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Lists about Matt Groening's animated sitcom about an average family from Springfield, airing since 1989.

The Simpsons

Bart Simpson is the most notorious troublemaker on The Simpsons. He's most prolific mischief maker on one of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/my-favorite-cartoons-of-all-time">greatest cartoon shows of all time</a>, so naturally, he has learned to avoid punishments when <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/the-best-simpsons-gags/analise.dubner">gags go too far.</a> Maybe you've gotten into trouble, and need to know how to get out of it. That's why there's a list of the best Bart Simpson quotes to get out of trouble. Even if you're more of a <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/the-best-lisa-centric-simpsons-episodes/dee123">Lisa Simpson</a>, and aren't looking to get in to or out of trouble, you'll still enjoy these funny Bart Simpson quotes. So go ahead, vote up the best Bart quotes on The Simpsons that come in handy when you're in a dilly of a pickle.

Bart Simpson Quotes You Can Use to Get Out of Trouble

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Nostalgia

The mere mention of Bagel Bites is bound to send any '90s kid into a nostalgic haze. The sounds of that&nbsp;infamous jingle,&nbsp;the omnipresent&nbsp;commercials starring professional skateboarder Tony&nbsp;Hawk&nbsp;- can't you just feel yourself being transported back to 1998? Even if you devoured the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-frozen-food-brands/werner-brandes">frozen snack</a> by the 72-count Costco box,&nbsp;there are many Bagel Bites facts that you probably don't know.Have you ever wondered, &quot;How are Bagel Bites made?&quot; After all, every time you tried to recreate them at home, they never tasted as good as the frozen kind. Seriously, where did they even get those tiny bagels? &nbsp;Take a bite out of these toasty facts about Bagel Bites and find out.

Delicious Facts You Didn't Know About Bagel Bites

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Psycho Killers

Have you ever heard of hybristophilia? It&#39;s a psychological condition where&nbsp;someone is aroused&nbsp;by the idea of someone else committing crime. While sitting behind bars - or glass, these days - Ted Bundy, Richard Ramirez, both Menendez brothers, and several members of the Manson family managed to find <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/crazy-death-row-love-stories/cheryl-adams-richkoff" target="_blank">jailhouse romances</a>. While it may&nbsp;seem&nbsp;strange, there are people who are attracted to convicted felons. Many of these people vowed wedlock even after their beaus&#39; convictions - though in some cases, they continue to believe their partner is innocent even when the evidence suggests otherwise.

While those inside prison may just enjoy the companionship of a pen-pal, psychologists speculate that some are drawn to <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/killer-couples/mike-rothschild" target="_blank">relationships with criminals</a> because of the attention and pseudo-fame it affords. Whether it&#39;s true love or a grab at the limelight, read on to find a number of ladies (and one man) who all chose to marry inmates responsible for infamous crimes. It&#39;s unclear if they suffer from hybristophilia, but these people engaged in prison marriages with <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/violent-criminals-getting-out-of-prison-2018/stefanie-hammond" target="_blank">psychotic murderers</a>, most of whom were sentenced to be incarcerated for the rest of their lives.

People Who Married Serial Killers After They Were Caught

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People Who Married Serial Killers After Their Convictions

Gary Larson

In the world of daily <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/calvin-and-hobbes-trivia/jordan-love">comic strips</a>, Gary Larson is something of an anomaly. He's both inspiring and frustrating. Larson wrote the classic comic&nbsp;The Far Side for 15 years and then abruptly retired because he didn't want to keep pumping out the same jokes. He didn't even want to be a cartoonist&nbsp;until he realized how much he hated working retail. It makes sense that there are a lot of odd Gary Larson stories - his single-panel comic was known for being esoteric.But just <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-people-named-gary/celebrity-lists?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">who is Gary</a> Larson, the person? Any Gary Larson biography is going to have some basic quotes and history, but this list goes deeper. It explores Gary Larson anecdotes, Gary Larson trivia, and some Gary Larson facts that go beyond your basic wiki entry. So if you want to get to know the creative genius behind The Far Side, read through this list and leave a comment about your favorite Gary Larson comic.

Interesting Facts You May Not Know About Gary Larson

Interesting Facts About Gary Larson, the Creator of Far Side

Things all metalheads should know about their favorite bands, artists, and albums.

