Question: What religion are the Simpsons? I know they're Christians, but what branch (e.g. Catholic? Protestant?).
J I Cohen
25th Jun 2004
The Simpsons (1989)
14th Jun 2004
The Simpsons (1989)
Treehouse of Horror XIV - S15-E1
Question: Homer killed Selma in "Treehouse of Horror XIV." So why is she still alive in other Season 15 episodes?
Answer: Because Halloween episodes are not considered part of the Simpsons' series continuity (not that the writers care much about series continuity to start with). I'm surprised that you singled out this particular Halloween episode. Remember the nuclear holocaust, aliens enslaving humanity, or Homer's head becoming a donut? None of them had any lasting effect on the Simpsons' universe either.
5th Apr 2004
The Simpsons (1989)
Kill the Alligator and Run - S11-E19
Question: During the Spring Break vacation in 'Kill the Alligator and Run' episode, I don't understand a lot of the Kid Rock section. Who is Kid Rock and Joe C? And what is going on with the presenter with the diamond in her hand who gets dragged off by security when she says it's her birthday?
Answer: Kid Rock is a rock star, and Joe C was his sidekick (he died in 2000). The jewel in the hand was a reference to the movie Logan's Run, where the changing color of the jewel indicated that a person had reached the end of their alloted lifespan of 30 years.
24th Mar 2004
The Simpsons (1989)
Question: When Milhouse meets his Shelbyville double, he tearily says "So this is what it feels like when doves cry." Could someone explain this reference to me?
Answer: It's a reference to a Prince song. See http://dag.wieers.com/personal/lyrics/When_Doves_Cry.php.
21st Jan 2004
The Simpsons (1989)
Question: Can someone explain why the show makes jokes about Major League Baseball and how they control us?
Chosen answer: Major League Baseball is very protective of their copyrights and trademarks, and likely to take legal action if they are used without permission. I think that is what the jokes refer to.
26th Nov 2003
The Simpsons (1989)
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Answer: Since Reverend Lovejoy is both married and referred to as 'Reverend', they must be Protestants. They never name the exact protestant denomination.
J I Cohen
The Western Branch of American Reform Presbylutheranism First Church of Springfield.