Bart and Lisa: A Loving Rivalry | The Simpsons

[@Dovendraw]

Cool to see a video about Lester and Eliza's doppelgängers

[@pastorcodymitchell1456]

ikr

[@ryanambsdorf2859]

Damn I forgot about them

[@bemasaberwyn55]

Oh yeah that's a thing

[@kingofrivia1248]

You know commenting on other videos is really smart i just discovered you chanell and even though its 100% my thing it never got shown to me yt is just so selective🤷🏽‍♂️

[@michaelcooley2670]

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[@CZsWorld]

Johnny: Here's a 13 minute video about the relationship of Bart and Lisa. Maggie:

[@isabelberger9441]

If Johnny ever does a video about Maggie, I would totally watch it. 🥰

[@CourierSixMojaveExpress]

I enjoy your channel sir!

[@modelomegatyler]

insert pacifier sucking noise here.

[@KevinThePilgrim]

Four words: "Do it for her"

[@bellwblake]

Yes because Bart and Lisa >>>>

[@bboops23]

My favorite Bart and Lisa moments are when Bart is the only one to understand Lisa's grief and he buys her Bleeding Gums Murphy's album for her. And then Lisa's understanding Bart's fears over selling his own soul, Lisa's buys back his soil. Two simple moments that show how much they care about each other, it also how much they understand each other.

[@bboops23]

And then you proceeded to cover both events one right after the other.

[@razkable]

The issue with the soul ep is lisa just happens to have it at the end for a reveal rather than show her buying it so it feels more natural why she teases him for example instead of in hindsight but round springfield is peak bart loving lisa...that and seperate vocations

[@johnnyd3158]

Let’s not forget about the episode where Lisa helped Bart in preparing for his mini golf tournament against Todd as well as the episode where Bart helps Lisa prepare for her beauty pageant in which he actually told her that she’s not ugly, ☺️ .

[@bboops23]

You just flooded back some memories. That beauty pageant episode was great. Also Bart rocked those heels.

[@WillardStillesHere]

The line "As your brother, this is the hardest thing I've every had to say...you're not ugly." is such a funny and sweet line. Reminds me a lot of my relationship with my sisters.

[@kaitlyn__L]

@@bboops23 heel, toe, heel, toe!

[@BmanTheChamp]

@@kaitlyn__L "Do you really think I can win?" "At this point, I'm starting to think _I_ can win!"

[@alejandronieto4212]

@@bboops23 Bart was the second best thing in that episode honestly (only behind Homer, Lisa and Barney would tie at third). I mean... how many kids you see with the courage to go all girly at that age?

[@ziebelzubel]

Don't forget about the one where Milhouse moves to Capital City and Lisa becomes Bart's best friend. When Milhouse returns, Bart initially betrays her trust by telling Milhouse about the secret hideout he and Lisa had found, but in the end he apologises with some very sweet self-made coupons for a free hug and other stuff. That was so cute too

[@leahsavoie3528]

I just watched that one, it was very sweet :D

[@Alex-wv2fp]

Which episode was this?

[@shaqbailey3869]

That’s my favorite

[@ziebelzubel]

@@Alex-wv2fp S15, Ep12 :)

[@katelynoreilly6144]

A moment I love so much is after Lisa says Barts name for the first time and Bart run downstairs to tell his parents that ‘I’m her first word!’ (which is an adorable way to phrase it in itself) and Marge says ‘I’m not surprised, Lisa’s crazy about you! She thinks you hung the moon’ which is not a phrase I’ve heard anywhere else and it’s said so beautifully and just really reinforces that adoration Lisa has for Bart even has a baby that Bart then reciprocates. I think it’s not just that ‘Bart’ is Lisa’s first word because she’s heard it said a lot, but it’s her first word because she adores him. Great bit of parenting by Marge to make sure Bart knows that too.

[@Allystargirl]

My mom had my 2 sisters when I was 11, and 15, and she used the same phrase with my first sister to tell me how special I was to her ❤️ my sisters are still the most important things to me in this world 🥹❤️

[@squidward8261]

I also like the bond between Bart and grandpa Simpson. It’s not focused on very much but it’s some of my favorite moments

[@sesereddead465]

Like that episode where they look for the valuable paintings whilst burns tries to kill abe.

[@parkerwalker377]

bart and grandpa simpsons relationship, including after grandpa dies, is some of the most beautiful and realistic character relationship to grace tv

[@Ghosssttttttt]

Squidward??? When are you getting into nickolodeon all star brawl?

