Monday, July 23, 2007

On the origins of this blog's name

In the long period of time I've been blogging, scores of my dedicated readers have asked what this blog's name means. Since I've been so tremendously busy lately, I haven't gotten around to answering. But now that I have a little time available in between naps and visiting my fantasy baseball teams, I'll explain.

The title, as the astute reader will probably not be surprised to learn, is a Simpsons reference. In Season 9, Episode #5F06 / SI-906, Marge becomes a real estate agent. Shortly after her hiring, her likeness appears on a billboard in Springfield. In it, as Homer points out, her butt looks big. Marge wonders why that is, and Bart points out a neighboring billboard for the Lumber King, whose butt is also big. "Works for the Lumber King," Bart says, pointing to the billboard. Homer, mesmerized by the Lumber King's can, says "Lumber.... We need lumber."

You're welcome for the explanation. Thanks to TheSimpsonsArchive for the episode info.

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