The long-running animated series “The Simpsons” mentioned an altcoin market in its Halloween special Treehouse of Horror 34. It has surprisingly entered the world of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and Blockchain. The episode, titled “Wild Barts Can’t Be Token,” offered a satirical take on the frenzy surrounding on-chain NFTs. He also highlighted the extreme valuations of NFTs and the interesting adventures they can lead to. Here are the details…
The Simpsons entered the world of altcoins
NFTs, a unique class of crypto assets that document ownership of digital or real-world items, took center stage when Marge embarked on a Blockchain adventure to save her son Bart, who became a living NFT. Meanwhile, Springfield’s mayor announced plans to digitize the town’s art gallery. It added a digital touch to the traditional art world. The episode featured notable NFTs such as Beeple and Bored Ape Yacht Club, juxtaposing their perceived value with the more general profile-image NFTs being portrayed as nearly worthless. The episode also touched upon the NFT crash that occurred the previous year and drew attention to the fluctuation in the altcoin market.
Noah Bolanowski, an NFT collector and advisor to Crypt Gallery, a real-life NFT gallery, appreciated the artistic emphasis of the program, noting that it positions traditional art as prestigious, in stark contrast to PFPs (Profile Image NFTs), which are depicted as the “bottom of the barrel.” . Humor did not spare even the BAYC owners, who were shown humorously cleaning their feet. This isn’t the first time “The Simpsons” has ventured into the world of crypto. The “Frinkcoin” episode, in which Jim Parsons educated viewers about cryptocurrency and Blockchain, was broadcast in 2020. The show’s creators have made fun of crypto miners in “Futurama,” another popular series from Matt Groening, showing a tendency to include crypto and blockchain in their episodes.
NFT base prices rose
The latest episode had a minor impact on Bored Ape Yacht Club’s base prices, which rose 0.3% in the last 24 hours, according to CoinGecko data. The Mutant Ape Yacht Club also experienced a 2.9% increase in its base prices. In comparison, the cost of ETH, the cryptocurrency that fuels many NFT transactions, fell by 0.14%. In time for the episode’s air date, writer Rino Russo released his NFT project called “Springfield Punks,” a “Simpsons”-themed NFT series.
Showcasing NFTs with Simpsones-esque flair, the project has seen its base prices rise to 0.35 ETH, according to Blur market data. Rino Russo, known for his focus on Simpson environmental art, had been planning the Springfield Punks NFT series since August, making it good timing with the NFT-themed portion of the show. It’s clear that NFTs and Blockchain have become part of mainstream culture, even appearing in hit animated series like “The Simpsons.” As these digital assets continue to capture the public imagination, their place in popular media is likely to grow.
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