[@BmanTheChamp]

"Hey funboys! Get a room!"

[@DMO-DMO-DMO]

@@parkerwalker377 ....Abe DIED on the show?!!

[@TheSimpsonsTheory]

A Simpsons video! Where was my invite Johnny?! Haha just joking 😄 I'm loving your Simpsons video essays lately, keep them up 🙂

[@thchtdthchtfthfhtfthcthfjt1274]

Hi

[@Johnny2Cellos]

Thank you Lydia! But you're still the queen 🙌

[@jbgaming4609]

hey @simpsons Theory Guy who voiced The white bloke who think is Mj is Voiced By Mj

[@bemasaberwyn55]

You're great for shouting Johnny out 💘

[@chloemr.pippinsfanmail95]

Hi!

[@harmonicajay91]

So I have an idea for a Simpsons Video Essay: Something I've noticed about Marge in the early Simpsons episodes is that she often repressed a lot of her true feelings when it came to her own personal emotions. I think the best example is Fear of Flying where she had a nervous breakdown over her fear of flying (see what I did there?) and when she's making tons of food for the family as a coping mechanism she mutters to herself something like "Mother said don't complain. Be good. Smile, be polite" as she walks off. So maybe a deep dive into Marge's childhood and how it affected her and her parenting would be interesting to see. We don't get a lot of focus on Marge's childhood as we do Homer's so I think that would be neat to see.

[@LanMandragon1720]

Her sisters also clearly bully her that can't help either.

[@jessicavictoriacarrillo7254]

I blame Marge's and her sisters problems on their mom

[@jessaminemanchester]

I agree, this would be a great topic for Johnny2Cellos to cover and I hope we see more simpsons video essays from him in the future. If you're interested in a similar deep dive on Marge Simpson albeit with a far more existentialist tone I'd 100% recommend the video essay "The Absurdist Horror Of Marge Simpson" by Miss Lola, definitely one of my favorite video essays of all time.

[@fakename2956]

Yeah that’s also similar to the episode where Lisa is depressed and Marge originally tells her to just put on a happy face then once Marge sees Lisa do just that she immediately turns around and tells her to feel her actual feelings and that makes Lisa feel a little better.

[@fakename2956]

@@jessicavictoriacarrillo7254 we don’t know much about mother Bouvier but she does seem to be a little inattentive. Due to how early Patty & Selma start smoking and constantly bully/misinform Marge.

[@Lasherluke]

Any moment where Bart swollows his pride just to say something nice to Lisa is worth your time.

[@grapeshot]

That's one thing I can always say about the Simpsons they might go at each other throats from time to time but you can tell they do love each other. That's more than what you can say about Family Guy.

[@monsieurnaggert3134]

One that persists even after so many flanderizations.

[@powerviolentnightmare5026]

which is why I dislike FG because the whole "let's all beat up Meg cuz we hate her" schtick gets old quite fast

[@marcoparada6652]

Family Guy is complete shit.

[@MazHazPazzaz]

I'd love to agree, but later Simpson ruined that. There is an episode where Homer is literally getting hung from a tree by a noose, and Bart refuses to help him as Homer struggles to breathe. (The episode is Love Is A Many Strangled Things season 22, episode 17) A Far Cry from Bart and Homer about to cry because they were scared the other might hurt themselves at the gorge with the skateboard.

[@robertthreadgill5356]

Tell me about it, the only ones who seem to care even 1% about each other is Stewie & Brian

[@chaoticneutral7976]

Season 26, episode 19 "the Kids are All Fight" is an episode that shows a younger Bart and Lisa constantly fighting until they get lost and have to work together to get back home

[@TalkingTurtle97]

Haven’t seen it but is that similar to Bart and Lisa vs the third grade? That’s an episode I quite enjoy too

[@run2thestore]

"Holidays of Future Passed" from season 23 is one of the best HD era episodes of the show. It's another flash-forward episode, and while it doesn't focus exclusively on Bart and Lisa, they get a great scene together where the talk about the hardships of raising kids. It's really a standout moment of a standout episode.

[@Johnny2Cellos]

I’ve seen this one and am a big fan

[@Lasherluke]

@@Johnny2Cellos do you have a video on it.

[@SamDragontear]

Never had a brother, but as the oldest of three girls I feel Bart's protectiveness over someone who can annoy the piss out of you at times.

[@KKsKrissvs121]

As the oldest of three brothers, i didn’t relate alot to Bart.

