Hans Moleman in the original film.
Man Getting Hit by Football (also referred to as Football in the Groin) is a short film made by Hans Moleman Productions, it portraits Moleman getting hit in the groin with a football, then falling to the ground. The film was submitted and premiered at the first Springfield Film Festival. While some find the film to be amusing, others are disgusted by the lowbrow humor.
Later the film got a Hollywood remake starring George C. Scott.
Plot[]
The short follows the misadventures of its titular character, a hapless and unfortunate individual named Hans Moleman. At the beginning of the film, we see Moleman in a house, presumably his own house standing up. However, things take a turn for the worse when suddenly a ball comes directly towards Moleman's groin and he's struck square in the genitals, causing him to double over in pain and fall to the ground while using his arms to cover his groin. The hit features a funny cartoon sound to add to the comedy.
Remake[]
George C. Scott in the remake.
Several months later, a remake (starring George C. Scott in Moleman's role) was produced. It features the same plot but with exception that the main character now proclaims "Augh! My groin!" when the ball hits. The remake was successful enough to at least win the academy over and secure an Oscar.
Reception[]
Critical response[]
Reviews for the short film were largely positive, with many viewers finding the film to be hilarious and entertaining, enough to gather a remake. Homer Simpson, a prominent member of the Springfield community and judge of the Springfield Film Festival, was particularly effusive in his praise for the film, stating that it left him in tears of laughter and declaring it the winner of the festival beforehand. Jay Sherman, a film critic and also member of the jury compared the short unfavorably to America's Funniest Videos calling out its simplicity in comparison to other entries of the festival. The film did not ultimately win the top prize at the Springfield Film Festival, with the jury awarding the prize to Barney's film, Pukahontas. Despite this the short in its remake form did beat Mr. Burns' film A Burns for All Seasons at the Oscars, which also got nominated after the festival.
Accolades[]
Man Getting Hit by Football and its remake has received the following nominations and awards:
- Springfield Film Festival submission.
- Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.
The Simpsons: Tapped Out[]
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His 24-hour task either by tapping him to start "Make A Short Film" or sending him to Open Air Stage.
Appearances[]
Video game – The Simpsons: Tapped Out
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