Tomorrow is significant for The Simpsons, for it was on that day in 1989 when Simpsons Roasting On An Open Fire first aired. And after 13 years, the success of the show continues to be recognised by many. The show has just been named by the American Film Institute as one of the top ten shows of the year, amongst other contenders such as Six Feet Under and Everybody Loves Raymond. The complete list of film and television contenders can be viewed here.
If Google has anything over other search engines, it’s an accurate image of what people are searching for. Google has released their list of search patterns for 2002; proving that football is more exciting than war, and that The Simpsons is the most popular television show amongst internet users, jumping up from third place last year. For what it’s worth, the show has also topped the list of top children’s images. For more interesting statistics, view Google’s complete 2002 Year-End Zeitgiest.