AboutWhat does the meme depict?

The 'Bart Hits Homer With A Chair' meme revolves around a scene from the animated television show 'The Simpsons.' In this image, Bart Simpson is depicted about to strike his father, Homer Simpson, with a chair while Homer is relaxed and unaware in a bathtub. This particular frame has been utilized frequently in various forms, including image macros, photoshop edits, and object label memes, where users adapt the image for humorous or satirical purposes. Additionally, the scene has been heavily edited and shared in video format on YouTube.

OriginWho did it first?

The meme originated from an episode of 'The Simpsons' titled 'A Milhouse Divided,' which first aired on December 1st, 1996. In the plot of this episode, after witnessing his friend Milhouse's family dynamics change due to a divorce, Bart is influenced by Milhouse's mother's new boyfriend, a stuntman who lets Bart break a chair over his back. Intrigued by the stunt, Bart then decides to try the same act on his father, Homer, who is unsuspectingly taking a bath at the time. The memorable scene became the basis for the meme. You can view a clip of the moment on YouTube.^[1]

Origin: 2018