Simpsons VR Couch Gag References Quarantine
The latest episode of The Simpsons, which aired on April 19, 2020, in the United States, features a virtual reality couch gag. In the sequence, the family uses VR headsets to embark on extreme adventures: Bart snowboards, Marge surfs, and Lisa swims with whales. The animation style shifts to blue and white with angular designs, accompanied by a techno-funk track "We Can Make The World Stop" by The Glitch Mob. The gag ends with the family back on their couch, having never left home, a subtle nod to quarantine. The episode is part of the show's 31st season, created by Matt Groening in the late 1980s.
Key facts
- The Simpsons aired a VR-themed couch gag on April 19, 2020.
- The sequence features Bart snowboarding, Marge surfing, and Lisa swimming with whales.
- The animation uses blue and white colors with angular designs.
- The music is "We Can Make The World Stop" by The Glitch Mob.
- The gag ends with the family on their couch, referencing quarantine.
- The episode is from the 31st season of The Simpsons.
- The series was created by Matt Groening in the late 1980s.
- The couch gag is a traditional opening segment of the show.
Entities
Artists
- Matt Groening
Institutions
- The Simpsons
- The Glitch Mob
Locations
- United States