20 Mind-Blowing Facts You Never Knew About The Simpsons

1. The Simpsons Is Meant To Be A Show In Futurama

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There€™s been more references in Futurama to Groening€™s yellow people than he originally intended (the crew didn't want to piggyback on the yellow people's success), although that's not too surprising given the show never really stuck to it's own rules (Fry longing for Leela, being cancelled) too strictly.In a way that€™s not a bad thing; it€™s helped created one of the most interesting entries on this list.

Aside from Blinky the three-eyed fish in Space Pilot 3000, all references to The Simpsons have treated themas a TV show - there€™s Bart Simpson toys, season guides and even mentions of the movie - meaning that to Fry and co. The Simpsons are as real as they are to us. It's a pretty cool in joke that many fans seem to overlook.

Sadly, this theory doesn't work both ways. The Simpsons has had Bender pop up multiple times, although those episodes have come long after everyone gave up on the show so it's not worth being too pedantic about it.

So there you have it. Any more facts you want to share? Go down to comment and let us know.

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