November 12th 2024.
The beloved animated show, The Simpsons, has been a staple on television screens since its debut in 1989. This means that the 35-year anniversary of the pilot is quickly approaching. While the series has been on air for decades, the characters themselves never seem to age. This should put the youngest member of the family, Maggie, at around 36 years old, as she was just one year old when the show first aired. However, in the latest episode, the creators have left fans more confused than ever about the characters' ages.
The confusion began when the episode, Women in Shorts, featured a series of short films focusing on the women of Springfield. In the final scene, a booming voiceover announces, "As a beginning, witness the rise of a legend," as a message flashes on screen showing Marge and Homer sitting in front of the TV "one year, nine months ago." Marge then turns to her husband and admits that the character Jake from State Farm "kind of does it for her." This seemingly insignificant scene has caused quite a stir among fans as it reveals the moment when Maggie was conceived.
Jake from State Farm, a character from a popular insurance company's TV adverts, made his debut in 2011. However, it wasn't until 2020 that he became a household name in the US when he was replaced by Kevin Mimm. This means that Maggie could not have been conceived before 2011, throwing off the timeline of the family's ages. Showrunner Matt Selman has previously caused headlines when he confirmed that they had to replace a very X-rated line in a recent episode, concerning Homer and Marge's bedroom antics.
In the Treehouse of Horror XXXV episode, which aired at the beginning of this month, Homer battled a pair of evil denim jeans in a parody of the movie Venom. However, one particular joke had to be replaced as it was deemed too explicit. The original line was, "That was the best dry humping of my life," but it was changed to "That was the best outer course of my life." This change reflects the show's focus on emotional, observant, and human-based comedy, rather than trying to be edgy or dirty like other shows such as Family Guy or South Park.
With the revelation of Maggie's conception, fans are left wondering what this means for the ages of all the other characters. The creators of The Simpsons have certainly caused some confusion and controversy with this one scene, but it only adds to the charm and unpredictability of the long-running series. As always, we can't wait to see what the next episode will bring.
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