"The Simpsons" is retiring its 34-year-long gag of Homer choking his son Bart.
In the third episode this season, Homer and his wife Marge pay their new neighbor, Thayer a visit. During the scene, Thayer notes how firm Homer's handshake was, and Homer replies “See, Marge, strangling the boy paid off. Just kidding,” he said, “I don’t do that anymore. Times have changed.”