[@turnonmyaxel]

It's funny, I'm the eldest as I was the oldest "sister" but I always acted like a brother (I'm a trans man btw) and I see we have a similar relationship to bart and Lisa except im the brainy loner but with adhd and she is the popular pretty one who artistic but quirky. I love the idea of Lisa and Bart as they get older consoling each other and supporting each other through their mad family like me and my sister do.

[@jamestolbert1856]

I’m the youngest in my family but I understand your plught

[@jimmy2k4o]

The classic sibling relationship dynamic is usually along the lines of “I can annoy you and antagonise you and I will, but if anyone else tries too, I’ll go ballistic on them. Only I am allowed to torment you.”

[@razkable]

Or the sweet home alabama dynamic or pornhub step sibling i am stuck meme route...better to have them bicker

[@dinzehhh]

@@razkable erm…

[@gregoryfuller9736]

Like real siblings

[@WesleyAPEX]

You should do some Hey Arnold videos. Lots of good relationships in that show. The one between Arnold and Gerald or Arnold and his Grandparents or Arnold and Helga or Gerald and Phoebe.

[@joshuaharris3039]

Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Finally!

[@Darth_Bateman]

I love how you intentionally left out Phoebe and Helga from that list for reasons we all know why.

[@SynthFox]

So glad you did a video on this. Bart & Lisa episodes have a record of being my favorite for all the reasons you just stated! So glad I'm not the only one who saw this in the show all these years and just how heartfelt it is!

[@Ducktape07]

I remember The Simpsons having heart, but I honestly forgot just how much. I even came close to tearing up at some of the clips. FANTASTIC video, my friend

[@disneyboy3030]

He does allude at the end that there are still episodes that have it.

[@Vinnyiow]

A few later series episodes that showcases Bart and Lisa’s amazing dynamic, I’m sure there’s plenty more but these are the ones off the top of my head S14e03 - Bart vs Lisa vs the third grade S16e11 - on a clear day I can’t see my sister S18e02 - jazzy and the pussycats S23e09 - holidays of future passed S27e09 - barthood S28e16 - camp krustier S29e08 - Mr Lisa’s Opus S30e09 - daddicus finch S31e21 - the hateful eight year olds

[@alejandronieto4212]

Barthood is an amazing episode in all aspects. It has wholesome Bart & Lisa, in a way friendly of Bart like few are, Bart & Homer in a way everybody can relate, Bart & Abe, wich we rarely see, Bart & past Bart, wich is a common situation for everybody, Nelson & Lisa... And a stoned Wiggum. Officer down, man!

[@disneyboy3030]

There was also that Episode of Season 34 that was a It's A Wonderful Life styled Episode where while their lives may be better they realize that there is something missing without Bart. I like the moment as the Bart in the dream is saying goodbye to Lisa.

[@Mythikal13]

The episode with Michael Jackson is probably my favourite episode. I remember watching it as a kid with my younger sister and I am kind of realizing now it's when I started to like try to do anything to make her smile when she was devastated like Lisa was in the episode

[@ittyiest]

When I was sick with covid last March, I watched a lot of The Simpsons. Like a lot. Like most of the series a lot. And every Bart and Lisa episode I encountered made me burst into tears. I was so sick, and seeing Bart and Lisa’s tender moments made me think of my little brother. Our relationship is a lot like theirs, and watching those episodes made me cry so much. I was so worried I’d never get better and I’d never get to have a moment like that with my brother again. The crying made my chest hurt more and made me get even snottier than I already was, but I couldn’t help it. I really missed my brother in those moments. I don’t know if it was the cold medicine or me being delirious from my low oxygen levels, but Bart and Lisa’s relationship makes me cry.

[@Violet-fj3lr]

I don't even really like Thanksgiving, but that special is one of my favorite holiday episodes of any TV show. I never stopped to think about it, but almost all of these episodes are on my absolute favorite list. They have one of the most genuine brother-sister relationships, it always made those character pieces shine through.

[@alexanderklepp]

I agree. Bart and Lisa are like the embodiment of what your relationships are with your siblings. You might butt heads and fight but when push comes to shove, they’ll always have your back.

[@bellwblake]

no matter what, they tell each other everything. 🤍

[@SilentWingsStudio]

Barthood and Holidays of Future Passed have my favorite Bart and Lisa moments. in Barthood her standing up to him and his inferiority telling him he's a great artist and the ending with the mural he made of her gets me every time. and in Holidays of Future Passed their chat in the treehouse getting drunk together and working their stuff out feel like such a real moment between siblings. There's another episode I can't quite remember the name of but in it Lisa feels inferior compared to her college roommate and Bart gives her a pep-talk telling her he knows she belongs there and I just really love the flashforward episodes for giving us so many good moments of the two of them.

