[s2e12] The Way We Was Guide

Prom tuxedos with massive ruffles and Marge’s classic 70s aesthetic.

Iconic tracks like "The Joker" and "(They Long to Be) Close to You." [S2E12] The Way We Was

When the family TV breaks down, Homer and Marge pass the time by telling the kids the story of how they met. We’re transported to Springfield High, 1974. Prom tuxedos with massive ruffles and Marge’s classic

He walked miles in a tuxedo just because it was the right thing to do. He walked miles in a tuxedo just because

It also introduced , voiced by Jon Lovitz, who became one of the show's most enduring recurring characters. The contrast between Artie’s intellectual arrogance and Homer’s blue-collar sincerity remains one of the show's strongest thematic pillars. Key Takeaways

References to Ms. Magazine , the energy crisis, and the general post-60s malaise. Why It Matters: The Heart of the Series

Even in high school, she was her own person, making her own choices.