The Simpsons first episode aired on December 17, 1989, and every episode is a gem full of subtle and not-so-subtle humor. Now in its 26th season, the sitcom is as funny now as it was then and it keeps it fresh with every episode.
You may have seen many funny signs in episodes of The Simpsons but sometimes they flash by so quickly that you may need to hit the rewind button if you have a DVR. But once you see them, you can’t unsee them! Here are 31 funny signs around Springfield you may have missed and each one is a comedic gem.
1) Funny signs from The Simpsons…
“Stern Lecture Plumbing – I told you not to flush that.”
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“Merry Widow Insurance Co.”
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“Bloodbath & Beyond Gun Shop.”
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“Now entering Winnipeg. We were born here, what’s your excuse?”
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“Springfield Psychiatric Center – Because there may not be bugs on you.”
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“Pool Sharks – Where the buyer is our chum.”
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“Animal Assistants – As felt in Braille Weekly.”
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“Free Health Fair – Welcome cheapskates!”
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“Sleep-Easy Motel – Hourly rates adult movies.”
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“It Blows – The air conditioner store.”
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“Springfield Funeral Home – Same low price, even for fatties!”
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“Tonight: Surprise tribute to Seymour Skinner.”
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“Springfield Dog Track – Think of them as little horses.”
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“Springfield Retirement Castle – Where the elderly can hide from the inevitable.”
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“Please visit on YOUR convict.”
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“If I kill you, you don’t pay – Dr. Nick Riviera.”
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“U2 Moving Crew – We move in mysterious ways.”
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“Springfield Sperm Bank Est. 1858 – Put your sperm in our hands.”
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“Plastic Surgery Center – Correcting God’s mistakes.”
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“Springfield Dental Complex – No matter how you brush, you’re doing it wrong.”
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“Stoner’s Pot Palace.”
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“Child Psychiatrist – Where imaginary friends come to die.”
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“No Escaping Please.”
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“Parent/Teacher Night – Let’s share the blame.”
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“Bachelor Arms – Swimming pool now corpse-free.”
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“In ‘n’ Out Ear Piercing – If it dangles, we’ll punch a hole in it.”
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“Royal Majesty For The Obese Or Gangly Gentleman – No food or drink allowed in-store.”
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“Tonight: Professional Ballet. Tommorrow: Closed to fix a gas leak.”
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“Tonight: Charity bachelor auction. Tomorrow: I retire, ya bastards.”
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“SprawlMart – Not a Parody of WalMart.”
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“Keep Out, Or Enter. I’m a sign, not a cop.”
H/t: 22 Words
Writers and animators are known to drop in many comedic references or “easter eggs” in episodes so keep an eye out for them. Please share these funny signs with your friends and family.