Are you a fan of the Simpsons?! Well they have made it to Denmark! The long-running American TV series sent Homer and his fabulously dysfunctional brood to Denmark.
The writers must have either been here or done a lot of research, because most of the jokes and local references were spot on. The visuals and animation also did a great job capturing the feel of Denmark, something that has been seriously botched by other films professing to be about the country in the past. ‘The Prince and Me’, anyone?
The episode revolves around Grampa Simpson needing a mysterious and apparently expensive medical treatment, so after Homer receives a generous payout for flood damage to the Simpson home in Springfield, the family heads to Denmark for some of that world-renowned cheap health care.
Upon arriving, everyone – well, everyone except for Homer, of course – falls in love with all things Danish. Bart loves the boobs on the billboards and buses, while Lisa is enamoured of the country’s art, culture and dedication to wind energy. And finally being in a “celsius country”. Marge loves the cleanliness, efficiency and politeness of the Danes and the fact that they are all so attractive.
This clip is from the episode entitled ‘The Simpsons Conquer Denmark’ and here they tour their uber-efficient apartment. Must watch!