Mr. Bergstrom storyline
This is what happens when writers of today try to write for classic characters of 30 years ago... not even close to the show’s Bergstrom.
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- It was awful. There was no joy from Lisa at seeing him. Not even an acknowledgement! And he's portrayed as kind of bumbling and unsure whereas his appeal in the classic episode is his unending confidence and charisma.
- from riding off into the sunset to... this.
- .....
You are moe- Thought the same thing, makes me worry about the possible introduction of Lionel Hutz or Troy McClure characters. I think many of us have been waiting for so long and building it up in our head...it'll be difficult to live up to expectations AND it'll be shocking if they can capture the spirit of the characters.
...still want both though! - Yeah it brought nothing to the storyine of him returning and possible interactions with him and lisa. It was a awkward questline in my opinion to be honest. They made his IQ like homers.
- Part of bergstroms quest line required jimbo... what if someone doesnt have him?
- His quest line was a little disappointing.
- A second look and I suppose it's okSpoiler
Bergstrom: Ah Springfield, and a second chance! It's rare for a substitute to come back.
Skinner: Actually we’re good, no one's taken a sick day in years out of fear of getting fired.
Skinner: We've had the flu at this school constantly for 6 years.
Bergstrom: Well, if I can't be a substitute teacher, I guess I can be a substitute some-other-job…
·Make Mr. Bergstrom Research Sub Jobs -60 Mins
Bergstrom: Let’s see what it says in the classified section of the newspaper.
Bergstrom: “Look for job listing online.”
Bergstrom: Substitute firefighter, substitute Zamboni driver… I really lucked out that there’s such a bustling substitute industry.
Bergstrom: Hello, My name is Mr. Bergstrom, and I'll be your substitute heart surgeon today.
Jasper: But you're not a doctor. I'm here for my life-saving heart surgery!
Bergstrom: Not a problem. I'll just wheel in this TV and show you the movie Patch Adams. It's ABOUT a doctor.
Jasper: How's that gonna help me?!
Bergstrom: Maybe the magic of Robin Williams in a clown nose will fix your arteries?
Bergstrom: Eh, I've gotta figure out something else to substitute for.
·Make Mr. Bergstrom Substitute Other Jobs. -12hrs
Bergstrom: Substitute cop, substitute cab driver, substitute sub sandwich maker…
Bergstrom: My whole life, I've only ever substituted for other people.
Bergstrom: When’s someone going to substitute for “me”?
Jimbo: I'll substitute for you, Mr. Bergstrom.
Bergstrom: Really? You'd do that for me?
Jimbo: It'll probably be the only time outside a courtroom someone will call me “Mr.”
Bergstrom: I'm finally going to live my own life!
·Make Mr. Bergstrom Live His Own Life / 4hrs -Live his own life
Jimbo: Wow, Mr. Bergstrom lived the first day of his own life HARD.
Lisa: What do you mean?
Jimbo: He joy-rided a motorcycle right into the Carpet Deim Rug Store. He's in a coma.
Lisa: How bad is it, doc?
Hibbert: Well, he probably would've been fine, but he substituted his helmet for a cowboy hat.
Lisa: Oh Mr. Bergstrom…
Bergstrom: Who's “Mr. Bergstrom?”
Lisa: You are! You are Mr. Bergstrom!
Bergstrom: Oh yeah! And you are Lisa Simpson!
·Make Mr. Bergstrom Remember Who He Is / 4hrs- Remember Who He Is
Bergstrom: Thanks for helping me remember who I was, Lisa.
Lisa: Of course, Mr. Bergstrom! You're my favorite substitute teacher ever!
Bergstrom: Substitute teacher?! What kind of crappy job is that?!
Lisa: Oh no!
Bergstrom: Just kidding, Lisa. I remember exactly how crappy being a substitute is.
Bergstrom: And I love it! - This storyline seemed like the equivalent of Bart Simpson faking his way through a book report. ““A Tale of Two Cities” was a tale... about two cities. And Jimbo was there!” F+
