Lisa: Dad, do you know what Schadenfreude is?
Homer: No, I do not know what shaden-frawde is.
[sarcasm] Please tell me, because I'm dying to know.
Lisa: It's a German term for `shameful joy', taking pleasure in the
suffering of others.
Homer: Oh, come on Lisa. I'm just glad to see him fall flat on his
butt! [getting mad] He's usually all happy and comfortable, and
surrounded by loved ones, and it makes me feel... What's the
opposite of that shameful joy thing of yours?
Lisa: [nastily] Sour grapes.
Homer: Boy, those Germans have a word for everything!
-- Selbstverstaendlich! "When Flanders Failed"
Homer: No, I do not know what shaden-frawde is.
[sarcasm] Please tell me, because I'm dying to know.
Lisa: It's a German term for `shameful joy', taking pleasure in the
suffering of others.
Homer: Oh, come on Lisa. I'm just glad to see him fall flat on his
butt! [getting mad] He's usually all happy and comfortable, and
surrounded by loved ones, and it makes me feel... What's the
opposite of that shameful joy thing of yours?
Lisa: [nastily] Sour grapes.
Homer: Boy, those Germans have a word for everything!
-- Selbstverstaendlich! "When Flanders Failed"
Related:
- No, I do not know what the Schadenfreude is. Please tell me, because
I'm dying to know.
-- Homer Simpson When Flanders Failed... - Jacques: First, you must get to know your lane. Feel the slickness,
feel the slippery finish.
Caresses it, experience it. Quite smooth, isn't it?... - Homer: Marge? Since I'm not talking to Lisa, would you please ask her
to pass me the syrup?
Marge: [Wearily] Dear, please pass your father the syrup, Lisa.... - Homer: So, I realized that being with my family is more important than being cool.
Bart: Dad, what you just said was powerfully uncool.... - Homer: So, I realized that being with my family is more important
than being cool.
Bart: Dad, what you just said was powerfully uncool.... - Homer: Ooh la la!
Lisa: Hi, Dad.
Homer: You look great, sweetheart.
Lisa: [abashed] Thanks. Homer: Little Lisa, Lisa Simpson.... - Lisa: What do you say to a boy to let him know you're not interested?
Marge: Well, honey, when I... Homer: [puts up a hand] Let me handle this, Marge, I've heard 'em all.... - Marge: Homer, those were very thoughtful presents, but you have to tell
me where you got the money from.
Homer: All right, Marge, I'll tell you, but first you have to promise you will not get mad.... - Homer: Lisa, honey, are you going to be OK?
Lisa: Bleeding Gums was my hero and I never got to tell him how I felt.
Homer: Oh, I'm sure he knew, and I'm sure that wherever he is now, he's happy....
