‘Everybody Gets a Trophy’ Philosophy Hilariously Blasted on FOX’s ‘The Simpsons’ - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TMC · 03-20-2017, 12:09 PM

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By Justin Ashford | March 19, 2017 | 10:59 PM EDT

It’s no secret that the Millennial "snowflake" generation is known for always needing support and praise, even if it's not deserved. This mentality of celebrating mediocrity is hilariously spoofed by FOX’s The Simpsons.

On Sunday’s episode, “A Father’s Watch,” Marge is concerned Bart won’t amount to anything and seeks out guidance online. While searching for advice, she stumbles upon author Clarity Hoffman Roth and her book entitled, “The Myth of the Imperfect Child.” Marge reaches out to Clarity for a seminar which brainwashes the parents of Springfield.

Donthe2nd · 04-09-2017, 05:24 PM

This has been done before on The Simpsons. On an early season episode (I forget which one) there is a panning shot of Bart's room, and on one shelf there is a lone trophy marked "Everybody Gets a Trophy Day".

King of the Hill also mocked the concept - when Peggy talked about whether Bobby should be given a trophy for trying his best, Hank said "That's asinine!"

04-09-2017, 05:24 PM	#2
Donthe2nd Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Feb 19, 2017 Location: Scranton PA Posts: 57	This has been done before on The Simpsons. On an early season episode (I forget which one) there is a panning shot of Bart's room, and on one shelf there is a lone trophy marked "Everybody Gets a Trophy Day". King of the Hill also mocked the concept - when Peggy talked about whether Bobby should be given a trophy for trying his best, Hank said "That's asinine!"