The Simpsons Around the World!

Written by Eva Zavaro, TripTouchPrevious newsletter - Valentines 2008

Yes, this middle class yellow family have traveled the world sowing destruction and mayhem wherever they go. The following are the coolest places the Simpsons have been to, such as China, Tanzania, Morocco and Alaska. Triptouch calls you to follow their yellow steps and enjoy these amazing places, bearing in mind that no matter the distance and no matter the costs - if the Simpsons have been there, so can you!

 Bart vs. Australia (season six)

Bart Simpson in Australia In this episode Bart makes a collect call to a child in Australia via which he discovers the shocking truth Australians deal with everyday: beyond the equator the toilet water turns clockwise. This call cost the Australian family 900 AUD which the Simpsons refuse to pay. Bart is accused for fraud and in an attempt to prevent a diplomatic crisis between the two countries, the U.S state department fly the Simpsons to Australia. Though Bart apologizes for the high bill, the court rules to kick Bart's butt with a giant boot. At the last second Bart moons the kicker and the whole family escapes, leaving an angry nation behind them.
About Sydney, Australia

 Mr. Lisa Goes to Washington (season three)

Lisa in Washington DC Lisa, the brains in the family, goes out against corruption. She writes a patriotic article on what makes America great and wins the entry to the finals. The Simpsons are off to Washington D.C. to exploit all the prepaid benefits and visit Washington's monuments. During Lisa's stroll, she spots officials taking bribe to approve the uprooting of Springfield forest. Lisa's confidence in democracy is shattered and she writes a raging article in which she condemns the government and mentions the corrupted people involved. Appalled by her accusations, Washington makes the necessary arrests and Lisa's faith in America is restored. God bless us every one.
About Washington, DC

 Treehouse of Horror II - The Monkey's Paw (season three):

Homer with the monkey paw This plot takes place at Lisa's fertile mind at Halloween's hair-raising night. One day while strolling at a market in Marrakech, Homer notices a half blind crippled vendor selling a monkey's paw. The vendor tells Homer that this paw grants its owner four wishes, adding that it also brings great misfortune upon the wisher. Homer ignores the warning and the Simpsons return home to test this mysterious paw. Bart wishes to be rich and famous, causing everyone to hate the Simpsons, Lisa asks for world peace and aliens enslave human kind and Homer asks for a turkey sandwich which to his horror, turns out to be dry. Would you take the risk and go to Marrakech?
About Marrakech, Morocco

 Thirty Minutes over Tokyo (season ten):

Homer and Bart in Jail When The Simpsons arrive to Tokyo they explore the Japanese culture to its fullest. Homer fights a sumo wrestler and together with Bart knock him out. The Emperor of Japan congratulates Homer, but Homer thinks he is a wrestler as well and throws him in a dumpster. As a result Homer and Bart get imprisoned where they learn Japanese, and Homer makes an Origami crane from his last one million Yen (oh, yes he did). Once released on bail, the Simpsons attend a dangerous T.V show where they have to go over a wasabi volcano in order to win tickets back to Springfield. We dare you to top that at your next trip to Japan.
About Tokyo, Japan

 Simpson Safari (season twelve):

Tanzania Safari When Homer finds a bag of Animal Crackers dated 30 years ago, he eats a gold cracker which indicates he won a trip to Africa. They arrive at the safari and following their devoted guide Kitenge, they go through a wide range of challenging adventures. They get bitten by mosquitoes, participate in a tribe dance which never ends, drink cow's blood, chased by a hippo into a river and almost get killed. This doesn't not stop the kids from exploring the African culture as Bart puts on a lip disc and Lisa wears a neck bracelet. So, the moral of this episode is - If you happen to find a bag of Animal Crackers from over 30 years ago, don't hesitate to eat it.
About Serengeti NP, Tanzania

 Blame It on Lisa (season thirteen):

