Fox’s widespread animated sequence “The Simpsons” has been on the air for 36 seasons, which suggests viewers have loads of time to investigate and study the present. Longtime followers have theories on all the things from Springfield current in its personal space-time bubble, to Marge’s household financially supporting them, to the concept that they’re truly all geniuses. One explicit idea that’s turn out to be widespread on TikTok is that the household is Black.
Technically, producers have by no means confirmed a particular race for the Simpsons, however most viewers assume they’re meant to be white. Nevertheless, Black followers have been watching intently through the years and have been selecting up on some fascinating cultural traits.
TikTok consumer cocoabutterofficial, identified that Marge has an afro, which is why she and the youngsters have textured hair that grows upward. The clip additionally notes that Marge’s sisters, Patty and Sema, are “two cigarette smoking Black aunties” who haven’t any time for the way in which Homer treats their youthful sister.
We’ve additionally bought theories about Marge’s hair, as we’ve seen her change it up in flashbacks and particular episodes, a lot the way in which Black girls love to do. Plus, the way in which Marge holds her chaotic household down provides Black mother power.
In the meantime, iamthekayelle additionally has concepts about Marge’s hair, reminding everybody that she wears bonnets to mattress. However the true proof is present in a scene the place she cuts the youngsters’ hair and saves it within the freezer. They suppose this might level to her creole origins.
Within the publish’s feedback, somebody introduced up Marge’s household as proof, replying, “her sisters? her Mother, yeah they black.” Whereas one other pointed to her unique final title, Bouvier, writing, “She creole fa sho w that French maiden title.”
Maybe the obvious instance of all of them comes within the Season 21 episode “The Colour Yellow.” Whereas engaged on a faculty undertaking, Lisa discovers that her ancestor Eliza tried to assist Virgil, a runaway slave, escape North. When the kid fails, her mom Mabel is the one who will get him to Canada, the place they married and begin a household. These are the Simpsons they’re truly descended from. So apparently, it’s already canon that they’ve a Black ancestor.
Right here’s the factor, we’re speaking about cartoon characters in a fantastical setting the place ridiculous issues are continually taking place. Actually, the Simpsons might be no matter you want them to be. So, if you happen to want Homer to secretly be wealthy, or for it to all be a dream happening in his head, or for the entire sequence to be one big time loop, that’s fantastic. The vital factor to recollect is that my model of Springfield and its residents doesn’t diminish yours, so there’s no want for extra intense followers to go on the assault simply because we’re having enjoyable exploring a cool, fascinating fan idea.
If this has put you within the temper for a rewatch, you possibly can relive the sequence’ complete run on Disney+.
This story initially appeared on The Root, our sister website, on Tuesday, November 1.
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