I would love to see a deep dive into Moe's character, specifically regarding how he has become a lot more unethical and miserable as the series has gone on.

I forgot Principal Skinner's voice was a lot deeper and authoritative in the early seasons. The voice acting had gravitas and a quiet dignity to it the later seasons Skinner doesn''t have.

Say what you want about Skinner but the man knows how to steam a good ham.

Skinner wanted to make sure his students didn’t mess around. And made sure no one messed with his students.

The moment that he went downhill was when they split him form Edna before she passed away. I used to love his character? It’s so sad. As you pointed out though Lydia he does seem to be on the road to recovery. We’ll have to wait and see what happens.

Something weird about the modern Simpsons is that Superintendent Chalmers frequently says words that sound like "Skinner" is his yelling-at-Skinner voice, such as "sinner" or "skin him." Maybe Chalmers obtained this quirk because of how Skinner became more of an embarrassment and yell-worthy as a result.

Skinner was once a character that I could admire because he was a soldier to the bone that wasn´t scare to do what he had to do to keep the Springfield elementary in order, but now, he is simply just a walking joke

He's like some not living never giving up guy.

What were they thinking when they ruined his relationship with Edna?

I always thought was how intimidating Skinner was by Chalmers and how unlucky was how he would end up going to the most embarrassing things right in front of him was just so funny. Something that it appears they have forgotten about for some time, but you know what it is interesting that they decide to finally give him some backbone and for him to for once actually stand up against the superintendent pretty cool that Gary has respect for Seymour after that

I wish the writers would’ve killed off Agnes seasons ago. Had she died then Skinner been forced to deal with the reality that he was alone years ago, it would’ve opened up more storylines and growth as a character. I get why she’s still around but it’s tough knowing Skinner is just a joke for being the biggest pushover since he was born.

Skinner has always been one of my favorites. I always feel bad for him like moe.

I think one of the meta issues with Skinner is the way the series uses a floating timeline, and have moved the Simpsons through the decades, so now Skinner being a Vietnam vet doesn't line up as he'd be too old, so the producers have had to down play this side of his character and in turn its cut his knees out from under him

Who was glad to see Skinner take on Chalmers?! That was such a relief much like Patty and Selma finally captured MacGuyver!

Poor Skinner, he became a joke.

He is byfar one of the best characters in the entire show

He really seems like one of those side characters they don't know what to do with anymore. There are several of those at this point. I wonder if a spinoff following some other Springfield residents would help that?

This made me realize how much I appreciate his character. Can you do an episode talking about Bart and Maggie's relationship? I always see Bart and Lisa, Lisa and Maggie, but never the youngest and oldest 🧐.

It was nice to see Skinner finally stand up to Chalmers. I have to remember to make notes of the key episodes you mention. I watched that particular episode right after this. One thing to note is that was very little of the faamily in that episode. Bart was in there more than anyone and the family wasn't there until the tail end.

The principal and the Pauper episode of really slapped fans in the face. It hurts even harder when even Skinner's voice actor commented that it's gonna upset a lot of fans. Sure the writer thought this would be a fun spoof and to goof on fans who took the seriously, but in the end it ended up making them look like a jerk.

Skinner had a great rise and had a sad fall after a bit, but it seems that he is starting to get his groove back.

I think The principal and the pauper is a decent episode. The major problem is the ending disregards the reveal and status quo, and the characters pretend this episode never happened.

Marge: I don't want my son to turn Into that! *Pointing at Skinner and his mother* Skinner: What? a wall?

Seymour Skinner is a one of a kind character and leader.

I'd say "The Principal and the Pauper" is cannon since Lisa references it in a normal episode later (normal as in not a parody, or Side story like "Tree House of Horror" or "A Serious Flanders"

Wish they made an episode where Skinner finally stands up moves out of Agnes house

Honestly I wish they would kill off Agnes and let Skinner grow from there. She’s such an annoying / boring one dimensional character, and the “Skinner mama’s boy” has dragged on for way too long.

