The lifespan of an internet meme is a precarious thing. Some go viral within a tiny community and become an in-joke. Others flare up, burn brightly, then quickly fade away again. Some get revived ...

Here is a very cold take: The Simpsons is the greatest sitcom — nay, TV series — of all time. It’s an oft-repeated claim that, at this point, stands as fact. Sure, it’s had some rough years; now in ...