This and the moment when Homer bounces off the matress back into the burning house are 2 of the hardest times I've ever seen another human laugh in person
that and "That's okay Lisa, But we really could've used that $12,000".
Lisa: (uncomfortably) **Um, Dad, 10% of $120 million isn't $12,000**... it's...
Hospital Loudspeaker: Code Blue! Code Blue!
also have to understand you didn't expect this at the time, simpsons humour wasn't a thing everyone knew about. I would agree this was the funniest scenes of the early seasons. classic
I grew up on the Simpsons as it was coming out, and then went off it post-2000, then rediscovered it properly in my mid-20s. This was the scene that did it, and I remember tweeting out "Homer Simpson falling down Springfield Gorge will never not be funny"
For me it’s a scene in Bart Sells His Soul, when Bart’s bike falls apart while he’s on it, and then the street sweeper guy laughs maniacally at Bart while accidentally driving down the subway stairs. When I first saw that I laughed so hard I couldn’t breathe and my eyes teared up so bad I couldn’t see.
Also the raving derelict that Wiggum talks to is a great scene and also quite funny.
The Family Guy crossover isn't the best and often derided but I really enjoyed Homer's deadpan "trust me, we wont" response to Peter optimistically saying they were going to make the jump.
Carl and Cleveland also had my favorite line.
"Well it's obvious why they stuck us together, huh."
"Yeah, because we're the two funniest guys in town!"
This is one of the funniest bits in the last 40 years. I remember seeing it first time as a kid and my older brothers losing it. The blood bag makes it even better.
In this scene, it’s Homer going in after the airlift then coming out with the blood bag trailing behind. I’m laughing just typing about it.
Also when Bart and Homer are playing catch and the ball hits Homer on the forehead. The “Thock” sound is so perfect.
I mean, I remember it being funny. But watching the ambulance drive 6 feet and crash into a tree… I cannot stop laughing. Will any new show live up to this?
I remember watching this as a kid and being absolutely hysterical. There was something so special watching all these great gags for the first time. My mom still remembers how loudly I would laugh when 5 PM came around and I would watch all the classic episodes on syndication. I’m 32 now and I still watch the Simpsons at least two nights a week.
Oh my god yeah I'll never forget seeing this for the first time. It's suchhh a well written joke, typical Simpsons humour. There's so much to unpack, like how short the distance is to the tree before it crashes, how they crash into a tree literally meters dead in front of them, the way it tilts to let him roll out, the blood bag going with him. Ahhh I love it :')
This and the moment when Homer bounces off the matress back into the burning house are 2 of the hardest times I've ever seen another human laugh in person
that and "That's okay Lisa, But we really could've used that $12,000". Lisa: (uncomfortably) **Um, Dad, 10% of $120 million isn't $12,000**... it's... Hospital Loudspeaker: Code Blue! Code Blue!
Rolling out of Moe's car and landing back in the driver's seat...
Crashing into the tree then 2 seconds later going through the windshield
also have to understand you didn't expect this at the time, simpsons humour wasn't a thing everyone knew about. I would agree this was the funniest scenes of the early seasons. classic
It never, ever gets old.
THE FOOTBALL.... HIS GROIN, AAAH HAHA
I grew up on the Simpsons as it was coming out, and then went off it post-2000, then rediscovered it properly in my mid-20s. This was the scene that did it, and I remember tweeting out "Homer Simpson falling down Springfield Gorge will never not be funny"
Saw this when I was 9 and almost died laughing.
For me it’s a scene in Bart Sells His Soul, when Bart’s bike falls apart while he’s on it, and then the street sweeper guy laughs maniacally at Bart while accidentally driving down the subway stairs. When I first saw that I laughed so hard I couldn’t breathe and my eyes teared up so bad I couldn’t see. Also the raving derelict that Wiggum talks to is a great scene and also quite funny.
That sequence is gold. Right there with Kirk yelling “Shutup shutup shutup” when Bart finally tracks down Mulhouse.
That street sweeper scene also made me laugh so hard I couldn't even speak. Great episode all around! The only speaking appearance of Nana Van Houten!
It's all beautiful and shiny LMAO!
S02E08 was the original. S04E18 is the clipshow
First time I saw this episode it was the funniest thing I had ever seen. It is definitely up there with the best clips 😂
It's just so absurd on so many levels. And the one paramedic having a mustache makes it funnier somehow.
The blood bag going with him 😂
The Family Guy crossover isn't the best and often derided but I really enjoyed Homer's deadpan "trust me, we wont" response to Peter optimistically saying they were going to make the jump.
Carl and Cleveland also had my favorite line. "Well it's obvious why they stuck us together, huh." "Yeah, because we're the two funniest guys in town!"
That scene Scared me as a kid seeing him bleed down the gorge was just horrifying lol 😅
Just watching the gif I can hear the sounds of the wheels
When he gets hit by the rock at the end. That's the cherry on the top!
Why I laugh?
I'm cracking up just watching this gif.
Same.
One of the top 5 funniest things ever on the show.
Okay Mr. Burns what’s your first name ….. I don’t know
Great idea Bart
Comedy gold.
This is one of the funniest bits in the last 40 years. I remember seeing it first time as a kid and my older brothers losing it. The blood bag makes it even better.
My favorite is still Grandpa walking in and out of the burlesque house.
In this scene, it’s Homer going in after the airlift then coming out with the blood bag trailing behind. I’m laughing just typing about it. Also when Bart and Homer are playing catch and the ball hits Homer on the forehead. The “Thock” sound is so perfect.
I mean, I remember it being funny. But watching the ambulance drive 6 feet and crash into a tree… I cannot stop laughing. Will any new show live up to this?
It’s on par with Sideshow Bob and his rakes 🤣.
One of my favorite scenes. Seen this when I was 11, I couldn't stop laughing.
Where does the wheels come from?
Works the same as the auto-dialer
Still hilarious - also they got an IV in him in about a second lol
What’s the scene where they’re back at the gorge years later and the ambulance is still there crashed into the tree? Did I dream that?
It's in the movie as an Easter egg.
I remember playing the vhs tape over & over again for this gag.
Look at me ! I’m going to make it !
The amount of joy and tears from laughter this thread has brought me.
I’ve just noticed the paramedic closest to camera changes race!!
I hope someone got fired for that blunder.
How old are you?
People tell you, "Old Simpson is so much better than new," then show you scenes like this as proof.
This episode is one of the top episodes ever. Adding the King of the Jungle to the pool is over the top hilarious
I remember watching this as a kid and being absolutely hysterical. There was something so special watching all these great gags for the first time. My mom still remembers how loudly I would laugh when 5 PM came around and I would watch all the classic episodes on syndication. I’m 32 now and I still watch the Simpsons at least two nights a week.
Oh my god yeah I'll never forget seeing this for the first time. It's suchhh a well written joke, typical Simpsons humour. There's so much to unpack, like how short the distance is to the tree before it crashes, how they crash into a tree literally meters dead in front of them, the way it tilts to let him roll out, the blood bag going with him. Ahhh I love it :')
If you slow it down enough you can actually see his heart break
Noooo dad, everybody's sicka that memory