Top 10 Times The Simpsons Tackled Serious Issues
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- Опубликовано: 14 ноя 2021
- Over its long run on TV, "The Simpsons" has focused on some pretty serious things. For this list, we’ll be looking at the best examples of “The Simpsons” addressing serious issues on this otherwise comedic show. Our countdown includes hot topics like political corruption, same-sex marriage, depression, overmedication, and more! What’s your favorite serious Simpsons episode? Let us know in the comments.
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What’s your favorite serious Simpsons episode? Let us know in the comments.
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You forgot about Islamaphobia in “MyPods and Broomsticks”.
Though it was funny when Homer caught Lisa trying to smoke, snatched it out of her hand, threw it on the ground, and fired it with multiple rounds of multiple guns. Then saying, "I can't believe how easy it is for kids to get CIGARETTES these days!"
As he puts it away in his jacket, revealing more guns
@@victoriadixon5521 Bingo!
When Homer meets his mother as an adult was definitely a tear jerker. Even at the end credits where you see Homer sitting on the trunk of his car and gazing at the stars. 😢
Just that slow music, leaving on such a sombre note. Still gets me even now
American men cry very easily
Yeah... Poor Homer.
...yeah, that ending knocked me for a loop...did not see that coming. 🤧
That was the first time I really cried for a cartoon
This series’ quality might have watered down over the years, but at least it tackled such serious issues during the 90s and 2000s.
My friend that's correct the simpsons was perfect In 90s and early 2000s
@@rolando90s It’s good from Season 1-22 to me.
A legacy!
@@tiananesbitt7156 they were legends before they started
@@lexkanyima2195 the most laziness writing ever
That one episode from Season 1 I believe where Lisa had deep depression and that she found someone that made her happy again by playing the sax with her
In fact, I'm glad they made that episode cause it told us if we are depressed, we are not alone and can get help
Yes, and that it was ok to feel sad sometimes. That moment where Marge reconsiders her advice to Lisa to keep wearing a smile was so memorable
Season 4 where Lisa sees her drawing of herself which made her feel that she’s ugly judging from that said drawing which Homer decides to making her be part of a beauty pageant contest to give her confidence by sacrificing his chance on the Duff blimp
Yeah but then he dies and Lisa loses the only person in her life who gave her happiness. RIP “Bleeding Gums” Murphy…
This is part of why I love the Simpsons. The series is, at heart, ridiculously wholesome.
It is wholesome at the very center but the fucked up and satiric layers almost touch the center.
90s Simpsons episodes hit different, everything about it was top notch
U know what ur talking about and I love it
I definitely agree..... I still love the Simpsons but I must admit when I watch the older episodes they just feel different
@@Classiqmusic910 facts like but as a child when watching it I would never notice
@@darrenfilms2527 especially some of the jokes that we completly missed
Besides the animation but yeah everything else
"These are normal guinea pigs, running around like idiots" is an underrated quote.
To be honest, there’s very little that I didn’t learn from a cartoon, especially The Simpson’s.
Not surprising since kids are impressionable.
@@andrewmiller5126 Kids? I’m 61 years old!!! LOL
@@jimhendershot9757 Oh. Sorry for the confusion. I thought you meant you learned these things when you watched as a kid.
It's a sitcom
Is it just me or did I randomly find watch mojo and can’t stop watching
You are not alone .I have been watching them for 3 years .
It's just you. They've been around for like 10 years now. They faded away for a while but are probably making a comeback
You sound like one of those comments left on the chick in the van that RUclips was pushing down people's throat.
Use to be like that they done got boring
@@xepicxyoshix5982 your comment makes me think of those that spam that stuff about the bible . Those comments are pointless since they have nothing to do with the video.
