Pajiba Love 03/23/09

People Still Watch "The Simpsons?" (Besides the TV Whore, Anyway.)

By Stacey Nosek | Posted Under Pajiba Love | Comments (58)

As much as I used to be a huge fan of the show, I haven’t watched “The Simpsons” with any regularity now in at least five years. But here are ten episodes from that time period which are supposedly some of the series best. I’ve seen one. It was aiight. (AV Club)

But even though I’ve almost completely abandoned them, I still owe a ton to “The Simpsons.” Without the show, I wouldn’t be able to say “Mmmm… Breast Munchies…” right now. (YBNBY)

Have you ever wondered how much it would suck to be married to Ashton Kutcher? Well, here’s your answer. (Webster’s)

Check out this podcast with our own delightfully hilarious Brian Prisco, who discusses Last House on the Left and Sunshine Cleaning. (PopcornMafia)

Matthew Fox plans to quit TV after “Lost” is over. Just as long as he doesn’t try his hand at a rap career or anything. (ScreenRant)

Wait, so this is what the ladies of “Battlestar Galactica” look like? It’s no wonder you freaks are all so obsessed with it. I don’t watch “Supernatural” purely for the spot-on writing, you know. (KSK)

As someone who has also, in the past, found inventive uses for IKEA’s merchandise, I heart this website. Via, MightyGodKing! (IKEAhacker)

The Smashing Pumpkins are now officially just a Smashing Pumpkin. Also, Billy Corgan is continues to propel himself into catastrophic levels of douchery. (AgentBedhead)

In other music news, if you were holding out for that hot new Amy Winehouse album, don’t hold your breath. Really? I can’t even say that without being totally facetious. (Celebitchy)

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is too good to get a regular old common DVD release. Whatever. Like I won’t be netflixing this bitch anyway. (ScreenJunkies)

For no reason other than I ate here last week and it was AWE-SOME, here is some history on the famous Stubb’s BBQ of Austin. Serious guys, they have this spinach side there? That has like spicy cheese mixed in. I still have dreams about that spinach. (SeriousEats)

The new Transformers movie is going to feature some old timer grandpa robot? Michael Bay has found a way to top the ridiculousness of the first movie. (FilmDrunk)

You know I have a soft spot for certain herding dogs, but that’s not what makes this clip great. Check out: Extreme Herding. Thanks to Tamatha!

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It just doesn't feel right that some poor woman is married to Ashton "That fucking prick from That 70's Show" Kutcher. God I hate him.

Posted by: George at March 23, 2009 1:07 PM

"I still have dreams about that spinach."

I thought I was the only one...(sniffle)... I dream about spinach too!

Posted by: Skitz at March 23, 2009 1:10 PM

I wouldn't waste my time compiling any "best" list from the last TEN seasons of the Simpsons, I guess that "24" spoof was sort of passably watchable.

Posted by: BarbadoSlim at March 23, 2009 1:11 PM

I never knew herding could be such an exact science. (And all my knowledge comes from Babe That was pretty badass.
BAA RAM EWE

Posted by: Optimus Rhyme at March 23, 2009 1:11 PM

Last night's Simpsons was pretty good. Yes I still watch it when I remember.

Posted by: Julie at March 23, 2009 1:17 PM

I agree Julie, it was one of the better episodes lately.

The sheep herding video is awesome. I cant believe that the dogs and their handlers can be so precise.

Posted by: admin at March 23, 2009 1:20 PM

I was at a weaving conference this past weekend shopping in a booth surrounded by gorgeous dyed wool fiber, and the owner waved me over to watch the Extreme Sheepherding clip on their laptop. I thought, no way. It's got to be CGIed, but after watching it again at home, I'm amazed.