The Devil's Music

Metal

Maybe heavy metal started with a paintbrush, not a Marshall amp. For hundreds of years, artists have created bad ass paintings inspired by the imagery on darkness, depravity, Satanism and gore that was later adopted by metal bands in their musical style and lyrics.&nbsp;Long before&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-heavy-metal-bands-that-i-know">heavy metal</a> forefathers such as Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath dabbled in the dark side of life, artists such as&nbsp;Gustave Dore, Pieter Brueghel the Elder, William Blake, Caravaggio, and Hieronymus Bosch explored our darkest tendencies. &nbsp;In some instances, metal artists have even directly used these works of art for their album covers, such as Celtic Frost adorning their LP To Mega Therion with H.R. Giger's 'Satan I,' and Acid Bath, who used a &quot;self-portrait&quot; painted by serial killer <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/facts-about-john-wayne-gacy/amandasedlakhevener?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">John Wayne Gacy</a> for their album&nbsp;When the Kite String Pops.Here are 15 of the most metal works of art of all time and the macabre minds behind them.

The Most Metal Paintings of All Time

The Most Metal Paintings of All Time That Are Totally Brutal

Lists about real and fictional policemen & women, detectives, and other law enforcement.

Police: Blue Lives  on Patrol

Police & Law Enforcement

Everyone has&nbsp;seen a fair share of TV police procedurals. Whether it was an episode of CSI: Miami&nbsp;or&nbsp;NYPD Blue, or even the harrowing documentary The Thin Blue Line, it's clear that being a police officer is a high-pressure job. So what's&nbsp;becoming a police officer like? This list will give you some insight into what it's like to become a cop.Knowing how important the job is, it's easy to assume that becoming a cop is difficult - as it should be. But what exactly goes into becoming a cop? And what exactly is it like to live as a police officer? Read on to find out!

Things You Didn't Know About Becoming a Cop

Lists about the works of the visionary auteur director of The Royal Tenenbaums, Moonrise Kingdom, The Life Aquatic, and other beautifully stylized favorites.

The World of Wes Anderson

Wes Anderson

You've heard it before: the life of a child actor can be difficult. It's a cliche, but also often true. Of the many kids to star in Wes Anderson movies, only a few have had success on the level of Rushmore's Jason Schwartzman, who went on to star in I Heart Huckabees, Scott Pilgrim vs the World, and may other films. Most of the children on this list found other careers, or moved to different parts of the entertainment industry.&nbsp;In addition to his&nbsp;hyper stylized aesthetic and quirky characters, Wes Anderson is famous for often casting child actors in their debut roles. If you're curious about what happened to these kids from Anderson's films, click through this slideshow. You'll learn what they've been up to since getting their start.

Wes Anderson's Child Actors: Where Are They Now?

Person in Film

Lists for fans of comic strips & webcomics, people who love the Sunday funnies, and anyone who has ever laughed at a meme.

See You in the Funny Papers

Scott Adams

To say Dilbert&nbsp;captures the essence of office life is an understatement. Dilbert doesn't depict office life, it is office life. Creator Scott Adams has managed to capture all the awkward, absurd, and hilarious circumstances of banal office routine for 27 years; if you've ever work in an office, you've lived through most of what you read in Dilbert. &nbsp;But just who is Scott Adams, really? Messiah? Dude with a pen? This list of trivia and facts about the man behind Dilbert is sure to fill in blanks, giving you a fully realized understanding of the man, the myth, the legend.&nbsp;

22 Fun Facts You May Not Know About the Creator of Dilbert

Interesting Facts About Scott Adams, the Creator of Dilbert

Psst! Hey, kid: wanna see something cool? Check out these lists of neato facts, pics, and vids of science working around you, all day in every way.

That's Just Science

Are you the "TV Person" on your Zoom Trivia team? Well, study up, pal. We've got some lists for you.

TV for TV Nerds

TV Trivia

It's 2016 and everyone's got an opinion, especially when it comes to popular television. While some people could argue that Jon Snow is the main character of the HBO series&nbsp;Game of Thrones, others could (correctly) say that it's obviously Tyrion Lannister. But how can you prove your opinions? Scientific studies about television, of course.See, there are people at universities all around the world doing studies about TV shows to prove or disprove what people are usually debating in the comments section of Facebook. Basically, there are scientists out there who want to help you prove who the closest friends on Friends are. So take a look at some of the findings below&nbsp;and vote up which ones you think are the most fun!

Fun Findings from Studies About Popular TV Shows

Re-watching & cracking up at the funniest, most memorable sketches and lines in the history of Saturday Night Live.

