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Lux Sparks-Pescovitz
Nov 24, 2024
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"Steamed Hams" is a segment from the 1996 anthology episode of the Simpsons, "22 Short Films about Springfield." Considered a classic Simpsons moment, the Internet re-discovered it around 2018, resulting in countless remixes and re-imaginings. (For example, a wonderful animation showcase and this remix of Green Day…

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