Talking Simpsons Talking Simpsons - Sweet Seymour Skinner's Baadasssss Song With Dan McCoy
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Sep 10, 2025 
Dan McCoy, co-host of The Flop House podcast, joins to discuss The Simpsons' landmark 100th episode. They explore the rich character development of Principal Skinner, highlighting memorable interactions with Bart that showcase comedic tension. The conversation dives into nostalgic reflections on childhood and the show's impact on pop culture, examining the evolution of storytelling and character dynamics. McCoy also shares insights into the absurdity of relationships in the series, making for a lively and humorous analysis.
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Writers Recenter The Show Around Character
- Bill Oakley and Josh Weinstein used the 100th episode to redefine Principal Skinner with more humanity and fewer Homer-centric scenes.
- Their confidence to cut Homer signaled a shift toward character-focused, quieter comedy in seasons 7–8.
Finding Comedy In Everyday Sadness
- The episode finds comedy in boring, small pleasures to humanize Skinner rather than lampooning him relentlessly.
- Oakley and Weinstein drew on real teachers to make Skinner sympathetic and quietly sad instead of a one-note bully.
Earthquake Nearly Derails Episode
- Production was disrupted by the 1994 Northridge earthquake, nearly derailing the episode's delivery to Korea for animation.
- Animators recount late-night deadlines and the quake's direct impact on schedules in the DVD extras.
