All fans of the show probably remember “The Homer”, as it was a special car designed by Homer Simpson when his half-brother, Herb, gave Homer a job at Powell Motors. It’s basically a parody of the Edsel, a similarly disastrous vehicle produced by Ford Motor Company. Homer’s creation was such a monstrosity that cost so much to develop, complete with a sky high price tag, it put Herb out of business. Shortly after, Herb’s factory was purchased by Komatsu Motors. Continue reading for more.
In a 1994 episode of The Simpsons, some of the characters were using an Apple-like device that didn’t quite understand what its user was trying to say. Fast forward to 2011, and we have Siri. That is just one of the many coincidences proving “The Simpsons” just might have predicted the future. Continue reading to see more.
In the fifteenth Simpsons episode “Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?”, Grandpa confesses that Homer has a half-brother, whom Homer immediately tries to track down. He eventually discovers that his brother is Herbert Powell, the head of a car manufacturer. Herb immediately starts to bond with Bart and Lisa, and he invites Homer to design his own car. Homer’s car design turns out to be a disaster, which causes Herb to become bankrupt. The futuristic car has now become a reality, thanks to a few dedicated fans. Continue reading for a video and more information.
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Real-life versions of Moe’s Tavern, Krusty Burger, Cletus’ Chicken Shack, the Frying Dutchman, Luigi’s Pizza, and more establishments / food from The Simpsons have now opened at Universal Orlando. Ricky Brigante of Inside the Magic gives us a first look. Continue reading for three videos.
File this under: amazing Minecraft creations. Believe it or not, “YouTuber CraftedMovie has masterfully emulated the seminal opening sequence of The Simpsons in a new Minecraft video.” Continue reading to watch.
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You’ve seen the superhero and Google Earth alphabets, now it’s time for The Simpsons. Though you may not recognize every single one of these characters, rest assured they have all made at least one appearance in the television series. Click here to see them all.
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Whether it be Maggie’s cash register price or the ever changing intro scene, there have also been a number of headlines worthy of mention, like “Bumblebee Man Caught in Sting”. Funny or Die has compiled 55 of the best for your viewing enjoyment. Click here to see them all. Continue reading for a tour of the real-life The Simpsons house.