[@kaitlyn__L]

I love the self awareness of “I will not expose the ignorance of the faculty”. Wonderful little essay. Love your focuses. S1-3 have such heart especially.

[@aylaanyad]

I have never watched the episode where Lisa’s first words was “Bart”, but I’m choking with tears just seeing that scene clip 🥺

[@bellwblake]

I think watch this 😊🤍

[@FLAMEandICE_]

I think I speak for everyone when I say we need a Part 2 of this

[@dr.spectre9697]

THIS! PLEASE!!!

[@raindrops21_9]

The eps that focus on Bart and Lisa are my favourites too. I love the ep where Milhouse moves away and Bart and Lisa end up becoming best friends, until Milhouse returns and Lisa feels that Bart has dumped her. The boardgame Bart devises to make it up to her at the end of the episode is sweet as... "good for one hug"

[@KaidenMLC]

This king really blessed us with 2 vids and a podcast this week

[@Johnny2Cellos]

Well it makes up for the fact that I only put out one other video this month haha

[@terriblygluedtogether4564]

i absolutely love their relationship and bond with eachother it's so precious and heartwarming

[@alexolds9840]

As an older brother myself and with Bart Simpson being my favorite character in TV, I really connect with their relationship and compare it to mine with my little sister.

[@ComicalRealm]

Simpsons fun fact: In 2009, Marge Simpson was featured on the cover of Playboy magazine.

[@CZsWorld]

Forgot that actually happened until now

[@brianstryker4536]

We're used to soulless dead eyes on the cover anyways. BOOM

[@Mewtwo1774]

I love brother and sister bond 🥰they stand up for each other

[@JD-iu6rv]

I do that “and if you get hit it’s your own fault” thing all the time with my sister

[@xSunnyEclipse]

This was a great video! I’d recommend MoneyBart from the later seasons as it has Lisa join Bart’s baseball team as their coach and has a focus on their sibling dynamic.

[@mathieuleader8601]

also a sequel to Homer at the Bat

[@snowyyzoe]

Omg yeah! It’s really sweet Lisa winds up throwing away her logical thinking so Bart can have fun

[@michaelfields3951]

I like Bart and Lisa's friendship, my only issue is I feel that the writers are waaaaaay more sympathetic to Lisa than they are to Bart. Like anytime Bart makes a sacrifice for Lisa its always something really personal and will change his life, whereas Lisa very rarely has to make the same level of Sacrifice for Bart

[@CalmClamFam]

I think it still fits since older siblings sometimes sacrifice more personal things for their younger siblings without asking for anything in return. Older siblings can “grow up fast” when they take on the role of “protector” or “care taker”, because they want their younger siblings to have better life experiences. This naturally makes the younger sibling seem like they aren’t reciprocating the same personal sacrifices. As an older sibling, I always find myself spoiling my younger brother and sister by sharing my Netflix account, giving advice on taxes, buying random gifts, etc. I don’t really expect anything in return, because they are a great part of my life and I’m happy to help when I can.

[@michaelfields3951]

@@CalmClamFam I have no issue with elder siblings being given greater responsibility. I just don't want the writer to naturally give moral superiority to Lisa and to actually look at Lisa objectively and stop assuming that she's the "Good" kid and Barts the "Bad" kid . Like the writer repeatedly state Lisa is going to be successful and Bart is going to be a Failure and honest it gets a little annoying. Like I get that Lisa is Matt Groenings favourite but can we just throw Bart a bone and stop with the Lisa worship on the show

[@michaelfields3951]

Like the show has been going on for 33 years , Bart has shown himself to be just as Talented as Lisa in multiple fields and the world has changed and to be honest the Simpsons gene thing that a funny at first but now it just seems cruel

[@CalmClamFam]

@@michaelfields3951 Yeah I understand what you mean. I don’t like when characters become a “punching bag” and writers underutilize a character’s strengths. It might be why the show is basically dead since they fail to evolve it to new heights and continue to repeat the same formula.

[@chosenjuan3128]

In comics she risked her life to save Bart

[@lolabush2201]

Thank you! Stark Raving Dad is my fave too and that song is award worthy.

[@Jen-xh4ef]

Stark Raving Dad is probably my favorite episode because of that song. Always makes me smile.

