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"Die Geschichte der zwei Springfields" () is widely regarded as a quintessential example of the "Jerkass Homer" era. While it features an engaging premise and a high-profile guest appearance by The Who , critics often point to its lack of grounded reality and reliance on over-the-top slapstick. Plot Summary

: The Who (minus John Entwistle) are generally considered a high point, with reviewers on Four Finger Discount praising their voice work as "brilliant".

Reviews for other from Season 12 (like "Trilogy of Error"). Die Simpsons 12x2

The episode begins with a badger invading Santa's Little Helper's doghouse. When Homer tries to call Animal Control, he discovers Springfield has been divided into two area codes: for the wealthy side and 939 for the blue-collar side. Enraged by the change, Homer leads a revolt that splits the town into Old Springfield and New Springfield , separated by a massive, poorly constructed wall of trash. The conflict escalates until Homer "kidnaps" The Who to play a concert in New Springfield, eventually leading to the reunification of the town. Critical Analysis

: A deleted scene features Roger Daltrey telling Marge to "Shut the f*** up," which is the only time that profanity has been officially recorded for the show (included as a bonus on the Season 12 DVD ). If you'd like to dive deeper into Die Simpsons , I can find: "Die Geschichte der zwei Springfields" () is widely

: The episode contains some of the show's most graphic slapstick, including a scene where a badger rips open Homer's torso to reveal his internal organs. Reception and Legacy

Reviewers from platforms like IMDb and Me Blog Write Good highlight several key themes and critiques: Reviews for other from Season 12 (like "Trilogy of Error")

: This episode is frequently cited as a turning point where Homer loses his "family patriarch" grounding. His actions—like building a wall and sabotaging a concert—are seen as driven more by exaggerated stupidity than relatable human motivation.