The Simpsons has been around a long, long time (before some of its viewers were even born!) and yet, thanks to the genius writers, animators, and voice actors, it remains one of the funniest things we've ever seen, or will likely ever see. You could chock it up to luck, timing, whatever sort of grace the TV gods have to bestow once a generation, but the truth is that the Simpsons just hit everything right. What happens when you lock a bunch of Harvard comedy writers in a room together? The result is The Simpsons. With guys like Conan O'Brien and John Schwartzwelder writing gags all day, it's no wonder that 90% of our daily references come from the show. And if you're a fan, now that it's Halloween season, you know that means 90% of your Halloween references come from the classic annual Treehouse of Horror episodes.
There are so many to choose from; we had verbal battles over this, but for the most part we had a lot of fun remembering (and quoting) our favorite moments from the show to come up with this list. Nobody was turned into a sloppy joe, but there were casualties. There could only be ten, so one of your favorites might not be on here, but we bet at least one of them is... sorry, it's like choosing children! You get it though. You're a fan, too. Now, picture if you will, these macabre (and hilarious) Treehouse of Horror minimalist posters...
TreeHouse of Horror II
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"Behind every wish lurks grave misfortune..."
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Treehouse of horror III
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"Yep, here's your problem. Someone set this thing to evil."
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Treehouse of Horror IV
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"Let that ill-gotten doughnut forever be on your head!"
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TREEHOUSE OF HORROR IV
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"I know I really shouldn't, but when am I gonna be here again?"
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Treehouse of Horror V
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“Shh... you want to get sued?"
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TREEHOUSE OF HORROR V
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"This sandwich tastes so young and impudent..."
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TREEHOUSE OF HORROR V
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"There's nothing to be afraid of... except that fog that turns people inside out."
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Treehouse of Horror VI
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"Good advice!"
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Treehouse of Horror VII
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"Too crazy for Boy's Town, too much of a boy for Crazy Town."
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TREEHOUSE OF HORROR VII
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"I've created Lutherans!"
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It's never easy to choose from the things you love... and we LOVE The Simpsons, particularly the Treehouse of Horror episodes. We are a Halloween company that sells Simpsons costumes, after all. What moments do you love, quote, think about, and constantly reference? Any that didn't make the list? Share them all, if you dare, down below in our comments. Or we'll sic a gremlin on the side of your bus, and NOT the kind Hans Moleman drives.
Poster Designs by Kate Lemke