[@princess25599]

My favorite episode was when Lisa said her first word “Bart” cause it reminded me of when my little brother said his first word which was also my name, he said it in front of me and my mom

[@b1merio]

The Boyhood parody (homage?) episode (Barthood, Season 27 episode 9) does a really good job of showcasing the love/hate relationship between Bart and Lisa. The ending is really sweet. That being said, I really like that Lisa can beat Bart up easily like in Daddicus Finch (Season 30, episode 9).

[@jarondee4798]

I don't understand how I've listened to Cartoons That Curse since day one, but somehow wasn't subscribed until now.

[@cheetosleopard9861]

Barthood feels like the best example of Bart and Lisa’s dynamic

[@CommandoKnight200]

In an alternate time-line sort of way; it's presented like a reboot to me. 🙂🙂

[@mechajay3358]

Yeah it really dives deep into their Relationship.

[@razkable]

I liked dead putting society bart vs thanksgiving lisa's first word seperate vocations the front lisa on ice round springfield bart sells his soul and summer of 4ft 2 ...

[@AdoracaoeGloria11]

Love your channel. Hope you upload more videos! ❤️😍

[@joelbrown2058]

Your Simpson videos are fantastic, keep up the great work. Bart and Lisa's relationship has also been a favorite of mine in the show. It's one of the most realistic depictions of a brother and sister relationship I've ever seen on television.

[@cravenlunatic1]

you showed some clips from it, but i always loved that episode where they go to the beach and lisa transforms herself to fit in with the cool teenagers there. the whole episode is focused on lisa, but bart is always there in the background, literally mad about not being the main character. he tries to ruin things for her, but ends up proving to her that the new friends she made really did value her, not just the persona she had assumed. as a nerdy younger sister myself, i think i lived vicariously through lisa a little bit in that episode

[@Johnny2Cellos]

I almost included talking points on this one

[@briangriffinfamilyguyfan81]

Bart, Lisa and Maggie are the best cartoon siblings ever in my opinion tbh

[@wiktiktik]

I’d love a vid like this of great couple moments for Marge and Homer, if that’s something you’d ever consider making!

[@razkable]

Simpsons created 4 family members distinct from each other but when people argue that marge should leave homer or that bart is a bad sibling I laugh cause homer and marge created two kids who can learn from mistakes and are good at heart thanks to their parents shaping their morals and learning from them even their mistakes bad advice examples or choices...

[@zenmaster8]

One of my favorite Bart and Lisa moments is when in “Summer of 4’2”” he takes her yearbook to the beach kids and have them all sign it

[@DMO-DMO-DMO]

My sisters and I rewrote the lyrics to "Lisa, It's Your Birthday" and performed it for my dad on his birthday a few years ago.... and man oh man it was stuck in my head for DAYS on end. Love that song!

[@Bonkatsu12]

“Girly Edition” from Season 9 is a great one. Bart and Lisa become rival news anchors. Really highlights how their contrasting styles can initially make them rivals, but ultimately works best as a team.

[@chrishei3111]

another great video Johnny! Much love

[@Rrrarai]

Growing up with two big brothers, I've always loved the relationship these two have. I think it's pretty relatable, how you want to kill them but will murder because some else hurt them.

[@christopheredwards788]

Great video. Love the sibling bonding between Lisa and Bart.

[@pikaace]

One of my fav moments is in the episode 'Boy Meets Curl' Basically, Lisa gets addicted to collecting Olympic mascot pins, so much so that she even trades her pearls for one. Bart not only helps her get clean, but he scams the guy who took her pearls into giving them back.

[@hunova4799]

This is why I love Bart as a character. He's like my older brother

[@bellwblake]

they have always been the two brother and sister, friends, family who loved each other the most. Two brother and sister who are everything to each other. 💜

[@lanternsown3525]

Thank You! I think the Secret War of Lisa Simpson was a very underated episode, I love that scene you were talking about it show Bart and Lisa strengths as characters.

[@ChampagnePunjabi]

Great video mate. You hit the nail on the head. I love the Lisa and Bart relationship. It reminds me of my relationship with my sister. My sister is young and very smart.(She goes to Cambridge). And I used to be a class clown and work 6 days a week. We used to watch Simpson all the time when we were younger so maybe it did shape our relationship.

[@mollyfessel4127]

I’ve always had a special connection with Stark Raving Dad because it premiered 3 days after I was born. I love the song that Bart sings to Lisa. I have a big brother who didn’t appreciate having another sister because he was constantly being ‘tortured’ by our big sister and he’d been hoping to have a little brother to torture. He ended up loving me, but this episode was always significant to me and him.

