After these revelations, the people of Springfield begin to distrust Armin, who decides that there is no longer any place for him in Springfield and leaves for Capital City to resume his old persona as a no-good street thug, sadly breaking up with Edna Krabappel in the process. In an April 2001 interview, Harry Shearer, the voice of Principal Skinner, recalled that after reading the script, he told the writers, "That's so wrong. [4][5] Seeing his entire platoon devoured by an elephant has been one of the many things that led to the development of his posttraumatic stress disorder. He tells his story, in a parody of the life of Martin Guerre, and admits that his real name is Armin Tamzarian. After Agnes orders Armin to return home, expressing that he is more of a real son to her than the real Skinner is, Homer persuades Mayor Quimby and all the other citizens to allow Armin to resume his assumed identity as Principal Skinner. Commentary for "The Principal and the Pauper", in, Weinstein, Josh. "[20] Jon Hein, who coined the term "jumping the shark" to refer to negative changes in television series, writes in Jump the Shark: TV Edition, "We finally spotted a fin at the start of the ninth season when Principal Skinner's true identity was revealed as Armin Tamzarian. Principal Skinner admits that his real name is Armin Tamzarian, and that he had thought the true Seymour Skinner, a friend from the Army, had died in the Vietnam War. 1940 - Seymour Skinner (Armin Tamzarian) is born and raised in an orphanage in Capital City . [12], "The Principal and the Pauper" finished 41st in the United States in the ratings for the week of September 22–28, 1997, with a Nielsen rating of 9.2. The writers themselves have since mocked the inconsistencies created by the episode; in the season 15 episode "I, (Annoyed Grunt)-Bot", Lisa is seen writing Snowball II on a cat food dish to save money after what would be the fourth Snowball's purchase. In response, the townspeople banish the real Skinner from town by tying him to a chair on a flatcar of a freight train (literally running him out of town on a rail). "Come again? Born as Armin Tamzarian, he has been a troubled orphan from Capital City, who is forced into the US Army during the Vietnam War. Judge Snyder grants Tamzarian Skinner's "name, and his past, present, future, and mother", and decrees that no one will mention his true identity again "under penalty of torture" (although Lisa uses the real name in the episode "I, (Annoyed Grunt)-Bot"). This is a name that can accompany a little boy well as he grows into a man, and ages beyond that - but I'd prefer the second syllable pronounced as "min", with a shorter vowel sound. The most perfect and amazing women you can find in your lifetime. "[29] He describes the episode as a commentary on "people who like things just the way they are", and remarks, "It never seems to have occurred to anyone that this episode is about the people who hate it." Skinner was a more easygoing principal, but it all changed when student Andy Hamilton filled the pool with worms and locked Skinner in there for a long weekend (Monday being a teachers' holiday, Skinner was not rescued until Tuesday morning). Principal Skinner admits that he is an impostor, and that his real name is Armin Tamzarian. His constant, desperate, and usually ineffective attempts at maintaining discipline are an effort to receive good reviews in the frequent inspections of his very strict boss, Superintendent Chalmers—who makes no effort to hide his disapproval of Skinner. The writers didn’t expect fans to care, but after nine years of investment in the Skinner character, of course they were up in arms. Skinner walks by and asks "that's really a cheat, isn't it?" Armin resigns as principal and Skinner replaces him, but both the townspeople and Skinner's mother Agnes decide they prefer Armin… He also refuses to take part in mother-son activities with Agnes, who realizes she misses having Armin as a son. [18], In a February 2006 article in The Star-Ledger, Alan Sepinwall and Matt Zoller Seitz cite the episode when asserting that the quality of The Simpsons "gets much spottier" in season nine. [6] However, Keeler has said he was inspired by the Tichborne Case of nineteenth-century England. It was cheap, idle storytelling", he remarks. A blue-haired suspect being hunted by police for an alleged assault has commented on his own wanted post - to defend his hairstyle and poke fun at his critics. For the