Great Moments in SNL History

Saturday Night Live

Since its humble beginnings, Saturday Night Live has been a prized gig for improvisors, sketch comedians and stand-up artists. Landing a spot on the roster is almost impossible, and even if you do earn that coveted seat, that doesn't mean you'll keep it.Take a look at some of the greats who've been fired from SNL -&nbsp;Chris Farley, Adam Sandler, Sarah Silverman, the star-studded list goes on. Sometimes there are clear-cut paths leading to someone being let go, like dropping the F-bomb or portraying a character as flamboyantly gay (that means you, Damon Wayans). Other times it's a complete shock - why would SNL fire someone like Chris Farley?This list of the most shocking and controversial sketches in SNL history might have something to do with it. Did these SNL sketches get people fired? Quite possibly, but many were still hilarious, so vote up the best!

The Best SNL Sketches That Probably Got a Cast Member Fired

SNL Sketches That Probably Got a Cast Member Fired

A look at Adam Sandler's comedies, dramatic roles, and public persona, from  early days at SNL to his modern critically-acclaimed roles.

Happy Madison Productions

Comedy legend Adam Sandler began his career at Saturday Night Live in 1990 as a writer for one season, before being added as a featured player the next year. It took him a while to find his voice, but by the height of his SNL career he was creating some of the most <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/adam-sandler-characters-zodiac/jessica-bedewi" target="_blank">hilarious and memorable characters</a> to ever grace the stage at Studio 8H. That&#39;s not to say there weren&#39;t some clunkers - looking at you, &quot;Sleepyhead&quot; - but he certainly had a knack for creating dumb, simple characters that got laughs.

What would the history of SNL be without the likes of Opera Man, Canteen Boy, or The Gap Girls?&nbsp;Here are the all original Adam Sandler SNL characters that he brought to the show over his six-year tenure, ranked from best to worst.

All of Adam Sandler's SNL Characters, Ranked

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Andy Samberg

Thinking about the best Andy Samberg Saturday Night Live characters conjures up an image in one's head. Perhaps you think of his &quot;D*ck in a Box&quot; character, one of many&nbsp;SNL&nbsp;digital shorts, or perhaps you think of one of his more subtle roles, like Liam, The Teenager Who Just Woke Up. Whatever it may be, it's undeniable that he made a huge impact on the show.This is a collection of Andy Samberg's best original characters from his seven-year tenure on SNL. It's been pre-ranked, but if you don't agree with the order of this list, you can re-rank it. So go ahead, take a walk down Samberg's SNL&nbsp;memory lane and cast your vote.

All of Andy Samberg's SNL Characters, Ranked

Lists about the FX/FXX cult comedy series about five incredibly selfish idiots.

It's Always Sunny

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

With <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-tv-shows-that-lasted-10-seasons/ranker-tv">over 10 seasons</a> on the books, It&#39;s <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-episodes-of-its-always-sunny-in-philadelphia/ranker-tv?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Always Sunny in Philadelphia</a>, has established itself as one of the mainstays of modern comedy. Over those double digit seasons, IASiP has some of the funniest and lasting running gags and running jokes on television.

Take for instance Charlie&#39;s illiteracy; it could have easily been a one-off joke, but the gang has stretched it <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-always-sunny-episodes-each-season/eric-vega" target="_blank">over the course of every season</a>, and it&#39;s still as funny now as it was the first time it came up. There are plenty more running gags from the Sunny writers where that came from, so take a moment to vote up your favorite It&#39;s Always Sunny running jokes below!

The Funniest Running Jokes on It's Always Sunny

Best Running Jokes on It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

Nostalgia for the movies, TV shows, stars, music, food, fashion, and toys of the decade that was already so long ago.

Revisiting the 2000s

Music of the 2000s

Ah, the early 2000s... a much simpler time. A time before we became completely immersed in the day-to-day lives of musicians via social media. A time where all we had to look forward to was the moment our favorite musical artist released a new video. A time when MTV actually played music. Music videos were certainly a staple of the era. Chances are, if you watched MTV regularly or even if you avoided it at all costs, these videos from 2000-20606 somehow managed to make their way into your psyche. The <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-rock-music-videos/music-videos?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best music videos</a> made you think, dance, or maybe just stare in wonder at Britney Spears's body. Whatever the case, these are the music videos from the early 2000s that you'll love to watch again. &nbsp;

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