THE Simpsons producers sparked outrage from fans in April 2024 when they axed a beloved character.
Despite cartoon connoisseurs being up in arms producers weren’t fazed and said they would expect nothing less.
Who was Larry ‘The Barfly’ on The Simpsons?
Larry, aka “The Barfly” was a minor character on the show who first appeared in 1989 when season one premiered.
He regularly appeared enjoying a pint in scenes set at the watering hole.
Although he was only given a few lines scattered throughout the seasons his absence will be sorely missed.
In the episode Cremains the Day, which aired over the weekend, Larry the Barfly dropped dead in Moe’s Tavern.
Longtime drinking buddies Homer, Lenny and Carl, as well as Moe, attended Larry’s funeral.
Despite the hours spent together in Moe’s Tavern, it became clear they did not share a bond with the character with Homer asking: “Is it possible we’re terrible people?”
When was Larry ‘The Barfly’ killed off on The Simpsons?
Larry was killed off on season 35 episode 15 of the Simpsons – the 176th episode overall.
The episode, named “Cremains of the Day” aired on April 21 2024
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What has The Simpsons producers said about Larry’s death?
Simpson’s producers have spoken to TMZ following the shock episode.
The co-executive producer of the sitcom, Tim Long, told the outlet the creative team intended for viewers to be hit hard by the death.
Long says it doesn’t matter how little of a part Larry played because characters on the show don’t die often so it’s a big deal when they do.
He adds he’s sorry to those fans upset about the sad episode but is pleased that fans seemed to take it as hard as Homer and the gang did as it shows how the show is still popular.
That said, Long’s telling people to calm down cause it’s not like they killed off a major character like Barney or Moe.
What have fans said about Larry’s death on the Simpsons?
Fans have flooded social media with their reactions to the episode.
One wrote: “Not Larry the Barfly, oh no!”
Another penned: “He died unloved in a bar, Larry the barfly.”
A third chimed: “They finally give Larry the barfly attention after 35 years of being a background extra… and it’s him F*****G DYING.”
“Holy s**t Larry from The Simpsons died rest in peace my drunken kin,” wrote a fourth.
And a fifth even went as far as saying they were “destroyed” over his death while another agreed writing: “I just heard Larry the Barfly died.
“I’m gonna need some time.”
Another longstanding character met their maker in recent months, in a Treehouse of Horror episode as a murder spree rocks Springfield.