Going into this project, I severely underestimated how many Simpsons episodes Kent Brockman was in. Going over his satirical elements, personality stuff, and spotlight episodes made this surprisingly one of the longest Simpsons Histories videos. (Also Season 13 is up next.)
I don't envy you with all the episodes you had to go over for this video. I suspect it took most of an entire week if not longer to compile all that data.
I have just noticed how Kent may be the only Simpsons character that we usually see front-facing but doesn't look cursed at all. That's peak character design.
I think it’s so funny how most of the simpsons characters were never designed to be faced forward but that’s a thing most people criticize family guy for. Come on guys, if anything it’s just another thing family guy ripped off!
They must've known that since he'll be appearing on TV in front of the viewers, they put much more work designing his front face so it doesn't look odd.
@@cowboyluigi5275 from the side he looks a lot like Carl. That guy voiced by Harvey Fierstein in the second Season where Homer grows hair with Dimoxinil.
That's because his eyes don't bulge outside of his skull as much, everyone else looks like they're part horse with how their eyes seem to bulge out and wrap around the front and side of the skull.
Kent is honestly one of those characters that I tend to forget about until he's actually on the screen. He really is a surprisingly prevalent character throughout the show's run though.
Kent is great as a parody of small town local celebrities too, that was always my favorite aspect of his character. His super inflated sense of importance and sense of celebrity when no one outside Springfield likely even knows who he is. EVERY small and medium sized town or city has at least one or two of these people and the parody of that has always been hilarious to me lol.
And due to their nature as media figures, it's often a local news anchor. Utterly meaningless outside of their market, but within it they get all the low-grade semi-celebrity crap designed to bring in the rubes with a familiar face. Especially since others that might fill that role, like athletes for a local team that aren't quite a household name, still have the potential to blow up and become much bigger. They're operating on a larger stage that will put them in front of people from outside of town. But local news anchors have reached their limit as the big fish of a small pond.
I'm amazed they never made use of Barney's helicopter license and had him get a job as an Eye in the Sky for the news, competing with Arnie. His sober years make him a very down to earth character that I think plays off the more sensational and jaded news crew. Edit: I just realized, Arnie & Barney, like it was meant to be
Wait a minute... Yeah, why didn't they do that??? I complained that they didn't come up with a useful enough idea for Sober Barney, but the helicopter news job was right there
That would've been so cool, actually. They could've even had him a bit longer as a drunk reporter, leaning harder on his "Professor Barney" state of drunk where he'd seem more cultured than Kent and Arnie, while still messing up.
Damn! That would’ve been awesome, their names even RHYME! 😢 stupid writers never gave us the dream team of Arnie and Barney in the Sky (with diamonds)! Look out for the campy drawing of Queen Victoria! We’re going dowwwwn! Help us, Lisa! Help us!
"I've said it before, and I'll say it again: Democracy simply doesn't work." One of my single favorite moments in the history of the show - possibly second only to Apu's rant about Johnny and the Cloneasuarus.
Oh you have to be kidding! First, you mention a beloved Simpsons bit, one that everybody likes, that has 427,044 views on RUclips. Then you get the name wrong---ruining the flow of a very quotable joke from the most iconic era of the show. WHAT WERE YOU THINKING?!
“And remind them that as a trusted TV personality, I can be used to round up others to work in their twisted, sugar caves!” P.s. don’t listen to the trolls who get bent out of shape over a less than exact “Simpsons” quote. Your comment made me lol 😂 I haven’t thought of the “Hail Ants” thing in ages!
Yeah sometimes he attends school with the other bullies, sometimes he's got a like 4-6ish year old kid, so maybe he's an extreme case of being held back :p
@@andrewjones7329 I think we're going to have to assume he's lying there because there's a disturbing implication in being a teenager and having a teenage offspring.
The apology for “geezers in freezers” is probably my favorite Brockman line. Either that or “dozens of people are gunned down every day in Springfield, but until now none of them was important.” I vote for an Arnie Pye history. I believe he first appeared in the Tracy Ullman shorts. Plus “I can’t see through metal, Kent” is a very underrated line.
Once again throwing my hat in the ring for Agnes Skinner, the Springfield bullies (Jimbo, Kearney, and Dolph), Mrs. Hoover, Comic Book Guy, Captain McCallister, and a full analysis of Maggie Simpson. For being a main cast member, she holds a very unique place in the series that I'd love to see people talk about more.
I will once again put in a vote for my boys Captain McAllister, Jasper and Duffman for a future episode. After such a major minor as Kent, a minor minor character might be a good choice, I‘d say.
