The Most Controversial Episode of The Simpsons

[@TKsMantis]

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[@skezzi420]

Maybe...

[@turtlecat-rh9up]

Mr mantis another great video thank you

[@regisphilbinsscrotum6631]

They mentioned your boy Phoenix jones on the bill burr joe rogan🤣

[@SES77]

Nice job pointing out the Ren and Stimpy creator and Matt Groening himself. People need to know about that, especially since Matt allegedly had ties to Epstein

[@jazzabighits4473]

This was a good video until the garbage about the Ren and Stimpy creator. A girl who was 16 (not a kid, a teenager, and 16 is the age of consent in a lot of countries in the world and even most of the states of the USA) made a decision to go with him, she didn't get rich like she hoped and then she said he took advantage of her adoration. I'm pretty sure she was trying to take advantage of his fame/wealth and couldn't do so, just ended up sobbing like a salty bitch.

[@fahbassad9724]

Another controversial moment was when Skinner called hamburgers “steamed hams” despite the fact that they were obviously grilled

[@Beavis-ej3ny]

THIS NEEDS MORE LIKES!!!

[@LittleIcarus]

It's an Albany expression.

[@put_gerard_back_2389]

*a u r o r a b o r e a l i s*

[@lynnburch261]

An I oop

[@tiffanielafleur6597]

You get out of here with that Utica bullshit!

[@22freedom33]

0:26 "Times change, and so do people" but you know what never changes? War, war never changes...

[@TKsMantis]

Truth.

[@NOOBDAPLAYER]

I gotta give it to you, that was smooth

[@auces7084]

Damm

[@inkyubator]

thanks snake

[@loganbangerter1917]

Riesemberg Metal Gear Solid would like to know your location

[@shvargo1155]

Wait... this isn’t fallout I’m confused and shaking

[@TKsMantis]

Every once in a while I talking about something else.

[@shvargo1155]

TKs-Mantis wait so, you mean there is more to life than fallout?

[@luxither7354]

@@shvargo1155 no, there isn't. Shh.

[@vvanderer2287]

Shvargo wait the TKs Mantis has always been a Simpson’s channel? Always has been *loads gun*

[@Shade497]

@@TKsMantis once in a blue moon?

[@infinityhand6569]

People who call Apu offensive never watched Simpsons. He's an awesome American business owner who HAPPENS to have a funny accent

[@TKsMantis]

Not to mention Hank Azaria is a voice wizard. To say he just does a racist take on Indian Americans is very disrespectful to his work.

[@infinityhand6569]

@@TKsMantis And with how Homer is really the only one insensitive towards Apu's culture. Apu is also a volunteer firefighter and seems to be desired among half the women in Springfield, but wait he has a funny accent #CancelApu

[@burniesandwich2257]

There's a series on youtube called 'Brain Dump' that made an excellent video on this specific case

[@gabfortin1976]

Just because Apu is a fleshed out character does not mean he is fleshed out from ignorance. Apu is a disrepectful character. No matter how much effort they put into him. We get that it's well intentioned, does not mean we have to agree with it. If you are well intentioned you would listen to people, not do your own thing because you judge yourself to not be ignorant. You can be non-racist in your mind and still say racist things and be ignorant.

[@infinityhand6569]

@@gabfortin1976 What about Apu is racist besides his accent?

[@luxither7354]

Guest stars in the Simpson used to be integrated into the story with their own unique character, which I preferred as it made the world feel more insular with it having no real world ties, which made the show more timeless. Stars in the 1990s aren't gonna be stars in 2020s, but a great character which is also a cameo will be recognised at the very least as a great character.

[@TKsMantis]

Lisa Goes Gaga

[@Enclavefakesoldier]

@@TKsMantis oh that episode is A S S

[@brandonporter8509]

Just an observation it seems like a lot of highly praised animated works go through this transition from nuisanced characters for guest stars with big names as time goes on. I don’t know if it’s changed since hillenberg died, or if it began to change before then, but a lot of the guest star voices in spongebob seem to follow that old simpsons concept. And are more just famous person plays a character. Not famous person plays themself and the episode is centered around them.

[@grease_monkey6078]

the best guest star episode for me was the one with James Woods as the Kwik E Mart employee

[@beauwalker9820]

@@grease_monkey6078 he really did a good job making fun of himself.

[@ed_ward6869]

The reason Stark Raving Dad was pulled, but episodes like the one with the John K couch gag stick around, has a very simple explanation: there wasn't a big documentary gaining public attention.

[@TheAlmightyLoli]

A documentary with some serious lapses in logic, and had to get edited down in the UK release to prevent defamation lawsuits. Kinda of a really silly reason to ban the episode, but what can you do?

[@ThickestSkull03]

TheAlmightyLoli Exactly! Lol

[@sofiapicasso1915]

@@TheAlmightyLoli No offense, but with that username you should probably avoid discussing the topic of pedophilia as much as you can lmao

[@carloscjr23]

Only virtue signal. They deleted it because the documentary and the noise it make. Since the other issues are hidden by the media they are allowed to exists, no real moral stand against pedophilia or anything like that.

