Yes, I Am the Biggest Nerd on the Planet. Thank You For Asking. I Am... Unashamed. - Page 2

MouseWife · 08-23-2006, 08:18 AM

Are you sure it isn't scary? My son is a big movie person {I won't call him nerd in case he reads this...must...protect....his self confidence...}.

Oh yeah, I did feel one of the heads {homers, I think} and it was pretty darn thin. The kind that also might become brittle with time?

Hey, you are into Simpsons, etc....Familiar with Billy West? Met him at the Comic Con and he was a pretty awesome dude.

Gemini Cricket · 08-23-2006, 08:22 AM

Not scary. It's more Matrix-y than anything else.

He's a big time voice over guy. He rocks.

I like him, Tony Jay (who just passed away) and Tress MacNeille. Great vocal talents.

MouseWife · 08-23-2006, 08:33 AM

That would be cool then.

Yep, he did a few voices while we were there {we went to see him everyday we went!}. My kids know so much more about all of the voice characters, artists, etc. I am familiar with some of the characters he's done but was more impressed with his attitude.

Ya know, back in the day, wasn't it all 'Mel Blanc'? His is the only name I remember....

Gemini Cricket · 08-23-2006, 08:43 AM

June Foray was also a big name. I think she still does this and that.

AllyOops! · 08-23-2006, 09:35 AM

GC, you are not alone, my friend. I too, feel your frustration..

Hello, my name is AllyOfTheDolls, and I am a Simpsons fanatic, er, "nerd".

I was so stoked when the Simpsons Season 8 was released last week that I rushed out after work & purchased it (along with both seasons of Laguna Beach, but that's another obsession & another Thread!)

I noticed the two different packaging options, and I was so tempted to purchase the little plastic Maggie head, since it was so cute! However, I am the kind of person who likes everything to match & flow, and my DVD's are no exception (I am, afterall, the obsessive-compulsive clean freak girl who organizes her DVD collection alphabetically, by genre, & used to dust them individually when they were in a DVD rack. I also organize my wardrobe by season, color & fabric, peeps.)

However, I opted for the regular boxed packaging. Now, all of my Simpson seasons flow except season 6, which is my Homer head DVD! I think it's an adorable idea, but it doesn't..match!

So, GD, you aren't alone! My brother also sent for the regular boxed packaging since his Homer head didn't match the rest of his Seasons!

P.S.~ I totally dig your Simpsons font!!

xharryb · 08-23-2006, 10:57 AM

I never did get around to sending for the normal package for Season 6. Is that offer still available? After the outrage over that it seems that they have wisely made both versions available for seasons 7 and 8. Although, it did take a fair amount of searching to find the normal box when I went to pick up my Season 8 last week. The Maggie heads were very prominently displayed in several locations, but the normal box was kinda hidden in one spot. I'm not sure if this was an attempt at pushing the crappy box or due to the fact that the other was selling better and therefore in shorter supply. I'm just glad I finally found it, because I totally would have driven to the next town to get the box I wanted.

Gemini Cricket · 08-23-2006, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xharryb

Is that offer still available?

It sure is.
http://www.simpsonsbox.com/

xharryb · 08-23-2006, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

It sure is.
http://www.simpsonsbox.com/

Thank you, come again!

Matterhorn Fan · 08-23-2006, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

Don't get me started on DVD menus.
I insert the DVD and it should go directly to the menu. A silent menu that doesn't show clips, play songs or repeat annoyingly.
And I hate the fascist DVDs that don't let you skip the FBI warnings or the studio logos. Bastardos...

Yup. I want to be able to put the DVD in and start watching the movie.

I also want to be able to put the DVD in and then go make popcorn without being annoyed.

xharryb · 08-24-2006, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matterhorn Fan

Yup. I want to be able to put the DVD in and start watching the movie.

I also want to be able to put the DVD in and then go make popcorn without being annoyed.

I want to be able to fall asleep with a DVD playing and not be frightened by the sounds that seep into my dreamland.

08-23-2006, 08:18 AM	#11
MouseWife Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Da' Beach Posts: 2,957	Are you sure it isn't scary? My son is a big movie person {I won't call him nerd in case he reads this...must...protect....his self confidence...}. Oh yeah, I did feel one of the heads {homers, I think} and it was pretty darn thin. The kind that also might become brittle with time? Hey, you are into Simpsons, etc....Familiar with Billy West? Met him at the Comic Con and he was a pretty awesome dude. __________________ Summa' time....when the livins' easy.........
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08-23-2006, 08:22 AM	#12
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Not scary. It's more Matrix-y than anything else. He's a big time voice over guy. He rocks. I like him, Tony Jay (who just passed away) and Tress MacNeille. Great vocal talents.
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08-23-2006, 08:33 AM	#13
MouseWife Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Da' Beach Posts: 2,957	That would be cool then. Yep, he did a few voices while we were there {we went to see him everyday we went!}. My kids know so much more about all of the voice characters, artists, etc. I am familiar with some of the characters he's done but was more impressed with his attitude. Ya know, back in the day, wasn't it all 'Mel Blanc'? His is the only name I remember.... __________________ Summa' time....when the livins' easy.........
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08-23-2006, 08:43 AM	#14
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	June Foray was also a big name. I think she still does this and that.
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08-23-2006, 09:35 AM	#15
AllyOops! It's Peanut Butter Jelly Time!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Introspection Intersection Posts: 1,207	GC, you are not alone, my friend. I too, feel your frustration.. Hello, my name is AllyOfTheDolls, and I am a Simpsons fanatic, er, "nerd". I was so stoked when the Simpsons Season 8 was released last week that I rushed out after work & purchased it (along with both seasons of Laguna Beach, but that's another obsession & another Thread!) I noticed the two different packaging options, and I was so tempted to purchase the little plastic Maggie head, since it was so cute! However, I am the kind of person who likes everything to match & flow, and my DVD's are no exception (I am, afterall, the obsessive-compulsive clean freak girl who organizes her DVD collection alphabetically, by genre, & used to dust them individually when they were in a DVD rack. I also organize my wardrobe by season, color & fabric, peeps.) However, I opted for the regular boxed packaging. Now, all of my Simpson seasons flow except season 6, which is my Homer head DVD! I think it's an adorable idea, but it doesn't..match! So, GD, you aren't alone! My brother also sent for the regular boxed packaging since his Homer head didn't match the rest of his Seasons! P.S.~ I totally dig your Simpsons font!!
	Submit to Quotes

08-23-2006, 10:57 AM	#16
xharryb D'oh! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Springfield Posts: 104	I never did get around to sending for the normal package for Season 6. Is that offer still available? After the outrage over that it seems that they have wisely made both versions available for seasons 7 and 8. Although, it did take a fair amount of searching to find the normal box when I went to pick up my Season 8 last week. The Maggie heads were very prominently displayed in several locations, but the normal box was kinda hidden in one spot. I'm not sure if this was an attempt at pushing the crappy box or due to the fact that the other was selling better and therefore in shorter supply. I'm just glad I finally found it, because I totally would have driven to the next town to get the box I wanted.
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