Wednesday, July 21, 2004

Man Getting Hit By Football

According to this article in the LA Times, men being hit in the groin has become a staple of summer comedies as evidenced in such current films as "DodgeBall," "Napoleon Dynamite," "White Chicks" and "Anchorman." The Simpsons were way ahead on this one in Episode 2F31 shown in 1995. Homer was one of the judges at the Springfield film festival. Here is Homer's commentary on "hit in groin" film comedy:
In the next film, Hans Moleman narrates, "Hans Moleman productions presents 'Man Getting Hit By Football'." Hans stands on a walkway; someone tosses a football at him. It hits him right in the groin, and he doubles over in pain.

Homer: [laughing hysterically] This contest is over! Give that man the $10,000.
Jay: This isn't "America's Funniest Home Videos".
Homer: But...the ball! His groin! Ah ha! It works on so many levels! [laughs more] Roll it again.
This episode also contained Grandpa Simpson's funny quote about the metric system
posted by Bob at 7/21/2004 06:30:00 PM  | | digg | del.icio.us | reddit