22 Short Films About Springfield
- Episode aired Apr 14, 1996
- TV-14
- 22m
A series of vignettes showcasing a day in the life of various Springfield residents.A series of vignettes showcasing a day in the life of various Springfield residents.A series of vignettes showcasing a day in the life of various Springfield residents.
- Homer Simpson
- (voice)
- …
- Marge Simpson
- (voice)
- Bart Simpson
- (voice)
- …
- Lisa Simpson
- (voice)
- Apu
- (voice)
- …
- Sanjay
- (voice)
- …
- Hospital Chairman
- (voice)
- …
- Agnes Skinner
- (voice)
- …
- Emma
- (voice)
- Uter
- (voice)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe episode sparked the idea amongst the staff for a spin-off series entitled Springfield Stories or simply Springfield. The proposed show would focus on the town in general, rather than the Simpson family. Every week would be a different scenario, such as three short stories, an adventure with young Homer, or a story about a background character that was not tied into the Simpson family at all. The idea never resulted in anything, as Matt Groening realized that the staff did not have the manpower to produce another show as well as The Simpsons. The staff maintains that it is something that they would still be interested in doing, and that it "could happen someday."
- GoofsMr. Smithers has a severe and almost instant allergic reaction to a single bee sting, which he claims "cause him to die." However, in the season 3 episode "Burns Verkaufen der Kraftwerk," when visiting Mr. Burns while he is beekeeping, he mentions that several bees are stinging him, but with no apparent ill effect.
- Quotes
Principal Skinner: Superintendent, I hope you're ready for mouth-watering hamburgers!
Superintendant Chalmers: I thought we were having steamed clams.
Principal Skinner: Oh, no, I said, "steamed hams". That's what I call hamburgers!
Superintendant Chalmers: You call hamburgers "steamed hams"?
Principal Skinner: Yes. It's a regional dialect.
Superintendant Chalmers: Uh-huh. Er, what region?
Principal Skinner: Uh, upstate New York.
Superintendant Chalmers: Really? Well, I'm from Utica and I never heard anyone use the phrase "steamed hams."
Principal Skinner: Oh, not in Utica, no; it's an Albany expression.
Superintendant Chalmers: I see.
[Chalmers takes a bite of a "steamed ham"]
Superintendant Chalmers: You know, these hamburgers are quite similar to the ones they have at Krusty Burger.
Principal Skinner: Oh, ho-ho, no! Patented Skinner Burgers. Old family recipe!
Superintendant Chalmers: For steamed hams.
Principal Skinner: Yes!
Superintendant Chalmers: Yes, and you call them "steamed hams", despite the fact they are obviously grilled.
[shows Skinner the grill marks]
Principal Skinner: Uh, yuh, I... you know, th... one thing I sh... 'scuse me for one second.
[exits into the kitchen]
Superintendant Chalmers: Of course.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Nostalgia Critic: Top 11 Simpsons Episodes (2012)
Chalmers: Well Seymour, I made it. Despite your directions.
Skinner: Ah, Superintendent Chalmers, welcome! I hope you're prepared for an unforgettable luncheon!
Chalmers: *sarcastically* Yeah...
*He enters the dining room, sits down and places a wine bottle in an ice bucket. Meanwhile, Skinner goes into the kitchen, only to find out his roast is burnt as he gasps in horror*
Skinner: Oh, YE GODS!! My roast is RUINED!!
*Skinner then looks outside the window to the nearby Krusty Burger restaurant as he begins to plot a scheme*
Skinner: But, what if... I were to purchase fast food and disguise it as my own cooking? *chuckles* Delightfully devilish, Seymour!
*Skinner tries to escape through the window, until the Superintendent walks in and catches him in the act*
Chalmers: Uh?!
*cue the 'Skinner and the Superintendent' theme song, as a montage of their scenes from previous episodes is shown*
"Skinner with his crazy explanations, The superintendent's gonna need his medication, When he hears Skinner's lame exaggerations, There'll be trouble in town tonight!"
Chalmers: SEEEYMOOUURRR!!!
*Cuts back to Skinner's kitchen*
Skinner: Superintendent! I was just... Uh... Jus- just stretching my calves on the windowsill! Isometric exercise! Care to join me?
Chalmers: Why is there smoke coming out of your oven, Seymour?
Skinner: Um... oh! That isn't smoke, it's steam! Steam from the Steamed clams we're having! *rubs his belly* Mmmm... Steamed clams!
*A suspicious Superintendent leaves the kitchen. Skinner breathes a sigh of relief, before exiting the window and running across the road to Krusty Burger, where he buys hamburgers and French fries to make up for his burnt roast*
*Scene cuts to Skinner returning to the dining room, with the fast food presented on a silver tray*
Skinner: Superintendent, I hope you're ready for mouth-watering hamburgers!
Chalmers: I thought we were having Steamed clams.
Skinner: D'oh, no! I said steamed hams! That's what I call hamburgers.
Chalmers: You call hamburgers steamed hams?
Skinner: Yes! It's a regional dialect.
Chalmers: Uh-huh. Uh, what region?
Skinner: Um... upstate New York?
Chalmers: Really? Well, I'm from Utica and I've never heard anyone use the phrase 'steamed hams'.
Skinner: Oh, not in Utica, no! It's an Albany expression.
Chalmers: I see.
*The superintendent takes a bite of one of the hamburgers while Skinner sips his drink*
Chalmers: You know, these hamburgers are quite similar to the ones they have at Krusty Burger.
Skinner: Ohohohohoho, no! Patented Skinner burgers! Old family recipe!
Chalmers: For steamed hams?
Skinner: Yes.
Chalmers: Yes, and you call them 'steamed hams' despite the fact they are obviously grilled?
*With his secret exposed, Skinner must come up with a distraction*
Skinner: Y.... Ye-... You know the-.... One thing I should-... Excuse me for one second.
Chalmers: Of course.
*Skinner steps back into the flaming kitchen and immediately back out, seeing as it is now on fire*
Skinner: *pretends to yawn* Well, that was wonderful! A good time was had by all, I'm pooped.
Chalmers: Yes, I should be- *notices the light coming from the burning kitchen* GOOD LORD! WHAT IS HAPPENING IN THERE?!
Skinner: Aurora Borealis?
Chalmers: Ah-... Aurora Borealis?! At this time of year, at this time of day, in this part of the country, localised entirely within your kitchen?!
Skinner: Yes!
Chalmers: ....May I see it?
Skinner: .... No.
*Both of them exit the house as the fire continues to spread. Skinner's mom is heard yelling to him off-camera*
Agnes (voice): SEYMOUR! THE HOUSE IS ON FIRE!!
Skinner (looking up): No, mother! It's just the Northern lights!
Chalmers: Well Seymour, you are an odd fellow. But I must say... you steam a good ham.
*As the Superintendent begins heading home, Agnes starts screaming for help, causing a concerned Chalmers to look back at the house. Skinner gives him a thumbs up accompanied with a fake smile, causing him to walk away. With Chalmers now out of sight, Skinner rushes back inside to deal with the fire*
Agnes (voice): HEEELP!! HEEEELP!!!
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- May 5, 2024