Simpsons' QOTY?

[Jonathan Lighter]

Bart to Homer, who's astride some vehicle that is obviously going to
blow up: Dad, are you sure this is a good idea?

Homer. ...Idea aren't good or bad! They're just *free*!

II

I also noticed for the first time that one of the bullies on the show
(who otherwise sounds pretty white Californian) doesn't say "Yeah." He
says "Djeah."  Is palatalization of /j/ our common doom?

Old news, I'm sure, to some. But not to all.

JL

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