So I joined Homer last night to eat homemade saag paneer and watch Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer on television. (Yep, only at Homer's.)
I have to confess, I had not watched this Bass-Rankin program from beginning to end for many years. Talk about subtext.
Toward the end, Bumble (aka, the Abominable Snow Monster), having been freed from the evils of a terrorist lifestyle with Hermey's dental forceps, finds his true place in the world by topping the holiday tree with a bright star. At that point, Homer gleefully jumped up and grabbed the Bumble-Places-a-Star-on-the-Tree ornament he had just purchased a few days earlier and proudly held it up next to the TV screen.
It all became clear. Homer's an even bigger nerd than I am. And that's a compliment.
I LOVE this show!!!! We watch it every year! :)
Posted by: lisa spurlin | December 05, 2008 at 04:30 AM
I am King of the Nerds!!!
Posted by: homer | December 05, 2008 at 04:55 AM
Ha ha ha, thats so cute!
Posted by: Kezza | December 05, 2008 at 10:08 AM
I've watched it every year since the 60's! And even own a Bumble, Rudolph, and Herbie dolls!
Posted by: Lee | December 05, 2008 at 09:50 PM
Nerds of the world unite. What Homer doesn't know is that my secret plan for world domination requires that I claim my rightful title as King of the Nerds. Don't tell him, 'K?
Posted by: DougT | December 06, 2008 at 02:52 AM
in what way is Homer bigger than you?
Posted by: Urspo | December 06, 2008 at 03:40 PM
LOL. I can only imagine what it would look when Homer held that Ruldoph ornament next to the TV screen.
Posted by: John | December 08, 2008 at 03:35 AM
I SO want my Bumble Tree Topper! Mama j'adores and looks forward to this little claymation jewel every holiday season! I am such a nerd..I own a copy! Afterall, it was the thing back in the Stone Age when I was a youngin. Homer..you rule!
Mama Mags
Posted by: Pam | December 08, 2008 at 08:45 AM