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Matt Selman explains why the 'Simpsons' couch gag is essentially dead

One of the most iconic and beloved elements of the winning Simpsons formula has fallen out of style, and, just like tying onions to belts, it’s not coming back into fashion any time soon.In 2026, anyo ...

Why Ty Simpson is this year's version of Kenny Pickett, Tyler Shough, Will Levis

Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson is arguably the most polarizing quarterback in the 2026 NFL Draft. Is he a first-round pick? A ...

Why The Simpsons Doesn’t Do Its ‘Funny’ Opening Couch Gags Every Episode, According To The Showrunner

Speaking on the Four Finger Discount after-show podcast, Selman addressed why those “funny” couch gags aren’t guaranteed ...

Into the world of competitive rock, paper, scissors

According to the World Rock Paper Scissors Association, the game of rock, paper, scissors dates to ancient China in the year ...

Ty Simpson turned down $6.5M from Miami: Here's where ex-Alabama QB must land in 2026 NFL Draft to break even

Former Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson says he stuck to Nick Saban's process and weighed his options before staying in the ...

Why The Simpsons Abandoned Its Trademark Couch Gags Explained

The Simpsons viewers noticed how couch gags, a trademark feature of the animated sitcom’s introductory sequence, no longer ...