I like how Kent portrays multiple styles of journalism: - cynical ‘ambulance chaser’ stories - softball puff/celebrity pieces - judgemental editorials - magazine-style stories (like “Eye on Springfield”) - occasional hard-hitting investigative stories. There’s a different type of Kent for every situation.
It’s why I remember his time in the game so well. His commentary in the lard lad boss fight does a good job cycling through his different types of journalism.
@@andrewpelechaty7634 the simpsons game, homer chases the white chocolate rabbit, marge became olimar from pikmin, and treehouse of horror continue to be the best levels. Also, need a generic enemy? Why not Zoidberg?
Always excited for a new Simpsons histories! Do groundskeeper Willie next! One of the most important and oldest secondary characters and has been in Springfield Elementary regular since the very series beginning. Would love a deeper look on the grizzly, kilted Scotsman.
Everytime a new Simpsons Histories is uploaded I'm pleasantly surprised, I never really considered Kent for example but there seems to be a lot more to him than I thought. Also, I vote for Santa's Little Helper for the next one.
Ken's morals are kinda interesting. He's this jaded, rich, right-leaning media personality, but he also has some integrity. Despite his addiction to soft news and general cynicism, Ken genuinely loves journalism. He's sort of a middle ground between Lisa and Krusty.
I feel like a lot or journalists left or right do love it, but he’s also a kind of throwback. Today people think newscasters are guys like Tucker Carlson or Rachel Madow or even Rush Limbaugh ( who himself at times said he was just an entertainer and commenter) or Paul Harvey for older folks.
I’d like to see a histories on Lisa’s music teacher Dewey Largo. He has been part of the show from the beginning, but as far as I know has yet to have a real spotlight episode.
he really is a surprisingly minor character despite being rather distinct in design (plus the fact he's like one of the few characters not a part of the the immediately Simpson family to appear in the opening)
@@sarafontanini7051 He kinda reminds me of Bleeding Gums in a way, appearing in the opening and being relatively Lisa-centric, but never seeing heavy use in the show's stories.
Just wanna say, congrats big time on keepin this goin for ten yrs now. I had no idea this channel was that old, havin only found it like a couple yrs ago. I absolutely love that you picked that as your first video too.
"Let's grab someone more down to earth this time" Bumblebee Man. OK, that's a joke, how about Lenny and Karl? We got Richard and Lewis, and seeing how many characters tied to Homer we got (Mr. Burns' past, Barney, Smithers, even Maude in a perspective), it's only fair to give the spotlight to his two best friends... Besides Moe...
I'd argue Lenny could be the topic of his own video, since he's not always defined by his relationship with Carl. Same with Carl, but to a much lesser extent.
Well, technically, there was a real anchor man named Ron Burgundy that Ron Burgundy was loosely based on, so theoretically, Kent might have been based on the real life Ron Burgundy.
Once again, I'm going to say Lenny and Carl. I know there's a lot of interesting stuff to work with there, a very interesting dynamic, a lot of development there with their relationship over time... I just really want Lenny and Carl to finally get an episode.
You pointed at 2012 as a mile stone and I was like, "oh, he's been doing this for like 6 years wow." Nope. 2012 was 10 years ago. Thats weird. That being said, love what you've been doing and I know I'm looking forward to more!
I think my favorite Ken bit is when it smash cuts to him in front of the elementary school in Grade School Confidential and he says in his news voice “It turns out I’ve been had.” Like the delivery just makes me laugh every time.
A special episode about the evolution of the neighbors of the Simpsons could be fascinating ! We know about Ruth and George Bush, but what about the others and how it evolve over time ? That would be fascinating !!
I love Kent’s news exposition in Treehouse of Horror IX “... and the fluffy kitten played with that ball of string all through the night. On a lighter note, a Kwik-E-Mart clerk was brutally murdered last night.” 😂 makes me laugh every time
I for one welcome our new Simpsons Histories overlord. Gonna again voice my support for Eddie and Lou for the next Histories video. since I'd love to see an in depth look at how the roles of these two have changed over the years. they always just seemed like "those 2 named cops" who appear together in the early seasons. but in any modern episode I've seen either of them in, it seems that Eddie has practically faded into the background while Lou now more often gets paired up with Chief Wiggum, to act as his comedic foil, always taking the chief down a peg with remarks about his incompetence or weight. And I'm just wondering when that change in the character dynamic started to happen and if there's any actual substance or development to Eddie's character and how the show uses him compared to Lou. And then also if Lou has any depth to his character outside of just snarking at his boss.
Wiggum: Lou, you're promoted to chief of police. Lou: Sweet. Wiggum: And Eddie, you're promoted to Lou. Eddie: Nice. And, uh, who's gonna be Eddie? Wiggum: We don't need an Eddie.
