Graggle Simpson

Graggle Simpson, also referred to as Gumbly, is an Internet meme centered on a metafictional character of the same name, satirically claimed to be a former core member of the Simpson family on the American animated sitcom The Simpsons, having been removed through retroactive continuity. The intent behind the meme includes satirizing the Mandela effect and its believers. Graggle is most commonly portrayed as a yellow, unclothed, alien-like humanoid with a large mouth and three strands of hair, commonly portrayed in hoax materials alongside members of the Simpson family. Most claims made about Graggle include a backstory regarding the character's existence in the sitcom's lore. Various permutations of the story claim that he was intended to be a self-insert of The Simpsons creator Matt Groening, that he was a much-beloved character among fans, or, alternatively, that he was removed due to poor viewer reception, or that he was added late in the show's run as a way of satirizing the show's perceived decline in quality. A variety of fan works featuring Graggle have been produced, including fan art, edited cover art, screenshots and recordings of episodes of The Simpsons that include Graggle amongst other characters of the cast, and a modification for the 2003 video game The Simpsons: Hit and Run.