2 Classic The Simpsons Gags Were Originally Just Filler, And Faced Criticism For It: "What The Hell Was That?"
The Golden Age of The Simpsons was so well-written that even its filler jokes became iconic, surprisingly influential TV comedy moments.

Even jokes that were intended as filler in Golden Age episodes of The Simpsons have gone on to become influential and iconic. The Simpsons has always enjoyed a certain level of popularity, but the show became a true phenomenon during its "Golden Age." Considered some of the best TV writing in history, the so-called Golden Age of The Simpsons ran from around season 3 to season 10. Debate rages over when the Golden Age officially ended, but even the most generous reviews concede that more recent seasons have declined in quality.
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