BOC: Simpsons reference (was: Re: BOC: "No-Zilla")

[Rich Lockwood]

Nick English wrote:

> > > BTW, how can we convince Matt Groening to put a BOC reference on
> the
> > > show? : )
> >
> > He already has.  In the episode in which Homer enrolls as a freak on
> a
> > Lollapalooza-style travelling rock festival, he tries to strengthen
> his
> > resolve when faced with taking an undoubtedly-fatal cannonball to
> the
> > gut by saying "Don't fear the reaper."  A pretty obvious BOC
> reference,
> > IMHO.
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Paul.
>
> I saw that episode...didn't catch that line...either that or just
> don't remember it. I'll have to pay attention next time the rerun
> comes on.
>
> --  Nick


I did - and vaguely remember the reference...  Mind you, the Simpsons
aren't,
Never have been, and probably never will be funny.  At all.

(Oops, cat among pigeons time...)

Cheers,

Rich.

** "You totally ruined my performance, man." **