other Simpsons character of the same name, see, Fictional character from The Simpsons franchise, Silverman, David. He was similar to Bart growing up in Capital City, but grew out of it when he met Skinner, who instilled principles and helped him find new meaning in life. Skinner. The episode features Martin Sheen in the role of the real Seymour Skinner. When the episode aired, lo and behold, a community of people who like things just the way they are got mad. The controversial season 9 episode "The Principal and the Pauper" heavily alters Skinner's backstory, revealing him as an impostor. The celebration goes well until a strange man arrives, claiming to be the real Seymour Skinner. This is further declared in the Season 29 episode "Grampy Can Ya Hear Me" where a teenage Seymour is shown living with Agnes before going off to college. "We could make things more challenging, but then the stupider students would complain." The Simpsons, especially during its heyday or the "Golden Age," has a striking balance between cartoonish comedy and down-to-Earth character drama.While its gone on for several decades, there was a turning point when the show shifted away from being truly impressive and innovative, but when that turn happened is debatable, with there being arguments for Season 7, Season 8, Season 9 and Season 11. These inspections usually turn awry due to Bart Simpson's elaborate pranks—which play-off Skinner's desperation for order. Judge Snyder declares that Armin will again be referred to as Seymour Skinner, that he will return to his job as school principal, and that no one shall ever again refer to Skinner or the fallout from his visit, under penalty of torture. Many fans and critics reacted extremely negatively to the revelation that Principal Skinner, a recurring character since the first season who had undergone much character development, was an impostor. A clip from the episode is used in season eleven's "Behind the Laughter" as an example of the show's increasingly "gimmicky and nonsensical plots". [2] In the episode, Seymour Skinner begins to celebrate his twentieth anniversary as principal of Springfield Elementary School, when a man arrives claiming that Skinner has assumed his identity. [17] Skinner was originally supposed to wear a toupée, but it was dropped because the writers didn't like "that type of joke". Later, Groundskeeper Willie tells him the story: years ago, the school had a swimming pool and team, with Willie as their coach. Later, Seymour was declared missing and presumed dead. When Bart Simpson plays numerous pranks on teachers of the school, Skinner reveals to Bart that there was a student who was an even better prankster than him. to which Lisa pointedly replies, "I guess you're right, Principal Tamzarian." [18] In later episodes, Skinner's behavior was based on teachers that Bill Oakley and Josh Weinstein had in high school. There, he serves as a Green Beret under Sgt. Out of genuine concern for the quality of education of his students, most of Skinner's actions revolve around ensuring the school has adequate funding. (2006). Commentary for "The Principal and the Pauper", in, Oakley, Bill. My real name is Armin Tamzarian… I’m an orphan from Capital City, and for those who recall my fight to outlaw teenage rudeness may be shocked to learn that I myself, was once a street punk.” Nine seasons and two episodes in, the residents of Springfield discover the true identity of … Martin Sheen as the real Seymour Skinner[1]. "[21] James Greene of Nerve.com put the episode fifth on his list "Ten Times The Simpsons Jumped the Shark", calling it a "nonsensical meta-comedy" and arguing that it "seemed to betray the reality of the show itself". They surmise that the negative reception was partly due to the fact that it was not immediately apparent to viewers that this was such an episode (as opposed to, for example, "The Simpsons Spin-Off Showcase"). (2006). Latest Posts by Armin_Tamzarian. Principal Skinner first appeared in "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire", which was also the first Simpsons episode to air. Although Skinner likes to maintain the image of a strict disciplinarian, he is often weak-willed and nervous and has a very unhealthy dependence on his mother, who constantly torments him and nicknames him "Spanky". The Simpsons are dressed as astronauts and sit on the couch just as it blasts off into space. In the episode, Seymour Skinner begins to celebrate his twentieth