26 years ago, The X-Files themed episode of the Simpsons aired! 💛
January 12th, 1997
“The Springfield Files” (8x10)
The idea was first conceived at a story retreat. Al Jean found a copy of TV Guide while in the bathroom, with The X-Files on the cover.
Before the episode was produced, the script was sent to Chris Carter, the creator of The X-Files, who said that it was an "honor" to be satirized by The Simpsons.
Mulder and Scully's office was designed to be exactly the same as the one used in The X-Files. After it had been finished, Fox sent the episode out for a critical review, which was "really great"
At first I was like “nah Burns wouldn’t get mutated bc he’d keep himself safe first” BUT I think w/ the radiation mishap being literally where he works plus the opportunity to fuse him w/ Blinky the 3-eyed goldfish, I just had to do this 😂 PLUS it’s a callback to his casino logo
Moe Szyslak TidBit Propaganda: moe tidbit in season 5 episode 16 "homer loves flanders" it is revealed that moe secretly volunteers to read to sick children in the hospital as well as at the homeless shelter every week but vehemently denies it to uphold a rough reputation
Immigrant Simpsons character introduced in 1990: I have many flaws but I’m working on them, my “weird” religion is widely-practiced and I ask that you respect it, I have an advanced degree and own a convenience store by choice because I like the freedom of running my own business, the struggle to embrace what I love about my new country without abandoning my roots is ever-present and real to me.
Immigrant Simpsons character introduced in 2014: Waifu sushi Studio Ghibli anime manga seppuku.
The Simpson and Hocus Pocus definitely needs a treehouse of horror crossover episode special with Sarah Jessica Parker, Bette Midler and Kathy Najimy lending their voices as The Sanderson Sisters ☺️☺️☺️