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The Simpsons: The Squirt and the Whale
The Simpsons decide to embrace a cheaper, alternate source of energy by erecting a wind turbine in their backyard.
But when Homer realizes some of the power is being directed to the local electric company, he decides to remove his home from the grid and becomes completely dependent upon an unreliable source of power.
Meanwhile, a storm erupts, trapping a magnificent 150-foot-long blue whale ashore, and Lisa and Homer attempt to help the poor creature
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But when Homer realizes some of the power is being directed to the local electric company, he decides to remove his home from the grid and becomes completely dependent upon an unreliable source of power.
Meanwhile, a storm erupts, trapping a magnificent 150-foot-long blue whale ashore, and Lisa and Homer attempt to help the poor creature
Source: FOX
| 6.9/10 (16 Votes cast) |
Episode Info
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Episode number: 21x19 Production Number: MABF14 Airdate: Sunday April 25th, 2010 Alternate Airdates:
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Main Cast
 Dan Castellanetavoiced Homer Simpson, Abraham Simpson, Krusty the Klown, Barney, Willy, Sideshow Mel, Mayor Quimby, Hans Moleman, Gil, Itchy, Various |  Julie Kavnervoiced Marjorie "Marge" Bouvier Simpson, Patty Bouvier, Selma Bouvier, Jacqueline Ingrid Bouvier, Various |
 Hank Azariavoiced Apu, Moe, Chief Wiggum, Carl, Comic Book Guy, Dr. Nick Riviera, Prof. Frink, Cletus, Sea Captain, Kirk Van Houten, Various |  Harry Shearervoiced Mr. Burns, Smithers, Dr. Marvin Monroe, Ned Flanders, Seymour Skinner, Otto, Kent Brockman, Dr. Hibbert, Lenny, Rev. Lovejoy, Various |
Episode Notes
Chalkboard Gag: "South Park - We'd stand behind you if we weren't so scared"
This episode's chalkboard message is a reference to the controversy surrounding the South Park episodes '200' & '201' that aired on April 14th & April 21st 2010 respectively.
Because these episodes featured a (censored) Prophet Muhammad, the creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker received veiled threats from the Revolution Muslim website.
The threats caused Comedy Central to heavily censor episode '201' and (so far) pull it from all re-airings.
This episode's chalkboard message is a reference to the controversy surrounding the South Park episodes '200' & '201' that aired on April 14th & April 21st 2010 respectively.
Because these episodes featured a (censored) Prophet Muhammad, the creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker received veiled threats from the Revolution Muslim website.
The threats caused Comedy Central to heavily censor episode '201' and (so far) pull it from all re-airings.
Music
| Artist | Song Title | Played When |
| Charles Trénet | La Mer | End credits |
Episode Quotes
Homer: How hard can it be? We're just rolling it into the ocean from the beach. It's not like it's stuck in a well or a Mexican prison. But that would make a great movie!
Homer: Now, Lisa, I know you miss your whale, so I got you a pet that will never die: An invisible dog.
Lisa: Whales are mammals and are deeply intelligent and sensitive like us.
Jimbo: (to whale) Haha, nerd.
Jimbo: (to whale) Haha, nerd.
Cultural References
Exploding Whale
Springfield residents blowing up the whale is based on a real event that took place in Florence, Oregon on November 12th 1970 when an eight ton sperm whale beached itself along the shore.
The residents of Florence used a half ton of dynamite to remove the whale carcass but, exactly as depicted in the episode, once it was blown up large chunks of whale blubber began to rain down causing damage to the surrounding area and the charge only eliminated a small portion of the whale.
Springfield residents blowing up the whale is based on a real event that took place in Florence, Oregon on November 12th 1970 when an eight ton sperm whale beached itself along the shore.
The residents of Florence used a half ton of dynamite to remove the whale carcass but, exactly as depicted in the episode, once it was blown up large chunks of whale blubber began to rain down causing damage to the surrounding area and the charge only eliminated a small portion of the whale.
This episode's title, 'The Squirt and the Whale', is a take off of the title of the 2005 comedy/drama, 'The Squid and the Whale'
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