Posted by: BWeaves (from a different IP address) at March 23, 2009 1:21 PM

Glad to hear you guys did slink into at least ONE real Austin eatery to balance your steady diet of Rio Blande :-P

Posted by: Eep at March 23, 2009 1:24 PM

At 1:09 when the guys start playing pong with the electrified sheep and herding dogs is pretty awesome. I'd love to know where this took place. My Grandfather was a dairy farmer in Humboldt county and I just can't imagine him decking the cows out with lights so his dogs could round them up in nice patterns. He and his fellow ranchers were pretty serious guys. Then "the hippies" with their new crop arrived and they mellowed some.

Posted by: Sharopa at March 23, 2009 1:29 PM

See, when I first started watching Battlestar Galactica I thought "why the fuck did you spend all that marketing time ignoring all these women?" So it's nice that Katee and Grace got more attention as time went on, but shove Helfer out of that picture and put in Nicky Clyne and Jen Halley and then I'll be set.

Posted by: Jay at March 23, 2009 1:34 PM

That was the best sheep-herding video OF MY LIFE.

My cousin Facebooked that she's decided to be an Extreme Sheepherder over the weekend. I wonder if she saw this and it's why? Because I kind of want to be an Extreme Sheepherder now too.

Posted by: Anna von Beaverplatz at March 23, 2009 1:36 PM

I want that BBQ sauce! I want BBQ! Curse you Canadian heritage!

Or I could just buy a smoker. (No not a Smokin'.)

Posted by: admin at March 23, 2009 1:36 PM

BWeaves, you're a weaver? Bitchin!

Posted by: twig at March 23, 2009 1:42 PM

OH OH OH!I wanna be an Extreme Sheepherder too!

we get to sex'em, right?

Posted by: BarbadoSlim at March 23, 2009 2:00 PM

I had Stubbs about a thousand years ago when I went to Austin for a writer's conference. It was okay, but I really expected to get mouth-fucked by succulent pork and it just didn't happen. On the other hand, that was also the opening weekend of the Texas State History Museum (Motto: "It ain't braggin' if it's true") and that place was as gloriously tacky as anyone could dare hope.

Posted by: Tracer Bullet at March 23, 2009 2:04 PM

Lately, the Simpsons seems more like itself. Which really is Family Guy + a tighter story and high brow references. Still, the episode with the standardized tests was classic, because Superintendant Chalmers had some of the best lines.

"DON'T GUESS! Just take a breath and pray to whatever God you believe in for the answer. And if he doesn't give it to you, then he's no God of yours!"

Posted by: Mike R. at March 23, 2009 2:05 PM

Family Guy + a tighter story and high brow references.

Isn't that a little backwards?

Posted by: Jay at March 23, 2009 2:07 PM

Twig: BWeaves isn't my name. It's what I do for fun. While at the weaving conference, I also bought a mug that says "I beweave" because I had to.

Posted by: BWeaves (from a different IP address) at March 23, 2009 2:16 PM

Stacey...here ya go...

Stubbs' Serano Pepper Spinach

1 lb. frozen chopped spinach
8 oz. cream cheese, cut into chunks
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup chopped pickled serrano or jalapeño
peppers
1 tbsp. minced fresh garlic
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper

Directions

Cook spinach according to package directions, taking care not to overcook. Drain well in a colander; press out excess water with the back of a spoon or spatula. Place remaining ingredients in a medium saucepan. Add spinach; cook and stir over medium-low heat until cream cheese melts and mixture is hot and bubbly.

Makes 6 side servings.

I'll be making this tonight.

Posted by: The Pink Hulk at March 23, 2009 2:30 PM

We should TOTALLY have a PajiCookBook!

Posted by: The Pink Hulk at March 23, 2009 2:31 PM

I don't know...there were some laughs in last night's Simpsons, but for the most part it was disappointing. Though I've been watching old episodes lately, and that might spoil me a little bit. The other day they showed the Bobo episode and god...that was so genius.

And I hate that they just keep bringing up the "Guest Voice of the Week! Guess the celebrity!", for no reason at all, with celebrities who suck at voice-over work. At least have the casting make some sense!

Posted by: figgy at March 23, 2009 2:32 PM

That sheep video was amazing. My mind has been blown. I now wish to play sheep pong before I die.

