Her name is Maggie, the youngest of the Simpson kids.
If anything, Maggie’s storylines make everything she does more endearing.
All this to say, Lisa gets pretty upset when she’s ousted from her intellectual throne.
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She even runs away, and the episode does focus more on her conflict.
However, Maggie eventually saves the day when the family is in danger.
The end of the episode fittingly shows just how much she looks up to her older sister.
In gratitude, she gives him a kiss on the nose.
Maggie has no problem with that, but Homer and Marge sure do.
When Homer tries to pick her up, for instance, Maggie aggressively squirms out of his grasp.
Eventually, Moe is banned from spending time with his new best friend.
Homer then begins telling the story of her conception and birth.
During a break, Homer proves so inattentive that he almost sits on her.
Luckily, Lisa grabs the baby just in time.
Once she’s born, Maggie is already smiling.
As he gives an unenthusiastic thumbs up, though, Maggie suddenly grabs it and smiles at him.
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Another funny moment is when Kearney orders a self-driving car to take her to the hospital.
When Bart finds a disgusting old Teddy Bear, he gives it to his youngest sister.
Expecting a big reward, Homer pulls Bobo out of his daughter’s powerful grip.
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He can’t bear (get it?)
to see her cry, though, promptly giving it back.
Clearly, you don’t need to speak to have a compelling character arc.
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But it goes a step further by putting words to what she’s saying in baby language.
Finally complete, the machine is hilariously robotic in its translations.
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“The audience could listen to this all day, making for a one-of-a-kind Maggie story.
This is arguably the funniest use of Maggie’s blank stare in the entire series.
It’s hysterical to watch Homer scream in terror at the sight of his youngest child.
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Good luck, Homer.
While Homer frantically searches for her, she somehow winds up taking a nap on top of a building.
She begins the episode impressively by playing a xylophone for kids.
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There, the strict woman in charge takes away that which she treasures most: her binky.
The scene at the end of Maggie’s subplot mirrorsThe Birdsin such a perfectly unsettling way.
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