For over 30 seasons, The Simpsons has captured the hearts of its fanbase with its core family values and irreverent humor. But nearly a decade ago, the characters and their universe took a leap into a medium they had never been on before -- the silver screen. The Simpsons Movie was released in 2007 and took all of the things that made the series great and bolstered it with a large-scale story, grander jokes and cutting-edge animation. However, even though the film feels like an extended episode, it was unable to avoid certain rules found in other countries.

Over the decades, certain films are banned in other countries for various reasons. This is largely due to how it may be seen to a different culture or what the subject matter entails. Sadly, The Simpsons Movie was one of these films in the country of Myanmar (modern-day Burma) for a surprising reason.

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What Is The Simpsons Movie About?

The Simpsons Movie follows Homer's family as they escape Springfield following an ecological disaster caused by Homer's impulsive and poorly thought out decision-making. As a result of polluting the local lake, the Environmental Protection Agency chooses to cover all of Springfield in a dome to contain the spread. Meanwhile, Homer must deal with the consequences of his actions as he alienates his family, starting with his son Bart. But when the family decides to save their town, it's up to Homer to earn back their affection and save his city and the people he loves most.

Thematically, the film also focuses on the relationship between Homer and Bart as the duo's admittedly prickly relationship is called into question by Bart. For years, Homer never realized how he didn't give Bart the fatherly affection he wanted, which likely caused Bart's pranks and disruptive behavior. Their relationship also plays into the larger themes of family and unconditional love as the Simpsons try their best to do the right thing as a family rather than being driven apart due to Homer's mistakes. As a whole, the film carries a surprisingly powerful message that still resonates today.

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Why Was The Simpsons Movie Banned?

Rather than being banned for its content, the film's color palette is what kept the movie from being released in Myanmar, specifically yellow and red. At the time of its release, the country was dealing with the rebel group, the National League of Democracy. The most prominent colors on their flag are red and yellow. Considering The Simpsons' cast of characters has mostly yellow skin, the film was banned to not show a bias or incite violence.

The Simpsons Movie may be a great film for all ages but being banned in Myanmar shows how much happens in the world that people are unaware of. While some countries may ban a film due to negative propaganda or offensive content, there will always be examples of movies that could be banned for simpler reasons like a design choice. The Simpsons Movie serves as a great example and shows how even the smallest design choice could change a film's message entirely in certain locations.

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