I'd be really interested in an episode about Dolph. Despite appearing in hundreds of episodes he's definitely the least defined out of the school bullies, I'm pretty sure his name has only said in the show several times.
Like Dr. Hibbert, Kent is both a pivotal and background character. Like, you can forget about him if you don't see him, but he's got so much involvement with plot and with The Simpsons you can't imagine the show without him. For sure could see an episode on the Sea Captain or Comic book Guy.
That podcast ep absolutely blew me away when Disney Plus finally got round to adding s32. It's just so dang good. Possibly even top ten Simpsons post the golden years up there with stuff like the Book Job good.
My second favorite Kent Brockman bit, behind "Hail Ants" of course, is the Smartline episode when the cat burglar calls in and Kurt mentions it is not a call in show. With that question answered, professor, would you now say it is time to crack each other's heads open and feast on the goo inside? Yes, I would, Kent.
My favorite Kent Brockman bit is when we come in at the end of a news story: "Authorities say the phony Pope can be recognized by his high-top sneakers, and incredibly foul mouth." "Authorities believe the wave of towel-snappings will get worse before it gets better." As for a future episode, I err, vote Quimby.
Those are the best, especially the dark ones. "...which, if true, means death for us all." "...and the elephant that couldn't stop laughing was put to death." There's also one where he gets cut off at the beginning of a news story: "Paris is no more. The legendary City of Lights has been extinguished forever as a massive..." (Marge changes the channel)
"Would you say it's time for people to crack open each other's skulls and feast on the goo inside?" "Yes Kent, I would." One of the best moments in the show's history.
That clip of the goat is probably my favorite joke involving Kent. I love how he storms out, legit sounds like his voice actor has had enough as well, it’s great.
"Eye on Springfield" was a great segment. Kick ass opening tune, wonderfully arranged scenes used for said opening and lots of nice girls :3 INFOTAINMENT!!!!
Please do Chief Wiggum and include his strange relationship with the Simpson family. He's interacted with the family countless times even being best friends with Homer yet some episodes he seems completely unaware of who they are.
I do like Kent, especially when he goes all crazy or is taken down a peg. How about doing a video about someone new added to the cast? Like Kumiko Albertson, Shauna Chalmers, declan Desmond,, Eleonora Abernathy or under used people like Akira, Artie Ziff, or Charlie?
the "I CAN'T SEE THROUGH METAL, KENT" line is my favorite in the series for the delivery alone. i was pleasantly surprised to hear it mentioned in this video! great stuff, man, keep it up!
Happy Anniversary! The Kent Brockman-Arnie Pye character duo is also one of my favorites on the show, so I was glad to see you put a spotlight on their hilarious rivalry. Thanks for another great video!
The run down of topics for Eye on Springfield almost killed me. I have a cold atm, and the laugh/cough fit as they were reeled off nearly finished me. What a way to go though.
The music you use for these are just so perfect… the ocarina of time music in the background, while talking about the Simpsons just takes me straight back to my childhood…
(IV) Duffman or Disco Stu next pleeaaase!! They're my absolute favourites, the writting of their one liners is absolutely genius and for me, they both have the ability to be the highlight of an episode with mere seconds of screen time, which is no mean feat! Oooh yeah!
Oh shoot! It's really your 10th anniversary of Simpsons vids? Happy Anniversary, then! What cake do you want: "At least you tried", or the Letter cake?
I think it's about time you make way for Willie! He has some of the best lines in the whole show! But this did make me realise how funny Kent Brockman is
I agree, I am also very interested in these characters, they are my favorite characters !But Arnie Pye is an even more obscure character, I want to know more about him, and about all such Persians!
10 years of sporadic Realjims Simpsons videos, how time flies. Keep on keeping on. I'd put a Simpsons quote here, but you've heard them all before. Wiggum gets my vote, not for next Simpsons Histories, but the next next next one. That's three away!
Surprised nobody has suggested Superintendent Chalmers, Lenny & Carl, or Barney. Especially Chalmers, it seems like every couple of seasons they whip up a fantastic episode that feature him. Notably The Road to Cincinnati & Bart Stops to Smell the Roosevelts.
Great video, I never could really tell how seriously he actually took his job and his 'passion' for news. Also I'm always going to suggest Dolph, Jimbo and Kearney!
These breakdowns are crazy. I thought I new a lot about the Simpsons. I think I would do pretty good at trivia for the first 12 seasons or so maybe up n until John Goodman kidnapped marge with his biker gang , but all I can say is wow these are on another level….. Props…… proprrrr!
Another great video, dude! I'm 33 and I fell off after episode 300 so getting the post-golden-age info is really cool. And Burns Verkaufen der Kraftwerk is underrated.
