The Simpsons is one of the most iconic series of all time, not only because it has been on the air for over 30 years, but also because, with its acid sense of humor, it has become one of the public’s favorite animated series.
However, a few days ago, we woke up to the news that Homer would stop strangling little Bart, an action that, over time, has become one of the most representative and remembered gestures of the family. The origin of everything would be the third episode of season 35, called “McMansion & Wife,” in which Homer mentioned that he would no longer choke his son.
In the episode, the family visits Thayler, who has just arrived in the neighborhood, so Homer greets the new character with a strong handshake, which is praised by his neighbor. A compliment to which Lisa, Bart, and Maggie’s father jokingly respond: “Look, Marge, strangling the kid was worth it. I’m just kidding, I don’t do that anymore. Times have changed.”
The little comment sparked fan conversation on social media, sparking several criticisms claiming the way the series has ended up changing its essence over time. The discussion quickly went so viral that Matt Groening himself decided to put an end to the speculation and speak out.
What Did Matt Groening Say About This Change in The Simpsons?
Matt Groening and the executive producers of The Simpsons responded by denying, very much in the style of the series, the news that Homer will stop strangling Bart. The way they did it was by sending a drawing in which Homer can be seen shouting: “Why you little clickbaiting!” while chocking Bart, who holds in one of his hands a cell phone with a headline that read: “Simpsons: No more strangling.”
The drawing was accompanied by a small text that read: “Homer Simpson was unavailable for comment, as he was busy strangling Bart.”
This story was written in Spanish by Mariana Martell in Cultura Colectiva
