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‘The Simpsons’ creator reveals why characters are yellow

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‘The Simpsons’ creator reveals why characters are yellow

In all of our years binge-watching “The Simpsons” as young teens, never before have we thought too much about why the iconic characters are bright yellow. Until now.  According to the much-loved US animation’s creator, Matt Groening, there is a good reason why Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie (and every other character on the show for … Read more

D’oh! Homer pledges to stop strangling Bart on ‘The Simpsons’ — fans react

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D’oh! Homer pledges to stop strangling Bart on ‘The Simpsons’ — fans react

After 35 seasons, “The Simpsons” appears to have released its iron grip on one of the beloved animated series’ longest-running gags. “Times have changed,” Homer Simpson announces to wife Marge in Episode 3 of the current batch, referencing the portly patriarch’s penchant for strangling son Bart. Making its debut on Fox in late 1989, cartoonist … Read more