the first paper we wrote in my 10th grade english class was on an episode of the simpsons - from the treehouse of horror, the segment where homer gets abducted by hungry aliens like in the 'to serve man' episode of the twilight zone. it was an example of how to look for allusions in literature and then how to write a…

the jenna-joplin story line isn't the funniest, but i'm really glad to see at least some element of the story carrying over a couple weeks. this season has been seriously lacking in continuity. each episode is great on its on, but the stories have been so separated - gavin velure, the high school reunion, when liz…

i love that sometimes this show can be completely predictable - like everyone mistaking the rampaging jenna for the hill witch - but it still ends up being hilarious, because you can't believe they actually went for it.

im pretty glad there's other people in the world who can admit that monty python isn't funny. i respect it, i can see how it's influenced comedy and television, but i have desire to actually watch it. otherwise, british comedy doesn't ever sit right with me. i think it's just that their timing is different.