[@JasmineAmberSandbrook1923]

In my opinion Bart and Lisa Simpson's brother sister relationship is adorable and heartwarming at the same time

[@FaeriePuck]

“I sold my soul, you bought it back for me…” 🎶

[@digapygmy70]

So many of these episodes get me teary-eyed, especially Lisa on Ice and Bart Gets an F

[@andrewgarrett1356]

I've always loved seeing Bart and Lisa's relationship unfold the way it has over the years. Even when they're constantly getting on each other's nerves and making each other miserable, you know that they genuinely love one another. It honestly reminds me of my relationship with my own sister. There were times when I was truly terrible to her for no reason other than I found her annoying and aggravating. There were times when I even beat her up just for getting on my nerves. My dad put the fear of God into afterwards, and rightfully so, showing me how awful I was to her. He would always say, "You two are all you got." And you know, he was right. My sister and I are on much better terms now as adults, and she's honestly one of, if not the only person I feel I can really talk to about anything. I can see Bart feeling the same way at times. Although I relate to Lisa a lot more than any other character on The Simpsons, I genuinely see some of myself in Bart a lot of the time; especially when he's shown connecting with the people in his life in real, meaningful ways. He genuinely wants to connect with Homer, he doesn't want to hurt or disappoint Marge, he struggles with, but loves Lisa, and he's always good to Maggie. He's also really close with Abe. Even though it's a small, one off moment, one of my favorite bits of dialogue comes from that Easter episode where Bart is framed for egging the townspeople. Nobody believed him when he said he didn't do it. He then admits that he would lie to Homer, Marge, and Lisa in a heartbeat, but that he would never lie to Maggie. He then picks her, looks her in the eye, and tells her that he did not pull that prank. Maggie then nods confirming that Bart is telling the truth. It's a small moment, but I think it perfectly sums up Bart's feelings and attitude towards Maggie. And, I honestly think he would stand by his principle of never lying to her even as they grow older. Everything I just said can be seen on display in one of my all time favorite Simpsons episodes, "Barthood"; which Johnny showed clips of towards the end of the video. I just love seeing how Bart grows and changes while attempting to reconcile his relationships with the people in his family; particularly Homer and Lisa. The thing I love most about this episode is that it shows Bart having a positive future. After being set straight by Lisa, Bart goes on to open his own successful custom bike shop. He's doing something he loves, and he's on better terms with everyone now. There's also that version of Bart who became a successful operator of a legal marijuana store in the episode where Lisa became President years after refusing to go to college. That episode I liked because it did something really different with Lisa's character, and showed that she could turn out a success no matter what she does with her life. I also really appreciated how they handled her relationship with Marge. The fact that Bart was the one who played a part in helping them make a breakthrough also speaks to how much he had grown as well. I know that the flashforward episodes that show Lisa married to Milhouse, Bart divorced and working on his relationship with his sons, and Maggie being a world famous rock star like "Holidays of Future Past" are considered to take place in the definitive future of The Simpsons, but I honestly would love it if the series finale were to incorporate elements of "Holidays of Future Past" and "Barthood" just so we could see Bart in a better place in life, and the entire Simpsons family on good lasting terms with one another.

[@plplplplplpl7336]

10:50 "is the finale of season 8" Screen- S7E4

[@petrichora5582]

My baby brothers first word was my name so I know exactly how touching that sibling origin story 🥺😭😭

[@mathieuleader8601]

the christmas future duology is a great example of the bond

[@ohb1kenobi859]

Barthood is probs one of my favourite modern episodes and is has a great take on their relationship

[@birdlegscass]

I'm not even sure why, but the part where you talked about Bart supporting Lisa at military school had me in tears

[@2krenegade323]

Bart and Lisa’s relationship was a lot like mine and my brother’s when we were growing up. It’s one of the reasons why I started watching this show when I was so young. It’s just such a realistic and wholesome representation of a sibling bond and I love it!

[@CrazyMutant97]

I think they removed "Stark Raving Dad" because Matt Groening and Al Jean think that there may have been a possibility that MJ used his appearance in this episode to help lure kids to his mansion. At least thats what I heard in @TheRealJims video on the episode

[@DragonStar524]

This is such a realistic portrayal of sibling relationships. They're very chaotic, but in the end love each other and have each other's backs.

[@CJTheReal]

You should check out Season 27, Episode 9 “Barthood” Provides a really interesting look at their sibling rivalry in an advancing timeline, from a few years before the simpsons primary time, all the way to Bart and Lisa’s early adulthood. I thought it really fleshed out their relationship, especially since it’s told entirely from Bart’s perspective as the ‘screwup.’ I think a lot of second-run siblings living in the shadow of more successful ones can really relate to Bart in this episode, and a lot of successful siblings can understand Lisa’s perspective even through the lens of Bart’s biases.

