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08th Mar 2018

Moe Szyslak: A closer look at The Simpsons’ most tragic figure

Rudi Kinsella

Or as the ladies like to call him, “you behind the bushes”.

The Simpsons is one of the best TV shows of all time. It might be considered THE best show of all time, if it wasn’t for the episodes that they’ve been putting out for the past 10 years. The general consensus is that The Simpsons has gone to the dogs. But that doesn’t mean that it hasn’t blazed a trail for all the other animated series that arrived in its wake.

The most tragically brilliant character? Our favourite bartender, Moe Szyslak. Springfield’s favourite sad-sack. His blend of blind rage, absolute misery, and perfect one-liners make him without a doubt, one of the best TV characters of all time.

Here are some of his funniest moments.

Funk dancing for self-defence

Arguably his funniest moment, and perhaps THE funniest moment throughout the entirety of the show. “Just give ’em one of these”.

Clip via Jacob Meiller

“They’re on to us…”

One of Moe’s many run-ins with the law.

Clip via Andy Cowland

Moe and his cat’s domestic

Clip via borisXbulletdodger

His boxing career

Here’s Moe discussing the many nicknames that he had during his boxing career:

Clip via RaulForPresident

Moe, Moe, Moe

Who could forget his number one hit? A classic for the ages.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UnYaW29Jqk

Clip via brianna childers

The best prank call ever

There was nothing Bart Simpson liked more than to prank call Moe’s Tavern. It gave us some hilarious moments, but none funnier than this. The mother of all prank calls.

Clip via The Simpsons Legacy

The lie-detector test

Another iconic scene, portraying just how hilarious Moe’s life was.

Clip via Armaniaca

“I’m better than dirt”

Moe had some serious anger problems. Hilarious anger problems.

Clip via AreaEightyNine

Flaming Moe’s

A great song, from a great episode. To quote Moe himself, “Homer came up with the drink, but I came up with the idea of charging $6.95 for it.”

Clip via Mostly Simpsons

Uncle Moe’s Family Feedbag

Moe cracks in this scene. Big time. Uncle Moe’s Family Feedbag would be no more after this.

Clip via brianna childers

And who could forget his dating show appearance?

“Why do we have to stand here? It’s so humiliating.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WktqPi0SieY

Clip via Baskervillain

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The Simpsons,TV