This Iconic The Simpsons Episode Clocked 30 Years And Fans Can’t Believe It

It has been decades since the first episode of Matt Groening’s iconic sitcom ‘The Simpsons’ went on air with a series of exciting episodes released so far. The show continues to have an unrivalled impact on pop culture resulting in a number of video games, spin-offs, comic books, and in the digital age, memes. Despite the weird cartoon appearance, the long-running series has managed to offer some extremely high-brow satirical parodies and political gags, raising eyebrows time and again.

Besides that, The Simpsons also remains the talk of the internet for predicting future events, whether that be Donald Trump becoming the US President or any unnatural phenomenon. The internet has managed to make the best use of countless Simpsons screen gags through memes it undoubtedly remains versatile.

At a time when the cartoon family scenes continue to enjoy a massive fanbase, a section of fans got all nostalgic realising just how long one of the most iconic moments was aired. We are talking about the popular scene where Homer withdraws in the bushes.

A social media user recently took to the X (Formerly Twitter) platform and shared the iconic scene, noting that it has been 30 years since the particular scene was aired on The Simpsons. “30 years ago this week, the ‘Homer Simpson backs into bushes’ scene aired on The Simpsons. Homer Loves Flanders is the sixteenth episode of the fifth season of the series. It has since become one of the most popular internet memes,” the user wrote in the caption.

In the video clip, Homer can be seen backing into the bushes while Ned Flanders plays with his kids. The particular scene featured in the ‘Homer Loves Flanders’ episode from the fifth season of The Simpsons. It was aired on the Fox network in the US on 17 March 1994, which means the episode was actually aired three decades back.

Meanwhile, social media users also reacted to the post and shared their views. A user wrote, “Don’t worry, Bart. It seems like every week something odd happens to the Simpsons. My advice is to ride it out, make an occasional smart-aleck quip, and by next week, we’ll be back to where we started from, ready for another wacky adventure.” While another commented, “Ah, the iconic Homer Simpson bushes scene! Classic Simpsons humor at its finest. It’s incredible how a single moment can resonate so deeply with audiences even after 30 years. Truly a testament to the show’s enduring legacy.”

“Thanks for that Simpsons trivia, but it’s scary to think about how much time has gone by!” an account remarked.