Human Simpsons The opening sequence of "The Simpsons" is portrayed by human actors - very well done. posted to movies by Popweasel, Mar 5th, 2006
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Choppy, stiff and awkward physical acting, along with the lack of tall, blue hair from Marge.
I cried. This was beautifully done!! Giving into consideration the variable for human error (and the aformentioned issues), this was gorgeous!! They even had Bleeding Gums Murphy on the streets!
I'm a pretty smart, well-educated guy. The thing that bothers me about that study is: why should all Americans be able to rattle off all five?
Are the slight destinctions between the five that different as to affect our daily lives, or is it good enough that we know they all fall under the umbrella of 'free speech'? I think we all understand that 'speech' applies to more than just the spoken word these days.
The five freedoms guaranteed by the First Amendment are freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly and petition for redress of grievances.
The undercurrent of the study is 'Americans aren't patriotic enough;' a sentiment I find pretty offensive.
tim: That statement is only offensive if you view patriotism as flag waving and cheering GO USA!.
If you view patriotism as knowledge of how your nation works and civic involvement and more than superficial patriotism, then that undercurrent of the study is pretty accurate.
I like how the articles names all of the Simpsons (in the image caption), but fails to name any freedoms granted by the First Amendment itself. Way to perpetuate ignorance!
desco: Thanks for letting me know when I can be offended :-)
I expressed my point poorly. I'm not offended by the acusation that Americans aren't patriotic enough. To each his own, I say.
I'm offended that the idea of patriotism has become a dick measuring contest, that this study might 'prove' that Americans are lacking, and that lack proves anything.
Imo, when people use patriotism in an argument, they really have no argument. (Including the whole 'If you're patriotic, you support the president' idea)
My original point: People know the 1st amendment. You don't have to know the statutes that prohibit murder to know that murder is illegal. People know that they can stand on a corner with a petition and be protected by the 1st amendment even if they can't remember that petition for redress of grievances (the one I forgot) is one of the five protected freedoms outlined.
Above all, I apologize for not sticking with the mood of in4mador. Please continue talking about wangs and such.
This video was a symphony of resonance with my soul. The experience of viewing it lifted my spirit to soar above the clouds of imagination and nirvana.
"Fox Steals From Itself
While other networks have been firing off legal notices to the video website YouTube.com demanding that they remove content from their programming, Fox on Friday uploaded a live version of the opening title sequence of The Simpsons to the site, in which human characters mimic the actions of the animated ones. The Los Angeles Times blog "Channel Island" reported that the clip was produced by the U.K. ad agency Devilfish and was designed to promote the upcoming 17th season of the series on Sky One, Fox's corporate sibling in Britain. The clip was quickly picked up by other websites, becoming what a studio spokeswoman described as "a viral campaign," adding, "It's amazing how quickly it went around the world." "
It was all just a big advertisement for the Simpsons made by Fox. This saddens me.
What else would it be besides an advertisement by Fox? You thik someone just spent the money to throw that whole thing together as a tribute. You aive son of a bitch.
Had to change the link to youtube, the other one wasn't working. Very impressive though.
This took my breath away.
Choppy, stiff and awkward physical acting, along with the lack of tall, blue hair from Marge.
I cried. This was beautifully done!! Giving into consideration the variable for human error (and the aformentioned issues), this was gorgeous!! They even had Bleeding Gums Murphy on the streets!
Marge is on the wrong side of the car :-/
I guess it falls in line with this.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11611015/
It's shockingly well done. I hope to see other intros humanized, like Family Guy.
I'm a pretty smart, well-educated guy. The thing that bothers me about that study is: why should all Americans be able to rattle off all five?
Are the slight destinctions between the five that different as to affect our daily lives, or is it good enough that we know they all fall under the umbrella of 'free speech'? I think we all understand that 'speech' applies to more than just the spoken word these days.
The five freedoms guaranteed by the First Amendment are freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly and petition for redress of grievances.
The undercurrent of the study is 'Americans aren't patriotic enough;' a sentiment I find pretty offensive.
But oh boy, did you see Marge almost hit Homer with her car? Funny stuff.
tim: That statement is only offensive if you view patriotism as flag waving and cheering GO USA!.
If you view patriotism as knowledge of how your nation works and civic involvement and more than superficial patriotism, then that undercurrent of the study is pretty accurate.
I almost cried while watching this.
I like how the articles names all of the Simpsons (in the image caption), but fails to name any freedoms granted by the First Amendment itself. Way to perpetuate ignorance!
desco: Thanks for letting me know when I can be offended :-)
I expressed my point poorly. I'm not offended by the acusation that Americans aren't patriotic enough. To each his own, I say.
I'm offended that the idea of patriotism has become a dick measuring contest, that this study might 'prove' that Americans are lacking, and that lack proves anything.
Imo, when people use patriotism in an argument, they really have no argument. (Including the whole 'If you're patriotic, you support the president' idea)
My original point: People know the 1st amendment. You don't have to know the statutes that prohibit murder to know that murder is illegal. People know that they can stand on a corner with a petition and be protected by the 1st amendment even if they can't remember that petition for redress of grievances (the one I forgot) is one of the five protected freedoms outlined.
Above all, I apologize for not sticking with the mood of in4mador. Please continue talking about wangs and such.
This video was a symphony of resonance with my soul. The experience of viewing it lifted my spirit to soar above the clouds of imagination and nirvana.
I would like to see a whole episode like this. Very well done, I must say.
A whole episode might be a bit much.
If you tried to do the Simpsons in a live-action world, you'd end up with a regular sit-com. Meh.
"Fox Steals From Itself
While other networks have been firing off legal notices to the video website YouTube.com demanding that they remove content from their programming, Fox on Friday uploaded a live version of the opening title sequence of The Simpsons to the site, in which human characters mimic the actions of the animated ones. The Los Angeles Times blog "Channel Island" reported that the clip was produced by the U.K. ad agency Devilfish and was designed to promote the upcoming 17th season of the series on Sky One, Fox's corporate sibling in Britain. The clip was quickly picked up by other websites, becoming what a studio spokeswoman described as "a viral campaign," adding, "It's amazing how quickly it went around the world." "
It was all just a big advertisement for the Simpsons made by Fox. This saddens me.
Yeah, a whole episode would be just a regular sitcom. . .
What else would it be besides an advertisement by Fox? You thik someone just spent the money to throw that whole thing together as a tribute. You aive son of a bitch.
My N key is not so good.
But seriously, how could you think this was anything but an advertisement? It blows my mind!
I thought it might have been a student film or something. I dunno. I didn't put too much thought into it, other than "that was pretty cool."
Did anyone else notice that Homer's car was an American type but Marge's was a European type?