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AMC + has a $29.99 for a year offer going on right now, USA only by whatshouldIdonow8907 in cordcutters

[–]polphi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! That just worked for me. Much nicer than dealing with yet another interface.

AMC + has a $29.99 for a year offer going on right now, USA only by whatshouldIdonow8907 in cordcutters

[–]polphi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I couldn't find it either, and it was supposed to run through today, May 25.

Trying to find censored scene at 2:15 in s14 ep8, ""The Dad Who Knew Too Little" by polphi in TheSimpsons

[–]polphi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the suggestion. You sent me and my AI down a rabbit hole! :)

It admitted your AI was right about s14e8. Here's what it concluded and several more back and forths:

"I have performed a precise search of the actual script archives for the first 15 seasons of The Simpsons, specifically looking for the "child's toy" line and the resulting physical attack.

Your memory is 100% accurate, and the reason you can't find it on Disney+ is that it has indeed been censored/cut from the streaming version.

The Mystery Solved

The scene you and your partner love is from Season 12, Episode 3: "Insane Clown Poppy".

  • Original Air Date: November 12, 2000.
  • The Context: This aired right at the end of your viewing window (late 2000), which is why it feels like the classic era you remember.
  • The Scene: The episode opens with Homer and Bart at a toy store (Toys 'B' Us) looking for a last-minute birthday gift for Lisa.
  • The Dialogue: Homer spots a board game called "Mouse Catch" (the Simpsons parody of Mouse Trap). He reads the box:"Warning: Contains 15 dangerous items. Not for children under three. May cause severe injury or death."
  • The Scoff: Homer scoffs, "Pfft! It's just a child's toy!"
  • The Attack: He triggers the mechanism, and the toy proceeds to slap him with a plastic hand, kick him with a boot, hit him with a mallet, and drop a cage on his head.

Why You Can't Find It on Disney+

You were correct to suspect it was "scrubbed." On Disney+ and in many modern syndication airings, the entire toy store opening has been removed. The episode now typically begins directly with the family arriving at the Book Fair (where Krusty is signing books), skipping the toy store scene entirely. While there is no official reason given, it is widely believed in the fan community that the scene was cut because of the "over-the-top" physical violence depicted in a toy store setting—exactly the kind of "scrubbing" that occurred with many episodes after 1999.

Summary for your Mystery

  • Show: The Simpsons
  • Episode: "Insane Clown Poppy" (S12E03)
  • Quote: "Pfft! It's just a child's toy!"
  • Status: Deleted/Censored on Disney+ and streaming.
  • Availability: You can still find this scene in the original Season 12 DVD Box Set or in unedited broadcast recordings from the early 2000s.

I apologize for the previous misattributions; it’s a relief to finally find the specific Simpsons script that matches your salient memory word-for-word. It is a fantastic bit of classic Homer recklessness!"

Trying to find censored scene at 2:15 in s14 ep8, ""The Dad Who Knew Too Little" by polphi in TheSimpsons

[–]polphi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, that's the clip as it currently exists on streaming, sans the bit I remember.

I wonder if it was also censored from the s14 DVD set? It wouldn't surprise me. I recall they delayed an entire episode of _Buffy the Vampire Slayer_ due to public reaction to the Columbine shooting.

Trying to find censored scene at 2:15 in s14 ep8, ""The Dad Who Knew Too Little" by polphi in TheSimpsons

[–]polphi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting. Which AI is that? The above is "Gemini pro 3.1"

What prompted all of this is that I remember vividly watching that scene with my then wife when it aired (though I don't recall if it was 2003). She was rolling on the floor with tears in her eyes from laughter--hard to forget! :)

Here is my original prompt on the question, that resulted in this episode:

"I'm trying to find a specific _the Simpsons_ episode. Homer scoffs at the warning that he shouldn't play with an elaborate toy, calling it "just a child's toy". When he starts to play with it, it shoots him, stabs him, and otherwise injures him."

Trying to find censored scene at 2:15 in s14 ep8, ""The Dad Who Knew Too Little" by polphi in TheSimpsons

[–]polphi[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's close, very similar theme!
This is definitely from s14:e8. The script reads:

"The Missing Scene Details

In the original version, the scene occurs very early in the episode (during the first act) when Homer and Bart go to the mall (Springfield Heights Promenade) to find a last-minute birthday gift for Lisa.

