The Simpsons: Why Are They Still Relevant After 35 Years? A Timeless Satire Created by Matt Groening in 1989, the show began as a series of short sketches on the Tracey Ullman Show . Nobody could have predicted it would become the longest-running scripted show in American television history. Its secret? Evolving with the times while keeping an unchanging family structure. The Simpsons aren't "just" a cartoon. They're a biting social chronicle. Homer represents the average American consumer: lazy yet endearing. Marge is the voice of reason, often ignored. Lisa is the liberal, intellectual conscience in an anti-intellectual society. And Bart is the spirit of pure rebellion. Together, they form a dysfunctional but indestructible unit. A life lesson The Simpsons teach us in every episode, between stranglings and donuts. Did You Know? Psychology: What Does Your Result Say About You? If you're Homer: You value instant gratification (the Freudian "Id"). You're authentic and reject society's pressure to succeed. Your happiness is simple, but your challenge is responsibility. If you're Marge: You're the "Superego." You carry the mental load for everyone around you. Your challenge is learning to say no and to exist for yourself, beyond your role as caretaker. If you're Bart: You seek attention and individuality through transgression. This is often a sign of great creativity stifled by a school or work system that's too rigid. If you're Lisa: You're on a quest for meaning. You feel the weight of the world (eco-anxiety, social justice). Your intelligence sometimes isolates you, and your challenge is finding joy in imperfection. The yellow color: Matt Groening wanted channel surfers to instantly recognize they were watching The Simpsons. This bold choice became their trademark. Identifying with a Springfield character isn't trivial. It reveals your survival strategy for the modern world. The predictions: The show is famous for having "predicted" numerous world events, from Do...