The Simpsons’ “Treehouse of Horror” Takes on NFTs in Latest Episode

Amidst much anticipation for their Halloween special, The Simpsons debuted their thirty-fourth “Treehouse of Horror” episode, “Wild Barts Can’t Be Token.” The episode explored the concept of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) in a lighthearted manner, showing how Bart unintentionally became a digital collector and how Homer fell victim to the NFT frenzy.

“Wild Barts Can’t Be Token,” the most recent “Treehouse of Horror XXXIV” episode, cleverly addressed the NFT phenomena. Bart’s inadvertent entry into the realm of NFTs mimics the craze that surrounds these exclusive digital commodities in real life. Following an incident involving Homer, Bart’s net worth exponentially increases to an astounding $1.5 million. Bart is shown on the NFT itself standing on a pedestal in a cheeky attitude with his pants down. Marge is shocked when Homer shows her the photograph of Bart on his smartphone with much excitement. “He’s an NFT,” Homer explains to his confused wife.

Marge’s Journey to Rescue Bart

Marge sets out on a mission to save Bart in this hilarious episode, asking for help from the “enlightened intellects who safeguard the crypto-verse.” Notably, Marge receives critical assistance in planning her rescue effort from Kylie Jenner, a well-known superstar around the world. Marge changes into an NFT, which gives her the ability to traverse the complex blockchain metaverse. She obtains the key required to remove Bart from the digital ledger with Jenner’s help.

Ultimately, Marge’s valiant effort pays off as she returns Bart from the NFT realm. The plot twist, though, comes when Homer decides to become an NFT after being seduced by the opportunity. When he finally joins the trend, he finds to his dismay that the hype over NFTs has subsided—at least in Springfield, the fictitious world.

The Simpsons has ventured into the realm of cryptocurrency on previous occasions. The program further cemented its reputation for deftly fusing modern subjects into its stories when it included the bitcoin (BTC) price ticker, with the infinity sign, in an earlier episode from the 32nd season.

The “Treehouse of Horror” episode on NFTs offers humor and social commentary on the changing digital milieu, giving the venerable series even another level of pop cultural relevancy.