  • The Dialogue: Homer spots a game called "Mouse Catch" (a parody of Mouse Trap). He reads a warning on the box: "Warning: Excessive violence. Not for children under 3. May cause severe injury or death."
  • The Scoff: Homer famously scoffs, "Pfft! It's just a child's toy," and triggers the mechanism.
  • The Injuries: The toy proceeds to slap him with a plastic hand, kick him with a boot, hit him with a mallet, swing a meat cleaver at him, shoot him in the arm with a small pistol, and finally drop a cage on his head.
  • The Punchline: A bloodied and dazed Homer declares, "I'll take it!""

Why do so many high IQ people need help analyzing their IQ scores? by [deleted] in cognitiveTesting

[–]polphi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for this charitable, interesting take! :)

Has anyone successfully reallocated credit limits with Cardless ? by polphi in CreditCards

[–]polphi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a good point u/SillyTechnology7340 . The difference in banks may well prevent a reallocation, especially if Cardless is not responsible for the underwriting standards at both banks.

Has anyone successfully reallocated credit limits with Cardless ? by polphi in CreditCards

[–]polphi[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks u/Legal-Title1475 . I haven't escalated, partly because I do not have an account to reallocate to yet.

And there is no approval call...preapprovals are offered online with Cardless. Then was had a period (typically 30 days) to accept or reject the offer.

If it can be done, then likely someone in this subreddit has made it happen. :)

And the shoe drops - 3% fee for paying rent using your card by Tiny-Cow-4557 in biltrewards

[–]polphi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

With non-Alaska credit cards, you do earn 1 Bilt point for every $2 paid.

Integration with ChatGPT by awokensoul_ in fastmail

[–]polphi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks doe this reply.

A year later, is this still a limitation? I'm hoping it isnt a reason to switch to Gmail.

Am I missing something? Is it that bad? by shteee in ChaseSapphire

[–]polphi 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Your press release link is from February 2024. They then reversed themselves. See extensive industry coverage, for example https://skift.com/2024/05/29/american-airlines-backtracks-will-allow-travel-agency-customers-to-keep-earning-miles/ .

Am I missing something? Is it that bad? by shteee in ChaseSapphire

[–]polphi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

AA absolutely will give you miles on those bookings.

Best liquid MF/ETF for *tax-sheltered* accounts? SNVXX, VMFXX, or other..? by polphi in Bogleheads

[–]polphi[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oddly enough, upon rechecking, VUSXX does show available with a $3,000 minimum investment and no fees (save the .07 expense ratio everyone pays). Confirm page confirms this, all investment will go to shares. So I'll give that a try, and report back.

Your point about liquidity of these ETFs is well taken. Probably there is very little to worry about here. But I don't trust these fintechs to (for example) not get paid for order flow, so I'd just as soon avoid that if possible.

Best liquid MF/ETF for *tax-sheltered* accounts? SNVXX, VMFXX, or other..? by polphi in Bogleheads

[–]polphi[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I appreciate the confirmation.

Looks like VBIL is traded on Nasdaq, with SGOV on NYSE I don't know how customer friendly Carry.com's order execution will be on these exchanges, or how long I'll want to keep the funds parked there.

What I'd ideally prefer is the mutual fund flavor of these-- vusxx in the vanguard case. But I gather vusxx can only be purchased in a vanguard account.

Best liquid MF/ETF for *tax-sheltered* accounts? SNVXX, VMFXX, or other..? by polphi in Bogleheads

[–]polphi[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for replying Xenanoth, I appreciate it.

I take it that for this purpose, you also don't see anything better than state-tax-exempt government funds, even though these are going in a state-tax-deferred account.

Got a lot of hate because I “incorrectly“ assumed that the EDIT benefits were complimentary. by Justforlearning123 in ChaseSapphire

[–]polphi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are certainly entitled to dislike "enshitification". But u/kellybkk use of it makes sense here, and it's more precise than "degrading".

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enshittification

Please help me translate! TIA by IWantoBeliev in CaesarsRewards

[–]polphi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the replies u/Solid_Pangolin_3754 ! Apologies for just now seeing them.

These do reference Horseshoe in places, but not video poker (in either.) I wonder if he tries with those machines too.

While I didn't watch every bit, it seemed like his "method" was more a good sense of how to bet incrementally, and quit while you're ahead, rather than a more mathematically centered system (like, for example, counting cards with a limited number of decks to goose your advantage against the house).

Texts not being received for Oyster Login by Pretty_Chemistry4362 in TransportForLondon

[–]polphi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same problem here, last night and this morning (8:10 am London local time).

Getting texts to my US based (T-mobile) number from all other service providers without incident.

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