Wednesday, April 28, 2010

One Less Thing to Worry About

One of the better little Simpsons moments of all time is when a comet is threatening to destroy all life in Springfield (evacuation being impossible due to a missile knocking out the only bridge out of town). As the panicked residents turn to whatever they can for solace, Flanders of course is in church listening to Rev. Lovejoy explain the comet's wrath:

Lovejoy: Judgement Day is upon us. I warned you the Lord wouldn't stand for your minidresses and Beatle boots. But it's not too late to repent your sins and be embraced by the Almighty...

Flanders: (frantically trying to unzip boots) I've resisted these for thirty-five years. Why did I wear them today?

Well, Flanders and the rest of us need worry no longer, as the Vatican has now officially given the thumbs up to the Beatles (though they remain conspicuously silent on the "bigger than Jesus" debate). While Beatle boots weren't specifically included in the announcement, I think we're safe to assume they're ok by association...

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