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“We have to be honest with ourselves: Most comedic language invented by ‘The Simpsons’ is from its ‘glory years,’” Selman said, referring to the first eight to 10 seasons of the show that many fans and critics consider its best. “We don’t create as many memes and things your dad quotes anymore. I think if we set that as a goal, it would be a very hard goal.”

So rather than dwell on all the milestones his series has set –– it’s the longest-tenured animated series ever and the longest-running sitcom on TV –– Selman and his writers approach “The Simpsons” as if it does not have nearly 35 years of history (and a fervent, opinionated fanbase) behind it: “If the show was brand new today, how would we write it?”