It’s the Great Pumpkin, Bart Simpson

After embedding that episode of Arrested Development the other day, I realized I could probably similarly do a legal embedding of this year’s Simpsons “Treehouse of Horror” episode, which includes their take on the Great Pumpkin. (Warning: the “Treehouse of Horror” episodes are generally gorier than one expects from The Simpsons.)

(If you can’t see the embedded video, click here.)

Today’s big bargain: the complete boxed DVD set of Stargate SG-1 for $99.99, that’s 10 seasons. And it’s today only… and by the way, it’s still early enough to get it where it’s going while using the free super-saver shipping. (And if you want to share this deal with Stargate-lovin’ friends, please email them this link: http://AAUGH.com/to.htm?B000TJBNHQ )

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