There’s really not much reason to watch The Simpsons anymore so you may have missed the inspired opening that was done by the brilliant street artist known as “Banksy”. Not only did he leave his tag on the streets of Springfield, but he handled the storyboards and directed an opening credits and do one of the couch gags that is easily one of the darkest in the show’s history. I don’t think the show is particularly good any more, but they deserve credit for what they let him to do. Hit the jump to check out the intro.
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This was so incredibly awesome and moving. Props to Banksy, and to the simpsonspeople for letting him do his thing.
Amazing.
wow
20th century fox allowed this???
I would think the studio would be the first in line to censor this
for their own sake
but, see.. by allowing this they make you think they can laugh at themselves. it’s a win/win situation (as anyone in marketing would assure you)
I am a Simpsons fan but look @ Family Guy & American Dad….case and point.
I really only watch the Simpson for the couch sequence, and this one was amazing. Considering how long they have been on the air, I didn’t think something this original was possible
I don’t watch the Simpsons for almost 10 years now… let’s face it the show sucks monkey balls! but before that… not even an hour goes by without me quoting the good old first 6 or 7 seasons…
I enjoy The Simpsons as if it were brand new. I know some people do grow sick of seeing the same thing over and over, but there is no call for smashing a show others enjoy. Every time I turn around these days, I read articles such as this one. It really grinds my gears.
Been following Banksy for years, and I never thought he’d blow up to point where he’s directing/storyboarding a Simpsons intro. Especially for FOX.
Though the Simpsons has fallen off a lot people’s radar, it still has a huge fan base much like SNL. I still watch both the Simpsons and SNL. It may not have me laughing on the floor all the time, it’s still an enjoyable show.
Been following Banksy for years, and I never thought he’d blow up to point where he’s directing/storyboarding a Simpsons intro. Especially for FOX.
Though the Simpsons has fallen off a lot people’s radar, it still has a huge fan base much like SNL. I still watch both the Simpsons and SNL. It may not have me laughing on the floor all the time, it’s still an enjoyable show.
Just to clarify, Banksy WROTE the Couch Gag and drew the shots he thought would work but in order for it to ACTUALLY work, his sketches needed to be fleshed out into working storyboards. It was also NOT directed by him but by veteran Simpsons Director Bob Anderson. All boards where sent to Banksy for his suggestions.
How do I know this stuff? Because I was the one that storyboarded the Couch Gag for two week under the scrutiny of the producers. The Couch Gag that finally aired was far less racist than the version I boarded (which is disappointing).
Just to clarify, Banksy WROTE the Couch Gag and drew the shots he thought would work but in order for it to ACTUALLY work, his sketches needed to be fleshed out into working storyboards. It was also NOT directed by him but by veteran Simpsons Director Bob Anderson. All boards where sent to Banksy for his suggestions.
How do I know this stuff? Because I was the one that storyboarded the Couch Gag for two week under the scrutiny of the producers. The Couch Gag that finally aired was far less racist than the version I boarded (which is disappointing).