Edit
Storyline
Homer fears that Bart's masculinity is at stake when he suspects that he's being influenced by a flamboyant homosexual collectible store owner named John(Waters). All his efforts to show Bart how to be a man keep backfiring on him... or do they? Written by
Daniel Timothy Dey
Plot Summary
|
Add Synopsis
Edit
Did You Know?
Trivia
Syndication cuts the scene where John comments on Marge's corn-pattern drapes in the kitchen.
See more »
Goofs
When Marge tells Homer John is gay, Lisa is present and the three are eating breakfast in the pajamas. In the next shot (following the commercial break), the three are still eating breakfast, but are now in their normal attire.
See more »
Quotes
John:
Homer, I won your respect, and all I had to do was save your life. Now, if every gay man could just do the same, you'd be set.
See more »
Connections
References
Hairspray (1988)
See more »
Soundtracks
"The Shoop Shoop Song (It's In His Kiss)"
Performed by
Betty Everett See more »
I had been waiting for the Eight Season of The Simpsons to be released on DVD just to own a good quality, complete copy (i.e. not compromised by annoying station watermarks, careless editing to advertisement breaks or having the ending cut short while a voice-over promotes whatever happens to becoming up next on that channel).
The great surprise with the DVD is that it not only looks pin-point perfect, but also includes a highly entertaining commentary track by Matt Groening, the artist/director/production team, and John Waters. You'll see the show through enhanced eyes.
I liked that Homer's Phobia was made with such informed awareness of the stereotypes which persist of both gay men and of the people who refuse to accept them as being OK.
We see Homer quickly forming a trusting, affectionate and purely platonic relationship with John Waters - only to aggressively discard that friendship when he (finally) comprehends that John is gay.
This show is certainly empowering for viewers - both young and old - who know they are same sex attracted, but it also must be the most entertaining, concise and effective program in the history of television for letting the general public know that there is nothing at all to fear about being gay.
Homer's Phobia is packed with memorable lines - such as "You know me Marge - I like my beer cold, my TV loud and my homo-sexuals FLAMING!".
There's no condescension, no lecturing - just high quality talent on show. And the ending rocks!