2024-04-24 16:39:27
In the latest episode of “The Simpsons,” a series character who has been on board since 1989 dies. Many fans are shocked by the farewell.
It flickered across the screens for the first time on December 17, 1989. The day is considered to be the birth of the “Simpsons”, the first episode is known in Germany under the title “It’s Christmas Hard” and only aired in this country two years later, at that time on ZDF. What we’re talking about is Larry, the constantly drunk regular at the cult bar “Moe’s”.
For 35 years and more than 700 episodes of “The Simpsons,” Larry has been part of the yellow television characters. In addition to the core family of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie Simpson, Larry has become a regular cast member with characters like Mr. Burns, Ned Flanders and Moe and is now known to every die-hard fan. It is precisely this fact that means that the 765th episode of “The Simpsons”, broadcast on Fox on Sunday evening, marks a turning point and causes many fans to mourn: Because it is the end for Larry – he dies the series death in the ” Cremains of the Day” entitled story.
Homer and Co. go on a trip with the Larry urn
This title already refers to Larry: Loosely translated, it means something like “ashes of the day” and is a reference to the fact that Homer, Moe and the bar’s other regulars, Lenny and Carl, are going on a trip to get the ashes out To scatter Larry’s urn.
What has been a mystery for decades is explained in this farewell episode. The full name of the permanent pub stool is Lawrence Dalrymple. Much else has never been known about him. He was always just there, but almost never said anything. Aside from his penchant for alcohol and incoherent mumbling, Homer and his drinking buddies seem to know little about Larry, as quickly becomes clear in the latest episode. Finally, Larry’s mother tells them that he always referred to the people at Moe’s bar as his “best friends.”
A circumstance that gives Homer and Co. a guilty conscience. They don’t have any “nice memories” like Larry’s mother wanted – so they just invent some. At the end there is an episode that combines humor and emotion. A combination that provokes a lot of reactions on social media.
Many fans are shocked by the end of Larry and are mourning the loss of the long-time “Simpsons” star. “I can’t believe they killed Larry Dalrymple on The Simpsons last night. #RIPLarry,” one wrote, for example. Others share pictures and say goodbye.
In recent years, however, “The Simpsons” has also revisited several characters and storylines from its so-called golden era, which is generally believed to have lasted from the third season in 1992 to the ninth season in 1998. Last year, for example, the series reintroduced a character from the first season: the lascivious bowling teacher Jacques. Back then, fans were very enthusiastic about the comeback.