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What's with the censorship?
Okay, maybe I have too much time on my hands, or pay too much attention to the Simpsons, but I'm still ticked off. One of the episodes has been censored. In "Marge Gets A Job", Bart uses several excuses to get out of taking a test while everyone tries to remind him of the boy who cried wolf. Finally, Ms. Krabapple tells bart that he's used "Smallpox, the Bends, and that unfortunate bout of RABIES." Bart says he's not over it, and calls her a stupid witch. However, when the show first aired, RABIES was originally Tourette's Syndrome! And it's still TS on the syndicated reruns! Is there some reason they changed it for the DVD? Did the PC Police show up? I still love the boxed set, but I feel I was misled. I want the entire series as it ORIGINALLY aired, warts and all. I'm sick of creators tinkering with their creations to make them "better". LEAVE THE SIMPSONS ALONE!!

Regarding "What's with the censorship?" (mightyziem2)
I never noticed the change myself... ("One of the episodes [Marge Gets a Job] has been censored... Is there some reason they changed it for the DVD?) According to TV Tome (http://www.tvtome.com/Simpsons/): "In the premiere, one of Bart's excuses for getting out of a test was claiming he had Tourette's Syndrome, which Bart emphasized by blurting out, "Shove it, witch!" followed by barking and convulsions. Again, the censors got complaints, so in all of the repeats, "Tourette's Syndrome" became "Rabies" and the 'Shove it' line with barking/convulsions was cut out. Again, in syndication, the original material rematerialized."

the simpsons rock! if you disagree dont read this and die
The Simpsons have to be the best cartoon, possibly the best SHOW of all time! 15 seasons (although this might be there last) and every one of them classic. I have do not own this dvd (but i pre-ordered it) but i have seen every episode on it. There are only 1 or 2 episodes of the simpsons that i have not seen. So in simpler terms BUY THIS DVD NOW! You'll be much happier with yourself and you'll have over 30 hours of great t.v. So buy this dvd! Later

(P.S.) If you are as big a simpson fan as i am... please (...)

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