It has set a high bar. By mixing horror elements like zombies, vampires, and haunted houses with the Simpsons' family's everyday situations, it created a new formula for horror - comedy. Shows that came after it often tried to replicate this balance of scares and laughs.
Well, the episode where Bart has an evil twin is also quite unforgettable. It added a really interesting and spooky twist to the usual Simpsons' humor. There were some great comical moments as the two Barts interacted in very different ways, which made it stand out among the 'Treehouse of Horror' series.
The balcony treehouse could be arranged in the following forms: hanging, flower box, and rattan basin. Hanging flowers could be used to hang small containers on the roof of the balcony to plant spider plants, crab claws, and colorful clover to decorate the three-dimensional space. The flower box could be placed or hung on the balcony to save the area and space of the balcony. In the rattan basin style, vertical poles could be erected at the four corners of the balcony, and poles or ropes could be tied between the vertical poles to form a fence-like structure. These decorations can turn the balcony into a charming treehouse, providing you with a comfortable resting and viewing space.
The stories in 'the fly and other horror stories' often play with the reader's emotions. They build up tension gradually, like in a story where a character starts to notice strange things happening around them. At first, it's just a small, odd occurrence, but as the story progresses, these things become more and more menacing, creating a sense of horror. Also, the use of the unknown, such as introducing strange creatures or events that are not fully explained, adds to the horror factor.
The process of building a self-made treehouse in the countryside can be referred to the following steps: First, choose a strong tree as the support of the treehouse. You can choose a paulownia tree that can grow into a big tree with a diameter of more than 20 centimeters in 5 years. Then, he chose a horizontal hole in the tree and inserted the steel pipe into it as the support structure of the treehouse. Next, he used wooden screws to fix the wooden blocks and beams to the steel pipes to form an overall wooden frame. After that, the wall panels were stacked on the beams of the walls to form the walls and floor of the treehouse. Finally, functional areas such as beds, bookshelves, and blackboard walls could be set up in the treehouse to meet the needs of the children. It was important to choose the right trees and design to ensure the safety of the treehouse.
The common themes include the sudden disruption of people's lives. Whether it's for business, vacation or study, being on the no - fly list can halt all plans immediately. There is also the theme of powerlessness. People find themselves at the mercy of the system with little they can do to quickly resolve the situation. And financial losses are often a part of these stories as well, due to cancelled flights and other bookings.