AboutWhat does the meme depict?

The 'Say the Line, Bart!' meme involves a three-panel series taken from the animated television show 'The Simpsons'. The first panel depicts Bart Simpson's classmates gazing at him expectantly, signaling for him to repeat a popular catchphrase from the show. In the second panel, Bart complies, though typically appearing subdued or reluctant. The third and final panel shows his classmates celebrating enthusiastically. In variations of this meme, what Bart says in the second panel is frequently altered to produce different humorous effects.

OriginWho did it first?

This particular meme originates from a scene in the 'The Simpsons' episode titled 'Bart Gets Famous', which originally aired on February 3, 1994. The memorable scene features Milhouse, one of Bart's friends, urging him to 'say the line'. Bart responds with a lackluster 'I didn't do it,' after which his classmates burst into applause. The meme has been referenced and altered in numerous ways across the internet. Further details about this episode can be found on its Wikipedia page. A clip of the scene is available on YouTube.^[1]

Origin: 1994

Also known as: say-the-line-bart-simpsons