10 Disturbing Simpsons Scenes Because of What We Know Now

VOICE OVER: Ryan Wild

Sometimes hindsight makes comedy uncomfortable... Join us as we explore Simpsons moments that have aged poorly due to real-world events! From Mel Gibson's fall from grace to scenes at the World Trade Center, these Springfield moments hit differently now. Our disturbing countdown includes the New Orleans song after Hurricane Katrina, Bill Cosby's parenting advice, Michael Jackson's guest appearance, Phil Hartman's tragic credit coincidence, and Principal Skinner's eerily prophetic school shooting foreshadowing. Which formerly funny scene do you find most disturbing when viewed through today's lens? Let us know in the comments below!

  • #11: isturbing Simpsons Scenes Because of What We Know Now
  • #10: It's Hell Being Mel
  • #9: The New Orleans Song
  • #8: Another Vietnam
  • #7: Homer Gets Cancelled
  • #6: Cosby's First Rule
  • #5: Going Postal
  • #4: John Jay Smith
  • #3: Phil Hartman's Credit
  • #2: Gunter and Ernst
  • #1: One World Trade Plaza

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