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The Chase viewers left in stitches after contestants have the same names as The Simpsons
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24 Feb 2022, 16:23
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Fans are calling for show’s producers to get a raise.
Sometimes, The Chase producers like to have a bit of fun with the contestants on the game show and create a theme with their names.
Viewers had a chuckle last night when they realized the link between the players.
Facing the chasers for a cash prize were Marge, Bart, Maggie and Lisa, which just so happen to be the names of The Simpsons.
Surely that can’t just be a coincidence.
Of course, viewers who noticed the theme took to Twitter to share their laughter and see if anyone else had picked up on it.
Most were praising the producers for their casting, with one user writing: “Give the producers for #TheChase a raise.”
Another wrote: “Is it just me or are The Simpsons on the chase [laughing emoji]”.
A third said: “This must have been done on purpose!”, with another agreeing: “There’s no way these people were randomly picked. Some staff members are a Simpsons fan [laughing emoji] #TheChase”.
Unfortunately, Bart was knocked out of the final chase, and it was up to Marge, Maggie and Lisa to beat the Chaser Darragh Ennis for the cash prize of £18,000.
Maybe they would have fared better with Homer there.
Despite earning 20 correct answers in the final round, they were defeated after three failed attempts to push back.
This isn’t the first time viewers have spotted a theme among the names of contestants, either.
Previously, Rachel, Ross, Phoebe and Joe took on the chasers, and, obviously, fans saw the connection with the famous sitcom Friends.
Another time, Gerry, Emma, Mel and Victoria appeared on the show, and their link is, of course, to The Spice Girls.
The Chase continues weekdays on ITV.
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