AboutWhat does the meme depict?

The 'Homer Simpson Backs Into Bushes' meme features an animated GIF of Homer Simpson, a character from the television show 'The Simpsons.' In this GIF, Homer awkwardly retreats into a hedge in a step-by-step manner until he is completely hidden. The image is commonly used online to symbolize a desire to escape an embarrassing or awkward situation. Over time, creative edits have depicted Homer disappearing into various other items or scenes.

OriginWho did it first?

The meme originates from an episode of 'The Simpsons' titled 'Homer Loves Flanders,' which first aired on March 17th, 1994. In a notable scene, Homer unexpectedly emerges from a hedge to invite his neighbors, the Flanders, to spend the day with him. When they politely refuse, Homer reverses back into the hedge until he vanishes from sight. This moment captured in GIF form was first hosted by GIFGarage on December 8th, 2010, presenting Homer's quirky retreat as a reactive animation here. Additionally, a video of the scene can be viewed on YouTube.^[1]

Origin: 2010