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Is This The Origin Of Homer Simpson?

Dan Seitz — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 12:05:09 +0000

In the “weird coincidences” file, we’ve got this cartoon, which was first published in 1949 in a magazine in Iceland. Yeah, they look fairly similar… but wait until you see the whole cartoon. Here it is, in all its glory: If you were wondering, the caption translates out to “The ax is too sharp.” For [...]

"The Simpsons" Creator Reveals Inspiration Behind "Springfield"

Josh — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:16:19 +0000

Matt Groening has finally revealed where the idea for “Springfield” came from. If you are not familiar with one of the most popular animated TV shows of all time, Springfield is the town where The Simpsons live. Groening told the “Smithsonian” magazine that the town was based on….. Springfield, Oregon. Growing up, Groening was a [...]

"The Simpsons" Banned In Iran

Josh — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:17:00 +0000

First it was the ever-so-popular girls doll “Barbie”, now it’s the entire cast of “The Simpsons…..BANNED IN IRAN!! Officials with the Islamic Republic say the dolls representing the cartoon family are no longer welcome in their country. The officials were not specific as to what they didn’t like about Homer, Bart & the family, but [...]

10 Great Holiday Moments With 'The Simpsons' [IMAGES, VIDEOS]

Dan Seitz — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 11:00:14 +0000

America’s First Dysfunctional Family has the biggest affection for Halloween, since it happens during sweeps. But it also has taken on the most wonderful time of the year more than once, so we thought we’d present a few fun ‘Simpsons’ GIFs and videos to celebrate the season. Or at least be honest about it. (WARNING: Animated holiday merriment below.)

My Favorite Super Bowl Commercial And Other Thoughts

Aaron James — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 03:45:48 +0000

The game was great, the commercials were pretty good, but the halftime show left plenty to be desired… The game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Green Bay Packers was entertaining – two good teams battling it out on the field on a day that a lot of people would consider a national holiday. Pittsburgh [...]