The characters don’t necessarily age, and their relationships rarely change.
This also extends to some of the show’s biggest rivalries and animosities.
The episode ends with Homer once again stealing Ned’s newspaper but offering Ned his returned sweater.
This commitment to returning to the status quo highlights just how often this dynamic has been explored byThe Simpsons.
As the show progressed, Ned’s faith became a more central element of the character.
However,the show can sometimes play their feud completely straight for dramatic purposes.
There have been dozens of episodes focused on Ned and Homer.
Outside of events like death and divorce, the status quo usually ends up resetting inThe Simpsons.
Ned and Homer’s feud is one of the prime examples of this.
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