BWeaves, I have that Cher song stuck in my head now and I'm bitter about it.

Posted by: Kayanne at March 23, 2009 2:32 PM

Hmm, don't know, Pink...it'd start out serious but then I think it'd just devolve into recipes using semen, or babies, or the tears of the innocent...

Posted by: figgy at March 23, 2009 2:34 PM

We should TOTALLY have a PajiCookBook!

Hells yeah!

Posted by: admin at March 23, 2009 2:38 PM

Hmm, don't know, Pink...it'd start out serious but then I think it'd just devolve into recipes using semen, or babies, or the tears of the innocent...

Hells yeah!

Posted by: admin at March 23, 2009 2:38 PM

Mmmmm...sounds delicious. Well, maybe we could just agree to be for reals. I'd love to know what you bunch of malcontents eat. Unless it actually is semen and babies, in which case, I'm out.

Posted by: The Pink Hulk at March 23, 2009 2:43 PM

Tracer Bullet- I have to confess I've never had Stubb's, although I like their sauces and marinades (available in grocery stores here, don't know about nationally). But it as at least an authentic and established Austin eatery.

I think I've said this before, but really barbecue is almost never as good in restaurants as it is in person. The fajitas that my future brother in law cooked for our couples' shower this past weekend kick the holy shit out of almost anything I can get around here, and that's par for the course. Plus you should really stand around a fire drinking a beer and talking with friends while good barbecue is being prepared.

Posted by: Eep at March 23, 2009 2:46 PM

Wait, a gay dude is refusing to eat semen?

Porn lied to me!

Posted by: Tracer Bullet at March 23, 2009 2:46 PM

Agree to be serious? That could work. I never even thought of that, but I'm sure we could be mature for set amount of time.

I'd love to share some delicious Latin food recipes. Honduran cuisine is better than Mexican, I assure you.

Posted by: figgy at March 23, 2009 2:49 PM

"Honduran cuisine is better than Mexican, I assure you. "

Prove it. I will gladly serve as test subject.

Posted by: I Love Beets at March 23, 2009 2:54 PM

Eep , to be sure, but Stubbs had come highly recommended by a guy who was a three-time grand champion at Memphis in May, so I was expecting something incredible. I'm serious about my 'cue. I've almost convinced Mrs. Bullet to let me take the training course to become a competition judge.

Posted by: Tracer Bullet at March 23, 2009 2:54 PM

I've got a white trash casserole AND a white trash tiramisu to add to the Pajiba CookBook.

And BWeaves, I figured your name might have something to do with it, but then again I'm far from anything resembling a twig, so I wasn't sure. Awesome. I'm more of an embroidery/cross-stitching type but I'm an avid fan of the Yarn Harlot's blog and I adore looking at handspun yarns on etsy. Very cool.

Posted by: twig at March 23, 2009 2:57 PM

3...2...1...somebody HAS to rag on Tracer B. for watching gay porn in the first place...

Posted by: The Pink Hulk at March 23, 2009 2:58 PM

The Pink Hulk: Bless your soul, I will be making this.

Posted by: Stacey at March 23, 2009 2:59 PM

"We should TOTALLY have a PajiCookBook!"

As soon as I figure out a safe way to make my Macho Nachos, I'm in. Burns below the belt take a helluva lot longer to heal than those above...

Posted by: Skitz at March 23, 2009 3:02 PM

I am making that spinach P-Hulk.

My roommate and I made buttermilk fried chicken, roasted fingerling potatoes, a spinach/blood orange/goat cheese salad, and marscapone/strawberry filled cupcakes last night. We be eatin good in West Philly.

The cupcakes were fun because you got to violate them. You know your roommate is a perfect match when she asks from the kitchen, "Julie...would you like to fuck a cupcake?"

She knows me so well.

Posted by: Julie at March 23, 2009 3:04 PM

I will take that challenge.

Where's a Kitchen Stadium when you need it?