[@RNS_Aurelius]

Yeah they don't actually care, it's all about PR

[@odod2898]

1:38 "writing him off as a racially insensitive stereotype seems short-sighted" *apu flies by on a magic carpet*

[@TKsMantis]

lol fair point

[@c.s.804]

😂

[@Michael_Chandler_Keaton]

Flying carpets are not any more associated with Indians then Irish people. Flying carpets are associated with Arabic myth. So nothing racially insensitive there.

[@ArchangelSteve]

@@Michael_Chandler_Keaton Yeah, because racists make sure their prejudices are culturally accurate before proceeding with abuse, many a slur has gone unshouted because someone discovered their intended target was actually from India and not Pakistan, and many an apology has been uttered once it became clear that the victim was a Sikh and not a Muslim. Happens all the time, that sort of thing...

[@Michael_Chandler_Keaton]

@@ArchangelSteve It's irrelevant lol. If one is actively trying to be racist, then your point is valid. If they're not intentionally doing so, then the racism is in the eye of the one who falsely associates a stereotype where it doesn't apply in an attempt to simultaneously mislabel something racist and virtue signal. So yeah, while there may have been truth in your reply, as a response to what I typed it fails, and fails horribly. Thanks though!

[@captainitalia811]

Say what you will about MJ, but "Lisa it's your Birthday" is an absolute banger

[@Buttington_Headerson]

Great stuff

[@LinksAlejandra]

Don't say anything about MJ neither, he's awesome and the best, a truly beautiful soul 💕

[@LinksAlejandra]

@@yourfairyking ♥️✨

[@lusyhognaston3777]

I have it on my computer.

[@patrickwannafightaboutit6338]

420 get high boiz

[@gluesnifferr]

Great change of pace, I wouldn’t mind seeing more of this.

[@TKsMantis]

Good to hear. Fallout content will always be the focus but expect branching out like this every once in a while.

[@pental.a.d.3289]

@ yes

[@williamdavidfrancavilla7388]

Not sure enough video game footage is available

[@pental.a.d.3289]

Truth is the episode was rigged from the start

[@TKsMantis]

Ring a ding DOH

[@dominic_lf4240]

i ain't a fink, 'doh?

[@pental.a.d.3289]

*Shoots self

[@LJ-vo3xe]

How is he controversial, Apu is the perfect example of the American dream, he goes to the US, starts a business and becomes a successful business owner, a true American icon, a true example of people working hard to achieve and succeed after moving to a new and foreign country.

[@goshenite1949]

People get offended for people that are not even offended in the first place

[@mrmaniac3]

I agree, but that kind of American dream doesn't truly exist.

[@FirmanAsa]

@Alex Kanyima I think you missed the /s

[@stormyuwu1287]

@@FirmanAsa nO STOP

[@bentaylor9736]

Apu was my favourite character :(

[@diggitydoo5836]

Older DVDs that have the Michael Jackson episode are going to be worth thousands of dollars in the future.

[@doc_jpeg]

@@jeffreybarlow8966 he means in the more distant future, and we have no idea how many DVDs they sold. (although yes, they probably won't be worth much more than their face value.)

[@toxicbubble5]

Not really. Millions of people know how to rip and backup media onto a digital medium. It will never be hard to find it so long as people horde data.

[@johnsven878]

@@toxicbubble5 its not about information itself, its about collector's value of "original, official, authentic" copy.

[@stanettiels7367]

I have the boxset of it.

[@MLennholm]

The only thing I can think regarding this latest MJ controversy is: didn't we already go through this around 20 years ago? There was a trial and everything. What has changed this time (other than the fact that the accused is unable to defend himself)?

[@commisaryarreck3974]

More greedy parents lying about it...that's about it Practically every single charge had that as the end point, someone using their child to try and pump him for money

[@_swesters_]

The only thing that has changed this time is that the people making the accusations are the actual men themselves and that they are adults now. In the past, it was always the parents and the prosecution controlling the case. And, of course a one-sided hit piece that died as fast as it came out. One thing I know that remains the same is the usual exploitation and desperation for money, and hundreds of holes and inconsistencies in the accusations that straight up make no sense

[@Forcer69]

Still not as stupid as the Apu controversy

[@kylehyde215CA]

The South shall come again!

[@felixnolin9451]

@@kylehyde215CA what

[@kylehyde215CA]

@@felixnolin9451 There was a joke in the show where Apu played Stonewall Jackson for Moe's Civil War reenactment.

[@willhiggins9563]

The Apu controversy was actually exaggerated by the people supposedly opposing it.

[@dustbook8911]

Right? Just admit y'all are insensitive and change the character

[@AnOptimisticNihilist]

I don't get how people still say M.J was a predator, even after the allegations were PROVEN FAKE, and the two men who accused him admitted they lied. JUST LET THE MAN REST.

