Animation · 1990s
The Simpsons
Marge Be Not Proud
Bart finds out that the worst punishment at Christmas is a silent mum.
- American
- Family-safe
- Good for kids
- Animated
- Tearjerker
Content note: Shoplifting storyline handled gently; fine for the family.
Fox
1995
First shown 17 Dec 1995
- First shown
- 17 December 1995
- Channel
- Fox
- Runtime
- 22 mins
- Genre
- Animation
Where to watch
- Disney+
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A Christmas special in all but name, and a proper little weepy. Bart desperately wants a violent video game called Bonestorm, Marge says no, and so he nicks a copy from a shop. Caught on camera, he faces something far worse than a telling off: Marge simply stops talking to him. As the festive season rolls on, Bart tries to win back her trust with a thoughtful present. It is funny, but underneath is a wonderfully tender story about a mum and her naughty boy. If your family has ever fallen out over something daft and made up by Boxing Day, this one is for you.
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