Posted by: figgy at March 23, 2009 3:10 PM

The first time was because my girlfriend wanted a little equality since all the porn we watched featured at least two girls going at it and she figured I couldn't handle seeing two dudes. The second time was for a human sexuality class. No big whoop. A mouth is a mouth, assholes really only vary by the amount of hair and twinks are pretty hairless.

Posted by: Tracer Bullet at March 23, 2009 3:12 PM

And the third through thirty-seventh times?

Posted by: I Love Beets at March 23, 2009 3:15 PM

Julie, if you like roasted potatoes you might like Crash Hot Potatoes. I made some last week. Delicious.

Posted by: twig at March 23, 2009 3:20 PM

How I made my money for college is none of your damned business, Beets.

Posted by: Tracer Bullet at March 23, 2009 3:21 PM

Hee hee hee.

Posted by: Julie at March 23, 2009 3:27 PM

Well you never know, Tracer Bullet, maybe they had an off night. Barbecue has been the most inconsistent of my culinary fetishes. I had some barbecue at Rendezvous that was absolute shit.

Posted by: Eep at March 23, 2009 3:34 PM

Kayanne: I really hate to ask this question, but what Cher song?

Oh crap! Nevermind. It suddenly popped in my head and now I can NEVER drink out of my new mug. You've totally ruined it for me.

Posted by: BWeaves (from a different IP address) at March 23, 2009 3:37 PM

Not for sale, admin, not for sale. Besides, I'd think you'd find that as far as cooking meat is concerned, I'm subpar...eating it however, is another story entirely.

See what I did there?

Posted by: Smokin at March 23, 2009 3:45 PM

Smokin, everything is for sale. Is is only a matter of price.

I got $76.63 CDN, three ticket stubs from High School Musical on ice (I'll throw in the glitery hat) and a tictac with some pocket lint stuck to it. Better take it while you can get it cause tictacs are delicious

Posted by: admin at March 23, 2009 4:05 PM

"We should TOTALLY have a PajiCookBook!"

Count me in. I make a fabulous mac and cheese - the baked kind, do not speak to me of that crap that comes in a box. My mushroom stroganoff is delicious. There's the chocolate chip-raspberry coffee cake and the girly drink called the Tabish as well. And don't forget the everything-but-the-kitchen-sink approach to pasta sauce.

Posted by: tamatha at March 23, 2009 4:26 PM

Frozen spinach? Yer doin' it wrong...

Posted by: Rykker at March 23, 2009 4:26 PM

Have you read The Art of the Deal, admin?

Posted by: Smokin at March 23, 2009 4:34 PM

tamatha

Mac & Cheese: Breadcrumbs or no breadcrumbs?

Posted by: twig at March 23, 2009 4:36 PM

It's on my list. Why, did I start too high?

*wink*

Posted by: admin at March 23, 2009 4:44 PM

twig - I don't object to breadcrumbs, but do not include them in my version. The top layer of cheese makes a nice crust of its own.

Posted by: tamatha at March 23, 2009 4:49 PM

Ass.

Posted by: Smokin at March 23, 2009 4:49 PM

I'm firmly on team breadcrumb.

I like the way that sounds.

Posted by: Julie at March 23, 2009 5:38 PM

And oh, how I wish Matthew Fox would quit Lost BEFORE the show is over.

I hate Jack so much I can't even think coherently about it.

Posted by: figgy at March 23, 2009 11:12 PM

For no reason other than I ate here last week and it was AWE-SOME, here is some history on the famous Stubb’s BBQ of Austin.
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The over is still nine months on how much longer we have to read this "when we were in Austin" stuff.

Posted by: bucdaddy at March 24, 2009 1:07 AM

Yeah! Who cares about the trip Stacey just got back from two days ago! We want more creepy sex questions from the housebound redneck!

Posted by: hatemail at March 24, 2009 1:24 AM

AV Club, how could you? That Da Vinci Code episode of The Simpsons was AWFUL.

Posted by: Shane at March 24, 2009 1:53 AM

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