anniversary as principal of Springfield Elementary School, when a man arrives claiming that Skinner has assumed his identity. [14] The Fox network's ratings average for the week was 6.4. Grafter. He is quick to take orders from his superiors; chiefly his mother, Agnes, and Superintendent Chalmers. The episode garnered controversy from fans and critics, with many citing it as the moment when the series, "This [episode] is about a community of people who like things just the way they are. Skinner—newly liberated from a Chinese sweatshop—Skinner reveals his true name of Armin Tamzarian and his Rebel Without A Cause past: “Those who recall my fight to outlaw teenage rudeness may … You and me, WE, can help usher in this new age. Seymour Skinner, whom he comes to idolize and befriend. (2006). He is also quite bitter about the treatment he and other Vietnam veterans have received upon returning from the war. Armin leaves Springfield, but is later persuaded to return as principal. Keeler said he later received a "curtly phrased" letter from Tamzarian, who wanted to know why his name appeared in the episode. You're taking something that an audience has built eight years or nine years of investment in and just tossed it in the trash can for no good reason, for a story we've done before with other characters. Armin took the news of the apparent death to Seymour's mother, Agnes. (2006). A clip from the episode was used in season eleven's "Behind the Laughter" as an example of the show's increasingly "gimmicky and nonsensical plots". Keeler asserts, "I am very, very proud of the job I did on this episode. Principal W. Seymour Skinner[1] (born Armin Tamzarian)[2] is a recurring fictional character in the animated sitcom The Simpsons, who is voiced by Harry Shearer. ''THE MEANING OF THE FAMOUS SPANISH QUOTE: I´M HUNGRIER THAN CASCORRO'' Right here, right now. Principal Skinner soon admits that he is an impostor, and that his real name is Armin Tamzarian. Subject Views Posted Re: Help Cancelling BT Sport APP. Commentary for "Principal Charming", in, Weinstein, Josh. There, he serves as a Green Beret under Sgt. The episode is one of the most controversial of The Simpsons. Armin Tamzarian is real name of principal Seymour Skinner from TV show "Simpsons". Skinner's not really close to these people—you know, he's a minor character—but they get upset when someone comes in and says, 'This is not really the way things are', and they run the messenger out of town on the rail. Armin then tells the story of the events that led him to steal Seymour Skinner's identity. Principal Skinner soon admits that he is an impostor, and that his real name is Armin Tamzarian. The principal we know admits this stranger is telling the truth, that his real name is Armin Tamzarian, and that he took Skinner's identity while Skinner was a prisoner of war. It's cuter that way. [22], Other figures associated with The Simpsons have publicly criticized the episode. The episode controversially revealed that Skinner is an impostor named Armin Tamzarian who stole a Vietnam veteran’s identity. The celebration goes well until a strange man arrives, claiming to be the real Seymour Skinner. [19] Alan Sepinwall observes in another Star-Ledger article, "[The episode] was so implausible that even the characters were disavowing it by the end of the episode. "The Principal and the Pauper" was the last episode of The Simpsons written by Ken Keeler, who also pitched the original idea for the episode. The two bonded during this time and Bart made an effort to get Skinner reinstated in the school. [6] Skinner often seems weak-willed and easily suppressed, but often will use his military command experience gained in the Vietnam War to get real respect and discipline. Exposed at his 20th anniversary party by the real Sgt. He instead allowed Agnes to call him Seymour, and took over Seymour's life. The term "jump(ing/ed) the shark" has been thrown around so often that it's lost all meaning. It guest-starred Martin Sheen as the real Seymour Skinner. It never seems to have occurred to anyone that this episode is about the people who hate it. After Skinner is reinstated, he and Edna date for several more years and become engaged,[10] but later cancel the wedding. [4][5] According to animation director Steve Moore, one of the working titles for the episode was "Skinnersby". (2001). "[24] In the introduction to the ninth season DVD boxset, series creator Matt Groening describes "The Principal and the