Nuclear Physicist Reacts to THE SIMPSONS - Marge Gets a Job It's The CURIES We Must Flee

[@tomroberts1105]

I think the Beaver's thing is related to a pun. While beavers do build dams, their actual home is called a 'lodge', thus allowing the administration to put the paperwork in the tubes and say, truthfully, 'The complaint has been lodged.'

[@CaptainXJ]

Opening with eating a chip took me out, perfect 🤣 Fantastic video!

[@THX11458]

The giant Pierre & Marie Curie scene is actually a parody of popular 1950's Sci-Fi films. In these movies a creature, typically spider, scorpion, or ant (but sometimes human) becomes exposed to radiation resulting in the creature enlarging to monstrously large size. The giant creature then would go on a killing spree, stomping on various buildings and causing general mayhem. (BTW: another episode that involves Homer and nuclear power is Season 5, Episode 3 " Homer goes to College")

[@MirrorDimly]

Not to mention Godzilla.

[@PaulG.x]

2:14 It's the USA they replace senior employees with cheaper newbies - work experience is irrelevant

[@thomask4978]

And maybe soon the cheap workers are getting replaced by computers and machines because the minimum wage rose.

[@meghansmith7884]

@@thomask4978 Hopefully machines will takeover humanity, better then fighting against each other for no reason lol.....Meow

[@iDEATH]

I believe the super villain Curie's are meant to be kaiju, the Japanese giant monsters like Godzilla. Going from memory, Godzilla has had various origins, mutation, awakening, something something, but they generally involve nuclear energy in some way.

[@zen1647]

Yeah, Godzilla and other kaiju were an artistic reaction to the nuclear horror of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. It's actually part of an amazing effort to process those horrors and the horrors of the war.

[@xyreniaofcthrayn1195]

@@zen1647 And yet the original gojira film was reptile egg on some island atoll just chilling and then bam the atoll goes up in nuclear explosion ala bikini atoll.

[@KidarWolf]

There is absolutely something with Smithers having the hots for Burns, and it's a long-running thing through the entirety of The Simpsons. Poor Smithers just can't seem to realize that Burns is not just oblivious, but disinterested, with Burns' only love being himself. Poor Smithers deserves someone who adores him as much as he adores them.

[@eeyorehaferbock7870]

Fun fact: The lounge singer who Mr. Burns hires for Homer and Marge’s date is actually a real-life singer named Tom Jones; he’s also the one who sings the song (“What’s New Pussycat”) that they played to try to make the depressed plant employees look happy on the job.

[@1crazypj]

Tom Jones is from South Wales, he won a talent show called 'Opportunity Knocks' hosted by Hughie Green in the late 1960's or early 70's. (I was a kid back then and watched it) Tom was a 'fixture' in Las Vegas for many many years and has had several hit records in Britain and around the world.

[@eeyorehaferbock7870]

@@1crazypj didn’t even know he was British to be honest. All I really knew about him was that he sang those two songs (which I knew about thanks to a classic John Mulaney routine) and also apparently the opening number from Disney’s The Emperor’s New Groove.

[@jvgreendarmok]

@@eeyorehaferbock7870 Now you know. Now you know what it's like to live in my brain.

[@eeyorehaferbock7870]

@@jvgreendarmok you mean being reminded of weird little tangents that aren’t even related to the main subject at hand?

[@vintage23]

Matt Groening the creator of the Simpsons had homer work at a power plant because Matt lived through Three Mile Island and he thought it would be a funny idea to have an absolute idiot Homer Simpson work at a power plant. So he based the whole power plant job and everything off of the three mile Island incident in 1979.

[@nigeldepledge3790]

Which is kinda ironic, because the Three Mile Island incident released practically no radioactive material at all. Compare it, for example, with the Windscale fire of 1957.

[@slugface322]

​@daniellysohirka4258 So true, I wish the lame stream media would have promoted the reality that power generation via coal, gas & oil kills untold people every year. Good thing we have hundreds of years of fossil fuels left to burn, perhaps we'll get a clue? nah just kidding 😂

[@mivact]

8:57 "Now I see where Greenpeace gets it from." Ha!

[@diytwoincollege7079]

I would love to see Elina as a character on the Simpsons.

[@Auroral_Anomaly]

Who talks sense into the insane logic.

