These 5 Simpsons characters only appear for a few seconds, but are more important than you think

The Simpsons has undergone some major and minor changes since the pilot episode in 1989. From adjustments to the design of certain characters to the completely revised intro to mark the switch to HDTV in Season 10, all changes follow certain rules. In many cases these can be traced back to five specific figures, each of which was only visible for a few seconds.

That's what defines The Simpsons' style

This is how The Simpsons are created:Of course, the now almost 800 episodes of The Simpsons were not all written and drawn by Matt Groening. A whole team of authors and illustrators is responsible for the series.

To ensure that the style remains consistent and recognizable throughout, the creative minds behind The Simpsons have drawn up a series of tips and rules. The YouTuber Kid Leaves Stoop has in oneVideotalked about these so-called 'No-No Sheets' on his channel:

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This almanac contains numerous instructions on how to draw the Simpsons. There are templates for specific emotions or how hairstyles should behave in certain situations. There are also certain things that are not allowed under any circumstances. And these also led to the five characters waiting for the bus in the original intro being cut out.

Your design violates a number of these rules.For example, the characteristics of the main characters such as Homer's beard should not be imitated, hair in the same color as the skin is only withheld from Bart, Lisa and Maggie, and arms must always curve as if they had an elbow.

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This, along with many other rules, creates the unique look and style of The Simpsons that has sustained the series for so many years. The five characters have not been part of the show for several decades, but they were an important step towards their own identity.

Did you know about the “rules” for Simpsons artists? Which intro do you like best?