What We Can Learn From The Perfect Simpsons Episode

In this series Youtuber ‘Nerdstalgic’ picks out an episode of a renowned show that encapsulates what it does best. The Simpsons is a particularly interesting case study, having departed so far from what used to make it great. Simpsons fan or not there’s lots for creators to learn from this analysis of the episode ‘Marge Versus The Monorail’ including how it:

• Embraces the absurd and the limitless nature of animation
• Is densely packed with a variety of types of jokes, including ‘Homer’ humour, visual gags and satire
• Pins these jokes to an engaging narrative
• Deploys ‘parody with purpose’
• Involves all its key character in a meaningful way

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