It seems that times have changed for the Simpsons too, Homer decides to become a better father and say goodbye to the famous gag with his son Bart
The Simpsons animated series created by the legendary Matt Groening way back in 1989 has accompanied us for almost 40 years during our pleasant family lunches or dinners, but as time passes for us spectators, the same goes for the Simpsons. For a long time, in fact, Homer has changed, seems to have become a better father even towards Bart, saying goodbye to a famous gag. After all these years, after the Simpsons have entered the collective imagination by becoming one of the most famous and acclaimed animated series both as adults and children, growing up many generations, the time has come for the Simpsons to change too.
No more strangulations | The Simpsons: goodbye to the famous gag
Long-time fans will have noticed that the famous strangulation gag announced by the typical phrase is no longer shown between Homer and Bart. “you ugly bug!”. Excluding one season 32 episode that is not considered a canon episode and is outside the normal timeline, Homer hasn’t strangled Bart for a long time. The arrival of a new neighbor is shown in episode 3 of season 35 entitled McMansion & Wife (still unpublished in Italy), he shakes Homer’s hand and compliments his strength in shaking hands. Homer, ironically, turns to Marge saying that all those years of strangling Bart were useful, but before the neighbor can comment, the father of the family adds “I’m joking, I don’t do it anymore, times have changed”. The Simpsons say goodbye to the famous gag with Homer and Bart.
Some might call it politically correct, like the extreme case of the live action Snow White, but the series which was originally broadcast on Fox, now Disney has however wanted to adapt to the sensitivity of today’s public to avoid controversy over the violence against minors. That gag isn’t central, but it’s definitely something to be surprised about we will never see again this famous Simpsons gag with Homer and Bart as protagonists. Continue to follow us on TechGameWorld.com to stay updated on the world of films and TV series.
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