Summary:
Marge wants to pledge money to public television. At first, Homer objects, arguing that there's never anything good on public TV. When Marge tells Homer that the TV station gave her two tickets to the ballet, Homer changes his tune. But it's clear he has confused the ballet for the circus.
Transcript
Homer: Marge, it's public TV! They never have anything good. Where are the Geraldos? Where are the Ewbankses-es?
Marge: They need our support! Besides, they gave me two tickets to the ballet.
Homer: Ballet? Woo-hoo!
Marge: You like ballet?
Homer: Marjorie, please. I enjoy all the meats of our cultural stew.
Idioms and vocab:
Pledge money-- To give money to a charitable cause
Public TV-- Commercial free television, often supported by donations, known for its artistic and cultural programs
change one's tune-- To change one's mind, especially to approve of something previously disapproved of
Geraldos and Ewbankses-es-- Homer refers to (and mispronounces) Geraldo Rivera and Bob Eubanks, two famous TV hosts
Meats of our cultural stew-- Homer makes a rather sophisticated metaphor, comparing culture to a soup (stew) and ballet to one of the meats that makes it flavorful
Now you practice:
Pretend you're Marge explaining to Homer what the ballet is. Write a few sentences in which your correct Homer's misconception. "No, no, no, Homer. The ballet isn't..."
Email your response to jpenna@udel.edu for this week's Simpson's practice.