Pauper" as "one of [his] least favorite episodes". The Real-Life Connection Some fans speculated that the Blackwater Athletics Team could have been killed by the Skinner Brothers, who are behind many of the most brutal tragedies in Red Dead 2 . The episode has been criticized by series creator Matt Groening, and by Harry Shearer, who provides the voice of Principal Skinner. [33] In the season fifteen episode "I, (Annoyed Grunt)-Bot", Lisa addresses Principal Skinner as "Principal Tamzarian" when Skinner chides her for naming her new cat Snowball II, after a cat that had died earlier in the episode. The celebration goes well until a strange man arrives, claiming to be the real Seymour Skinner. They add that "Martin Sheen steals the show ... in a brief but important slice of Simpsons history. He is the principal of Springfield Elementary School, which he struggles to control, and is constantly engaged in a battle against its inadequate resources, apathetic and bitter teachers, and often rowdy and unenthusiastic students, Bart Simpson being a standout example. He takes the job, but finds himself isolated by the townspeople, who realize they prefer Armin to him. [20], In "The Principal and the Pauper", it is revealed that Skinner was not who he claimed to be and was really named Armin Tamzarian. Skinner then quickly excuses himself to Lisa and walks away. The most beautiful women ever to live on the planet. Many fans believe the episode is based on the story of Martin Guerre or the 1993 film Sommersby. [4] The episode's official title is a reference to the book The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain. Another part of Principal Skinner's backstory is revealed in the season 21 episode "Pranks and Greens". [3], One of Skinner's defining traits is that he has served as a Green Beret sergeant during the Vietnam War, where he has been captured by the Viet Cong at the Battle of Khe Sanh and has spent three years as a prisoner of war. Possibly related to the Ermin- names (which gave us Emma and her variants) or to Herman, this is an unusual choice which fits current trends. They never mention it. Skinner is a highly skilled combatant, particularly hand-to-hand, and demonstrates his abilities in several episodes. Commentary for "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire", in, Groening, Matt. [31] They also describe the ending of the episode as an attempt to reset the continuity and allow fans to consider the episode as non-canonical, divorced from the larger series. His constant desperate, and usually ineffective attempts at maintaining discipline are an effort to receive good reviews from the frequent inspections of his capricious, temperamental, and whimsical superior, Superintendent Chalmers - who makes no effort to hide his disappro… When the sergeant is reported missing and presumed dead, Armin returns to Springfield to inform Skinner's mother, Agnes, but she deliberately mistakes him for Seymour, so he … He then tells the story of the events that led him to steal Seymour Skinner's identity and was living out his mentor's dreams as principal. The real name of The Simpsons character Seymour Skinner. "A Riff From Matt Groening", in, The Simpsons Forever! This is the dawning of the age of aquarius. 252 ‎16-03-2020 11:42 AM: Re: Help Cancelling BT Sport APP. He and Edna kiss in Martin's playhouse after they are invited to a birthday party, and they are witnessed by Bart. The name Armin is a boy's name of German, Israeli origin meaning "whole, universal or soldier". Principal W. Seymour Skinner (born Armin Tamzarian) is a recurring fictional character in the animated sitcom The Simpsons, who is voiced by Harry Shearer. They "spent a month immersed in the mind of Seymour Skinner" to prepare that episode, and from that point forward, took every opportunity to "tinker with [Skinner's] personality and his backstory and his homelife. Bill Oakley considers "The Principal and the Pauper" the most controversial episode from his tenure as executive producer. [19], Superintendent Chalmers was introduced in the episode "Whacking Day" as a boss for Skinner. On the eve of his twentieth anniversary as school principal, Seymour Skinner is lured by his mother to Springfield Elementary School for a surprise party. Over the years of pranks and inspections, though, Skinner has developed a love-hate relationship with Bart; when Skinner was fired and replaced by Ned Flanders, Bart found pranks less meaningful, due to Flanders' lax approach to discipline, while Skinner missed his constant battles with Bart. Shes someone you can love with all your heart and never let go of her. It's so arbitrary and gratuitous, and it's disrespectful to the audience."