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Simpsons Characters Discuss the Elections
by amid
November 2, 2008 1:27 pm


A Norwegian radio host asked voice actor Harry Shearer about what various Simpsons characters thought about the upcoming US election. The video’s funniest moment is unintentional though: it’s when a black guy walks into the room as Shearer is doing the voice of Dr. Hibbert.

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Katella Gate says:
11/2/08  2:29pm

Mad improv skills. In voice, in character, funny, AND answers in a way that doesn’t tick people off needlessly. Thanks for posting.

 
fluffy says:
11/2/08  3:05pm

I dunno, would he have been as embarrassed if he’d been walked in on by a gay man, a reverend, or a billionaire?

 
Marc Baker says:
11/2/08  5:22pm

Good display of Harry Shearer’s vocal talents.

 
Ryan McCulloch says:
11/2/08  6:42pm

Lots of fun

 
revned says:
11/2/08  7:11pm

This two minute segment is more entertaining than anything in Treehouse of Horror XIX. What does it say about a TV show when I’d rather see the voice actors riffing in character instead of a new episode?

 
Rio says:
11/2/08  8:08pm

20 years of Simpsons…I think the show has done more than enough to stay fresh. Money and viewers go a long way.

 
Ridgecity says:
11/2/08  9:01pm

This could have turned really strange if he had mentioned the black panther past of the doctor as that guy walked in.

 
Ridgecity says:
11/2/08  9:05pm

@revned:

it says you probably have seen to many episodes. I find the Simpsons still entertaining, it still is way better than most stuff on tv, with only The Office having a edge on it, but still falling short of UK’s The Office.

 
Emperor Tomato Catsup says:
11/2/08  9:18pm

[Mr. Burns voice]Excellent![/Mr. Burns voice] Thanks for posting this!

 
Andrew says:
11/2/08  9:29pm

The last episode- a new Treehouse of Horror- had Homer try to vote for Obama, only to have the voting machine automatically process it for McCain…. and then eat him. :)

A lot of Simpsons Election commotion going on.

 
Gillian says:
11/2/08  9:55pm

Wonderful vid. Thanks for sharing.

I think Fox should let the Simpsons end. It’s past its expiration date. If the network wants to make sure the characters keep making them money, maybe they should let Matt Groening and some of the old writers do a spin-off.

 
Joe says:
11/2/08  11:06pm

I’m ashamed to admit it, but I never knew Shearer did so many of the voices for the show.

 
greg m says:
11/3/08  4:31am

get animating somebody!!!!

 
Jason says:
11/3/08  9:09am

I enjoyed the Treehouse of Horror last night, particularly the Peanuts parody. As for Homer’s choice of president, well, some might think it a shout-out for Obama…on the other hand, maybe it illustrates that only a doofus like Homer would want a guy like that for president.

In fact, the Simpsons writers actually missed an opportunity for some real comedy. Remember those old horror films that feature zombies staggering around, screaming for “brains!!”? The Simpsons could have included a segment featuring Obama zombies (Obamies?) screaming for “Change!” on their way to the voting booth. Now THAT would have been funny!

 
red pill junkie says:
11/3/08  10:32am

‘Coincidences’ are nothing but God’s little pranks on us ;-)

 
Steve Gattuso says:
11/3/08  12:52pm

Removed by user, dernit.

 
EatRune says:
11/11/08  6:50pm

Does anyone know where I can find this clip from a different source?

 
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