Tag: The Simpsons
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10 Most Rewatchable TV Shows, According to Reddit
Discovering a TV series that you can repeatedly watch is a unique experience. Whether it’s the satisfaction of revisiting beloved characters or uncovering new nuances with each viewing, a rewatchable show is a genuine treasure. From beloved classics like Seinfeld and The Simpsons that have become synonymous with comfortable viewing to gripping dramas such as…
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This Episode of ‘The Simpsons’ Nearly Inspired a Spin-Off
In the three decades that The Simpsons has been on the air, fans have also gotten to know some of the other residents of Springfield. However, there was discussion about having another show that would focus on some of the other characters of the fictional city. In a recent post on X, former The Simpsons…
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Futurama Has Been Riffing On Dune Since Its First Run On Television
“Futurama” is finally back… again! The beloved animated sci-fi series following the misadventures of the ragtag crew of an intergalactic delivery company debuted in the spring of 1999 on Fox, where it ran for four seasons. It was then canceled by Fox, revived by Comedy Central, canceled by Comedy Central, and now, 10 years after…
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Where Did Homer’s Catchphrase on ‘The Simpsons’ Come From?
You know you’ve said it. Maybe not intentionally, but you’ve said it. It’s a catchphrase that became so popular it landed in the Oxford English Dictionary as a legitimate word. It’s simple yet effective, a single word that can express frustration, anger, stupidity, even sadness depending on how it’s inflected, second only to a certain…
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The One ‘Family Guy’ Episode You’ll Never See On Network TV
Family Guy has been notorious for its uncouth and controversial sense of humor since its conception. Creator, Seth McFarlane — who recently made news by donating one million dollars to the Entertainment Community Fund in support of the SAG/WGA strike — garnered success for his madcap, satirical cartoon by pushing boundaries for comedy and (much…
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This ‘The Simpsons’ Episode Is Considered So Offensive, It Was Banned Overseas
The Simpsons has been around for over three decades. Naturally, for any show that garners pop culture notoriety over such an elongated period of time, that yellow family from Springfield has garnered its fair share of controversy over the years. When The Simpsons first started airing, in a world before Rick & Morty and other…
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‘Disenchantment’ Final Season Teaser: Matt Groening’s Netflix Animated Series Is Coming To An End In September
Despite its origins, created by the animation pioneer Matt Groening, Netflix’s “Disenchantment” hasn’t experienced the cultural impact of the creator’s better-known series, “The Simpsons” and “Futurama.” However, it’s been a well-liked and steady performer for Netflix over the past several years. Now, it appears “Disenchantment” is coming to an end.Read More: Summer 2023 TV Preview:…
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The Simpsons Treehouse Of Horror Ominous Omnibus Vol 2 Brings Another Collection Of Cool Comics
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links.Last year, Abrams Books released the first volume in an omnibus collecting “The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror” comics, bringing some spectacular horror comedy work to your bookshelf, including some adaptations of the beloved Halloween episodes of the animated series. Well, it’s a whole new year, and just as…
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Barbie Almost Had a Major Girlboss Moment in ‘Toy Story’
Finally, Greta Gerwig’s long-awaited Barbie starring Margot Robbie is here, and unsurprisingly, it’s been a smash hit at the box office. To say excitement for the movie was high is an understatement; fans have been preparing cosplays, crafting hilarious memes, and even preparing to do a double feature with Oppenheimer (which has led to the…
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Tony Bennett Was The First Celebrity To Appear As Himself On The Simpsons
When “The Simpsons” debuted on December 17, 1989, it was an instant sensation. Matt Groening’s bizarre, weirdly proportioned yellow people felt like a dark antidote to the corny TV Americana that had persisted through Reagan’s America, and the show’s popularity proved that audiences were ready for a change. Plus, it was incredibly novel to have…