I think the next deep dive should be Gil Gunderson he's someone who definitely doesn't know when to quit 😂

Great video! Skinner is such a complex and great character, thank you for highlighting this :D

When I was a kid skinner walking in and out of the water was the scariest shit I ever seen gave me nightmares

Great video, late upload I thought I missed it. Keep up the great work and have a wonderful rest of the week

Thanks! I always enjoy your videos!

Skinner is one of my absolute favourite characters on the show. Makes me really sad thinking about what they did with his character later on

Mom that sailor suit is too small now.

Hey you've hit 200k since I've last watched! Congrats!

Skinner is still a respectable man and overgrown momma's boy we love. Sure he's a Weenie...but he's our Weenie! I still give him credit whenever he gets into his Green Bureau mode! At that point, he's more determined than a Terminator, Tougher than Flying Hellfish and willing fight anyone who messed with his hairline!

Another great one. A moe video like thos would be great but would probably be pretty long and require alot of rewatching but he's another great iconic character who would be great for one of these

Awesome video! I hope one day he'll finally stand up to his mother. Speaking of which, I'd love to see a video on Agnes Skinner.

I just re-subscribed And BTW Congrats for 203K Subscribers!

Hello Lydia thanks for the content

Skinner and Edna were so cute together and I'll never forgive the writers for ruining that storyline.

I wouldn’t bad mouth Skinner, I’ve heard he’s a ex green-beret…

It's not embarrassing that Reverent Lovejoy plays with train, but it's weird that he is playing in the basement. Like really couldn't have he found a better place?

Flanderization has become a common occurrence

Can we get a video on the history of Itchy and Scratchy? Also including its creator, his no-good son, and its relationship with the Krusty the Clown show?

Hearing skinner say "son of a bitch" gave me whiplash, I was half paying attention to the vid cause I was on a game but that took me right back in

That was pretty good you sumed up everything about Skinner didn't realize he lost it that bad after watching this 😂 my favorite episode was when him and chief wiggum had a side episode together.

Every 1, Whatever you do, do NOT change a Character's Backstory!

Disco Stu needs a video from you! And the element to focus on is how if these trends continue...Ayyyyy!

When he's drinking with Homer and Chalmers Is there and he says "There's something I've wanted to say to you for years! ... am I a good principal?"

Ahoy hoy, neighborinos! Deep dive the Bee Man

Ahh, Lydia serving us some more steamed hams!

I don't care what your thoughts on The Principal and the Pauper are... It has what is my opinion is Skinner's best line ever. When he leaves the self-storage on his motorcycle. The kids see him and question his presence and he simply replies: "Up yours Children" while riding off on the highway.

He might be a weenie, but he’s a weenie you can be proud of.

Armin Tamzarian

You've just made me realise why its not the same its 2d now the characters outside of the Simpson are interchangeable watered down versions of themselves. I haven't even started the episode in still on the intro but the time he chased down bart was terrifying as a kid

I think they took a downhill when they broke him up with Edna. They worked so well together as characters, flipping the stereotypes of the average Tv couples. Edna and Ned never reallly made since to me, I mean, Ned is so chastised and calls the reverend over small issues, we’ll she is a free spirit, and liberated woman.

How about a Deep Dive in to Homer Simpsons character on how he is probably doomed to be a character that learns to br better forgets what he learned just to learn basically the same thing and then forget it again.

Skinner uses to be such a strong 3 dimensional character but nowadays he just isn't the same character anymore unfortunately :(

Skinner became a joke to the entire series, and that when the show had jumped the shark!

What killed it for me was when during an assembly, a grenade was tossed at his feet causing him to wet himself. This is the same guy who whooped on the Disney lawyers (I know, ironic right?) and had a weird Norman Bates thing going on.

This may sound crazy but maybe someday you can go over Springfields bowling teams

They don’t stay young forever no matter how much we want them to, LMAO. Don’t get me wrong, I love my kids, and now I love them living in their own houses, because they are adults, LMAO. Great biography, Lydia, very interesting and fun (loved all the clips from the earlier episodes!)! Keep up the great work and great content👍👍 🍎Ahoy Springfieldians🍎

I'd love to hear the history of Moe's noose. How many times it appeared, how many times he nearly used it, and finally... When will the writers put him out of his misery.

