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Michael Stipe returns to The Simpsons with “Everybody Kirks”

Jennifer Sandlin
Feb 21, 2026
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One of the best things I’ve seen this week is this parody of REM’s 1992 hit “Everybody Hurts,” which was featured on the finale of the 37th season of The Simpsons, on Sunday, February 15. REM frontman Michael Stipe returned to the iconic animated series to sing the mournful yet funny “Everybody Kirks,” with new lyrics highlighting the plight of Simpsons…

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