Homer's Enemy

[Inamon]

Hilarious episode, and some unqiue characterisation. Plus, a superb subplot.

A.

[Jye]

Great, Classic episode. One of the funniest.

A

[Inamon]

I loved Frank Grimes going insane.

[Jye]

So do I. That bit is great.

[starman]

Hate it. Hate it. Hate it. I also hate it a bit, but I mostly hate it.

C+

[Jye]

Hey, Inamon, do you think Starman hates it?

[Inamon]

I think I know why. It's one of the most controversial episodes because of Homer's characterisation and how he treats Frank Grimes, and how dark the episode is, making it disturbing and unenjoyable. Starman would certainly make a few friends in the SNPP, as they gave low reviews;

www.snpp.com/episodes/4F19

^ Look at the reviews near the bottom at the page. There are low as Fs, and yet few in the A range. They all mostly lead to my explination.

[starman]

Listen to this one:

Ondre Lombard: I've never said this about any episode, because my opinions
usually change on them. But this was by far the worst episode in the
history of The Simpsons. I don't think any other program will be able to
top this one. Homer's irresponsibleness is glaring, and the story focuses
too much on Homer's lack of professionalism, making him very unlikable.
Frank, on the other hand, had many a good point, and got a raw deal
throughout the entire thing. I actually felt sorry for him, instead of
Homer. Our hero is sleeping through Frank's funeral, and cracking an
inappropriate joke during it. And everyone LAUGHS at it. This is perhaps
the single most tasteless, cruel, cold-blooded moment in OFF's history.
The Bart/Milhouse/factory subplot was pointless and unfunny, as well.
Let's hope this one is played few times in syndication, and buried as a
"Lost Episode." [Yes Ondre, but how do you REALLY feel? -- Ed.] (F)

If I was Mike Scully, I'd marry that guy.

[Inamon]

^ Remember, that was the review when it aired. I'm doubt she'd rate Kill The Alligator or Run or Homer vs. Dignity over this nowadays.

[Mike]

I get how people hate it, it is a little wacky and stuff... anyway, I like this episode, thought it was really funny.

9.3/10