[@blameitoncapitalism]

right? fact.

[@Pidove727]

Dudes a nonce who slept with kids.

[@bigtescolover4329]

@Louie O. BlevinsMusic YES UNPROVEN BIASED ACCUSATIONS WITH NO EVIDENCE GOTTA LOVE IT

[@doubleemcastillano464]

That’s the danger of false allegations. Even if you beat the case unequivocally, it will always follow you, there will always be doubters, people will always look at you differently. It’s amazing that all the wild things the Simpsons has shown on their show and infected children with that they ban an MJ episode.

[@N12015]

@@doubleemcastillano464 Didn't one of the simpson episodes talked about THIS PRECISE TOPIC?! You know, the one where Homer ate a Venus jelly candy and the babysitter interpreted that as being a perv. God I hate cancel culture, they're just the definition of double moralism.

[@KantFromEC]

It's the most controversial, whilst also being one of the most; wholesome, funny, creative, and rewarding episodes of the simpsons ever created.

[@grease_monkey6078]

Burns - "wait a minute....Go back......zoom in" "WHY IS THAT MAN IN PINK?!" Smithers - "Oh that's Homer Simpson sir He's one of your boobs from sector 7-G" Burns - "SIMPSON eh, well judging by His outlandish attire, He's some sort of free thinking anarchist" Smithers - "I'll call security sir" Burns - "Excellent, these color monitors have already paid for themselves"

[@eivindgj3761]

lmao

[@melissacooper8724]

If Homer was inadvertently violating the company dress code, why didn't Mr. Burns call Homer into his office for an explanation? If I were the boss, I would've let Homer off. I would let him wear the pink shirt for the rest of the day, and tell him to buy some new white shirts or provide them for him if the place he works at does it.

[@butcherpete2286]

Whats sad is that this is actually an amazing episode with lots of commentary on society as a whole, mostly aimed at the serious lack of proper mental health care (obviously) and its actually pretty wholesome too.

[@jaypeterman9721]

I wonder if Disney+ still has the episode with Mel Gibson? Not touching Disney+ to find out

[@TKsMantis]

Yes they do.

[@destynova4512]

Don't think Disney+ actually pulled any episodes as far as I can tell. Though I get it free from someone else so don't mind using it for my Simpson's fix lol.

[@CODRD]

@@destynova4512 they pulled the one with Michael Jackson, first episode of season 3 (I think)

[@steven9469]

@@destynova4512 they only pulled the michael jackson episode

[@charityfowler1767]

The only episode that Disney plus pulled was the one with Micheal Jackson. I love that episode.

[@postindustrial76]

We can't bust heads like we used to, but we have our ways. One trick is to tell 'em stories that don't go anywhere - like the time I caught the ferry over to Shelbyville. I needed a new heel for my shoe, so, I decided to go to Morganville, which is what they called Shelbyville in those days. So I tied an onion to my belt, which was the style at the time. Now, to take the ferry cost a nickel, and in those days, nickels had pictures of bumblebees on 'em. Give me five bees for a quarter, you'd say. Now, where were we? Oh yeah: the important thing was I had an onion on my belt, which was the style at the time. They didn't have white onions because of the war. The only thing you could get was those big yellow ones...

[@TKsMantis]

Facts

[@melkgn]

Damn, grandpa’s quote! You didn’t know that from memory did ya?

[@DarDarBinks1986]

I read that in Grandpa Simpson's voice!

[@sfkeepay]

It IS ironic that the most banned episode was pulled for who appeared in it, rather than its content. It’s also very unfortunate, since it’s one of the warmest, most loving of the first eight seasons, and shows us just how much Bart really loves Lisa. Thanks for defending this episode. In many contexts, including KZbin, it takes guts to stand up for what you believe in.

[@borediideath6526]

How to cancel cartoon characters: Make a BS documentary with no solid evidence behind it.

[@exantiuse497]

You're seriously blaming the documentary for this? I've not seen the documentary (and something tells me neither have you, just saying) so I can't say how credible its claims are, but whether or not it is credible, whether or not Jackson was a predator, it shouldn't be a reason to purge a classic episode from the face of the earth like Fox did. And if the documentary's claims are on shaky ground, that makes the removal of the episode even worse and more of an overreaction

[@kingvega3004]

@@exantiuse497 Michael Jackson was innocent, the police and the FBI investigated him and found nothing. All of his accusers are proven liars they have too many holes in their stories

[@000-z6r2u]