Going into this project, I severely underestimated how many Simpsons episodes Kent Brockman was in. Going over his satirical elements, personality stuff, and spotlight episodes made this surprisingly one of the longest Simpsons Histories videos.
(Also Season 13 is up next.)
I don't envy you with all the episodes you had to go over for this video. I suspect it took most of an entire week if not longer to compile all that data.
Aw hecc i was hopeing for moe
Still a great character tho
Good video 👍
Looking forward to the S13 videos. It's one of my favourites of the teen simpsons era!😁
I would love to see a Simpsons Histories on Cletus, Brandine, and his very very extended family
Can't wait to see the Season 13 videos
I have just noticed how Kent may be the only Simpsons character that we usually see front-facing but doesn't look cursed at all. That's peak character design.
The man has a face for tv. XD
I like the beak especially Bart can have going on when seen from the front.
I think it’s so funny how most of the simpsons characters were never designed to be faced forward but that’s a thing most people criticize family guy for. Come on guys, if anything it’s just another thing family guy ripped off!
Probably was designed with that in mind. He’s the character designed to be looking at it so he should look nice from that angle.
They must've known that since he'll be appearing on TV in front of the viewers, they put much more work designing his front face so it doesn't look odd.
Here's the weirdest thing about Kent Brockman: he's the only Simpsons character that looks LESS weird when facing straight ahead.
Hmm good point!
considering most of his appearances require him to face forward, he was probably designed that way on purpose.
@@cowboyluigi5275 from the side he looks a lot like Carl. That guy voiced by Harvey Fierstein in the second Season where Homer grows hair with Dimoxinil.
Probably why he got the tv gig.
That's because his eyes don't bulge outside of his skull as much, everyone else looks like they're part horse with how their eyes seem to bulge out and wrap around the front and side of the skull.
Kent is honestly one of those characters that I tend to forget about until he's actually on the screen. He really is a surprisingly prevalent character throughout the show's run though.
You're just so used to seeing him that you don't realise how many individual episodes he's been in, even if it's for a few minutes to give exposition.
Yes, agreed! I'm surprised at how consistent his personality and background is too.
Kent is great as a parody of small town local celebrities too, that was always my favorite aspect of his character. His super inflated sense of importance and sense of celebrity when no one outside Springfield likely even knows who he is. EVERY small and medium sized town or city has at least one or two of these people and the parody of that has always been hilarious to me lol.
And due to their nature as media figures, it's often a local news anchor. Utterly meaningless outside of their market, but within it they get all the low-grade semi-celebrity crap designed to bring in the rubes with a familiar face.
Especially since others that might fill that role, like athletes for a local team that aren't quite a household name, still have the potential to blow up and become much bigger. They're operating on a larger stage that will put them in front of people from outside of town. But local news anchors have reached their limit as the big fish of a small pond.
Without knowing precisely what TheRealJims is, would you say it’s time for his viewers to crack each other’s heads open and feast on the goo inside?
Yes I would, Kiki.
Asking this question has led to some of my greatest friendships
I can easily imagine
the women on the View
doing that to each other,
if they were ordered to. 😂
@@Ciara1594 Bars.
Shut up and tell us where the DEATH TOLL is! DAMN YOU, SNOW!! 😡 lol 😆
I'm amazed they never made use of Barney's helicopter license and had him get a job as an Eye in the Sky for the news, competing with Arnie. His sober years make him a very down to earth character that I think plays off the more sensational and jaded news crew.
Edit: I just realized, Arnie & Barney, like it was meant to be
Wait a minute... Yeah, why didn't they do that??? I complained that they didn't come up with a useful enough idea for Sober Barney, but the helicopter news job was right there
That would've been so cool, actually. They could've even had him a bit longer as a drunk reporter, leaning harder on his "Professor Barney" state of drunk where he'd seem more cultured than Kent and Arnie, while still messing up.
@@lukaspatrickson4776 Just imagine after awhile with Sober Barney as a reporter, he falls off the wagon and reads the news as Professor Barney.
Damn! That would’ve been awesome, their names even RHYME! 😢 stupid writers never gave us the dream team of Arnie and Barney in the Sky (with diamonds)! Look out for the campy drawing of Queen Victoria! We’re going dowwwwn! Help us, Lisa! Help us!
"I've said it before, and I'll say it again: Democracy simply doesn't work." One of my single favorite moments in the history of the show - possibly second only to Apu's rant about Johnny and the Cloneasuarus.
_”One of the most POPULAR movies of all time sir!”_
It’s BILLY and the Cloneasaurus, buddy
"WHAT WERE YOU THINKING?! I mean thank you, come again."
Oh you have to be kidding! First, you mention a beloved Simpsons bit, one that everybody likes, that has 427,044 views on RUclips. Then you get the name wrong---ruining the flow of a very quotable joke from the most iconic era of the show. WHAT WERE YOU THINKING?!