[@Trisha-Takanawa]

summer of 4'2" is probably the episode that makes me feel comfortable and warm .

[@makaylajavens398]

I got a Bart and Lisa tattoo with my brother because of how their relationship is ❤️

[@gothia6515]

As someone who grew up with two siblings i can relate. We argued, we fought, we envied, we yelled and insulted each other. But what makes all of this irrelevant is that we deeply love each other no matter what comes. Since the moment each one of us looked into the light of the world with his older sibling hugging him, we all know that there are ones who will stay until death. Not like all the friends who come and go.

[@sarahdenz3398]

I always like the future episodes. The relationship that the two of then have still remains sort of childlike in my opinion, it matures sure, but bart still sees her as his little 8 year old sister that needs his shoulder to cry on sometimes and lisa still sees him as her older brother that would do anything for her. I also appreciate how, more than once, bart brings Marge and lisa together after a fight, especially in said future episodes. My favorite so far is the treehouse of horror episode in season 32. All he does is text Marge, but he also helps lisa realise that she has been there the whole time cheering her on. I dont have any siblings, but if I did I would hope that my relationship with them would be similar to bart and lisa, sure they tease each other, but you dont have to look hard to see they love each other too.

[@gottastoppo]

I really do appreciate the way their bond works. It's not perfect, but when one is in trouble, the other will do anything they can to help. I didn't have such bond with my sibling as a child, but when I grew up and didn't know where to look for support, we suddenly began to form a new bond with each other, the better one, the supportive one, throwing all of our past arguments and disagreements aside. I love my sibling a lot, they're much older than me, and they're a person that I value and trust the most in my life. I'm so glad to have such a precious person in my life.

[@yoyohan9]

I don't know exactly what I wanted when I searched "Bart and Lisa" but this is exactly what I needed. Thank you 💖

[@theuxecrew]

My best Bart and Lisa scene is from one of the future episodes where Bart runs a art shop I believe and he closes it down and on one of the doors is a mural of Lisa

[@phz7107]

My fave episode has been Barthood and probably will be forever! Like I saw it on cable on one of the days they were doing a marathon and I remember watching it and it being like the first Simpsons episode I actually remember liking. I have a weird relationship with the Simpsons. My dad was super into it so I grew up watching it but like I never grew a love for it like my dad. I like maybe 1 in 10 episodes and those are all probably older episodes

[@RatKing572]

I always loved that the Simpson's always had some form of sibling love written in, but one episode I would suggest to add to the list would be "Mr. Lisa Goes to Washington," for Bart stating that Lisa would be the horse to bet on in the writing contest, and then their next interaction being Bart teasing Lisa about what bed she picked once she was a finalist (I mean who didn't have an older sibling that made them think their choice was the wrong one growing up?) And in the end, Bart stating that Lisa was his inspiration. Although most of these interactions are more throwaway than anything, it shows just what sibling love is. They are the worst enemies in your life at points, but at the end of the day, they're the ones you want in your corner when times get tough.

[@rebelwave100]

Great Job, had me all welled up😢

[@LilOutlaw03]

Their relationship reminds me of the relationship I have with my brother. We fought a lot and all but we love each other. It's also funny since we both are like Bart and Lisa. I'm the one who gets the grades and all and my brother is the trouble maker so have that, too.

[@allie6931]

What a spectacular writeup, I love your attention to “Lisa’s First Word” especially. In terms of episodes over the first eight seasons I feel like “Bart’s Girlfriend” also deserves a mention, when Bart falls for the reverend’s daughter Jessica and she turns out to be a mean little sneak who gets him in trouble and hurts him repeatedly while maintaining a good-girl act that everyone believes. Lisa’s devotion to Bart is obvious throughout the episode. As his only confidante she encourages him not to take the bad treatment and advises him to stop spending time with this girl who’s making him miserable, and he actually realizes it’s good advice and takes it. Then when Jessica frames Bart for stealing from the church collection plate and he still cares about her too much to give her away (plus realizes no one will believe him), Lisa volunteers to do the reading the next week just so she can get up in front of the congregation and publicly clear her brother’s name. What gets me about this episode is that it’s almost a reversal of the “Bart the General” situation in that Bart is the one who’s vulnerable because his feelings are messing with him, and Lisa is the one who comes in swinging to defend him from a bully. There’s a great exchange where he tells her Jessica’s hair smells like Froot Loops and she goes “Yeah? I eat Froot Loops for breakfast.” They really are each other’s protectors.