[25][26]. Pre-Simpsons Series. [34], Principal Skinner declares himself an impostor. [13] The episode was the second highest rated show on the Fox network that week, following King of the Hill. (2004). (2006). (2002). Principal Skinner admits that he is an impostor, and that his real name is Armin Tamzarian. He does this in the series premiere "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire", but the idea was later dropped. Out of genuine concern for the quality of education of his students, most of Skinner's actions revolve around ensuring the school has adequate funding. ", They intended for the episode to be "an experiment" and that the ending was meant to allow viewers to reset to the point before Skinner was revealed to be an impostor. The next 30hrs can transition us into openess, empathy and love. 1966 - After stealing from an old woman and running into a judge, Armin is given the option to either join the army, go to jail, or apologize to the judge. The continuity of the series appears to revert to the original story of Seymour Skinner in the 2010 episode "Boy Meets Curl", as he is clearly shown to kick Agnes Skinner in utero, establishing him as Agnes' biological son after all. The most well known of those is the infamous “The Principal and the Pauper”, perhaps better known as the Armin Tamzarian episode, or just the one with two Principal Skinners. [21] Producers Bill Oakley and Josh Weinstein were excited about the episode because Principal Skinner was one of their favorite characters. Commentary for "Bart the Genius", in, Groening, Matt. (2006). Commentary for ", Keeler, Ken. This is the best episode of television I feel I ever wrote. When the sergeant is reported missing and presumed dead, Armin returns to Springfield to inform Skinner's mother, Agnes, but she deliberately mistakes him for Seymour, so he assumes his identity and follows Skinner's dream of becoming a school principal. "The Principal and the Pauper" is the second episode of The Simpsons' ninth season. Principal Skinner admits that his real name is Armin Tamzarian, and that he had thought the true Seymour Skinner, a friend from the army, had died in the Vietnam War. [16], In July 2007, in an article in The Guardian, Ian Jones argues that the "show became stupid" in 1997, pointing to "The Principal and the Pauper" as the bellwether. "[8] Bill Oakley said the idea behind the character was that he "just lacked pizzazz". : A Complete Guide to Our Favorite Family ...Continued, "Governor Jerry Brown Taps Armenian Bar Member Armen Tamzarian As Judge Of The California Superior Court", Leaving Springfield: The Simpsons and the Possibility of Oppositional Culture, "Ten Times The Simpsons Jumped the Shark", "The 20 Best Simpsons Movie-Star Guest Spots", Planet Simpson: How a Cartoon Masterpiece Documented an Era and Defined a Generation, "The Principal and the Pauper episode capsule", A Modern Twain Story: The Prince and the Pauper, Cultural depictions of Edward VI of England, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Principal_and_the_Pauper&oldid=1000135395, Television episodes written by Ken Keeler, Television episodes about prisoners of war, Short description is different from Wikidata, Television episode articles with short description for single episodes, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. [3], Producers Bill Oakley and Josh Weinstein were excited about the episode because Principal Skinner was one of their favorite characters. However, the real Tamzarian (now a California Superior Court Judge[11]) was unaware his name was being used until after the episode aired. After hearing ‘’Tengo más hambre que Cascorro´´(which literally means 'I´m hungrier than Cascorro') so many times, you finally get to learn the meaning. [12] The first drawing of Skinner was done by Matt Groening,[13] who based him on "all the principals of [his] youth, rolled into one bland lump. "[3] Total Film's Nathan Ditum named Martin Sheen's performance in the episode the 20th best guest appearance on The Simpsons. When Armin Tamzarian came to tell Skinner's (s)mother the news he assumed the identity of Skinner and became principal of Springfield Elementary school. 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