Anyone who is at least a little familiar with the cult series The Simpsons will certainly not have missed the existence of electronic products from the M companyapple. Similarity with society Apple and its products are of course not accidental. What is the history of Mapple ecosystem in the Simpsons universe?
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Probably the most important in this regard is the episode called "Mypods and Boomsticks" (S20E07 Mypods and Boomsticks) from 2008, in which the audience had the first significant opportunity to get to know M productsapple. This episode was written by Marc Wilmore, who later explained that the creators of the series, with the possibility of references to Apple they played practically from the beginning - only in 2008, according to them Apple achieved such popularity that it "deserved its own mention in the series".
Mapple and Steve Mobbs
Company Mapple was founded by Steve Mobbs. Proprovides not only computer technology, electronic products and services, but also software and video games. Its emblem is an apple that is bitten on both sides. The company's headquarters are in Mapple is somewhat unconventionally located below sea level, where you can get to from land by submarine. Once the company Mapple releases a new product, it is announced by Steve Mobbs via live stream, which is then broadcast on Mapple Store in the Springfield department store. It is generally believed that the company's official slogan is "Think Differently” – but when Lisa Simpson asked Steve Mobbs one day if he could lower her bill at Mapplu, Steve revealed to her that the company's slogan is actually "No Refunds".
Proproducts and services
Company Mapple has a number of products to its credit, the analogy of which with real Apple products is more than obvious. For example, MyPod, MyPhone, headphones MyPhonies, MyCube, MyPad, Mapple Laptop, Mapple TV, but perhaps also Mapple Radio. IN Mapple Storech also has technical support – similar to its Apple Genius Bar, operated by Mapple at its Brainiac Bar stores. In addition to the products, customers can purchase the M serviceappleCare, can download music on MyTunes – the price is 99 cents per song. The company Mapple of course, he does not forget about the promotion in the form of posters on the streets or a stand at the Expensive Electronic Entertainment Expo.
Episodes
Proproducts and services of Mapple appeared in the following episodes of The Simpsons:
- S20E07 - MyPods and Boomsticks
- S20E09 – Lisa the Drama Queen
- S20E018 - Father Knows Worst
- S21E09 – Thursdays with Abie
- S22E03 – MoneBart (BartBall)
- S22E11 – Flaming Moe
- S22E12 - Homer the Father Homer)
- S22E14 – Angry Dad: The Movie
- S23E05 – The Food Wife
- S23E11 – The D'oh-cial Network
- S23E13 – The Daughter Also Rises
- S23E21 - Ned 'n' Edna's Blend Agenda
- S23E22 – Lisa Goes Gaga (Líza and Lady Gaga)
- S24E06 – A Tree Grows in Springfield
- S26E02 – The Wreck of the Relationship
- Special Wizard Deal 25
- S26E05 – Opposites A-Frack (Pro(the keys are being added)
- S26E07 – Blazed and Confused
- S26E08 - Covercraft (Band of Fathers)
- S26E11 – Bart's New Friend
- S26E13 – Walking Big & Tall
- S26E14 – My Fare Lady
- S26E15 – The Princess Guide
- Special witch episode 24
- Simpsons Special - The Longest Daycare (Special: Maggie intervenes)