Homer causes an international incident after he joins the Naval reserves.Homer causes an international incident after he joins the Naval reserves.Homer causes an international incident after he joins the Naval reserves.
Dan Castellaneta
- Homer Simpson
- (voice)
- …
Julie Kavner
- Marge Simpson
- (voice)
Nancy Cartwright
- Bart Simpson
- (voice)
- …
Yeardley Smith
- Lisa Simpson
- (voice)
Hank Azaria
- TV Announcer
- (voice)
- …
Harry Shearer
- Donut Judge
- (voice)
- …
Bob Denver
- Bob Denver
- (voice)
Rod Steiger
- Captain Tenille
- (voice)
Pamela Hayden
- Milhouse Van Houten
- (voice)
- …
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaIn the scene where Homer is trying to sign up for the Naval Reserve, he questions an officer about a question that was scratched out. This was a reference to the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy that Bill Clinton proposed where he would allow gays in the Armed Forces, as long as they were not openly gay in the military. Consequently, the Armed Forces were no longer allowed to "ask" soldiers if they were gay (hence the question now being crossed out and the officer trying to avoid hearing Homer answer the question).
- GoofsWhen the drill sergeant was announcing who was accepted into the Navy, his hands are yellow for a few frames, while he is usually dark-skinned.
- Quotes
Kent Brockman: Could Homer Simpson be a communist? His father spoke out on his behalf.
Grampa Simpson: My Homer is not a communist. He may be a liar, a pig, an idiot, a communist, but he is *not* a porn star!
- ConnectionsFeatured in Bad Movie Beatdown: Hudson Hawk (2010)
- SoundtracksIn The Navy
(uncredited)
Written by Jacques Morali, Henri Belolo, and Victor Willis
Performed by The Village People
Featured review
A weird episode, but a good start
"Simpsons Tide" is a rather peculiar episode in the long-running series. One could argue that its weirdness can be attributed to the fact that it's written by Joshua Sternin and Jeffrey Ventimilia, who aren't regular writers for the show. Despite the departure from the typical style of the series, this episode manages to hold its ground quite well.
The episode brings forth a unique blend of humor that might seem a bit perplexing for The Simpsons. Some of the jokes and gags feel somewhat out of place when compared to the show's usual style. However, this divergence isn't necessarily a bad thing. The humor in "Simpsons Tide" is, at times, strange and absurd, but that's what makes it stand out. If you approach it with an open mind and a willingness to embrace the oddity, you might find yourself chuckling at its peculiar charm.
However, undoubtedly the best part of the episode is its beginning. At the start, they parody the movie "Planet of the Apes," mimicking the impressive film's music, only to reveal that it's actually a fantasy of Homer's in the land of donuts. There's no doubt that the brilliance in parodying movies was still very much alive.
The episode brings forth a unique blend of humor that might seem a bit perplexing for The Simpsons. Some of the jokes and gags feel somewhat out of place when compared to the show's usual style. However, this divergence isn't necessarily a bad thing. The humor in "Simpsons Tide" is, at times, strange and absurd, but that's what makes it stand out. If you approach it with an open mind and a willingness to embrace the oddity, you might find yourself chuckling at its peculiar charm.
However, undoubtedly the best part of the episode is its beginning. At the start, they parody the movie "Planet of the Apes," mimicking the impressive film's music, only to reveal that it's actually a fantasy of Homer's in the land of donuts. There's no doubt that the brilliance in parodying movies was still very much alive.
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- santifersan
- Oct 14, 2023
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