Kingvega 300 The man behind the allegations was one Victor Guiterrez, a member of a pro pedophilia organization whom had never met Michael before. He wanted social acceptence for raping children and due to Michael’s charitable works they used his image to promote it in 1986. He wrote a book fantasizing how Michael sexually abused children, and was the source for the Chandlers, Leaving Neverland, Martin Bashir & his maid. He was tried in court and Michael asked for the sources so they could be questioned, Guiterrez fled to Chile to avoid guilt after the Judge debunked the claims made against Jackson. Evan’s Chandler’s attorney defended Michael saying it was a extortion scheme and the FBI cleared Michael in 1993-94. Latoya was threatened with her life by her husband whom was jewish and said he would kill her she did not accuse Michael of charges, he was stated to have mafia connections and was seen coaching her on what to say with a earpiece as Latoya was told to make the claims as convincing as possible. His animosity towards Michael stemmed from his anger at how people worshipped Michael as a god. The Bashir documentary was signed deliberately without allowing any legal associates of Jackson’s to overview the documents, a Judge declared Jackson innocent again in court and Bashir was unable to answer any questions or refute the statements of how he manipulated the “Living with Michael Jackson” documentary to percieve him guilty, which lead to his 2005 trial. The accusers the Arvizo’s had approached a civil laywer months before getting on contact with Jackson, preparing to accuse him. She lied about her son’s cancer to guilt him into paying the family money, and actively tried to visit Michael at Neverland only for him to be away every time. Gavin stayed over one night with Michael, his children & his bodyguards in the bedroom as Jackson was suspicious of why a child asked to sleep in his room, as he usually slept alone. He told associates he would go through with a trial as last time the pay out made him seem guilty, although what happened was he made motions to delay the civil trial against the chandlers so he could go through a criminal proceeding first, while the Chandlers did not want a Criminal Trial and Evan had stated he was upset Michael told him to go to hell instead of paying the settlement now deciding to go public with allegations as a retaliation and the law change which happened later is the only reason the Arvizo’s went to court either as they also pursued a civil motion. Evan Chandler had plastic surgery 19 times on his face to avoid Jackson’s fans, pulled a gun on his son, struck him with a 12 lb dumbbell, forced him to pose topless for Guiterrez & sprayed him with mace. He lost his dental service, went broke & suicided with a gun nobody attended his funeral. Tom Sneddon the DA of Santa Barbera hated blacks and called Jackson a nigger whom he wanted to find dirt on so he could be driven out of the county, as the property they wanted used for vineyard business. He covered up child rape within the department he worked at, and was linked to a illegal prostitution ring, forged fake evidence against Jackson & broke countless laws to attempt to convict him of something.

[@stephano1019]

@@000-z6r2u Holy shit!!

[@DirtyGeorge]

@@000-z6r2u be quiet

[@lowend337]

Best episode ever might I add. Lisa it's your birthday, happy birthday Lisa. What a tune. And MJ is innocent my guy imo. Big MJ fan

[@thermometerman1824]

@@yourfairyking truth

[@SuperLumianaire]

Rageaholic has done three videos proving the accusations to be bullshit.

[@gianlucacolangelo6578]

Remember when the whole point of the Simpson was to as controvesual as possible? Great times...

[@elijahfordsidioticvarietys8770]

No. That was South Park.

[@TheMightofDab]

How does this have near 100 likes? The Simpsons was never a show focused on causing controversy. They had a few jokes that pushed the envelope each season, but "controversial" isn't really a word many people would use to describe this show

[@elijahfordsidioticvarietys8770]

The Mighty Dab oh, no. It was pretty damn controversial back then. People forget how people’s standards change.

[@elijahfordsidioticvarietys8770]

raffle baffle yes.

[@ilovecody7514]

Defintely a dope change of pace from your usual content.

[@TKsMantis]

That means a lot.

[@Scottys1991]

Agreed, keep it up!

[@MatthewsGauss]

@@TKsMantis thats good, you can't make videos about fallout forever

[@derpyoctopus4217]

i dont remember this happening in the mojave wasteland

[@TKsMantis]

Its back there.

[@kylehyde215CA]

@@TKsMantis It came as a space coyote voiced by Johnny Cash.

[@the_real_Kurt_Yarish]

Ironically, this is one of the few episodes I remember seeing on TV as a kid.

[@19ShilohK]

Yup, I remember it because when homer was crying to mj in the insane asylum saying hes scared, I remember getting goosebumps cause it was just so heartfelt

[@TvReferences]

It sucks that episodes like this are being removed. And it’s only going to get worse. In the past few weeks episodes of Community, scrubs and it’s always sunny are being removed for being allegedly being “racist”. I’m just glad I have the physical episodes that are being removed

[@Kullen64]

Michael was innocent. Thank you for not voicing any wrong opinions on the matter regardless of how you may feel. That’s a topic that’ll instantly get me to unsubscribe or even remove people from my personal life. It sickens me how ignorant people are.

[@humannature4512]

Louie O. BlevinsMusic We aren’t weird my dear, we know the facts and have actual arguments when all you can say about the allégations is « but The dude was weird and slept with kids, hes automatically guilty » please do your research before you open your mouth :)

[@ImmortalChaos]

I loved Apu, he was one of the most level headed characters in Springfield. Apu immigrated and lived the American Dream. Plus, he knew the McCartneys. One of my favourite episodes was Lisa becoming a vegetarian. When I first became a vegetarian, I turned to that episode for comfort. I've been a vegetarian for over half my life now.