@@adamazzalino5247 I appreciate you giving me the plausible deniability to claim that I did it on purpose
“I for one welcome our new insect overlords”
“I for one, salute our new corporate overlords!”
“And remind them that as a trusted TV personality, I can be used to round up others to work in their twisted, sugar caves!” P.s. don’t listen to the trolls who get bent out of shape over a less than exact “Simpsons” quote. Your comment made me lol 😂 I haven’t thought of the “Hail Ants” thing in ages!
Beat me to it 😂
Kernie needs his own Simpson’s histories, I have no idea how old he’s supposed to be
Yeah sometimes he attends school with the other bullies, sometimes he's got a like 4-6ish year old kid, so maybe he's an extreme case of being held back :p
@@umbram8073 He still needs a fake license to drink, though
Kearnie is both "a teenager, and the parent of a teenager" but was also said to be as old as Otto.
@@andrewjones7329 I think we're going to have to assume he's lying there because there's a disturbing implication in being a teenager and having a teenage offspring.
Being vague with Kearney’s age is an intentional joke tho. It def doesn’t make sense, but would watch an ep on it.
The apology for “geezers in freezers” is probably my favorite Brockman line. Either that or “dozens of people are gunned down every day in Springfield, but until now none of them was important.”
I vote for an Arnie Pye history. I believe he first appeared in the Tracy Ullman shorts. Plus “I can’t see through metal, Kent” is a very underrated line.
"Kent beats Homer, but Willy beats Kent"
We need a Simpsons power level analysis
But what beats Willy?
@@rayvenkman2087 "That's the last time you'll slap your Willie around!"
That line was cut out on the Channel 4 airing by the way.
@Ray Venkman *Boys.*
@@Delightfully_BitchyBut Willy drains Boys. It’s like trying to blast a Shadow with a Drain Fire passive... With Fire skills.
@@rayvenkman2087 I was making a masturbation joke.🙃
Once again throwing my hat in the ring for Agnes Skinner, the Springfield bullies (Jimbo, Kearney, and Dolph), Mrs. Hoover, Comic Book Guy, Captain McCallister, and a full analysis of Maggie Simpson. For being a main cast member, she holds a very unique place in the series that I'd love to see people talk about more.
who is jimbo, i only know corky
Maggie would be fantastic. She's got so much going on, and yet has less focus arguably than some none-family members like Moe or Skinner.
I will once again put in a vote for my boys Captain McAllister, Jasper and Duffman for a future episode. After such a major minor as Kent, a minor minor character might be a good choice, I‘d say.
What about Disco Stu?
Didn't he do duffman already?
Horatio McAllister is like the best name for a sailor.
Duffman is an interesting character because he feels like such a classic character, but he first appeared in season 9
I, for one, welcome this Simpsons History.
I like how Kent portrays multiple styles of journalism:
- cynical ‘ambulance chaser’ stories
- softball puff/celebrity pieces
- judgemental editorials
- magazine-style stories (like “Eye on Springfield”)
- occasional hard-hitting investigative stories.
There’s a different type of Kent for every situation.
It’s why I remember his time in the game so well. His commentary in the lard lad boss fight does a good job cycling through his different types of journalism.
@@changvasejarik62 which game was that?
@@andrewpelechaty7634 the simpsons game, homer chases the white chocolate rabbit, marge became olimar from pikmin, and treehouse of horror continue to be the best levels. Also, need a generic enemy? Why not Zoidberg?
@@changvasejarik62 I played the PSP version of that when it came out. So much fun!
Great video. There's an obscure character I would love to see a history video on, that being Bart and Lisa's gym teacher Mrs. Pommelhorst.
Mrs. Pommelhorst? I'd like to get down now.
I prefer the Bombardment guy
@@DonutMaster56
Ned Flanders? Oh wait. Thats Bible Question Bombardment
BOMBARDMENT!
i miss mrs.pommelhorst
10:38
Is it possible for a side character to get a focus episode WITHOUT ending up living at the Simpsons house?
1:58 As he's the rare character on the show who we're used to looking at front-facing, I've always been fascinated by this side-shot of Kent.
WAIT, THAT WAS KENT?
Always excited for a new Simpsons histories! Do groundskeeper Willie next! One of the most important and oldest secondary characters and has been in Springfield Elementary regular since the very series beginning. Would love a deeper look on the grizzly, kilted Scotsman.
I second Willie!
Willie hears ya. Willie don't care.
Now fasten your funny bones for groundskeeper, or should I say grinskeeper, oh...no wait, groundskeeper was correct, Willie!
