The Simpsons have finally retired their long-running gag of Homer strangling Bart. Producers confirmed that time's have changed and the show wants to reflect that.
The Simpsons creator has responded to claims the show has retired the long-running gag scene of Homer strangling Bart.
However, Matt Groening, the show’s creator, has issued an animated response first shared by Variety, confirming the long-running scene will continue.The strangling scene uproar began in the new episode which saw Homer introducing himself to Thayer, who remarks how firm the patriarch's handshake is. The gag was addressed during an episode titled Love Is a Many Strangled Thing from season 22, where therapist Dr Zander tries to get Homer to see the error of his ways when he strangles his child.
Although the method traumatized Homer, it didn't stop the strangling gag with Bart from happening in further episodes.One person wrote: 'I knew my man Homer was gonna learn. He's a smart fella,' as another user replied: 'Took him 36 years but he finally learned.'
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