(Before we tackle the absurdity of Springfield, a quick note: This episode is purely a fan-made creation, inspired by The Simpsons but not part of the official show. Now, let’s get into the mischief.)
Springfield is buzzing. The Superman movie has hit theaters, and Bart Simpson – Springfield’s premier agent of chaos – is determined to seize this moment of heroism for himself. What follows is not just another trip to the movies but an event that spirals into the ridiculous realm of Springfield logic.
Scene 1: The Living Room – Bart’s Pitch
(Bart vaults onto the coach, nearly knocking over Homer, comfortably engaged in a staring contest with the television.)
Bart: Dad! The new Superman movie is out. We have to see it!
Homer: (yawning) Eh, I dunno, boy. I got a whole night of sitting planned.
Bart: Come on! Superman can fly, lift cars, shoot lasers from his eyes – he’s everything you’re not!
Homer: (scoffs) I can lift a donut pretty fast.
(Marge enters, with Lisa trailing behind, catching the conversation.)
Marge: Oh, Superman? You know, I always liked Christopher Reeve.
Christopher "Superman" Reeve
Lisa: Superman is fine, I guess. But people put too much faith in heroes. They should focus on real-world issues, like climate change.
Bart: Ugh, Lisa! We get it – you want an eco-friendly Superman who fights pollution instead of bad guys.
(Homer scratches his belly, contemplating popcorn logistics.)
Homer: Alright, fine. But if the movie theater doesn’t sell popcorn bigger than my head, I’m walking out.
(Bart fist-pumps in victory.)
Scene 2. The Simpsons’ Living Room – Post-movie Excitement
(Bart and Homer burst through the front door, fueled by cinematic adrenaline.)
Bart: Dad, that was AWESOME!
(Bart dramatically flings off his jacket, revealing a brand-new Superman costume.)
Bart: BEHOLD! Springfield’s next superhero!
(Lisa watches, unimpressed. Marge sighs as Maggie sucks her pacifier in quiet judgment.)
Lisa: Oh no, here we go…
Marge: Bart, wearing a Superman costume doesn’t make you Superman.
Superman Bart
(Marge and Lisa exchange glances, shaking their heads.)
Lisa: Why do people think wearing a costume instantly makes them special?
Marge: And what’s next – wearing the Pope’s attire?
(Maggie, ever wise, agrees with a well-timed pacifier suck.)
Now let’s pause for a reality check.
In the long-running animated sitcom The Simpson, Bart is the mischievous 10-year-old prankster, forever scheming, forever unrepentant – his catchphrase “Eat my shorts!” - a proud declaration of defiance.
This brings us to a certain character making waves in the world today.
Superman Trump
A 10-Year-Old in Presidential Clothing
Michael Steele, former chair of the Republican National Committee, reacted recently to the viral Pope Donald meme with this brutally accurate assessment:
“During this period of Novemdiales (mourning the loss of Pope Francis), I’ll set this offense aside because Trump in his narcissism gets off on our being offended. More to the point, this affirms how unserious and incapable he is. At 78, he remains a 10-YEAR-OLD CHILD, emotionally scarred and broken while desperate to prove he could be somebody. His problem: he can’t grow up to prove it.” (Underscoring mine)
Spot on. Just as Bart Simpson thinks a Superman costume grants him hero status, so too, does Trump seem equally convinced that wearing a papal attire grants him reverence.
Trump bathes in political power – the kind that lets him push people around – but deep down, it’s another kind of power he craves. The Pope doesn’t wield control through intimidation or coercion. His authority comes from presence, principle, and legacy. And that’s something Trump, despite all the titles, will never attain.
Pope Donald
Even Pope Francis knew this dynamic well. He called Trump’s mass deportation plan a disgrace, labeled him not Christian, and warned that his immigration policies will end badly. Yes, Trump still finds himself drawn to the Pope, perhaps seeing in him something elusive – something he cannot manipulate into submission.
Could this surreal fixation smacks of his craving for Xi Jinping’s lifetime rule in China? A whisper of longing for permanent power?
After all, wannabe King Trump and King Herod share eerie parallels. Herod despised John the Baptist for calling out his corruption, yet secretly admired his righteousness. Trump bristles at Pope Francis’ moral criticism but remains in awe of his global influence – a type of influence he knows he can never truly wield.
Social media users summed up the absurdity of it all:
“Donald Trump, a godless man and convicted criminal who cheated on his wife with a porn star, posting a photo of himself as the Pope is a direct insult to Catholics around the world.”
“Trump posted memes about being the Pope because he doesn’t actually respect Christians, at all. You’re just more suckers and losers to him.”
“Trump just posted an AI image of himself as the Pope. Instead of working to bring down costs, he’s doing this instead. Nice job, MAGA! You elected a man-child.”
Speaking of man-children, let’s return to the original one – Bart Simpson.
Final Scene: The Viral Sensation and Bart’s Ultimate Monologue
(Bart gasps at his phone screen, eyes wide.)
Bart: LOOK! My Superman photo is going viral! THEY ADORE ME!
Lisa: Oh great! Now the Make Springfield Great Again world thinks Bart is an actual superhero.
(Homer leans back in his chair, grinning.)
Homer: Hey, if this works out, we might finally get grifting stuff! You know, heroes don’t pay for things!
Marge: Homer…
(Bart now fully lost in his hype, leaps onto the kitchen table.)
Ladies, gentlemen, and my loyal followers of Make Springfield Great Again – I present the only greatest force this town has ever seen. ME. Bart Simpson. A name so powerful, so legendary, that mere whispers send teachers running and parents sighing in resignation.
Rules? Suggestions. Consequences? An illusion for lesser beings. Detention slips? My trophies – proof of my unstoppable reign.
The principal? Poor guy. He must be exhausted, waking up every morning knowing Bart Simpson still exists.
Springfield needs me. Without my pranks, wisdom, and genius, this town would crumble. This is about making money - er, history. And trust me, history will remember me.
I strategize, I execute, I dominate. I cannot be stopped. I cannot be contained. I am greatness itself.
(Bart hops off the table, strikes a final pose, and struts triumphantly out of the room.)
Disclaimer: This article presents an original, fan-made episode inspired by The Simpsons but is not affiliated with the official show. The characters and setting remain the intellectual property of their creators, and this work is purely for entertainment.
Content & editing put together in collaboration with Bing Microsoft AI-powered Co-Pilot
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