From Newsgroup: alt.tv.simpsons

Kind of a misfire. A lot of silly nonsense, and why did the episode
*start* with an entire (nearly) self-contained subplot and its heartstring-tugging conclusion? Did someone forget to weave it through
the rest of the episode (but still remember to tack on a silly future
coda undoing it)? The ska element was random but mostly enjoyable (yet I
echo Bart's sentiment after the unconsciously induced dancing: what the
HELL just happened?); I wonder, though, how this recipe-stealing show
could possibly be legal and also how the entire town managed to get the
recipe to try when the episode hasn't even aired yet.

Another unusual new opening sequence combination (at least it was more
than just the clouds, and had a blackboard and couch gag to enjoy), a
baffling collection of parts, seemingly designed around this ska cover
of the theme. Hmm. Do I interpret the credits to suggest that this cover
is performed by Hepcat?

Goof
Tony pronounces scourge so the start sounds like score; it should rhyme
with urge.

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