The Itchy & Scratchy Show

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The Itchy & Scratchy Show is a fictional animated television series featured within the American animated television series The Simpsons. The show depicts a violent and satirical cat-and-mouse duo, Itchy the mouse and Scratchy the cat, who engage in extreme cartoon violence. It serves as a parody of traditional animated cartoons and is known for its exaggerated and graphic content.

Overview

The Itchy & Scratchy Show is a recurring segment on The Krusty the Clown Show, a children's television program within The Simpsons. The show is characterized by its over-the-top violence, with Itchy often inflicting gruesome injuries on Scratchy. Despite its violent nature, the show is presented in a humorous and exaggerated manner, highlighting the absurdity of cartoon violence.

Characters

• Itchy - A blue mouse who is the main antagonist in the series. Itchy is known for his cunning and sadistic nature, often devising elaborate schemes to harm Scratchy.
• Scratchy - A black cat who is the main victim in the series. Scratchy is typically depicted as the hapless and unfortunate target of Itchy's violent antics.

Production

The Itchy & Scratchy Show is created by Roger Meyers Jr., the son of the original creator, Roger Meyers Sr.. The show is produced by Krustylu Studios, which is owned by Krusty the Clown. The animation style and content are a parody of classic cartoons such as Tom and Jerry and Looney Tunes.

Cultural Impact

The show within a show has become an iconic part of The Simpsons, often used to comment on the nature of violence in media and its impact on viewers. It has been referenced in various episodes and has become a symbol of the satirical and often dark humor that The Simpsons is known for.

Episodes

The Itchy & Scratchy Show has been featured in numerous episodes of The Simpsons. Some notable episodes include:

• "Itchy & Scratchy & Marge" - Marge Simpson campaigns against the show's violent content.
• "The Day the Violence Died" - The history and legal battles surrounding the creation of the show are explored.
• "The Itchy & Scratchy & Poochie Show" - A new character, Poochie, is introduced to revitalize the show.

Related Pages

• The Simpsons
• Krusty the Clown
• Marge Simpson
• Tom and Jerry
• Looney Tunes