Matt Groening

Question 1: Matt Groening, the creator of The Simpsons and Futurama, was born in Portland, Oregon—on what date does his birthday fall, a day fans often celebrate for the man who reshaped animated comedy?

Question 2: Before The Simpsons became a prime-time phenomenon, it began as animated shorts—on which variety show did the family first appear in 1987?

Question 3: In Futurama’s pilot episode, delivery boy Philip J. Fry is accidentally cryogenically frozen; when the tube opens, what year does he find himself in?

Question 4: Characters like Homer J. Simpson and Philip J. Fry share a curious middle initial—what classic animation figure does Matt Groening’s recurring use of “J.” pay tribute to?

Question 5: The Simpsons’ opening credits include two gag traditions that change from episode to episode; what are these playful recurring bits called?


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