[@stanettiels7367]

My condolences on being a vegetarian.

[@gargoylelamp39]

Why people get mad of Apu when there stereotypes of everyone

[@unstoppableExodia]

@Mr. Obunga The Simpsons is reverse anime. White people drawn to look like yellow people

[@DanzigFan-vq3zf]

@Mr. Obunga Carl

[@haylestormable]

Wiggum is the classic stereotype of cops, no one ever bitches about that lol

[@carsausage]

And I think that's the fundamental flaw of the Simpsons. It's stayed around too long for its own good and elements which were okay during the show's inception are now being called into question. Also, I think the reason people are/were mad at Apu is because he almost created the stereotype of the South Asian working convenience stores or motels, something Indian-Americans have expressed concern with since 2007.

[@theboraxbandit9563]

NPCs

[@neogamest123logic2]

"Alleged activities" may I remind you that he was founded not guilty. Coverage of the trial was described as a media circus, and some media outlets were quick to portray Jackson as guilty. Jackson was acquitted on all counts on June 13, 2005. So stopped using alleged activities as if it never went to trial when it did and he won those cases. It's not something just left up in the air ponder and never challenged.

[@jcrossan1351]

As a massive Michael Jackson fan this is my favourite Simpsons episode Edit: if anyone wants to hear Michael’s version of Lisa it’s your birthday here you go kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJOvlKCkmNiqZ8U

[@zigfaust]

Me and my little brother sang this for my sisters 8th birthday and it fucking kills me they did this to one of the best episodes of ANY show.

[@_swesters_]

@@zigfaust best celebrity guest star EVER full stop. Michael Jackson had that effect on the things he worked on, like the Sonic 3 ost for example

[@theoblongemperor5918]

When the 2019 documentary first came out, I really dove deep into it and now looking back at it, I don’t understand how people could really believe those liars

[@almighty1984]

Can't believe so many smart people take that documentary seriously. The accusers don't feel genuine to me at all and it's all one sided. Great job with the video, loved the video game footage.

[@thecollector4332]

To anyone still believing their lies, watch these videos: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYmyl61njtCKm6M m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/mma6qa1to8eUhJY m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3yrhH6trreNrLM

[@r0xyepis0de4]

Didn’t someone who accused him apply to work for the Jackson estate weeks before the doc

[@ThickestSkull03]

Exactly. There’s unusually so much damn evidence against these accusers, it’s sickening..

[@thermometerman1824]

people who think hes a pedo clearly havent researched shit

[@_swesters_]

It's so fucking hypocritical to me that the Simpsons blacklisted this episode in 2019 considering there are dozens of episodes featuring musicians and celebrities who have been accused of sexual assault, including Matt Groening. Nevermind the fact that MJ was innocent, but it's so wrong to remove this episode while others remain up, especially because it is the ONLY EPISODE EVER REMOVED. wtf

[@headcrabking9054]

I had no clue that this episode was banned, I saw the first few seasons from a box set that my father owned and I was able to watch it. The episode doesn't change that much with context in my opinion, it just increases the amount of jokes you can make in poor taste.

[@TheLeah2344]

I love that MJ episode and MJ is innocent.

[@randomperson9207]

Yup, always has been and always will be 😌

[@adambennett3468]

I laughed when he died

[@theshout7413]

@@adambennett3468 Ok no one asked

[@viktordickinson7844]

Also Michael didn't do it. Tons of people made shitload of money from accusing him and there was never any proof

[@theshout7413]

I will say something. This episode came out in 1991, 2 years later, MJ had his first accusation of sexual abuse. The episode was still on the air. 14 years later, MJ had another accusation of sexual abuse, this time he even went to trial and a great media circus was formed around the allegations. The episode was still on the air. Now, 28 years after the episode was released, after the accusations that MJ faced in life and 10 years after the death of Michael Jackson, they simply removed the episode from all possible sites due to a documentary without evidence and with contradictory testimonies, while saying that maybe "MJ used this episode to attract young children to abuse them", as if there was physical evidence beyond a "documentary". Meanwhile, Matt Groening is on a plane with Jeffrey Epstein, getting a massage from a 16-year-old girl. Why are we going to pull this episode after 2 big trials and say that we think MJ used this episode to seduce boys without take into account that MJ already had a trial where he was found not guilty on 14 counts? Because the guy is dead, the guy can't defend himself and since we are at the time where we can say that he was a pedophile without any consequence, we will wash our hands, we will tell some junk to justify it and we will continue with our lives. This is so sad, The Simpsons have gotten so politically correct in recent years, it seems like another cartoon

[@abrahamlupis9354]

Yeah, I been wondering that too Is the unstable movement MeToo

[@stanettiels7367]

Totally agree. What better way to defame someone than to wait until they’re dead and can’t defend themselves. Despite him never being found guilty of anything and some of his “victims” being proven to have been pressured by parents to make stuff up for cash, yet here we are. Cowardice, that’s what it is. Stopped watching the Simpsons a few years ago because of the woke nonsense.

