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Angel&Buffyfan · 07-30-2003, 09:34 PM

Most of you Simpsons fans probably know that Season 3 is coming out on Aug. 26 a little less then a month away. If you would like info on the DVD set and to learn about the giveaways, check out http://www.m80teams.com/?QzoyNTU6MTg0MTY4 What part of the DVD set are you most looking forward to? A certain episode? The extras? For me its the extras!

Mr. Stefani · 08-26-2003, 12:54 PM

Too bad I am poor. I'd go buy it today.

AKA · 08-29-2003, 05:20 AM

I really love Matt Groening's intro on the packaging.

Pardon me if I sound a little emotional in this introduction, but when I come home after work and turn on the TV and gaze at all the old re-runs of The Simpsons, I get a bit choked up. When I see those yellow-skinned, overbitey cartoon characters I love so much running through their sweet, innocent paces in some almost-forgotten adventure from more than a decade ago, my eyes start to water. As I watch their high jinks and snappy retorts and merry mix-ups, I find myself stifling a sob or two. But don't get me wrong. I'm not crying because I'm sad. I'm crying because I'm filled with rage. Do they really have to hack up the syndicated episodes of The Simpsons so poorly, butchering them to the point of near incomprehensibility? Just to squeeze in several more commercials for heavily salted snack-treats? Is this how TV repays our years of slavish, unquestioning loyalty?

What I'm trying to say is that if you're hip to the whole recycled Simpsonian merchandise thing, then you're really going to dig this little baby: the whole uncut third season of the show, with all the jokes, credits, and original animation glitches intact. We've continued the acerbic audio commentaries by the writers, animators, and actors for every single episode -- although by the end of the season you'll notice we've run out of things to say and have filled the soundtrack with a lot of quiet scuffling and squealing. (Just some foolish horse-play, I assure you. Won't happen in the next boxed set).

This is the season in which The Simpsons found love. We see Homer and Marge getting married at Shotgun Pete's Wedding Chapel (just over the border from whatever state Springfield's in). We leer at Homer's near-romance with country singer Lurleen Lumpkin. We recoil at Marge's sister Selma's marriage to the ever-conniving Sideshow Bob. We stare in disbelief at Milhouse falling in love with someone other than Lisa (Samantha Stanky, to be precise). Plus we get a gander at the 1971 sex-education film "Fuzzy Bunny's Guide To You Know What," not to mention Homer's psychedelic ride in the SpineMelter 2000 massage-chair or his unforgettable rhapsody in the Land of Chocolate.

All in all, not a bad batch of shows. I actually think this makes Season Two look like Season One.

Your pal,
Matt Groening

tattoored666 · 08-29-2003, 12:23 PM

Thanks for the post. I finally have time to go purchase it today. I hope the stores ordered a good stock of 'em around here so I can get one.

mysterious_one · 08-31-2003, 12:49 PM

You can get a great deal on the dvd at www.foxstore.com. I can't wait to get this dvd!!!!!!!!!!!

tattoored666 · 09-01-2003, 07:46 AM

That is a good deal on it. I already shelled out $40 for it at a Media Play, but no shipping and no waiting makes it worth it. These episodes have been butchered so much over the years that it seems like I'm watching brand new episodes. I didn't even remember that they turned the pentagon into the five-points mall in the season 3 Halloween episode.

Angel&Buffyfan · 09-01-2003, 08:00 PM

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Originally posted by AKA
I really love Matt Groening's intro on the packaging.

Pardon me if I sound a little emotional in this introduction, but when I come home after work and turn on the TV and gaze at all the old re-runs of The Simpsons, I get a bit choked up. When I see those yellow-skinned, overbitey cartoon characters I love so much running through their sweet, innocent paces in some almost-forgotten adventure from more than a decade ago, my eyes start to water. As I watch their high jinks and snappy retorts and merry mix-ups, I find myself stifling a sob or two. But don't get me wrong. I'm not crying because I'm sad. I'm crying because I'm filled with rage. Do they really have to hack up the syndicated episodes of The Simpsons so poorly, butchering them to the point of near incomprehensibility? Just to squeeze in several more commercials for heavily salted snack-treats? Is this how TV repays our years of slavish, unquestioning loyalty?