[@KenSiefert]

Great now I want chips, and the power to summon nuclear reactions

[@seangilmore6695]

You can usually replace a senior position with two or three college grads. Then keep the one that performs the best, and pay much less than what you would pay a senior-level employee.

[@jeffvansant8484]

This is so entertaining. Your expressions and reactions to this show are so natural. It is edifying to see you in this light.

[@Muonium1]

This is a classic episode just on the tail end of meh early Simpsons and entering the true golden era of core Good Simpsons which reigned for about another 6 seasons.

[@kaymish6178]

its probably not uncommon for the Nuclear Power plant to be the major employer in a small town like Springfield. the town probably only exists because of the plant. it brings in so much money that it pays for all the services. we saw that when Germany shut down its plants the towns that had them suddenly dried up because none of the residents realized the plant was subsidizing their lifestyles.

[@w.knudsen5570]

Another enchanting post. 😊 With your help, i found an interest in the Simpsons.

[@hofimastah]

She preferred to be addressed as Marie Skłodowska-Curie. Another great video 🙌🙌🙌

[@MichaelBrown-me3bh]

These are my favorite!!! BTW.. Homer is the safety inspector.

[@yayabeifong8144]

😂😂 that was funny the chip eating thing and i really enjoy this too hope to see you reacting to more simpsons videos thank you

[@zeogold]

Sad thing is that most people and that includes environmentalists get get their knowledge about nuclear power from Simpsons episodes.

[@brianmunyon5669]

So right after mentioning Marie Curie you were Curieous about the episode 😁. I’ll see may way out…

[@hueyiroquois3839]

8:45 Maybe, they "repaired" the heat exchangers and hook up the pipes wrong?

[@sam93931]

those old simpsons episodes are golden :D

Your comments are very funny!! Congratulations for the videos. 👏🏼👏🏼🙂

[@Optimistprime.]

I will fully admit I learned all my "facts" about nuclear power from the Simpsons when I was a kid. Haha

[@tehNashty]

I think there has to be a dictionary somewhere that lists 'The Simpsons' as thee best example of 'Irony'. Elina, thank you for the smiles!

[@jwestney2859]

2:54 "Curator of large mammals". PRICELESS! Lisa is the best.

[@9791mij]

It’s a notorious story quark Nuclear radiation equals Nuclear Mutants and I know at the beginning the dangers of radiation weren’t fully understood

[@wyldhowl2821]

If this episode makes you react, you MUST see the one with Frank Grimes ("Homer's Enemy" I think).

[@YourFriendlyNuclearPhysicist]

Thanks a lot! Will do ☢️👩🏽‍🔬

[@JetDom767]

Great episode, I'd also recommend Season 7 Episode 7 "King Size Homer" features some funny gags and is related to Homer saving the Power Plant from Meltdown.

[@frostebyte]

9:58 So proud of you!!

[@채월Sky]

The nuclear 💣 OPENING I AM OBSESSED

[@thhseeking]

That guy saying "It's the Curies..." is meant to be Japanese. It's a nod to the original Godzilla movies... In one of the Jurassic Park sequels when the Tyrannosaurus is rampaging through the streets a Japanese man says something about leaving Tokyo to avoid this type of thing 🤣

[@BHRxRACER]

Great start 😂

[@olivierbossel]

I’m proud of you Elina that you know their names! 😅 Joke aside, Simpsons are great in turning things into absurdity ironically speaking, maybe nuclear more than anything else. Being so represented in the Simpsons is the best way to be sure that what is relayed by medias, Greenpeace, etc… about nuclear is far from the reality! It’s always a pleasure to watch your content. Hope you are doing well! Have a nice day 😊

[@paulmorgan1009]

CURIEous you say?

[@meghansmith7884]

Im always curious wink wink nudge nudge lol....Meow

[@jeffreyray9136]

Great to see you again. Love you vids reaction and informing on real information. Beautiful and brilliant! 😊

[@thhseeking]

Oh, and that t-shirt made me weep 😜

[@YourFriendlyNuclearPhysicist]

Hehe you can find it at my shop, and many more ☢️👩🏽‍🔬 yfnp.shop/

[@thhseeking]

@@YourFriendlyNuclearPhysicist Me, wear a t-shirt that says "nucular"??? Not on your life 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 P.S. Grammarly tried to correct that 😝

[@meghansmith7884]

@@YourFriendlyNuclearPhysicist Ur HOT 😣OOps lol....Meow

[@michaelf.7172]

Thank you for the watch. I have never really been a Simpsons fan, but I enjoy your enjoyment of them. Speaking of the Curies, have you ever seen the MGM movie, "Madame Curie" with Greer Garson and Walter Pigeon? It's one of MGM's biopics from the 40's. It's not accurate, but it's fun. I would would enjoy your reacting to that, pointing out nuclear physics stuff. Thanks, again, for being a delightful Friendly Nuclear Physicist. I'll be looking forward to whatever comes next.