[@ripleyandweeds1288]

Honestly the idea of pulling this one episode just based on the idea that there were accusations, not legitimate 100% cut and dry PROOF but _accusations_ , of abuse in a show that has had TONS of Hollywood guest stars is insane and proves how hypocritical these forms of media are.

[@trunksvert8766]

Exactly pulling this episode is dumb Hollywood should do the same ren and stimpy considering John k is a predator

[@aMusicGamer]

Perfect “Zack Morris is Trash” reference at the end...10/10.

[@SeeminglyOdd]

Glad I'm not the only one to pick that out

[@MelancholyJoker19]

Another reason I disagree and think Al Jean is full of crap is because HE wrote the episode MJ just contacted Matt to be in the episode, MJ didn't write the episode, he didn't produce the episode. He just said Bart was his favorite character (which makes sense because Homer and Bart are the more popular characters and I could see MJ connecting with Bart since both had bad fathers) Al Jean wrote the episode and then said he feels MJ used it to groom kids, if you wrote the episode and then blame the guest star, sounds like said write would be the groomer

[@Taraka1]

Geez, I actually bought the old dvd release of the first 5 seasons because I knew they'd start censoring episodes. Didn't think it was this one they'd go after.

[@andrewlauder2777]

I find it funny how in 1993 and 2004 when MJ was alive and had been accused they never removed Stark Raving Dad from sidication. But when he's dead and clearly two money hungry knobs put out a documentary we remove ONE OF THE BEST EPISODES OF ALL TIME from disney+ because it "could of happened" bullshit man get it back on!

[@ThickestSkull03]

Ikr?

[@CineScarborough]

And wasn't he actually proven innocent in a court of law too?

[@iolani1124]

@@CineScarborough Yep. June 13th, 2005 to be exact - he was proven not guilty / acquitted of all charges. It's so unfortunate how that doesn't seem to mean anything to the media or majority of the public. Jackson was humiliated a countless amount of times due to these allegations (which by many news stations, were just taken as factual.) It's ridiculous how being heavily investigated by the FBI to ultimately being found not guilty in the court of law, STILL isn't enough for people. It really is a shame.

[@melissacooper8724]

I remember that there was an episode of Arthur where Lance Armstrong did a guest appearance when Francine was worried about Mrs. McGrady's cancer battle. When Armstrong got caught in a drug scandal, which he was found guilty, they redid the episode by replacing him with a fictional character named Uncle Slam.

[@lusyhognaston3777]

The top 4 one-time characters are 1.Frank Grimes 2.Jacques 3.Leon Clopski 4.Mindy

[@noname-in3hi]

Oddly, this episode was one of the frequently played episodes on Channel 4 in the UK. To learn that there was controversy surrounding it is kinda funny in a way.

[@wags83]

You're wrong. "The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson" was pulled for many, many years.

[@boneman-calciumenjoyer8290]

"Leaving Neverland" was bullsh*t tho. Good video.

[@indeedamundo5374]

This episode is aired on uk tv all the time in fact its one of my most viewed episodes because of this . Very strange

[@BAAWAKnight]

That episode aired at the beginning of my freshman year of college. Made me sad to think that I would miss my younger sister's birthday because of the distance.

[@gloriousrevolutionary2306]

Its strange because Sky and Channel 4 in the UK air Stark Raving Dad all the time. It was one of my favourite episodes.

[@brycevo]

Stark Raving Dad was a really good game. They did a good job, and it's so sad to see it go for these reasons

[@dossiebigham6916]

Nice man like this wouldn't mind seeing more.

[@TKsMantis]

Thanks a lot Dossie.

[@jriver3145]

2:40 "Note that you're not alone" In my head I heard Michael Jackson singing "You are not alone, I am here with you" XD

[@Solid_Brownies]

Yo that is a sick thumbnail man

[@TKsMantis]

Thanks a lot. My wife made it.

[@Solid_Brownies]

@@TKsMantis tell your wife she's very talented

[@vvanderer2287]

Awesome switch up of content, it was different but felt like the standard TKs mantis video we all know and love. Excellent job dude!

[@SeasideDetective2]

I always assumed that Jackson did Kompowski's regular voice. He was pretty good at imitating voices. (Watch the video "Ghost," where he plays a fat white man.)

[@AlaskaOilers]

Patrolling the Mojave almost makes you wish for a nuclear winter

[@rileymccreanor6492]

NCR gay, join the mighty Caesar's Legion or die Ranger.

[@insomniaticabe1067]

I know I'm a year+ late but I'd like to add the character who references a convicted Jared of subway. In the episode "super franchise me". I am an advocate for bringing back the real season 3 episode 1 of the Simpsons.

[@thecarterkid7423]

Y’all should check out the square one documentary. Every thing they did to him was for money.