Ms Hoover would be a great subject. She has played one of Lisa’s biggest foils on the show and also makes a great contrast to Krabappel as a teacher.
And we need to know what Bart meant when he said "now I know why they call you Ms Hoover" 😆
She is so depressed.
Grats
I’m always so excited when a new Simpsons Histories pops up. 💙 I think for the new character I would vote on Comic book Guy or Sheri and Teri!
Comic Book guy has a small book about him. Jims might want to pick it up.
Everytime a new Simpsons Histories is uploaded I'm pleasantly surprised, I never really considered Kent for example but there seems to be a lot more to him than I thought.
Also, I vote for Santa's Little Helper for the next one.
I'd like to cast my vote and my voice heard for Superintendent Chalmers.
The man who actually taught Bart something.
Chalmskinn he has to talk about that
Supernintendo*
Ken's morals are kinda interesting. He's this jaded, rich, right-leaning media personality, but he also has some integrity. Despite his addiction to soft news and general cynicism, Ken genuinely loves journalism.
He's sort of a middle ground between Lisa and Krusty.
They’ve done Krusty’s Krisis of Konscience episodes a bunch too though. Wow K K K? That’s not good.
Right-leaning is the same as having integrity
I feel like a lot or journalists left or right do love it, but he’s also a kind of throwback. Today people think newscasters are guys like Tucker Carlson or Rachel Madow or even Rush Limbaugh ( who himself at times said he was just an entertainer and commenter) or Paul Harvey for older folks.
Happy 10 years of making Simpsons content, Jim.
You are without peer.
I’d like to see a histories on Lisa’s music teacher Dewey Largo. He has been part of the show from the beginning, but as far as I know has yet to have a real spotlight episode.
You mean Mr.Largo?
I think there may be a more recent episode of the show that spotlights him. I could be wrong, but I think there is
@@changotv5847 I've only made it to season 22, and the closest thing to a spotlight episode he has had is a subplot in "Flaming Moe".
he really is a surprisingly minor character despite being rather distinct in design (plus the fact he's like one of the few characters not a part of the the immediately Simpson family to appear in the opening)
@@sarafontanini7051 He kinda reminds me of Bleeding Gums in a way, appearing in the opening and being relatively Lisa-centric, but never seeing heavy use in the show's stories.
Just wanna say, congrats big time on keepin this goin for ten yrs now. I had no idea this channel was that old, havin only found it like a couple yrs ago.
I absolutely love that you picked that as your first video too.
same
I really wish we got more of Arny pie he seems like one of the most versatile and annoyingly hilarious characters that hasn't been played out
Honestly I'd love a video about Luigi; he gets a ton of recurring one-off jokes and I'd be really curious if they fit together in some weird way.
Heya Salvatore!
Itsa Mr Kookalamanza and some real ugly kid!
"Let's grab someone more down to earth this time"
Bumblebee Man. OK, that's a joke, how about Lenny and Karl? We got Richard and Lewis, and seeing how many characters tied to Homer we got (Mr. Burns' past, Barney, Smithers, even Maude in a perspective), it's only fair to give the spotlight to his two best friends... Besides Moe...
I'd argue Lenny could be the topic of his own video, since he's not always defined by his relationship with Carl. Same with Carl, but to a much lesser extent.
I have been asking for a Lenny and Karl video for months!
@@matti.8465 we did find out that Carl is from Iceland
Definitely a character I've wanted to get this treatment. Kent was the original Ron Burgundy.
Well, technically, there was a real anchor man named Ron Burgundy that Ron Burgundy was loosely based on, so theoretically, Kent might have been based on the real life Ron Burgundy.
Once again, I'm going to say Lenny and Carl. I know there's a lot of interesting stuff to work with there, a very interesting dynamic, a lot of development there with their relationship over time... I just really want Lenny and Carl to finally get an episode.
Maybe just Lenny or Carl and see how much he can parse out in terms of them as individual characters independent of each other.
You pointed at 2012 as a mile stone and I was like, "oh, he's been doing this for like 6 years wow." Nope. 2012 was 10 years ago. Thats weird. That being said, love what you've been doing and I know I'm looking forward to more!
has been 20 years now
I think my favorite Ken bit is when it smash cuts to him in front of the elementary school in Grade School Confidential and he says in his news voice “It turns out I’ve been had.” Like the delivery just makes me laugh every time.
For down-to-earth characters, I'd say Lenny or Ms. Hoover would make great subjects.
A special episode about the evolution of the neighbors of the Simpsons could be fascinating ! We know about Ruth and George Bush, but what about the others and how it evolve over time ? That would be fascinating !!
Here we are again! I am yet again shilling for my favorite senior citizen, Jasper! His delivery is always on point. A great minor character.