Also I have to say that episode where all the city hated Bart for losing a baseball game that was insane the amount of bullying the songs to the point that Bart almost fell to his death
That was just a nasty unlikable episode
I felt so bad for Bart
@@briangriffinfamilyguyfan81 that episode kinda reminded me of chicken little
Ugh, it's The Boys of Bummer from season 18. One of the worst episodes of all-time
@@dundee6402 Tell me about it. Bart really felt like Charlie Brown when he lost the game that day, only everyone made that loss 10,000 times worse. That incident to me is, to quote Emilie de Ravin’s portrayal of Chris Hargensen from the 2002 TV movie adaptation of the horror classic _Carrie,_ “so FAR from over, it’s not even in the same area code as over!”
Speaking of area codes, I can see “A Tale of Two Springfields” as at least the number 3 choice for a top 10 worst _Simpsons_ episode list. So it’s a slightly different code. Big deal. Homer went too far that time.
@@dundee6402 I hated that episode!
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@Christopher Bingham but there more reason why Bart should be expelled
Really, I think he did a lot better when Marge homeschooled him.
Ooohhh… 😁
There’s also the time they tacklers compulsive gambling when Springfield opened a casino. Marge finds a nickel on the ground and then develops a major gambling problem. The reason I love that one is because they didn’t bury it in later episodes. Whenever gambling is brought up, that side of Marge comes out. She still struggles with it.
I really want to see a top ten times King of the Hill tackled serious issues.
Like what?
King of the hill is a song
@@makototakara7025 lol.
@@makototakara7025 Depression, PTSD, Stress, Veteran abuse, Heartbreak, hard work with no reward, bipolar disorder, Khan being shamed for not acting or having anything Laotian, Dale’s father coming out as gay, sexual and workplace harassment, bad parenting, etc.
@@darthrage8673 Also cults, dealing with the death of a love one, adultery, racism, drag queens/LGBT+, corporate punishment, and education.
I want to see Top 10 dreamworks movies that tackle serious issues.
Kung fu panda 2 Genocide
Shrek Hate against fairy tales creatures
How to train your dragon animal abuse
Shrek 4 Existence
The way Homer said "then why did she leave me" really showed how vulnerable he was in this episode 5:46
I love how protective Marge was in "Mother Simpson". The scene at 5:45 cuts just before Marge says "Let's find out!" with fierce determination, showing her anger at Mona for presumely abandoning her Homey and giving him these self worth issues.
It's a shame
I've stopped watching The Simpsons, but when I was young and poor, I didn't have cable so The Simpsons was one of my favorite shows back then. I still sing the Mr. Plow song when I shovel snow
When Homer says to his mom "you left a hole inside of me I tried to fill with food" is really sad too.
6:29 Jesus Christ!, Mr. Burns' Voice really sound different back at the 1st season!
Because it was another actor before Harry Shearer took over
Homer Badman: When they tackled sexual harassment and news media biased.
I knew about the episode and I skipped it because I knew it was gonna make me frustrated.
Famous film actress Glenn Close did a very good job played Homer’s mother.
Mother Simpson is my favorite episode. It brought tears to my eyes
there is this episode where Bart shoplifted a video game cartridge just to get the game he wanted in an instant and faced criminal consequences at a young age
that and the no.6 entry, which is my favorite episode btw, are the most memorable for me because of the depth of story
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But quagmire is one of the best Pokémon
As someone who lives in Canada where same sex marriage was legalized 10 years before the US, it was still great to see that episode as even now there are people (a few even my older relatives) who still oppose it.
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Here are some more honorable mentions:
- Child Cruelty (The Boys of Bummer): The People of Springfield went too far by bullying Bart after losing a baseball game that drove him to suicide !
- Defamation and Feminazism (Homer Badman): Homer was falsely accused by a feminazi as a babysitter for sexual harrassment.
- Gambling Addiction ($pringfield): Marge became a gambling addict at Mr Burns' casino.
- Evil Cults (The Joy of Sect): This episode is a metaphor of Scientology.
- Religious Fanaticism (Kill the Alligator and Run): The Simpsons were treated like criminals by the people of Florida after they accidentaly killed their sacred gator.
Homer Badman also tackled media sensationalism… which is still a huge problem.
