Burns, and the sled bearing the episode’s title is actually a stuffed bear named Bobo. In this version of that story, however, Welles’ Kane is replaced by Mr.
Hence “Rosebud,” the series’ own version of Orson Welles’ classic film Citizen Kane. One of the primary reasons The Simpsons has become such an integral part of American pop culture is its uncanny ability to reference (and satirize) just about everything, no matter how popular or minute. Thankfully, the pair makes up in the end. Aerosmith makes a cameo and Homer gets his revenge on Moe by revealing the popular drink’s secret ingredients. The result? A goofy foray into the world over overnight celebrity that predates social media by almost two decades.
Such is the case for “Flaming Moe’s,” in which Moe, the titular owner of Homer’s favorite Springfield establishment, steals the ingredients for the “Flaming Homer” from his friend and favorite customer. That’s why, ahead of Sunday’s The Simpsons season 30 premiere featuring guest appearances by Gal Gadot and Emily Deschanel, we’ve collected five of the show’s best episodes ever below.Ī good television show will entertain you, but a great one will always provide some sort of moral or teachable moment, even if it’s utterly ridiculous. Whether you agree with the criticisms raised by Kondabolu or Groening’s various responses, one thing is clear: The Simpsons is an important pop cultural milestone that, over 30 years after its earliest iteration first appeared on The Tracey Ullman Show, is still going strong. “But on the other hand, it’s tainted now - the conversation, there’s no nuance to the conversation now. “I love the character, and it makes me feel bad that it makes other people feel bad,” he said.