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22.04 / 19:01
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Disney Has Ruined The Simpsons Shorts
Not a lot of people know this, but The Simpsons has been nominated for an Oscar. While The Simpsons Movie itself missed out (though it was nominated for a BAFTA and a Golden Globe), the very first Simpsons short, Maggie Simpson in The Longest Daycare, was up for Best Animated Short Film. Though it eventually lost to Paperman, it felt like a historic moment for The Simpsons. This came in 2012, well after the Golden Age had disappeared, and after the feature-length movie was snubbed for even a nomination, it was clear this was not a charity pick on name-brand recognition. The short, which is entirely silent and relies on excellent characterisation of Maggie, was still recognisably The Simpsons with a blend of silly yet intelligent humour, heartfelt moments immediately offset with gags, and better quality animation than the show had ever seen at that point. So what the hell happened?
22.04 / 01:13
