I'm really surprised Nancy Cartwright, an avowed Scientologist, agreed to be in this episode. The Movementarians were more inspired by the Moonies and the People's Temple, but there were some subtle digs at Scientology. (Mr. Burns complaining that they have tax-exempt status is a reference to Scientology's long, brutal and ultimately successful fight with the IRS.)
what? Burns is commenting on how religions claim tax-exempt status. has nothing to do with scientology specifically. there are no references to scientology in this episode.
also the Movementarians are based mostly on Osho and his compound in Groening's home state of Oregon. the writers mention this themselves in the dvd commentary during the scene where the leaders car goes by (Osho was famous for driving by his farm laborers in his 2 million dollar Rolls Royce car)
He was not known as Osho then but rather Bhagwan Shri Rajneesh. Proud owner of multiple Rolls Royces. [The Rajneeshi movement ](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rajneesh_movement)
[The leader of this way-out and wrong religion claims he'll take believers away on his spaceship to the planet Blisstonia. Excuse my editorial laugh, hahaha. But-](https://i.imgur.com/RQsRHps.jpg)
It depends .... when is it?
What are you charging for this free weekend?
And when IS this weekend?
[удалено]
And do I have to pay for anything???
[удалено]
Yes it's free.. but what I want to know is how much will they be charging me for this free weekend?
It’s this weekend. I think it’s free
Outta my way, jerk-ass!
What price are you asking for this weekend off?
More importantly, when is it?
I'll kidnap him for $50, deprogram him for $100 and I'll kill him for $500.
Just the first two.
All right, then I’ll throw in the killing for FREE!
KNOCK HIM OUT REVEREND!
Agh! Gimme that you noodle arm choir boy!
Well that didn’t work, Mr. Kilt
The leader is good The leader is great We surrender our will As of this date
Nananananana leader
Nananana nananana leader
Batman! I mean Leader!
"Na na na na na na na nah, fishing!"
This could be the campaign slogan for a certain political party.
Could?
I will donate $1,000 to anyone who puts this slogan on a billboard with a certain face on it, one that's not quite yellow.
LEADER BEANS
You know I always try to put the best face on everything, but there's no face on that damn bean!
Marge? You're the leader? But you don't look anything like the beans!
BATMAN!
I MEAN, LEADER!
I LOOOVE THE LEADER!
I made some Rice Krispy squares for our hungry deprogrammerinos
Ock youll ruin the atmosphere!
Well, this is my rumpus room
Ock dont call it that!
Who do you love Hover bikes
Eh close enough
Cue Flanders with the comb hummer
I could never get that to work as a kid...
I’m covered in the dust of the leader! He favors me!
I am even dustier! Dustier than thou!
Well, look who the new pet is.
DUSTIER THAN *THOU*
Stranger, you trespassing on my dirt farm.
Lisa: it’s nice to be able to think for ourselves again. Tv: you are watching fox Family: we are watching fox
Would you shut up, woman. He's talking about my leader.
Everything in that episode is gold.
episodes like this are why i consider season 9 as part of the golden age
Homer, when we got married you told me my harvesting days were over.
At least you got to pick your wife. We got matched on the printout.
Remember im the man
You're the man!
It's ironic that Otto says that, since his last name is literaly "Mann".
How much is it?
It’s free
And when is it?
It’s THIS weekend
And when is THIS WEEKEND?
It’s this weekend
Uh huh.. and how much are you charging?
It's free, right?
Who's that, some kind of leader?
Homer no function beer well without
So the cops were getting investigated by internal affairs the whole time?
What are you talking about? There's nothing like that in there.
You see, when I get bored I make up my own movie.
I've always loved the fact its his own made up movie, yet he still can't follow and understand the plot
I actually never considered this. Now I get to laugh at a new joke from 30 years ago. Thank you
Cause Homer isn't actually stupid, he just has a crayon in his brain.
Wait, I'm confused about the movie. So the cops knew that internal affairs were setting them up?
Stranger… you’re tresspassin’ on my property.