[@ThickestSkull03]

Yes! Recommended!

[@thermometerman1824]

thank you!

[@mugglesarecooltoo]

As a fellow fan, I would recommend Razörfist's videos on the topic. I must also say that Michael had a lot of powerful enemies in the entertainment industry (including top execs at Disney), therefore I believe there's more to the story than some random greedy peasants wanting money.

[@ThickestSkull03]

mugglesarecooltoo Some of the HBO executives are also kinda sus, as well.

[@danielh7487]

@@mugglesarecooltoo YES! Someone else has seen that 3 part series!

[@Lyendith]

My only question is… Why only remove it now if they believed the abuse allegations against Jackson? Those allegations weren’t exactly new…

[@melkgn]

Nice TK! Really enjoyed that. Can’t remember when exactly, it was months ago, but heard about the controversy over that episode. At that time, my cable company had all episodes available and the story was, if u had never seen it, or just wanted to see it again, better do it fast bc that 1 was going to b removed. I rewatched it, and shortly after, it was no longer available. It sucks that this world is so sensitive that shit like this has to happen. But thanks man, hadn’t heard about the Apu thing! W T F! Wasn’t there an episode w BCrosby?

[@TKsMantis]

As far as I know, Cosby has never been on The Simpsons. Probably parodies of him though.

[@TriSticle]

I'm glad I have the DVD set for season 3, and I have the first 17 seasons on my computer to. So I can always watch it when I want.

[@lusyhognaston3777]

The thing about the Michael Jackson episode is the character was not Michael Jackson just a brick layer, plus it was made long before all the conversey came out, I mean just look at Bing Crosby, he beat his children and Frank Sinatra was in the Mafia.

[@teddyfurstman1997]

Sad that this Simpson's classic got censored and removed for no good reason other than making both Wade Robson and The Creative Teams of The Simpsons be petty jerks to MJ's legacy as well as a big screw you to The Fans. I know Disney+ needs to be kiddy friendly, but this is just wrong to me.

[@rendan1475]

I’ve been watching your fallout videos for a little over a year and have yet to be disappointed with any of your videos. This Change of content is wonderful and hold so much potential!

[@TKsMantis]

Thank you Yeedoo

[@7homas0wen]

They still show “stark raving dad” on Foxtel Australia and have for years.

[@fakename2956]

The episode where Homer spent a lot of time between the twin towers was pulled for years after 9/11

[@evilubuntu9001]

Least controversial episode to be banned for absolutely no reason. MJ was linked to child abuse allegations in 1991 just as much as Gary Glitter was associated with kiddie porn in the 70's. They still play his song at soccer games and they STILL play Jackson's music on the radio. I just saw Naked Gun on TV and...well, I could go on.

[@skezzi420]

Homer is in the next fallout?

[@TKsMantis]

Do'h

[@rileymccreanor6492]

I wish Obsidian added them to New Vegas. Totally unplayable now.

[@jameskennedy552]

The Problem is the episode is great and has nothing to do with those False allegations against Michael Jackson. So it should not be banned or canceled. His great work should be able to stand on its own. Glad I have this episode downloaded it is one of the best and should be seen by everyone.

[@meylinhernandez461]

"Lisa It's Your Birthday" is an absolute banger 🔥

[@afox5319]

Fun fact: The episode still runs in Germany every once in a while

[@PabbyPabbles]

Same in Québec. The non-cable channel we all used to watch it on stopped buying new stuff at around season 10 and it's still looping

[@fern5971]

I actually saw it in 2015 on FXX when I was around 12! I still believe you though Haha

[@hybrid1245]

Fern They re-ran it until 2019 before the Micheal Jackson controversy.

[@matsuboi9517]

And Finland,

[@hybrid1245]

abrahamWCE It’s banned in the UK as well.

[@paulawolanski4510]

90's television was the best. Thank goodness for the internet, where you can find re-runs of any show ever made, no matter if it's still shown on TV or not

[@uncolaman99]

14:16 - "...an alleged recipient of a foot massage from a 16-year-old girl." Wha...? Is "foot massage" code for something?

[@zapkvr]

You mean euphemism? Yes

[@commisaryarreck3974]

It was on Epsteins Island So...certainly Much like the Clinton's went on quite frequent trips with the Lolita express

[@FoxAzureOfficial]

That was awesome of you to add the Domestic Violence Hotline plug at the beginning. ...is it just me or has your voice changed? Sounds deeper and... ssssmeeexxxy

[@joshualanhan9267]

What would Caesar have to say about John K’s behavior

[@peperotz6188]

That one kid : I like girls Everybody : The SIMP

[@importedevi6122]

"you kissed a girl! thats so gay!"