[@catfishcave379]

Senior position opens… filled with entry level position - welcome to govt.

[@R_C420]

Lol at the "i knew it" Didn't quite take a nuclear physicist to figure it out.

[@murob2347]

I am SO proud of you for knowing their names!

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

Great video, Elina...👍

[@jimsvideos7201]

This show definitely has its moments. Have you watched Futurama?

[@YourFriendlyNuclearPhysicist]

No what is it about?

[@jimsvideos7201]

@@YourFriendlyNuclearPhysicist A delivery company set in like the year 3000, Matt Groening again, brilliant humour written by folks with a great deal of depth in their fields.

[@enderthexenocide760]

@@YourFriendlyNuclearPhysicist Futurama is one of the best cartoons ever made. Definitely watch it if you liked The Simpsons. It's funnier and sci-fi themed but by the same writer.

[@felixh5285]

Love these Simpsons reaction videos!

[@Damon970]

Face it, Elina, you really like the Simpsons. 😂

[@muldie101]

Why do I have a feeling you edit your own recordings? Those last 4 seconds... ;-) 12:53

[@the_ttr]

I;ve flipped from a chair on the greenpeace comment. And You actually spot on with it... sortof - I think it was Zion Lights who made snarky joke that most people got their education from TV on Sunday afternoon, from simpsons :) anyway... need to het new chair :)

[@ellagrant6190]

Greenpeace gets their information on nuclear power from the Simpsons, lol, checks out.

[@JB1978]

You should be aware by now that her name was Maria Sklodowska - Curie.

[@Bokaj01]

7:53 He never knows who Homer is and forget his name all the time. There’s an episode about this from the golden era of Simpsons. Might be season 4.

[@undertaker666dead]

To quote Mr Burns this video is excellent

[@KZ-ih8gv]

Where to get that t-shirt?

[@mewtwoinchernobyl]

YEAH! THE CURIESODE! :) I'm a Marie Curie stan, just letting you know! When are you going to continue playing Fallout 4? (And can you pleeease play Pokemon Uranium as well? PLEEEEEEEASE?)

[@mariagavriilidou7525]

Hahaha a omg I love every single one of your comments 😂😂😂I can't stop laughing seriously 😂😂😂

[@B.B.Digital_Forest]

Hi. An old sci-fi series, Space 1999, has been playing live on KZbin for the past few weeks. The first episode features a disaster that involves 'magnetic radiation' and risks of dumping radioactive waste on the Moon. If you ever check out the episode (entitled Breakaway), please give your thoughts about it.

[@adelinaprentice4703]

Have you done the one where Homer has a crush on his coworker? It's called The Last Temptation of Homer. I don't remember how much is nuclear power related but they both work there so probably some? lol

[@ronaldlebeck9577]

Elina, have you watched the Australian movie, "Young Einstein", starring Yahoo Serious? It's a blast! If you haven't, please do when you get a chance...and then do a reaction video on it. 😁

[@Knightmare91]

Homer isn’t actually a nuclear engineer he is a nuclear safety inspector. In a recent episode it’s revealed that Homer’s job is mostly for show and he doesn’t actually do anything around the plant.

[@peterobinson3678]

Your t-shirt is Correct... It's pronounced 'Nucular'...

[@enderthexenocide760]

it's not though. Both pronunciations are accepted in general but the correct one is "nu-klee-er", like "nuc-lee-us". It isn't called a "nuc-U-lus". The whole world laughed at George W. Bush talking about "nuc-U-lar" weapons lol.

[@costaliberta5969]

me: watching the simpsons. her: watching for radioactive logos in pictures.

[@katiebreeze2705]

I assume if they knew he was retiring, they would have trained someone under him to take the position when he left. Then someone would move in that position, and it would trickle down.

[@srb1855]

Well I see you have descended to the dark side. The Simpsons claim another victim! 😉

[@davidrivaz]

Hello Elina 👋👋

[@bluedragontoybash2463]

Yeah.. another simpson episode !!