I love Kent’s news exposition in Treehouse of Horror IX “... and the fluffy kitten played with that ball of string all through the night. On a lighter note, a Kwik-E-Mart clerk was brutally murdered last night.” 😂 makes me laugh every time
I for one welcome our new Simpsons Histories overlord.
Gonna again voice my support for Eddie and Lou for the next Histories video. since I'd love to see an in depth look at how the roles of these two have changed over the years. they always just
seemed like "those 2 named cops" who appear together in the early seasons. but in any modern episode I've seen either of them in, it seems that Eddie has practically faded into the background
while Lou now more often gets paired up with Chief Wiggum, to act as his comedic foil, always taking the chief down a peg with remarks about his incompetence or weight. And I'm just
wondering when that change in the character dynamic started to happen and if there's any actual substance or development to Eddie's character and how the show uses him compared
to Lou. And then also if Lou has any depth to his character outside of just snarking at his boss.
I agree, I am also very interested in these characters, they are my favorite characters!
Wiggum: Lou, you're promoted to chief of police.
Lou: Sweet.
Wiggum: And Eddie, you're promoted to Lou.
Eddie: Nice. And, uh, who's gonna be Eddie?
Wiggum: We don't need an Eddie.
"There's one thing he can't buy, a dinosaur" is my favorite moment of/with Kent Brockman.
I'd be really interested in an episode about Dolph. Despite appearing in hundreds of episodes he's definitely the least defined out of the school bullies, I'm pretty sure his name has only said in the show several times.
Like Dr. Hibbert, Kent is both a pivotal and background character. Like, you can forget about him if you don't see him, but he's got so much involvement with plot and with The Simpsons you can't imagine the show without him.
For sure could see an episode on the Sea Captain or Comic book Guy.
What about Disco Stu?
Where's Super Nintendo Chalmers?
I’d like to see more obscure characters like Principal Dondelinger, Scott Christian, Birch Barlow or even Dr. Marvin Monroe.
That podcast ep absolutely blew me away when Disney Plus finally got round to adding s32. It's just so dang good. Possibly even top ten Simpsons post the golden years up there with stuff like the Book Job good.
My second favorite Kent Brockman bit, behind "Hail Ants" of course, is the Smartline episode when the cat burglar calls in and Kurt mentions it is not a call in show. With that question answered, professor, would you now say it is time to crack each other's heads open and feast on the goo inside?
Yes, I would, Kent.
My favorite Kent Brockman bit is when we come in at the end of a news story:
"Authorities say the phony Pope can be recognized by his high-top sneakers, and incredibly foul mouth."
"Authorities believe the wave of towel-snappings will get worse before it gets better."
As for a future episode, I err, vote Quimby.
Those are the best, especially the dark ones.
"...which, if true, means death for us all."
"...and the elephant that couldn't stop laughing was put to death."
There's also one where he gets cut off at the beginning of a news story:
"Paris is no more. The legendary City of Lights has been extinguished forever as a massive..." (Marge changes the channel)
I'd love for you to look into Miss Hoover as an unusual Lisa orientated figure at Springfield Elementary and a random secondary character in crowds.
"Would you say it's time for people to crack open each other's skulls and feast on the goo inside?"
"Yes Kent, I would."
One of the best moments in the show's history.
I think The Bullies would be an interesting video! But If I had to choose one, I’m picking Kearney, after all he has a very nice jig!
That clip of the goat is probably my favorite joke involving Kent. I love how he storms out, legit sounds like his voice actor has had enough as well, it’s great.
"Eye on Springfield" was a great segment. Kick ass opening tune, wonderfully arranged scenes used for said opening and lots of nice girls :3 INFOTAINMENT!!!!
According to the comics Shelbyville has a program called “Eye on Eye on Springfield” hosted by Brent Stockman.
Characters I wanna see:
- Reverend Lovejoy
- Lindsay Naegle
- Miss Hoover
- Cookie Kwan
Please do Chief Wiggum and include his strange relationship with the Simpson family. He's interacted with the family countless times even being best friends with Homer yet some episodes he seems completely unaware of who they are.
I do like Kent, especially when he goes all crazy or is taken down a peg.
How about doing a video about someone new added to the cast? Like Kumiko Albertson, Shauna Chalmers, declan Desmond,, Eleonora Abernathy or under used people like Akira, Artie Ziff, or Charlie?
the "I CAN'T SEE THROUGH METAL, KENT" line is my favorite in the series for the delivery alone. i was pleasantly surprised to hear it mentioned in this video! great stuff, man, keep it up!
Once again I am astounded at the level of work you put into this series.
Another triumph!
insane to me how jim threw out the knowledge of his ten year anniversary as a background gag. here’s to all the great content!
I want to see a history of diamond joe and milhouse someday. I love this channel!
