They are comedic geniuses…
This might sound like a ridiculous hot take that has no validity whatsoever, but The Simpsons will no doubt continue to run long after we’re all gone. I mean, they’ve racked up a crazy 32 seasons, predicted world events, and most importantly, none of the fuckers ever age, so unless the writers room gets a bit angsty, we don’t see them dying of natural causes or anything of the like. Especially when the show just got renewed by Fox for a 33rd and 34th season continuing the show’s run to 2023 and a whopping 757 episodes.
Thus, the creators and main star of the show ‘Homer’ had hilarious responses to the news, issuing quotes in their press release that embodied the shows classic self deprecation and humour, which is probably why they’ve managed to keep the series running as long as it has.
Speaking on the news, Creator/executive producer Matt Groening said “Everyone at THE SIMPSONS is thrilled to be renewed once more, and we are planning lots of big surprises. Homer will lose a hair, Milhouse will get contact lenses, and Bart will celebrate his tenth birthday for the thirty-third time: while Executive producer James L. Brooks added “My biggest move was in the very beginning when I decided to never uncross my fingers.”
Even Fox Entertainment CEO Charlie Collier got in on the fun, saying “It’s a sincere pleasure to announce the Season 33 and 34 pick-ups for THE SIMPSONS. We keep hoping that, eventually, they’ll get it right.
“Profound respect for and congratulations to Matt, Jim, Al and the many other wonderful partners working really hard to finally elevate ‘The Tracey Ullman Show.’ As they say, ‘practice makes perfect.’”
But perhaps most importantly, the character of Homer chimed in in a bit of meta-theatrical humour, excitedly saying “Woo Hoo! With any luck the show will soon be older than I am.” Easily the best response of the crop.
The news comes after pretty turbulent time for the show, especially with the endless scrutiny its copped for its casting choices over the past couple years. Regardless, the show has adapted and grown throughout it all, and no doubt will continue to do so into 2023. Check out some hilarious season 32 moments below and get keen.
