The Art of Ruining a DVD Collection (The Simpsons)

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19 Jul 202108:48

Summary

TLDRThe video script narrates the peculiar controversy surrounding the release of 'The Simpsons' Season 6 DVDs in a plastic Homer Head case, criticized for its flimsiness. Fox's response included a program for replacing the plastic case with a cardboard box, which was initially marred by an incorrect contact number and a voice impersonator. The script humorously details the program's playful yet patronizing tone and inadvertently discovered security flaw, exposing customers' personal information. It concludes with a call for Disney to continue physical releases, reflecting on the evolution of DVD packaging and the show's enduring fan base.

Takeaways

  • 📺 The Simpsons, created by Matt Groening in 1987, initially aired as 30-second shorts and later became a full series.
  • 📀 The show's early home releases were on VHS tapes, which were limited in convenience and capacity.
  • 💿 The switch to DVD in 2001 with the release of season one marked a significant improvement in accessibility and quality for fans.
  • 🏆 The first season DVD became the best-selling television show DVD, offering rich content and special features.
  • 🚫 The season six DVD release in 2005 featured a plastic Homer head case that was criticized for its flimsiness and lack of durability.
  • 📞 Fox provided a phone number for customers to request a replacement cardboard box, but the number was incorrect initially, causing confusion.
  • 📦 The 'The Simpsons, Season 6 Alternative Packing Program' allowed fans to exchange the plastic case for a cardboard one until it ended in 2011.
  • 😅 The program's website contained humorous and playful language, but also some condescending remarks towards customers.
  • 🔒 A significant web security flaw on the program's website exposed the personal information of customers who requested the cardboard box.
  • 🌐 The website's misconfiguration allowed search engines and archivers to save and potentially distribute sensitive customer data.
  • 📦 Following the season six controversy, Fox listened to fans and offered both plastic and cardboard options for subsequent season releases.

Q & A

  • What was the issue with the original season six DVD release of The Simpsons?

    -The issue was that the DVD case was made of a flimsy plastic, similar to a 7-11 soda cup, which was not sturdy and did not match the cardboard boxes of the previous seasons.

  • Why did 20th Century Fox offer a replacement for the season six DVD case?

    -They offered a replacement because the plastic case was of poor quality and customers were unhappy with it, leading to complaints and requests for a sturdier cardboard box similar to the previous seasons.

  • What was the mistake made in the initial replacement program for the season six DVD case?

    -The mistake was that the phone number provided for customers to request a replacement was incorrect, initially printed as '800' instead of '888'.

  • How did the replacement program for the season six DVD case eventually end?

    -The program ended around April 2011, and FOX stopped renewing the domain for the website associated with the 'The Simpsons, Season 6 Alternative Packing Program'.

  • What security flaw was discovered on the website related to the season six DVD case replacement?

    -The security flaw was that the full names and addresses of people who requested the cardboard box replacement were inadvertently saved in a publicly-accessible folder on the website.

  • How did the discovery of the security flaw on the website affect customers who used the online form?

    -Customers who used the online form to request a replacement DVD case may have had their personal information exposed and potentially archived by search engines and web archivers.

  • Did 20th Century Fox respond to the criticism of the season six DVD case with changes in future releases?

    -Yes, starting with season seven, FOX began offering the option of either a cardboard or plastic case, and eventually moved to a hybrid cardboard-plastic design for later seasons.

  • What was the impact of Disney's acquisition of Fox on The Simpsons DVD releases?

    -After Disney's acquisition, the artwork for season 19 was praised, and there was hope that physical media releases would continue, although the future of such releases remains uncertain.

  • Why were seasons 18 and 19 of The Simpsons not released on DVD for a significant period?

    -The release was delayed due to the decline in physical media sales and the rise of streaming services, which led to a reduction in the frequency of DVD releases.

  • What is the current status of physical media releases for The Simpsons after season 20?

    -The status is uncertain, with no clear commitment from Disney to continue releasing physical media for The Simpsons beyond season 20.

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