Will 'The Simpsons' Create an Episode Based Off of 'Balloon Boy' Saga?

Will 'The Simpsons' Create an Episode Based Off of 'Balloon Boy' Saga?
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Characters and stars walked the "yellow" carpet in honor of "The Simpsons'" 20th Anniversary.

According to the Associated Press, director Morgan Spurlock said the "Balloon Boy" headlines would make "such a perfect 'Simpsons' episode." He continued, "It was American news at its best. We run with something without having all the facts. We turn it into a big lead story."

"The Simpsons" had a lot to celebrate as they cut their cake. The series is the longest-running American sitcom, animated program, and primetime scripted entertainment program, according to the AP. "The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special in 3-D on Ice" is set to air in January.

Published 10/19/09 by the Insider

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  • Cool:)
    NeverLetGo 10/19/09 Reply
  • The phrase is "based on" not "based off of". In fact, it's never grammatically correct to say "off of".
    Anonymous 10/19/09 Reply
    • Let me guess -- you just go around the internet doing that. Are you an english teacher or something?
      Anonymous 10/19/09
  • I would think that out of many episodes, they wuld have already made a skit out of something like that, to where falcon or the parents wuld have gotten the idea from the cartoon! like an itchy and scratchy kind of dumb stunt, but im sure its what...
    Anonymous 10/19/09 Reply