Simpsons Already Did It

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Simpsons Already Did It is the seventh episode of the sixth season of the American animated television series South Park. It originally aired on July 3, 2002. The episode is a satirical commentary on the pervasive influence of The Simpsons on popular culture and television.

Plot[edit | edit source]

The episode begins with Cartman discovering a mysterious "sea people" kit, which he believes will allow him to create an underwater civilization. Meanwhile, Butters, in his alter ego as Professor Chaos, attempts to come up with an evil plan to wreak havoc on the town of South Park. However, every idea he proposes has already been done by The Simpsons, much to his frustration.

As Butters continues to struggle with his plans, he becomes increasingly paranoid and obsessed with the idea that The Simpsons have already done everything. This leads to a series of humorous references and parodies of various Simpsons episodes and characters.

Themes[edit | edit source]

The episode explores themes of originality and creativity in the entertainment industry. It highlights the challenge of coming up with new ideas in a landscape where long-running shows like The Simpsons have already covered a wide range of topics and scenarios. The episode also serves as a meta-commentary on the influence of The Simpsons on South Park itself, acknowledging the debt that many modern animated shows owe to the pioneering series.

Cultural References[edit | edit source]

Simpsons Already Did It is filled with references to specific Simpsons episodes and characters. For example, Butters' plan to block out the sun is a direct nod to the Simpsons episode "Who Shot Mr. Burns?". The episode also references the Simpsons characters Bart, Homer, and Lisa.

Reception[edit | edit source]

The episode received positive reviews from critics and fans alike for its clever writing and humorous take on the influence of The Simpsons. It is often cited as one of the standout episodes of South Park for its insightful commentary and creative execution.