Ronaldo in Brazil A high phone bill reveals that good hearted Lisa donates money to an orphanage in Brazil, supporting an orphan named Ronaldo. In attempt to call Ronaldo she finds out he is missing and the family decides to fly to Brazil to find him. During the unsuccessful search Homer is kidnapped and the family has no money to pay the ransom. Ronaldo is finally detected on a float during a parade, and gives the Simpsons money to save Homer. All turns out for the best except for Bart who gets eaten by a snake. Don't worry, knowing Bart he will probably think its cool.
About Rio, Brazil

 The Regina Monologues (season fifteen):

Simpsons in London Imagine yourself Arriving at London and greeted by Tony Blair, Meet J.K Rowling and Sir Ian Mckellen, drive in a mini cooper painted with the flag of Britain, race through the gates of Buckingham Palace straight into the Majesty's horse carriage, get beaten by her guards without missing the famous change of guard, be sentenced for execution in The Tower of London for calling the queen an impostor, break out through a secret tunnel leading to the Queen's bedroom and be exiled from the country in the condition of taking Madonna with you. Can't ah? Good thing you are not a Simpson.
About London, UK

 Goo Goo Gai Pan (season sixteen):

Selma in Beijing After poor Selma reaches menopause, she realizes she would not be able to have kids – talk about slow perception. Lisa suggests she adopts a Chinese child and the Family is off to China. In order to adopt, one must be married, therefore Selma puts MacGyver as her Husband. Unfortunately the Chinese agency knows who he is, leaving Homer as the next best thing. As the plot thickens, the lie is revealed and Homer disguised as Buddha, kidnaps the small orphan. Throughout the episode the Simpsons visit the Great Wall, Tienanmen's Square and Chairman Mao's mausoleum. At the end, Selma legally adopts little Ling, but is not the only one to return with a Chinese kid. You see Bart has been replaced by a Chinese spy look-a-like...
About Beijing, China

 Kiss Kiss, Bang Bangalore (season seventeen):

Homer in Bangalore People say that in India you can expect just about anything - well, the Simpsons really put that to the test. It all began when Mr. Burns decided to outsource the plant to India, sending the guy from sector 7-G, Homer Simpson to train the Indian workers. Thinking he flew to Indiana, Homer Gets into a clash with a cow, finds Apu's relative in a sea of Indians and enters the hall of gods by becoming the god of the nuclear plant. Mr. Burns and the rest of the family come to witness the event and find out that the Indians worship Homer for revealing the rights of the employee. Without delays Mr. Burns relocate the plant back to Springfield, and the episode ends with a Bollywood dance.
About Bangalore, India

 Simpsons – The Movie (2007):

Homer in Alaska The town's lake reaches dangerous levels of pollution and the one man who makes it even worse is Homer Simpson. You see, he has adopted a pig which he combs, plays with and sings to the famous Spider pig song (*). The feces of this pig were thrown into the lake causing a critical stage for which President Schwarzenegger randomly decided to put the town under a glass dome. Everyone naturally wanted to kill Homer, so the Simpsons had no choice but to follow Homer's plan B- A new life in Alaska. In Alaska, the Simpsons received 1000$, the kids had fun causing avalanches and Marge and Homer enjoyed snuggling in their cabin, getting undressed by wild animals, Snow White style.

(*) "Spider pig, Spider pig, Does whatever a Spider pig does.."

About Anchorage, Alaska

Follow the Simpsons in their trips over the years

14 months ago anonymous wrote: Nice Liked it

16 months ago anonymous wrote: The Simpsons MUST do a middle east episode! They should travel to Egypt, Israel and Lebanon to sort out the conflict over there. I say a Maggie episode!

17 months ago anonymous wrote: One of the funniest ones was when Homer and Apu went to India to find the Kwik-e-Mart guru. Who needs the Kwik-e-Mart? I do!!!

17 months ago anonymous wrote: France was also in one very funny episode, but it was Bart travelling there alone.

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