Despite nearly 26 years (!) on the air, The Simpsons has made more pop culture headlines in the past few months than all the other animated sitcoms combined.
Earlier this summer, we learned that Lena Dunham will play Homer’s girlfriend when he and Marge breakup in the show’s upcoming 27th season.
That was followed by zeitgeist-y moments such as Caitlyn Jenner getting The Simpsons treatment and the revelation that the show predicted a Donald Trump presidency.
But while the beloved series has been maintaining its cultural relevance and inspiring tributes for years, nothing could prepare fans for Okilly Dokilly – the Phoenix-based metal band inspired by the life and legend of Springfield’s friendliest neighbor-ino, Ned Flanders.
The band’s members – Head Ned, Red Ned, Thread Ned, Stead Ned, and Bled Ned – all rock Flanders’ signature green sweater, wire-rimmed glasses and push-broom mustache, but the Ned-cenrtic vibe doesn’t end there.
"Most of our songs are direct Ned quotes," vocalist Head Ned claims. "[It’s] not as fast as Bartcore, and a little cleaner than Krusty Punk. Not as heavy as ‘Homer J.ent’—Nedal is a happy medium in the Simpscene."
Yes, there’s a "Simpscene" and the band describes it’s sound as "Nedal." It’s more awesome than Ned’s man cave or lamer than a sermon from Reverend Lovejoy, depending on your perspective.
So grab some Flanders-style nachos (cucumbers with cottage cheese) and head over Okilly Dokilly’s Facebook page to hear some dark, yet neighborly Nedal jams and decide for yourself.