The Simpsons Roast NFTs in New Halloween Special
“The Simpsons” recently mocked nonfungible tokens (NFTs) during the latest 34th annual Treehouse of Horror Halloween special, with a segment called “Wild Barts Can’t Be Token.” In this segment, Homer accidentally mints Bart on the blockchain. The creators of the show made fun of NFTs while referencing collections such as the Bored Ape Yacht Club, Doodles, and digital artist Beeple.
Mocking NFTs on the Show
In the special, Marge digitizes herself as an NFT after finding out that Bart is trapped on-chain. She battles her way through a virtual train powered by FOMO to rescue Bart, while Homer eventually gives in to FOMO and mints himself as an NFT. The prices of all the NFTs then plunge to near-zero.
Positive Reactions
The NFT community reacted positively to the episode. Beeple mentioned that having his work on the show was a “bucket list moment” for him as an artist. The Simpsons creators even parodied their own NFT collection – Golden Moments.
Capitalizing on the Episode
After the episode aired, Italian parody artist Rino Russo launched a free mint Simpsons-derived NFT project called Springfield Punks. The collection quickly sold out, witnessing significant trading volume.
NFT Enthusiasts React
Creators rushed to capitalize on the newfound publicity for NFTs following “The Simpsons” episode. Italian parody artist Rino Russo launched a Simpsons-derived NFT project called Springfield Punks. The free mint collection sold out quickly and saw significant trading volume.
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Shpend Sahilu, social lead for NFT company Yuga Labs, stepped down after anti-semitic tweets he posted years ago resurfaced on social media. He apologized for his past tweets and announced his departure from Yuga Labs.
NFT Sales Show Signs of Strength After Year-Long Downturn
After a year-long decline in NFT sales, there are signs of recovery in the market. Trading volumes grew for the first time in a year according to DappRadar’s report. Ethereum-based NFTs still dominated the market when it came to trading volume.
Hot Take: The Future of NFTs
The recent portrayal of NFTs in “The Simpsons” is just one example of how these digital assets have become integrated into popular culture. With continued growth in trading volumes and innovative projects like Springfield Punks, it’s clear that NFTs will continue to be an important part of the digital landscape. As with any new technology or asset class, there are sure to be challenges ahead; however, it seems likely that interest in and adoption of NFTs will only continue to grow.
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