Him jumping into frame for ACTION NEWS! is my absolute favourite Kent Brockman moment.
The line about his daughter being right about the Berlin Wall is one of my favourites in the history of the show. It flaws me every time.
Don't be modest. You were adequately flawed to start with.
Happy Anniversary! The Kent Brockman-Arnie Pye character duo is also one of my favorites on the show, so I was glad to see you put a spotlight on their hilarious rivalry. Thanks for another great video!
TheRealJims editing this video "that oughta hold those SOBs"
The run down of topics for Eye on Springfield almost killed me. I have a cold atm, and the laugh/cough fit as they were reeled off nearly finished me. What a way to go though.
The music you use for these are just so perfect… the ocarina of time music in the background, while talking about the Simpsons just takes me straight back to my childhood…
(IV) Duffman or Disco Stu next pleeaaase!! They're my absolute favourites, the writting of their one liners is absolutely genius and for me, they both have the ability to be the highlight of an episode with mere seconds of screen time, which is no mean feat! Oooh yeah!
Oh shoot! It's really your 10th anniversary of Simpsons vids? Happy Anniversary, then! What cake do you want: "At least you tried", or the Letter cake?
I think it's about time you make way for Willie! He has some of the best lines in the whole show!
But this did make me realise how funny Kent Brockman is
0:40 You know this means you’re gonna have to do a Bumblebee-Man Histories/Timeline next now, right?
My dad's favorite line from one of the earlier seasons: "A popular soda brand has been poisoned! We'll tell you which one -- after this break!"
Kent Brockman with his taxes was funny. First he has a bad accountant and next he is guilty of tax evasion
The killbot factory joke is by far my favorite Kent moment; the sensationalism and overblownness of it all gets me every time
Can we talk about how awesome the ocarina of time village music is so peaceful!
This video made my day! I love your channel
"Hundreds of people are gunned down every day in springfield, but until now, none of them was important; I am Kent Brockman."
I have been waiting for this one for a whole now! Finally got it!
A friend and I love the whole thing between Kent & Arnie, especially "I can't see through metal, Kent." Also "When's my right time, Kent?"
My personal favorite Brockman moment:
"....which if true, means death for us all!"
Personally, I'm fond of the "Shotgun full of snow" bit.
Jim, long time watcher, just wanted to say, love your videos! It's so nice hearing some quality simpsons discussion!
Why they never called it "Kents two cents" baffles me
You've made me want to see a Simpsons histories on Arnie Pye even more now
But I'm sticking with my pick for Lou the Cop
I agree, I am also very interested in these characters, they are my favorite characters !But Arnie Pye is an even more obscure character, I want to know more about him, and about all such Persians!
"Would you say its time to start cracking each other's skulls open and... feasting on the goo inside?"
"Yes I would, Kent."
Very nicely done as always Jims
10 years of sporadic Realjims Simpsons videos, how time flies. Keep on keeping on. I'd put a Simpsons quote here, but you've heard them all before. Wiggum gets my vote, not for next Simpsons Histories, but the next next next one. That's three away!
"I'm going in. I'm tired of reporting the news, I want to be part of it!"
"This is not the time-"
"YOU'RE NOT THE TIME, KENT! YOU'RE NOT THE TIME!"
Congrats on the 10 years. Amazing content all around :)
I nominate Lunchlady Doris for the next episode of Simpsons Histories. She's such an underrated character.
Congrats on 10 years of Simpsons videos!
Cool to see you do a video on Kent Brockman. Keep up the great work!
i love these videos so much its insane
Surprised nobody has suggested Superintendent Chalmers, Lenny & Carl, or Barney. Especially Chalmers, it seems like every couple of seasons they whip up a fantastic episode that feature him. Notably The Road to Cincinnati & Bart Stops to Smell the Roosevelts.
I'd been asking for this for like 2-3 years! FINALLY! THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Great video, I never could really tell how seriously he actually took his job and his 'passion' for news.
Also I'm always going to suggest Dolph, Jimbo and Kearney!
Kent Brockman is Awesome! thanks for covering him.
Cant wait to see who you cover next!
These breakdowns are crazy. I thought I new a lot about the Simpsons. I think I would do pretty good at trivia for the first 12 seasons or so maybe up n until John Goodman kidnapped marge with his biker gang , but all I can say is wow these are on another level….. Props…… proprrrr!
Great video as always ! I would love to see a Simpsons histories on groundskeeper Willie or the Springfield bullys !
Another great video, dude! I'm 33 and I fell off after episode 300 so getting the post-golden-age info is really cool. And Burns Verkaufen der Kraftwerk is underrated.
i'd be down for The Sea Captain. Thanks for covering my favorite character.