I want to see if you do 1 on Disco stu and the Sea captain because part of me believes that they're father and son and i'm not the only one.

I think maybe if you did like a Maggie exclusive episode it could be really interesting. I'm sure you can come up with something more clever than that, but I think Maggie could be a center of a really popular video

Not ONE mention of Steamed Hams in a Skinner video! Amazing!

GREAT THE SIMPSON THEORY SKINNER INTERESTING VIDEO LYDIA 😉❤️

I feel bad for Seymour because his mother mistreated him, yelled at by Superintendent Chalmers, got his heart broken by Edna Krabappel and more. I hope he will find a new girlfriend and become a free man.

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Good old Armin Tanzarian. 😂😂

I don't know that thanks again Lydia

When Flander's becomes principal, is one of my favourite episodes.

Skinner: it could've been a day, it could've been the rest of my life Bart: and...? Skinner: (sigh) it was only a day Bart: but you've been gone for three months Skinner: (perks up) groovy! (Marches off confidently)

THIS WAS POSTED LESS THAN A MINUTE AGO AND HAS 7 VIEWS????!!!

The Road To Cincinnati is a great episode

Yeah who never knew that elephants were carnivorous.

I love that you love the Simpson's but something is just different about your episodes now😢can you do videos on consperisy theorys?

8:02 Now that I see her in the picture here, is there anymore backstory to Ruth Powers or her daughter? As I can only think of two episodes with her in them.

Personally I believe that the readon Skinner changed is because the series has been on air for too long. The writers cannot use the "Vietnam stuff" nowadays as that would make him older. In the show Skinner is around the age of 40. If nowadays the writers had him have one of his famous Vietnam PTSD flashbacks, panic attacks or fighting moves that would mean that he is around the age of 50 or 60.

Skinner is probably the character most hurt by the floating timeline. Its lead to the vietnam part of his story being phased out, since for him to have it, he would be to old.

The biggest change is due to him becoming Super Nintendo Chalmers lackey.

Where is Üter Zörker, i miss him 😭😭

Poor Seymour

agreed 100%

I have never honestly picked up in this before but yea Skinner did go down hill fast

He's an odd fellow, but he steam a good ham.

Finally someone had to say something about this.

In my opinion Simpsons when slightly downhill when Apu was removed because of a guy who wrote a book saying how racist the character was. I didn't see anything racist about the character he was a fleshed out, entertaining character that had a lot of memorable moments and some heartfelt scenes

Yay

We even get to see him before he accidentally ruined his mother's chances to be in the Olympics before he was born and later be a part of the volunteer fire brigade when Homer accidentally injures the fire brigade and starts pillaging before Skinner wonders "have we gone TOO far?" Of course, Skinner expels Bart for going too far and ruining a visit by the fire department to Springfield Elementary. Of course, there's also when he stands up to Superintendent Chalmers, explains why his suits are ill-fitting (from being hung by his armpits in a North Vietnamese prison, which left him lop-shouldered), goes off on Chalmers, and says that if it's so easy, HE should teach Bart Simpson! That's in Season 23, which is YEARS before Season 32's "Road To Cincinnati" Of course, Skinner wasn't ALWAYS so uptight. He was a lot more free-wheeling and fun before he was trapped in a pool full of worms over a weekend by Andy Hamilton; Skinner even demotes Groundskeeper Willie on the spot while keeping a stone-faced expression after he gets out of the pool. "Shut. This. Pool. Down."

Am I really that out of touch? No, no everyone else is wrong

the thumbnail shows an earlier episode (skinner's sense of snow) labelled "NOW" and a later episode (crooks and ladders) as "THEN". if the thesis of the video were strong, there would be no need to invert the chronology in the thumbnail.

Ruth Powers Deep Dive

*snake voice* Uh dude that thumbnail is like totally wrong

Can you do a rise and fall of krusty the clown?

Skinnnnnner

Armin’s frozen peas

We're not to ever talk about the "real" Seymore Skinner according to judge Synder.

We need a Gil Gunderson video