What I'm trying to say is that if you're hip to the whole recycled Simpsonian merchandise thing, then you're really going to dig this little baby: the whole uncut third season of the show, with all the jokes, credits, and original animation glitches intact. We've continued the acerbic audio commentaries by the writers, animators, and actors for every single episode -- although by the end of the season you'll notice we've run out of things to say and have filled the soundtrack with a lot of quiet scuffling and squealing. (Just some foolish horse-play, I assure you. Won't happen in the next boxed set).

This is the season in which The Simpsons found love. We see Homer and Marge getting married at Shotgun Pete's Wedding Chapel (just over the border from whatever state Springfield's in). We leer at Homer's near-romance with country singer Lurleen Lumpkin. We recoil at Marge's sister Selma's marriage to the ever-conniving Sideshow Bob. We stare in disbelief at Milhouse falling in love with someone other than Lisa (Samantha Stanky, to be precise). Plus we get a gander at the 1971 sex-education film "Fuzzy Bunny's Guide To You Know What," not to mention Homer's psychedelic ride in the SpineMelter 2000 massage-chair or his unforgettable rhapsody in the Land of Chocolate.

All in all, not a bad batch of shows. I actually think this makes Season Two look like Season One.

Your pal,
Matt Groening

Thats a neat letter. Thanks for sharing it! I can't believe its been out almost a week already!

Angel&Buffyfan · 09-01-2003, 08:02 PM

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Originally posted by tattoored666
Thanks for the post. I finally have time to go purchase it today. I hope the stores ordered a good stock of 'em around here so I can get one.

So did you get it? I know some stores had it out early. Any feedback? Its almost been out a week and I really haven't seen any reviews..

Angel&Buffyfan · 09-01-2003, 08:05 PM

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Originally posted by tattoored666
That is a good deal on it. I already shelled out $40 for it at a Media Play, but no shipping and no waiting makes it worth it. These episodes have been butchered so much over the years that it seems like I'm watching brand new episodes. I didn't even remember that they turned the pentagon into the five-points mall in the season 3 Halloween episode.

I agree. I think the best way to buy the DVDs is online. Yeah they do butcher them so much these days. I noticed that with buffy. Its been so long that i've seen some of these, it will be like i'm watching new episodes.

tattoored666 · 09-02-2003, 07:43 AM

I'm lovin' the hell out of these. That "I married Marge" episode or whatever it's called; I haven't seen that thing in 10 years! I used to spend a lot of time recording episodes, but lately I have to be at work when they air. God bless the DVD!

kurlysticks · 09-02-2003, 11:48 PM

One of my friends bought Season 3 and it is clearly the best so far. The commentary is so awesome and there's so much of it! I'd highly recommend you head on over to foxstore.com now if you haven't already!

darkcrawlspace · 09-04-2003, 12:30 AM

If you think the Simpsons , than you should definitely plan on buying the Family Guy Volume 2 DVD. But if money is a problem, you can go to http://www.foxstore.com and instantly save $10! Now you definitely have no excuses not to pick the DVD up. The set has 22 episodes on three discs, and also includes the unaired "When You Wish Upon a Weinstein" episode, a bunch of uncensored material, and commentary from the creator of the show Seth MacFarlane! It's a must buy for any Family Guy fan, or anyone looking for a good laugh! It comes out September 9th!

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07-30-2003, 09:34 PM	#1
Angel&Buffyfan Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Mar 17, 2003 Posts: 35	Simpsons Season 3 on DVD Most of you Simpsons fans probably know that Season 3 is coming out on Aug. 26 a little less then a month away. If you would like info on the DVD set and to learn about the giveaways, check out http://www.m80teams.com/?QzoyNTU6MTg0MTY4 What part of the DVD set are you most looking forward to? A certain episode? The extras? For me its the extras!

08-31-2003, 12:49 PM	#5
mysterious_one Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Aug 31, 2003 Posts: 6	Simpsons 3 on DVD You can get a great deal on the dvd at www.foxstore.com. I can't wait to get this dvd!!!!!!!!!!!

09-02-2003, 11:48 PM	#11
kurlysticks Member Forum Cub Join Date: Sep 02, 2003 Posts: 2	Season 3 DVDs are awesome One of my friends bought Season 3 and it is clearly the best so far. The commentary is so awesome and there's so much of it! I'd highly recommend you head on over to foxstore.com now if you haven't already!