[@sjent]

Skillset?!?! I thought working at NPP did not require any skillsets.😋 _You and her have literally same qualification._ Yes, but he has years of experience. _Whole city shares common brain cell._ Nah, they are just chill and relaxed. Isnt this is what this green steam from cooling towers does?😋

[@YourFriendlyNuclearPhysicist]

He has experience in donut consumption if that counts 😁 not sure if it trumps the mammal curator.

[@sjent]

@@YourFriendlyNuclearPhysicist _He has experience in donut consumption if that counts_ Well yes, it is a critical skill for working at NPP. Considering amount of donuts he has consumed, he is long overdue for promotion to plant manager. 1 donut = 10 experience. _not sure if it trumps the mammal curator._ Of course it is. How is this even a question?!?

[@mrmeach1967]

Finally! A T-shirt with an American pronunciation key: N-U-C-U-L-A-R. I want this.

[@parthasarathyvenkatadri]

She does the UWU sign without noticing ..

[@shadowgam3]

Just let you know there will be a Fallout TV series coming soon. I hope you get to watch it. Since you have played the game. I think you should watch the show. You never played Fall Out 4 completely through. So I suggest, you at least watch the show. Love the content you do provide,and interesting, but I can barely keep up with all the stuff you talk about.

[@fieryweasel]

You're "Curie-ous"...nice

[@StMyles]

😂😂😂 What do they call you Doctor, Professor, Duchess of Nukes ???… A Scientist watching Simpsons…

[@marksusskind1260]

the common brain cell is the one joke in the one joke series

[@marksusskind1260]

Upon second thought after three months, perhaps some ol' internet theory is playing out, that is, the one where Homer is in a coma and the past decades of episodes are his brain theatre, modeling of the Tommy Westphall Universe which predates The Simpsons series by a few years.

[@thirstfast1025]

purple water?

[@Inaf1987]

I hear their new episodes are better, are they representing nuclear energy the same way they did before?

[@feeshtacos]

What happened to radioactive man ???

[@LordSStorm]

Anyone know if Elina is okay, or just taking a break?

[@FragileNM]

Enjoyed The Simpsons? No. Enjoyed your reactions, yes.

[@Vibranium_man]

Can you react to the hacksmith's lightsaber?

[@Josephithinkthatsme]

I am the angel of death ☠️

[@joostvhts]

Sorry for this being totally unrelated, but I was wondering if there's anything in Sabine Hossenfelder's latest video that is relatable to you (if so, please think about whether you should actually share it with us (at this moment/at all))

[@Perkeletricksterservantofrher]

*Nuclear Physicist*

[@olivierbossel]

Hey, I was wondering what do you think about nuclear fusion and are you interested in it? 😊

[@paulanderson7796]

Fusion is not possible under terrestrial conditions. Hence why it's not mentioned.

[@riteshparmar4687]

nice T-shirt ,sister.

[@robbieracer3294]

What is your last name...Romanian?

[@paulanderson7796]

Her last name is "Charatsidou". I guessing Greek.

[@joep5080]

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[@Lonewolf-jv5yo]

Say why don't you do a reaction on simson song called look at all those idiots with Mr burns complaining about his workers

[@thelionheart5280]

I love the simpsons, but that show did so much damage to the public perception of nuclear power. Most Americans idea of nuclear power is just based off of this show lol

[@TeethToothman]

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[@giin97]

First time coming across you. Your "nucular" shirt is intentionally triggering, I assume? 😂

[@galen__]

👍

[@DavidHuber63]

Uranium can be dangerous

[@gszikra]

Well, yes comedy is funny only with truths in it. And this one is very funny. As an European living in US for 40 years, this is very funny. Scary? Chernobyl is scary. Communism: I have been there. I have done it. I did not like it.

[@wilgarcia1]

lol =P

[@heathg2681]

Elina, you look really tired.

[@KibyNykraft]

You stop and comment a bit too often. :)

[@Name_Happrycorn]

You behaviour imposes the idea of addressing you personally, not the argument per say. It's a nonsense - nuclear physicist criticising a cartoon.

[@채월Sky]

Then don’t watch. Bye

[@IronAceSUB]

I just came to comment I wanna see more Fallout content pleaseeeee~ ^ . ^ ✨

[@donfacundo6089]

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