26 Facts About the Simpsons to Embiggen The Most Cromulent of Brains
The Simpsons did it. No, really, Throw a dart at a board of cultural events, and there's a great chance The Simpsons have covered, satirized, or parodied it in some capacity. There are no signs it slowing down any time soon, and we don't envy any writers still wringing “D'Ohs!” and “Eat My Shorts” out of the titular family and their army of side characters… Even when they manage to spice things up with a litany of fun guest stars.
As you may have guessed by clicking into this list, here's a bunch of fun facts about everyone's favorite four fingered yellow dudes, and the guest stars who have rolled into Springfield for brief periods of time. Here's to another 34 seasons, The Simpsons-- We're rooting for you, even if it's primarily because it'd be insane if it outlives us all.
Laurel & Hardy's "D'oh!"
Source: 14 Facts About The Simpsons (In Case You Run Out Of Episodes To Watch)
The Real-Life Inspiration for Krusty the Clown
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Maya Rudolph
Source: Live From Springfield, It’s the Simpsons/Saturday Night Live Nexus
Rachel Dratch
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Jon Lovitz
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Kate McKinnon
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Matt Groening Disowned One Episode
Source: 14 Facts About The Simpsons (In Case You Run Out Of Episodes To Watch)
Voice Acting
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Maggie’s First Word
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Cecily Strong & Bill Hader
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Kristen Wiig
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Vanessa Bayer
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Will Forte
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The Tracey Ullman Show
Source: 14 Facts About The Simpsons (In Case You Run Out Of Episodes To Watch)
Krusty's Identity
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Comic Book Guy’s Name
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The Simpsons
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Fred Armisen
Source: Live From Springfield, It’s the Simpsons/Saturday Night Live Nexus
Bobby Moynihan
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The Many Voices of Phil Hartman
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Amy Poehler
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Bartman Begins
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An episode takes a long time
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The Simpsons’ Color
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God's Fingers
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