[@mathieuleader8601]

they had planned to have a episode whereby Leon would return as Prince but it was unmade

[@jeffcase7827]

The difference between John K and Micheal Jackson is that one allegation has been proven without a doubt, while the other one is purely allegations. I personally believe Micheal never had an idea even close to what he's been accused of at all. Purely an innocent act that was misinterpreted, then again I could be wrong, but I strongly believe that it was taken out of context or even a way to get money from the poor guy. If that's the case then Mr. Home Alone deserves to be alone.

[@johnadams1667]

People still say "the kids slept in his bedroom" omitting the fact mjs bedroom was 2 stories and the size of a duplex

[@ThickestSkull03]

John Adams Exactly, and Wade can’t even decide where in that room he was. Like what the fuck..

[@gabrielcornejo682]

Leaving neverland was proved to be fake, soo... I don´t see the controversy now. Is like they made an episode with Projared before the insident. Banned it and then when everything ended they didn´t readdit to the show

[@maffieduran]

They literally aired pt 1 of the documentary on Cinemax Latin America 2 nights ago... isn't there an actual investigation about the documentary? Considering that, why is it still airing anywhere?

[@gabrielcornejo682]

@@maffieduran because they are marketing it a a fiction work now, so there is tecnicly no problem. Even if it is a difamatory work

[@chewchewtrain]

Im calling it now at 1.3k views, this video will probably reach 100k or more views. Edit: I never said WHEN it would get 100k or more views...

[@TKsMantis]

👺

[@octoman511]

4:05 which featured two men who suddenly changed their stories after denying for years (while he was alive & broke) that they had been abused and then proceeded to sue his estate for millions after repeatedly insisting they were not in it for the money.

[@mirko7767]

It's not about the man being a Michael Jackson impersonator. It's about a man with talent finding his own way.

[@erincummins2695]

Despite being pulled from circulation, it's not even hard to find it! Torrent files of Season 3 still have Stark Raving Dad included (and some people own copies of the original Season 3 DVD when it was released)

[@YsoKain]

That episode still runs in Germany even tho I don't mind it it's just a nice episode as all of them are ...except for the mysterious episode where Homer eats himself...oof traumatizing

[@frankshort8713]

They'll only censor something when they feel pressured. Stark Raving Dad was pulled because Jackson is a major public figure and the controversy surrounding him is household knowledge, whereas I doubt most people who have heard of Ren & Stimpy could even name the guy that created it, so there wouldn't be much pressure from the public to censor episodes featuring John K's animation. I don't think ethics enter into the equation when it comes to show business; it's all about what you can get away with versus what you can't.

[@apedestrian3899]

That's one of the few meaningful episodes that stuck with me. I had no idea it had been pulled until now. Huge bummer, thank goodness for the internet though.

[@jonathanbaggette6541]

Anime. 7/10.

[@TKsMantis]

Not bad.

[@willnt5211]

holy shit mantis I remember before you even had 1k subs and this just came on my recommendations happy to see you’ve grown used to be one of my fav fallout channels good luck

[@epicgameswheregamesareepic5364]

Mantis making simpsons content? Wtf 2020 is weird

[@liamteetz1329]

Well in germany the episode still runs on TV sonetimes

[@ricardoelizadle941]

The way the Simpson creators handled this does disappoint me- They always have since The Mess with Apu- I believe MJ is innocent. Ironically enough it’s only in the United States where he’s bashed the way he is instead of been given the benefit of the doubt. There are a lot of flaws in that documentary. Along with the accuser being very Sketchy with their alternative motives. It was a well made documentary that doesn’t have more than stories to back it up. I see it as History channel documentary about how Hitter is alive. It makes it sound like it could’ve happen but when you take a step back and see the whole picture. There is still a lot in that documentary that doesn’t add up. Yes I am a fan but if I had any doubt I would’ve thrown him in the trash right along Bill Cosby, Bush Hartman, etc. Now for the actual video it’s honestly disappointing how some grey news could shut down parts of a show with nothing but good intentions. Apu- Like you said he was a well developed character like you said he was a well developed character and one of my favorites too boot. Having that other poorly made documentary (I see a trend[Its honestly just cancel culture]) make something that great Yes flawed but still great get taken down as a scapegoat for other people’s problems It’s something that shouldn’t be happening. Voice actors leaving their iconic characters behind! I absolutely hate that. These characters bring entertainment to so many people and now see like they’ve been a problem for a long time. None of that is true. It sucks. It really does suck.

[@MacetazzOpina]

Wait is butch hartman cancelled too?

[@christiangalaz482]

In LatinAmerica this episode continues being transmited

[@craboomba]

hey wtf this aint TheRealJims

[@ifm2181]

Sad fact is, as evidenced by other celebs still included in the Simpsons, Jackson wasn't crushed for the kiddie allegations. There's lots of uncovered history before that period.

[@maffieduran]

@@yourfairyking how? I am actually curious about it

[@charityfowler1767]

I love the Micheal Jackson episode. Miss seeing it. Love the song!

[@KarolynaLauterjung]

I'm from Brazil in here this episode is not banned at all, I watched it on FOX channel many times. It may be because the MJ controversy did not have the same weight here.