The Simpsons
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Homer becomes a referee for the World Cup and finds himself tested by bribers when the Simpsons travel to Brazil.
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Title: You Don't Have to Live Like a Referee (30 Mar 2014)
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Cast
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| Dan Castellaneta | ... |
Homer Simpson
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| Julie Kavner | ... |
Marge Simpson
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| Nancy Cartwright | ... |
Bart Simpson /
Nelson Muntz
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| Yeardley Smith | ... |
Lisa Simpson
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| Hank Azaria | ... |
Abraham Lincoln /
Superintendent Chalmers
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| Harry Shearer | ... |
Principal Skinner /
Ned Flanders
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Andres Cantor | ... |
Mafia
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Andrés Cantor | ... |
Himself
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| Pamela Hayden | ... |
Jimbo Jones
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| Tress MacNeille | ... |
Dolph /
Gangster Bosses Mother /
Various
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| Russi Taylor | ... |
Martin Prince
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| Chris Edgerly | ... |
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| Joey Vieira | ... |
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There is a contest at the Springfield Elementary School about who each student idolizes and Lisa finds that her idol is the same as her schoolmate. Bart suggests that she could give a speech about her father Homer and she expresses admiration for his honesty and integrity. A FIFA representative recruits Homer to referee the World Cup in Brazil and the family travels with all the expenses paid by FIFA. Homer distinguishes for his honesty and integrity but Brazilian gangsters offer bribe to him to help Brazil in the final game. Will Homer resist and keep his honor? Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Plot Keywords:
bribe | hero worship | amazonas brazil | american stereotype | turbulence |Parents Guide:
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
30 March 2014 (USA) See more »Filming Locations:
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Homer Simpson: Pfth. Loser.
Lisa Simpson: He's never accomplished anything great.
Homer Simpson: Pa-thetic.
Lisa Simpson: And he's not in any history book.
Homer Simpson: Makes me sick.
Lisa Simpson: He's my dad.
Homer Simpson: Bwah?
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(uncredited)
Written by David Bowie and Brian Eno
Performed by David Bowie
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The actual 2014 World cup final was Argentina vs. Germany. See more »Quotes
Lisa Simpson: My hero isn't someone famous.Homer Simpson: Pfth. Loser.
Lisa Simpson: He's never accomplished anything great.
Homer Simpson: Pa-thetic.
Lisa Simpson: And he's not in any history book.
Homer Simpson: Makes me sick.
Lisa Simpson: He's my dad.
Homer Simpson: Bwah?
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Heroes(uncredited)
Written by David Bowie and Brian Eno
Performed by David Bowie
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You Don't Have to Live Like a Referee is a great Simpsons episode with a well written storyline and a ton of very funny scenes.I really loved seeing the Simpson family go to the World Cup in Brazil and seeing Homer as a referee there.This show has made popular events the subject of an episode so many times that I'm surprised they hadn't had a World Cup episode sooner.but it was certainly a fun episode that I think longtime fans of the World Cup would definitely find hilarious.You Don't Have to Live Like Referee is a very enjoyable Simpsons episode.
Homer kicks off a new career when,making his way to Brazil,he's recruited as a 2014 World Cup referee.