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| Just like all billionaires, I would imagine. |
Declan Desmond, a supposedly noted documentary filmer, has returned to reveal he's been filming residents of Springfield since 32 years ago, first filming them when they were eight years old and filming how they've done every eight years since. For instance, he's filmed Clancy Wiggum go from a boy with shoot 'em up dreams to a 16 year old hall monitor, to going to the police academy, then using his excellent pistol back rubs to earn him his Chief of Police title.
Desmond's documentary then focuses on young Homer, whose dreams involve becoming ultra rich and successful. However, by the time Homer is 24, his dreams of fortune are basically shattered as he's involved in multiple odd jobs, but has found a nice gleam of hope in Marge. At 32, Homer has now had kids (even though at 24 Homer states he never would), but promises that in eight years Homer will be so rich he'll kick Desmond's ass with a gold boot. In the present day, much to Desmond's surprise, Homer has become a millionaire, apparently getting rich with a pen that shoots out condiments.
Desmond continues his film, focusing on Professor Frink, whose career path has left him unable to find a woman. He goes back in time to warn his younger self and set him on a new path, but is run over before he can reach himself, probably dying. The film then focuses on "Eleanor" whom at age eight wishes to be both a lawyer and a doctor, and accomplishes this at 24 after graduating from both Yale Law and Harvard Medical. However, by 32 the woman has become burned out, losing her sanity and finding the comfort in booze and cats. In the present day, the woman has become the person well known as the 'crazy cat lady'.
The film then focuses on Marge, whom at age eight is interested in photography. This interest of hers continues into high school but by 24, Marge's photography is limited to use at some store she works at. Still, in the present day, Marge is happy with her husband's success, when suddenly its learned that Homer's millionaire mansion is actually Mr. Burns' summer house. It turns out Homer - gasp! - lied about his success!
Desmond tries to confront Homer about the lie back at his normal house, when Homer reveals that he's so disappointed his life is still as 'miserable' as it was eight years ago. Desmond can't help to find such a statement odd, and after consulting Moe, invites Homer to his editing studio. There, Desmond shows Homer footage of people across town who are actually envious of Homer's family, success and even some of his character. Homer realizes that in his fruitless pursuit of his supposed dreams, he already has accomplished his dream: being with Marge each and every day.
Quick Review
I appreciate what the episode tried to do, presenting most of it in a documentary style, and I did find much of it interesting. Of course, sadly, this episode still doesn't have all that much going for it in terms of comedy, so the score is lower than it probably should be, but I do like what the episode attempted to do.
Final Score: 6.8
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