Non-fungible tokens and blockchain appeared in The Simpsons.
During the recent special Halloween episode of The Simpsons, one of the longest-running television series in the United States, the beloved animated family took a fun swipe at the world of non-fungible tokens (nft) and the cryptocurrency industry. , making viewers laugh and sparking conversations about the show’s modern relevance.
The new episode titled “‘Wild Barts Can’t Be Token,” aired Sunday night and tickled audiences with its comedic take on digital collectibles and blockchain technology.
Bart becomes an nft
The episode began with Bart’s unexpected transformation into an nft as his mother, Marge, goes on a mission to save him from blockchain technology.
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Following Bart’s transformation into an nft, Marge and Homer are visited by a trio known as “the enlightened intellects safeguarding the cryptoverse.”
The group consists of Kylie Jenner, Rob Gronkowski and Jimmy Fallon. However, Jenner was the only one in the scene who spoke in her actual voice.
With the help of Jenner and her friends, Marge was able to rescue her son. However, before embarking on the mission, she was shown in another scene preparing for the mission, with “the enlightened intellects safeguarding the cryptoverse”, turning her into an nft with an encryption key for the mission.
Jenner and her friends described the passcode as a backdoor through the blockchain’s cryptographic protocol, warning him to quickly grab Bart and exit the blockchain once he was inside.
After the rescue, Marge’s husband Homer decided to become an nft. However, interest in digital artwork declined shortly after, reflecting the decline of NFTs in 2022.
Springfield art gallery to become nft
On the other hand, the city’s mayor also announced in another scenario that the Springfield art gallery would be completely digitized and converted into nft.
Likewise, the scene also included appearances of popular NFTs, including Beeple and Bored Ape Yacht Club, which cleverly reflect the current buzz around digital art and cryptocurrencies.
While analyzing the episode, Noah Bolanowski, nft collector and advisor to Crypt Gallery, said on Twitter NowX that he loved how The Simpsons portrayed the emerging economy.
“I loved how the episode had an incredible artistic emphasis: the PFPs were largely painted as the bottom of the barrel, while the art was placed at a prestige level. They even had BAYC headlines washing their feet,” she said. saying.
In addition to the nft-themed narrative, the special Halloween episode also included a segment titled ‘Ei8ht’, which delves into the realms of true crime and psychological thrillers, presenting a darker and more compelling story compared to the plot focused on NFTs.
The final segment, ‘Lout Break,’ incorporated the show’s classic humor, exploring online safety regulations and misinformation in typical Simpsons style.
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Chimamanda is a cryptocurrency enthusiast and an experienced writer focusing on the dynamic world of cryptocurrencies. She joined the industry in 2019 and has since developed an interest in the emerging economy. She combines her passion for blockchain technology with her love of travel and food, bringing a fresh and engaging perspective to her work.
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