In a recent episode of The Simpsons, titled “Wild Barts Can’t Be Token,” the show humorously tackled the subject of NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) and blockchain technology. NFTs are digital assets used to prove ownership of digital or real-world items.
The episode’s storyline involves Marge embarking on an adventure within the blockchain to rescue Bart, who has been transformed into an NFT. Meanwhile, the mayor of Springfield decides to convert the city’s art into a digital format.
The show takes a light-hearted approach by poking fun at famous NFTs like Beeple and Bored Ape Yacht Club. It also suggests that not all digital art is as valuable as some might claim, adding a touch of satire to the world of NFTs and their perceived worth.
NFT expert Noah Bolanowski praised the recent episode of The Simpsons for its clever portrayal of art, showcasing famous NFTs as valuable while humorously suggesting that others are not. He expressed his thoughts on this matter through a social media platform.
This is not the first time The Simpsons has integrated crypto-related themes into their episodes. In 2020, they featured an episode titled “Frinkcoin,” in which Jim Parsons explained cryptocurrencies and blockchain. In another episode, “The King of Nice,” Krusty the Clown comically loses money on what he humorously dubs “Non-funny TV shows,” referring to NFTs.
The creator of The Simpsons, Matt Groening, has also satirized cryptocurrencies in other shows, such as Futurama’s episode titled “How the West Was 101001.”
Following the latest Simpsons episode, there was a minor increase in the prices of Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs as per data. However, the value of Ethereum, a type of cryptocurrency, experienced a slight decline.,