“Not Like The Other Fans:” “The Simpsons” Playfully “Troll” BTS ARMY In The Show’s Latest Episode
BTS and their fans, ARMY, are continually mentioned in pop culture as the group further cement their status as global icons.
BTS
Recently, BTS were included in a Jeopardy! clue alongside GOT7. And we also reported on a list of global corporations that have essentially become BTS stan accounts, like Starbucks and Target.
A dash of Suga
A cup of Tae
Kookie for dessert
The full DNA
A heart so waRM
Jin & Chim so sweet
We JHope your day
Is made with this tweet
— Starbucks Coffee (@Starbucks) March 20, 2018
My 2020 Wrapped came in and it’s official, I am a @BTS_twt stan through and through.
— Target (@Target) December 2, 2020
And now BTS ARMY have been referenced on the popular long-running animated sitcom The Simpsons.
“The Simpsons” poster
BTS and ARMY have been mentioned in The Simpsons multiple times. In an episode from 2019, The Simpson family travels to Seoul, where a sign informing that “BTS will appear here today!” was on a fried chicken shop.
And there was an advertisement for a “BTS ARMY Recruiting Center.”
Another episode referencing BTS aired in 2021 as Cletus talked about BTS when Marge Simpson asked about his family.
Well, my family now is Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift, and all of them Mumfords…and everyone in BTS, except for Jungkook; he’s too pretty for my taste.
the simpsons mentioned bts also sorry for the watermark i couldn’t remove itpic.twitter.com/07hE7GvrOs
— didi⁷🪞D-DAY (@luvimyg) March 8, 2021
And now BTS ARMY have been referenced on The Simpsons again. During the episode, Lenny and Carl were discussing the toxicity that can occur with fandom culture.
You don’t know these fan armies. They’re all ruthless psychos.
— Lenny
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Before Lenny quickly clarified that BTS ARMY are an “exception.”
Except for the BTS ARMY, who are just and pure of heart!
— Lenny
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The official The Simpsons Twitter account even dubbed BTS ARMY as “Not like other fans.”
Not like the other fans. #BTSArmy pic.twitter.com/BeVr7QNafj
— The Simpsons (@TheSimpsons) April 24, 2023
Generally, ARMY were excited to have BTS again referenced in the iconic show, as it only demonstrates their tremendous global impact.
Thank you for shouting out more BTS Army references, we love you always and respect you all. Thanks Lenny & Carl I am a peaceful army stan and a huge simpsons fangirl. I take pride of being both The Simpsons is my go-to comfort show #BTSArmys #TheSimpsons https://t.co/l3u4LP69Sj
— Frannie (@OldsoulRomantic) April 24, 2023
There has to Army working on The Simpsons! https://t.co/d3Q0m9sLXL
— Alicat⁷ 엘리캣 (@alicatcrumbcake) April 24, 2023
Wait. Did we/ARMY just get trolled by The Simpsons!? https://t.co/ywoK4Xe5Zj
— Erin (@ierinbingham) April 24, 2023
And even though the sarcasm was apparent, most fans found the joke amusing.
the slight fear in their eyes
— susan (@yoongles27) April 24, 2023
Not the Simpsons trying to stay out of trouble https://t.co/LQOuCvP8LJ
— Nancy⁷is ARMY4LIFE D-Day is Coming (@NancyBSternberg) April 24, 2023
this is so funny https://t.co/Zj2nb9FeDD
— moonchild | ARSD (@jxxniesuga) April 24, 2023
Joking that even ARMY “are famous.”
Omg were famous https://t.co/tlXOjkJgJ6 pic.twitter.com/V6C49cF9Bd
— madi⁷ Jimin #1 on hot 100 (@jjminhope) April 24, 2023
I made it into the Simpsons. Life goal #89 achieved. https://t.co/oeSmfp02Lz
— ⟭⟬ Tackysue⁷ (@tackysuetoo) April 24, 2023
Ultimately, fans are hoping that the reference means there could be a BTS episode in the future, which V has actively spoken about his hope for.
Omg someone show this to Taehyung
— Vaish⁷🪞 (@Vaishbangtan) April 24, 2023
Would love to see #BTS in The Simpsons. Can we make this happen, please??
— White Rabbit⁷ (she/her) (@juliebaker201) April 24, 2023
Taehyung has simpsons painting for a reason pic.twitter.com/v2moVTTsdz
— Bìzzle⁷ (@bizzleavenues) April 24, 2023
Of course, it is worth noting that all fandoms are highly nuanced, and K-Pop fandoms have often been misconstrued in their depiction in media. Still, The Simpsons is known for its satirical humor, so ARMY are simply enjoying the joke.
people thinking army gone be mad about this babe it’s the simpsons ffs
— sofi⁷ (@_whocaaares) April 24, 2023
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