[@michaels4917]

I always loved Bart and Lisa episodes one of my favorite from the HD era is 2010s Boy Meets Curl Lisa has a subplot and Bart helps her out of the trouble she's in. I also remember enjoying season 15s Milhouse dosen't live here any more that episode shows just how much Bart and Lisa mean to each other.

[@Power11112]

Great dynamic

[@JustJulyo]

I love the future episodes where you know they live different lives but still love each other in the end of the day

[@hellboundchaoscommand7567]

One of my personal favorite modern Simpsons episodes was when a group of girls invited Lisa over to a sleepover to bully her and Bart, after initially not doing anything because siblings, hears them bullying her over the phone and promptly comes over and puts horse glue in all their hair and rescues Lisa. It shows that while modern Simpsons may not be as good as the glory days occasionally the writers remember what made the classics amazing

[@the-doubting-thomas62]

I like how they are opposites but at the same time they are the same

[@Tillyard86]

You missed the ending of Summer of 4’2”, where Bart makes up for exposing Lisa to her new friends by having them sign her yearbook.

[@agentofxehanort]

This makes me feel all warm and fuzzy.

[@alicepeterson7687]

I love their relationship. It does remind me of my relationship with my older brother, we may fight but we are always on each other's side.

[@blindreddragon]

Not going to lie, this video brought a tear to my eye, it's easy to forget how close they really are despite their occasional sibling rivalry But one of my favorite episodes to show their bond was "Milhouse doesn't live here anymore," where they realize they are best friends Just love their final moment together when Bart makes all those cards for her and reminds her that he still loves and values her

[@bhaskarphukan3889]

So touching!! Reminds me of Tony soprano and Janice 😛

[@ronaldmalfoy]

i always thing of micheal writing happy birthday lisa to janet...and then i get misty eyed.

[@jacktayl]

4:32 You could have also pointed out the scene when Lisa kissed Bart on the lip in this moment of Bart vs. Thanksgiving.

[@nauscakes1868]

I actually really like this video. I just got into the Simpsons about 2 months ago, and this dynamic was something that really stood out especially in today's culture. For a lot of us who were older, we were basically forced to get along with our siblings. For better or for worse, we had to make it work. There were bad times. There were good times. But it taught a lot of compromise. And that sort of compromise is something I don't see a lot in modern culture. Not just among family, but among people in general. Folks are so easy to run off and do their own thing, or straight out ignore each other instead of trying to figure out "how to enjoy a random Saturday together with someone who's only similarity is proximity." I watch these earlier episodes of these two bonding, and I just can't fathom modern kids doing that with KZbin and cellphones. And while Bart and Lisa are still extremely different, they bond a lot over family, and their shared cartoon show. How many kids even watch the same shows today to have fun conversations with? As much as I loathed the ending of Game of Thrones, being able to talk to everyone about it is really a magical feeling. I don't want to be a grandpa Simpson and say times were better in the olden days, because I truly do feel that cellphones, KZbin, technology, and choices are better than not having those freedoms. I don't believe people should learn to compromise and get along, because they were forced together and no other choice. I want people who value things like family and friendship to actively chase those goals instead of ignoring them to browse their phone. And I'm just glad the Simpsons provides a window into a world that's an optional choice to take. That people can still find community and compassion within a family that's dysfunctional. And that there's more to life than just surfing the net all day. The options are out there. And the best part about television is that it shows them to us. Gives us inspiration to chase the dreams we want to have, and be the kind of people we want to be. And that's the kind of message Lisa Simpson would be proud of. Because after all, she is.. Lisa Simpson. (those earlier episodes were truly gold).

[@arnold20139]

I never had siblings, but when I watched the Simpsons as a kid and saw Bart and Lisa, I truly wish I had one. To truly never be alone...

[@Foustdoodles98]

This video was so beautiful!! Thank you Johnny for making this video, I was crying the whole way through! Barthood is a great episode that shows Bart and Lisa's childhood through the lense of the movie Boyhood. And at the end, Bart and Lisa make up just like they always do. 🥰💜 Edit: this video also help me remember the times I shared with my older sister, where she is Bart and I am Lisa. And it's made me realize how we are like them. Thank you Johnny for helping me remember that. 💜💜💜

[@MikeMiller-cq7tu]

I bought an artist rendering of Bart singing to Lisa on her birthday, that's how much I love that scene/ending