’s company tried to commingle a fish and a light lightbulb together , with the result resembling Homer . The episode ends with Bart comedically calling Homer " Fish Bulb . "

Another iconic subplot fromThe Simpsonsis whenHomer took an all - you - can - wipe out seafood restaurant to royal court for cook him leave before he had run through ' all he could eat' . This subplot is from the sequence " New Kid On The Block " and just works really well by showing Homer ’s unbothered nature and his want of superfluity , while also show Marge ’s opposite chemical reaction of being embarrassed by her husband . There are so many subplots in episode ofThe Simpsonsthat are just utterly Einstein and a masterpiece to watch .

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