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 They’re funny, they’re politically astute, and they’re ridiculously yellow. Best of all they are probably one of the most loved families on TV. Well, now the Simpsons have stepped out onto their yellow carpet and hit the big screen. This is sure to get many fans excited on Answers, and also give everyone a chance to learn about our favourite Springfield residents.

They may only have gained fame in the cinema recently, but The Simpsons have obviously been entertaining us from our TV screens since many years, as St Jimmy found out when he asked exactly when they’d arrived on British TV. This fame is well deserved though, as they manage to make audiences of all ages laugh. Whether it’s Homer’s famous ‘Doh!’, Bart’s mischievous antics or Maggie’s silent presence, we all have a favourite moment. These favourite moments were shared on Answers when a user set out to find the most amusing quote from the cartoon.

Homer, Marge, Lisa, Bart and Maggie – they all get credit for being great, but let’s not forget that it’s real people providing the voices for each Simpson. Which actor provides the voices for the most characters though?

Witty dialogues and original voices bring life into the animation but it wouldn’t be complete without cool effects. When one Answerer wondered how these impressive effects are achieved, another user explained that “the animators started to use computer programs to make the special animated effects”. So, technology lets the producers create great scenes, but how did people produce animation before computers were there to help?

With animated films on the increase, we’re lucky to enough to enjoy the company of characters like Shrek, Nemo, Roger Rabbit and this week, The Simpsons. So, watch them, love them, and if you have any more unanswered questions about them, just ask Answers.

– Yahoo! UK & Ireland Answers team