Informative list👍
Top ten times when a show killed off the main characters
Near death experience.
When homer ate the poison part of the fish and was told he was going to die
Yes, and Homer blew through all 7 stages of grief in about 10 seconds.
@@joermnyc that was hilarious
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I feel like you could do a top 20 with this list.
Homer’s mom always got to me as a kid
I love the fact that the NRA members were portrayed as responsible owners. Although they were seen as gun nuts, sometimes these types of people know the most on the subject.
Aside from the gun nuts, and the political pot stirring, the NRA does offer firearms safety classes for all ages.
That was the original objective of the NRA. Sadly they later devolved into gun nuts.
The problem is, a small but overly vocal subgroup can ruin an entire group as a whole. Or ruin things for everyone else.
@@lp-xl9ld so true
The mother Simpson episode hits me every damn time.
The end where Homer is just looking at the sky as day turns to night.
God damn, I full on ugly cry.
Funny plothole about the gun episode is that Homer in many episodes before it and after already and still owns a gun or a rifle.
Surprised Bart Gets an F wasn't on here. The educational system really is an issue that needs fixing.
Yes, definitely speaks to any kid that has a learning disability or adhd and internalizing that they’re ‘stupid’ or ‘dumb’.
Amazing video watch mojo of the Simpsons tackle serious issues and even if the show starting to be least good throughout the years too. Fantastic job
It should have done 2 years ago
6:29 And OMG! Homer just risked life and limb to save his own family from being hit by a TRUCK!!😲 If that ain't true love, I dunno what else to call it!!
Marital problems, infidelity, animal rights/anti-cruelty, issues and struggles in regards to parenting, and gun laws/debates. This show has everything.
Do a Top 10 Times That '70s Show Tackled Serious Issues
0:19 I'm surpised Lisa had no reaction to that after being poked like that from Homer tbh
To be fair, she knows Homer can do far worse, since he regularly strangles Bart, to the point where it's basically muscle memory for both of them.
top everybody loves raymond serious moments
And unfortunately most of those serious issues are still prevalent today
Which is a shame
Meh. It's life
I like the episode where Homer gets medical Marijuana to heal his eyes and becomes an advocate It had one of the funniest Simpson moments when Homer and the rest of the people spaced on the date and the vote was the day before and lost 😁
5:48 Hearing that from Homer is pretty sad
Your pick for #5 should've been #1, especially in light of how much more seriously people have been taking depression and suicide.
But it was the 3rd episode of season 1, they are not quite there yet of being legends
I'm surprised they didn't talk about the "Do It For Her" Episode
Glad the episode of homer owning a gun showed good points to anti-gun and pro-gun. Both sides do agree homer is dangerous with a gun and just plain irresponsible. Even the pro gun side emphasize safety
I wish Futurama should tackle such serious issues as well.
You forgot the one where everyone has to accept that homer is dying after he ate the blowfish
YES. I haven’t seen that one in so long.
I think 'Moaning Lisa' (S1E6) would be a better portrayal of depression. It's one of my favourite episodes of all time
I love these Simpsons top 10 list
0:57 that medication actually existed and I took it myself when I was little. Instead of being called Focasin. It was called Focalin.
That stuff was horrible on my mind. It made me stressed out all the time easily angered it made me develop very weird habits like standing up during class. And keep in mind this was during elementary school.
I lost my dad to depression so to see an episode like that, makes me feel hopeful that there’s someone out there listening
It cracked me up on the episode about same sex marriage that nelson talked about legalizing gay funerals
I love it when The Simpsons does a great job of actually tackling serious issues. Actually I think when South Park does so they do it really well too and it's amazing that they do because they often don't take things too seriously there. The Simpsons during the '90s was just such an incredible show
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I want to see Top 10 Animaniacs tackle serious issues!
