What's The Joke With Ralph's Viking Sleep Line?
It has recently been revealed that many classic jokes from The Simpsons have long been misunderstood, and Ralph's line about being a Viking when he sleeps is yet another example. As one of the longest-running shows on television, The Simpsons' legacy is undeniable. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the many jokes from the show that have since become oft-quoted and achieved relevance in pop culture, even outside of the context of The Simpsons.
After it came to light that one of the show's most memorable jokes — Homer Simpson's "wearing a towel" joke had long been misunderstood by even some of the show's writers, many have begun to question other lines from the show's long history. As The Simpsons is a show with 33 seasons (and counting) of history, the discussion about the meanings of certain jokes may rage for some time. The Simpsons' humor often focuses on current events and hot topics, meaning that some audiences may even be unfamiliar with references in early episodes, something which only fuels the discourse.
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One oft-debated Simpsons joke's meaning has now been confirmed by Josh Weinstein via Twitter, explaining the true meaning behind Ralph Wiggum's immortal line: «Oh boy, sleep! That's where I'm a Viking!». The Simpsons joke is often mistaken to be metaphorical — but Weinstein has confirmed that it was actually literal. However, unlike the joke, Weinstein's explanation was more complex than it seems, as the misinterpretation even went as far as to affect other Simpsons writers.
The alternative interpretation of the line is that Ralph was speaking metaphorically — that he's so good at sleeping that he could be considered "a Viking" at it. This is a read
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