My Life as a Vlog
| "My Life as a Vlog" | |
|---|---|
| The Simpsons episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 34 Episode 12 |
| Directed by | Debbie Bruce Mahan |
| Written by | Jessica Conrad |
| Production code | OABF05 |
| Original air date | January 1, 2023 |
| Guest appearances | |
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"My Life as a Vlog” is the 12th episode of the thirty-fourth season of The Simpsons, and the 740th overall. The episode aired on Fox on New Year’s Day 2023.
In this episode, the controversial Simpsons’ social media presence is revealed, stringing a rabbit hole of conspiracy theories in Springfield with it.
Plot[edit]
Through a series of YouTube videos, the ups and downs of the Simpsons' social media presence are revealed.
Production[edit]
Michael Price confirmed the episode on April 28, 2022, also confirming Jessica Conrad as the writer for the episode.[1]
Cultural references[edit]
- The title is a reference to the 1985 Swedish film My Life as a Dog.
- Mike Wegman’s video is a parody of the video Leave Britney Alone.
- The panic room that the Simpsons family owns is sponsored by Mountain Dew.
Reception[edit]
Viewing figures[edit]
The episode earned a 0.21 demo rating with 1.02 million viewers.[2]
Critical response[edit]
The episode received generally positive reviews from television critics.
Tony Sokol of Den of Geek gave the episode a 4 out of 5 stars. Praising the clip based structure and self-deprecating humor.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ LetsPlayNintendoITA (April 28, 2022). "Season 34 News: A new episode title, "My Life as a Vlog" has been revealed!". The Springfield Shopper. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
- ^ "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Sunday 1.1.2023 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED | Showbuzz Daily". showbuzzdaily.com. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
- ^ Sokol, Tony (January 2, 2023). "The Simpsons Go Down a YouTube Rabbit Hole". Den of Geek. Retrieved May 2, 2024.