FAQs
1. Has The Simpsons decided to end the recurring gag of Homer strangling Bart?
Yes, after 34 years on the air and over 750 episodes, The Simpsons has announced that Homer will never strangle Bart again.
2. In which episode does Homer mention that he won’t strangle Bart anymore?
Homer mentions this in the third episode of season 35, titled “McMansion & Wife.”
3. When Homer introduces himself to his new neighbor, what does he say about strangling Bart?
Homer says, “See, Marge, strangling the boy paid off.” However, he quickly adds, “Just kidding, I don’t do that anymore. Times have changed.”
4. Was it the first time for Homer to mention not strangling Bart anymore?
No, this is not new. It dates back to episode 17 of season 22, titled “Love is a Many Strangled Things.”
5. Who played the basketball player in the episode where Homer gets strangled?
The basketball player was played by NBA star Kareem Abdul Jabbar.
6. Why did the basketball player strangle Homer?
The basketball player strangled Homer so that Homer could understand what it feels like to be “young, small, and scared.”
7. Why was Homer traumatized by the experience of being strangled?
Homer was traumatized by the experience and soon became unable to strangle Bart because he could relate to the feeling of fear and vulnerability.
8. Did the gag of Homer strangling Bart reappear after that episode?
Yes, the gag reappeared shortly thereafter, even in episode 24 of the same season.
9. What voices condemned Homer’s physical punishment of Bart on social networks?
Many voices on social networks began to condemn Homer’s physical punishment of Bart.
10. When was the last time Homer strangled Bart?
The last time Homer strangled Bart was in Season 31.
11. What had the controversies surrounding The Simpsons focused on before this?
Prior to the decision to end the gag of Homer strangling Bart, the controversies surrounding The Simpsons had focused on the character Apu, the grocery store owner.
12. Why was Apu controversial?
Apu was controversial because his character role promoted stereotypes, and there was also criticism of having a white voice actor behind him.
13. Which documentary brought attention to the issue of Apu in The Simpsons?
The documentary “The Problem with Apu” brought attention to the issue of Apu in The Simpsons.
14. Who had to take action after the documentary sparked controversy?
After the documentary “The Problem with Apu” sparked controversy, Matt Groening (creator of The Simpsons) and Fox had to take action.
15. What action was taken regarding the character Apu?
There were changes made to the character of Apu in response to the controversy, though the details are not mentioned in the provided content.