09-04-2003, 12:30 AM	#12
darkcrawlspace Member Forum Cub Join Date: Sep 03, 2003 Posts: 2	If you liked the Simpsons Volume 3 DVD, then you should get the Family Guy Vol. 2 DVD If you think the Simpsons , than you should definitely plan on buying the Family Guy Volume 2 DVD. But if money is a problem, you can go to http://www.foxstore.com and instantly save $10! Now you definitely have no excuses not to pick the DVD up. The set has 22 episodes on three discs, and also includes the unaired "When You Wish Upon a Weinstein" episode, a bunch of uncensored material, and commentary from the creator of the show Seth MacFarlane! It's a must buy for any Family Guy fan, or anyone looking for a good laugh! It comes out September 9th! Go here to Join the family Guy online team!: http://www.m80teams.com/?QzoyNzc6MjA3ODI3

08-26-2003, 12:54 PM	#2
Mr. Stefani Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Jul 15, 2001 Posts: 20,757	Too bad I am poor. I'd go buy it today.

08-29-2003, 05:20 AM	#3
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	I really love Matt Groening's intro on the packaging. Pardon me if I sound a little emotional in this introduction, but when I come home after work and turn on the TV and gaze at all the old re-runs of The Simpsons, I get a bit choked up. When I see those yellow-skinned, overbitey cartoon characters I love so much running through their sweet, innocent paces in some almost-forgotten adventure from more than a decade ago, my eyes start to water. As I watch their high jinks and snappy retorts and merry mix-ups, I find myself stifling a sob or two. But don't get me wrong. I'm not crying because I'm sad. I'm crying because I'm filled with rage. Do they really have to hack up the syndicated episodes of The Simpsons so poorly, butchering them to the point of near incomprehensibility? Just to squeeze in several more commercials for heavily salted snack-treats? Is this how TV repays our years of slavish, unquestioning loyalty? What I'm trying to say is that if you're hip to the whole recycled Simpsonian merchandise thing, then you're really going to dig this little baby: the whole uncut third season of the show, with all the jokes, credits, and original animation glitches intact. We've continued the acerbic audio commentaries by the writers, animators, and actors for every single episode -- although by the end of the season you'll notice we've run out of things to say and have filled the soundtrack with a lot of quiet scuffling and squealing. (Just some foolish horse-play, I assure you. Won't happen in the next boxed set). This is the season in which The Simpsons found love. We see Homer and Marge getting married at Shotgun Pete's Wedding Chapel (just over the border from whatever state Springfield's in). We leer at Homer's near-romance with country singer Lurleen Lumpkin. We recoil at Marge's sister Selma's marriage to the ever-conniving Sideshow Bob. We stare in disbelief at Milhouse falling in love with someone other than Lisa (Samantha Stanky, to be precise). Plus we get a gander at the 1971 sex-education film "Fuzzy Bunny's Guide To You Know What," not to mention Homer's psychedelic ride in the SpineMelter 2000 massage-chair or his unforgettable rhapsody in the Land of Chocolate. All in all, not a bad batch of shows. I actually think this makes Season Two look like Season One. Your pal, Matt Groening

08-29-2003, 12:23 PM	#4
tattoored666 Stay Sick! Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 09, 2003 Location: Utah Posts: 205	Thanks for the post. I finally have time to go purchase it today. I hope the stores ordered a good stock of 'em around here so I can get one.

09-01-2003, 07:46 AM	#6
tattoored666 Stay Sick! Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 09, 2003 Location: Utah Posts: 205	That is a good deal on it. I already shelled out $40 for it at a Media Play, but no shipping and no waiting makes it worth it. These episodes have been butchered so much over the years that it seems like I'm watching brand new episodes. I didn't even remember that they turned the pentagon into the five-points mall in the season 3 Halloween episode.

09-02-2003, 07:43 AM	#10
tattoored666 Stay Sick! Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 09, 2003 Location: Utah Posts: 205	I'm lovin' the hell out of these. That "I married Marge" episode or whatever it's called; I haven't seen that thing in 10 years! I used to spend a lot of time recording episodes, but lately I have to be at work when they air. God bless the DVD!