- Rumors circulated about changes in "The Simpsons" family dynamic, with Homer Simpson no longer choking Bart Simpson
- Controversy arose after the episode "McMansion & Wife" in Season 35, where Homer mentioned stopping the act due to changing times
- Some fans had mixed reactions, with some finding it sad and others praising the decision to avoid violence against children
- "The Simpsons" producers released a new drawing of Homer strangling Bart with a caption, "Why you little clickbaiting!"
- The producers joked that Homer Simpson was too busy strangling Bart to provide a comment on the matter
- Source: Variety