Bart the Genesis: Anomie, Performative Rebellion, and the Nuclear Family in The Simpsons S1E2 (“Bart the Genius”)
The plot follows Bart after he swaps IQ tests with the class nerd, Martin Prince. Suddenly labeled a "gifted child," Bart is sent to a school for geniuses. The humor—and the heart—comes from the gap between who Bart is (a prankster who loves comics) and who his parents and teachers want him to be. Key Essay Points The Simpsons - Season 1- Episode 2