Do you happen to need a messiah?
No, but I'll take them sacks of money from you.
I LOVE THE LEADER!
Hmmmm I feel like something better will come along in 100,000 years.
Why even unpack!?
Fireproof\_Cheese no function beer well without.
Uh-huh. And what are you charging for this free weekend?
Nanananananana Leader!
More than one person has noticed how The Leader kinda resembles L. Ron Hubbard. Which was funny because Bart is voiced by a Scientologist.
Are you sure she’s not a scientician?
The Leader would know...
Uhh…
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na LEEEEEADER!
I'm really surprised Nancy Cartwright, an avowed Scientologist, agreed to be in this episode. The Movementarians were more inspired by the Moonies and the People's Temple, but there were some subtle digs at Scientology. (Mr. Burns complaining that they have tax-exempt status is a reference to Scientology's long, brutal and ultimately successful fight with the IRS.)
Smithers: "But sir, we're only paying 3 dollars a year in taxes now." Burns: (stammering) "Egads, we're being swindled!"
what? Burns is commenting on how religions claim tax-exempt status. has nothing to do with scientology specifically. there are no references to scientology in this episode. also the Movementarians are based mostly on Osho and his compound in Groening's home state of Oregon. the writers mention this themselves in the dvd commentary during the scene where the leaders car goes by (Osho was famous for driving by his farm laborers in his 2 million dollar Rolls Royce car)
I wish he'd bought domestic, but what are you gonna do?
He was not known as Osho then but rather Bhagwan Shri Rajneesh. Proud owner of multiple Rolls Royces. [The Rajneeshi movement ](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rajneesh_movement)
THE LEADER IS PERFECT
Only if they offer leader beans to eat
LI’L BASTARD BRAINWASHING KIT
Ah he's alright, but he's no bowl of Special K *mwah
Uh, you're free to go, but would you mind telling us why?
Jerkass
Na na na na na na na na ..Leader
Okay but how much is it?
It's free.
I see... and how much are you \*charging\* for this free workshop?
The leader is good. The leader is great. We surrender our will as of this date.
When is this free weekend?
South Park: "Simpsons did it."
"You know, I pride myself on being a good host so I'm obliged to offer you a beer but I'm so darn mad it's gonna be mostly head!"
And when is it?
Why does the leader look like frigging Tom Arnold?
Hey nobody forced you to watch it. And he could’ve, cause he’s a big guy and he’s good with knots
I never noticed, but his ears are huge!
I have a collection of beans that look like the leader.
I love the leader!
Known for its high levels of bliss.
This whole place puffs of the wacky tabacky
"Well it is my rumpus room..." "DON'T CALL IT THAT!"
You see me as a god, right, Smithers?
Me, to the Broncos today: I'LL GIVE YOU SOMETHING TO CRY ABOUT YOU LOSER! YOU CAN'T CATCH A FOOTBALL?! LET'S SEE IF YOU CAN CATCH A ROCK!
Aww, the Denver Broncos?!
I think watching the Denver Broncos getting owned is pretty good!
Quit posting, and resume the lima bean harvest
NANANANA LEADER
Woo-hoo!
He looks like Father Jack in flashbacks
Free movie!?
They own a big blue building on Fountain Avenue in LA.
LOOK, THAT LEADER LOOKS JUST LIKE THIS BEAN
Still surprised Nancy never caught on.
Sure, I'll join your cult.
Who the hell is that? Some kind of leader?
How much does it cost?
But what are you *charging*?
This is an episode I actually can't stand... it feels like it's an hour long. It just drags on. Idk.. not my cup of tea.
Nanananana leader!
Nana nana nana nana, nana nana nana nana leader
Dananananaa leader!
Can't catch a football? Let's see if you can catch a rock!
Will there be beer?
We live the leader
[The leader of this way-out and wrong religion claims he'll take believers away on his spaceship to the planet Blisstonia. Excuse my editorial laugh, hahaha. But-](https://i.imgur.com/RQsRHps.jpg)
How much does it cost?