https://twitter.com/TheSimpsons/status/921028163357982725
Even though Maggie Simpson already said her first words as far back as season 4 and at the end of The Simpsons Movie, the 28th (!!!) Treehouse of Horror was hyped as having Maggie’s first words. Surprisingly, after 28 years, it took until now for The Simpsons to parody The Exorcist and have a demon possess various family members until Maggie once again spoke:
The party's not over 'til Maggie says it is. 🎉 #TheSimpsons pic.twitter.com/KycaohPoLk
— The Simpsons (@TheSimpsons) October 23, 2017
It was a good follow-up to Elizabeth Taylor’s performance as Maggie from over 20 years ago but also feels just a little click-baity. These aren’t her first words, after all. And if you want to get really pedantic, you could even say she wasn’t the one speaking here, it was the demon that was eventually exorcised by the original The Exorcist‘s director, William Friedkin and the FOX show’s star, Ben Daniels.
But Treehouse of Horror still delivered a solid half-hour of entertainment, even if the final segment revolted some viewers as Homer accidentally cut off his finger then used it out of desperation to replace his hot dog. Eventually, Homer butchered himself as a self-cannibalizing foodie, lopping off his own fingers, legs and disgustingly, his waistline because he tasted so damn good. Even Mario Batali helped Homer eat himself, and fans on Twitter were grossed out.
Who needs to walk as long as you can wok? #TheSimpsons pic.twitter.com/GpraP8YBi5
— The Simpsons (@TheSimpsons) October 23, 2017
TheSimpsons: Food is good for the brain, but brain is even better for the food. #TheSimpsons pic.twitter.com/NISMSsYwhw
— Simpsonovi.cz (@simpsonovi_cz) October 23, 2017
Homer eating his own body parts…Ewww#TheSimpsons @TheSimpsons pic.twitter.com/ywd64nYOhw
— Latisha Horn (@latishahorn31) October 23, 2017
This could be the most gross episode ever. #TheSimpsons
— Frank A. Kadar (@FrankAKadar) October 23, 2017
This episode is sick lol #TheSimpsons
— Angela (@AngelaQueensNY1) October 23, 2017
This is weird. Homer eating himself. 😖 #TheSimpsons
— Alex Dillard (@8train) October 23, 2017
https://twitter.com/teamcoulson_325/status/922257868665090050
https://twitter.com/HenrydaRed/status/922257780442128384
Gross #TheSimpsons
— Derwinaugustus (@ddaworldwide705) October 23, 2017
https://twitter.com/HenrydaRed/status/922258714777841666
https://twitter.com/BadKidPrincess/status/922258792087195648
I enjoy #TheSimpsons #TreehouseOfHorror but the cannibalism of Homer eating himself is a low point in tons of those episodes. Had to turn it
— Classic Movies 🎞 📽 & 🎾 (@ClassicMP) October 23, 2017