10 Simpsons Secrets You Never Knew
6. The Price Of Maggie In The Opening Sequence Has A Secret Meaning
Another iconic moment from The Simpsons’ opening sequence is when Maggie is accidentally scanned while Marge is at the supermarket. However, many fans won’t know that this moment actually has a secret meaning.
When Maggie is scanned, the price of her on the cash till is $847.63, and according to statistics, this is apparently the approximate cost of raising a child in America each year.
The opening credits do change from season to season however, and in the later seasons, this moment is altered. When the groceries are being scanned, the price is at $243.26, and this is doubled to $486.52 when Maggie is scanned. This was all done by Groening and his writers as a comment on how having a child can double your expenses.