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'''''The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special in 3D on Ice''''' was a special 42-minute documentary special which culminated ''The Simpsons'' ''[[Best. 20 Years. Ever.]]'' celebration. It aired on January 10, [[2010]].
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'''Mr. Sparkle''' (ミスタースパーコル ''Misutasupakoru''), known in Japanese as '''Misutā Supākoru''', is a Japanese dishwashing detergent mascot for {{ap|Mr. Sparkle|product}}, who bears a strong resemblance to [[Homer]].
  
Despite the title, the documentary is in 2D and not on ice until the end, where the family is seen skating (it is not seen on 3-D to us just to the Simpsons characters watching the TV).
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While at the [[Springfield City Dump]], [[Bart]] found a box of Mr. Sparkle detergent. He called over [[Homer]] and [[Lisa]] to look at the box, and they were all shocked that it had a picture of Homer on the front. Homer took the box to [[Akira]] at [[The Happy Sumo]], who told Homer that it was Mr. Sparkle, and was surprised to find that the mascot looked like Homer. Homer later called the [[Mr. Sparkle Factory]] in [[Japan]] to ask why they were using his likeness on the box. He later received a videotape for American investors with a commercial for Mr. Sparkle included. The commercial started with Mr. Sparkle cleaning a dishwasher full of dishes before he went into the child's bedroom and played the toy xylophone. Mr. Sparkle then went to some {{ap|dancers|In Marge We Trust}} and told them to get out of his way as this was no place for loafers. He then told them to join him or die, and asked if they could do any less. The dancers then called Mr. Sparkle a brave corporate logo and accepted the challenge of Mr. Sparkle. One of the dancers then said "awesome power!" Mr. Sparkle then blew detergent at them, which turned the girls into sumo wrestlers. He then went to a {{ap|reporter|In Marge We Trust}}, who was interviewing a two-headed cow. Mr. Sparkle shattered the cow into pieces. Mr. Sparkle then told the viewer to use Mr. Sparkle for lucky best wash. The end of the commercial then revealed the truth behind Mr. Sparkle: it was a merger of the companies [[Matsumura Fishworks]], which had a fish logo, and [[Tamaribuchi Heavy Manufacturing Concern]], which had a lightbulb logo. The two logos together made Mr. Sparkle, meaning the resemblance to Homer was a coincidence...
  
The documentary begins with a slew of amateur and professional cover versions of the show's [[Opening Sequence|theme song]]. (Among some of the covers are by Billy Gibbons and Dustin Hill of ZZ Top and Jimmy Fallon with the Roots). During this montage of covers, notable personalities speak fondly of how ''The Simpsons'' have touched their lives. [[Morgan Spurlock]] then introduces himself and the concept of the documentary. [[Matt Groening]], [[James L. Brooks]] and others discuss the origins of ''The Simpsons'' as "bumper" shorts on ''[[The Tracey Ullman Show]]''. They then discuss their surprise at how successful the show became when it beat ''The Cosby Show'' in its timeslot. Spurlock discusses some of the hallmarks the show has received, and the phenomenon it has become.
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Spurlock discusses the many memorable characters outside of the main family that ''The Simpsons'' has created. Some of the crew and celebrities and fans name their favorite characters. Spurlock visits Portland, Oregon, the inspiration for the town of [[Springfield]], where he interviews the principal of the inspiration for [[Springfield Elementary School]] and [[Rusty Nails]], the inspiration for [[Krusty the Clown]]. He also sees how ''The Simpsons'' also inspired Portland...
 
 
 
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Mr. Sparkle (ミスタースパーコル Misutasupakoru), known in Japanese as Misutā Supākoru, is a Japanese dishwashing detergent mascot for Mr. Sparkle, who bears a strong resemblance to Homer.

While at the Springfield City Dump, Bart found a box of Mr. Sparkle detergent. He called over Homer and Lisa to look at the box, and they were all shocked that it had a picture of Homer on the front. Homer took the box to Akira at The Happy Sumo, who told Homer that it was Mr. Sparkle, and was surprised to find that the mascot looked like Homer. Homer later called the Mr. Sparkle Factory in Japan to ask why they were using his likeness on the box. He later received a videotape for American investors with a commercial for Mr. Sparkle included. The commercial started with Mr. Sparkle cleaning a dishwasher full of dishes before he went into the child's bedroom and played the toy xylophone. Mr. Sparkle then went to some dancers and told them to get out of his way as this was no place for loafers. He then told them to join him or die, and asked if they could do any less. The dancers then called Mr. Sparkle a brave corporate logo and accepted the challenge of Mr. Sparkle. One of the dancers then said "awesome power!" Mr. Sparkle then blew detergent at them, which turned the girls into sumo wrestlers. He then went to a reporter, who was interviewing a two-headed cow. Mr. Sparkle shattered the cow into pieces. Mr. Sparkle then told the viewer to use Mr. Sparkle for lucky best wash. The end of the commercial then revealed the truth behind Mr. Sparkle: it was a merger of the companies Matsumura Fishworks, which had a fish logo, and Tamaribuchi Heavy Manufacturing Concern, which had a lightbulb logo. The two logos together made Mr. Sparkle, meaning the resemblance to Homer was a coincidence...

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