The Principal and the Pauper
- Épisode diffusé le 28 sept. 1997
- TV-14
- 30min
Ajouter une intrigue dans votre langueAt his 20th anniversary celebration as school principal, Principal Skinner is discovered to be an imposter of the real Seymour Skinner.At his 20th anniversary celebration as school principal, Principal Skinner is discovered to be an imposter of the real Seymour Skinner.At his 20th anniversary celebration as school principal, Principal Skinner is discovered to be an imposter of the real Seymour Skinner.
- Bart Simpson
- (voix)
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- AnecdotesIn a 2001 interview, Harry Shearer, the voice of Principal Skinner, recalled that after reading the script, he told the writers, "That's so wrong. You're taking something that an audience has built eight years or nine years of investment in and just tossed it in the trash can for no good reason, for a story we've done before with other characters. It's so arbitrary and gratuitous, and it's disrespectful to the audience."
In a later interview, Shearer added, "Now, the writers refuse to talk about it. They realize it was a horrible mistake. They never mention it. It's like they're punishing the audience for paying attention."
- GaffesSkinner/Tamzarian doesn't know who Ned Flanders is, despite the fact that Skinner/Tamzarian once conspired with Bart and Homer to get Flanders fired from being a principal.
- Citations
Homer Simpson: [Homer is driving the family car] Okay, once more. Where are we going?
Mrs. Krabappel: To Capitol City.
Homer Simpson: And why are you and the old lady in the car?
[Camera pulls back to reveal Mrs. Krabappel and Mrs. Skinner sitting next to him]
Agnes Skinner: We're going to talk Armin Tamzarian into coming back.
Homer Simpson: And why is Marge here?
[Camera pulls back again to reveal Marge riding shotgun]
Marge Simpson: I came up with the idea.
Homer Simpson: And why am I here?
Marge Simpson: Because the streets of Capitol City are no place for three unescorted ladies.
Homer Simpson: And why are the kids here?
[Camera pulls back to reveal Bart, Lisa and Maggie in the back seat, sticking their heads out of the window]
Marge Simpson: Because we couldn't find Grandpa to sit for them.
Homer Simpson: Then why is Grandpa here?
[Camera pulls back to reveal that the kids are sitting in Grandpa's lap]
Abe Simpson: Because Jasper didn't want to come by himself!
[Jasper turns his head around, revealing he is riding in the very rear]
- Versions alternativesWhen shown on Channel 4 in the UK, the line "Up yours, children!", when Skinner is leaving on his motorbike, is cut out.
- ConnexionsFeatured in Les Simpson: Behind the Laughter (2000)
This is a strong episode with decent humour and character moments.
The plot regarding Skinner's identity is quite off the wall, but for me it works and sets up more funny moments involving the fickle residents of Springfield. I particularly enjoyed the scenes involving Agnes Skinner, who has all the best lines brilliantly delivered by Tress MacNeille. I love the opening sequence of Skinner nerdishly checking that nothing is out of place as he inspects the school. Martin Sheen also has a memorable cameo with some great lines.
I appreciate this is a divisive episode due to the characterisation, but personally I've never taken continuity in a satirical, animated sitcom particularly seriously. The episode even humorously references it's own implausibility near the end when the judge appears. For me The Simpsons is all about the humour, social commentary and fun.
- snoozejonc
- 8 févr. 2023