I have to agree with the number 10 because I remember In the early 90s every kid with any issues was on Ritalin including me we were all zombies lol
Y'all thought Family Guy and South Park was dark, well Simpsons can be at times as dark as those 2 shows
Top 10 times king of the hill tackled serious issues
I remember being put on adhd medications at age 5. 0:57
very informative
8:15 lmao I never noticed Freddy Krueger in the background
My favourite episode was when Homer said bye to his mom and just stared at the stars in the credits.
The feels
Please do top 10 video game franchises that should get a movie adaptation.
Nice video
You know I thought of a really tough one and I don't know if they'll be able to pull it off top 10 anime that makes you cry for the bad guy
The bit about Lisa grumbling about everyone eating meat then getting smacked in the face by a patty immediately after was perfect.
Ya don't win friends with salad!
Bulling when Lisa meats Fransean, Shop lifting, When Bart steals a video Game, Cheating when Lisa ends up sick and has to take a test, Copyright infringement, when Moe takes credit for a poem he didn't write, baby sitting gone wrong when Lisa babysits bart and Bart gets injured and cheating every time Marge flirts with a man and gets outta hand
Pride and Ignorance, Parental Negligence, Social Aggression, Environment, School Related issues, and Bullying (various episodes)
good topic, and hopefully one day can work in thne simpsons ride i tried working despicable me didnt like it, but im wathing all the episodes now until what season should i stop
"Lisa the Vegetarian" also gives the important message that it is not appropriate to try to force your morals onto people who don't share them.
I was about to comment the same thing. Beat me to it
You do know that Leftists will force their morals onto people and are only tolerant to anyone who agrees with them 100%
Vegans are so annoying. I mean both humans and animals have been eating each other for centuries so why would we stop now just because you don't like eating meat?!
"Are you some kind of moron?"
Lmao 🤣 Cletus
There’s been a lot of these serious issues lists
Lisa's Substitute teacher - beautiful episode .....
"You are Lisa Simpson" ..... I laughed, i cried. I literally grew up with this show as I am 38. Rewatching some episodes that I haven't seen for a decade.
Perspective changes ..... MARGE SIMPSON- is the hero 🙌 love her.
Seasons 1-10 are the gold standard
One of my all time favorite episodes is the episode where Homer eats pufferfish at a sushi restaurant, and tries to do everything on his bucket list because he might have 24 hours to live. It's such an emotional challenging episode to watch Homer try to do everything he wants to do in less than a day.
One lesson I've learned from "The Simpsons:"
*You don't make friends with salad!*
Didn’t know that a cartoon show like The Simpsons to be so educational.
'Dog of Death' is probably my favorite serious episode.
No beer no TV makes Homer go something something
You missed one: "Don't Forget. You're Here Forever" into "Do It For Her". Goes over the number of people out there stuck in a job they hate in order to provide a good life for their family.
The episode where Homer eats the poisonous Blowfish and the Bleeding Gums Murphy episode are powerful storylines dealing with death.
Every episode with homers mother willl have you in tears💔
"Dad, why did you bring me to a gay steel mill?" "...I don't know!!!"
" top 10 ways you can show you have a ideological position without saying you have an ideological position".
There’s got to be more serious issues than just 10 they tackled they’ve been on for 31 years
Big like!! 🌝
Homer mum episodes always gets to me
Top 3 forgotten: 1. Child abuse and neglect. 2. Absent fathers. 3. Bullying.
Season 17, episode 21 The Monkey Suit deals with creationism vs evolution, and season 20 episode 7 Mypods and Boomsticks deals with Islamophobia. I just thought they should be on this list.
2:55 Is that a reference to Bea Arthur?
Immigration, depression, same-sex marriage, and political corruption.
8:13 if you look all the way on the left, you can see Freddy Krueger making a cameo appearance. Or someone is just on their way to a costume party
The "We built the Middle Class" song from the episode Poorhouse Rock of Season 33 should get an Honourable Mention talking about the financial downside of our society and how the next generation may not have proper jobs or afford a proper living
This was my old is gold cartoon👍👍🔥🔥☑️☑️
In the latest season, the episode Bart Goes to Jail, talks about scams
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