Disney+ has had a huge backlog of cartoons, and one of the unexpected treats was the full 31 season set of The Simpsons. Unfortunately, the series was released in a 16:9 aspect ratio, unlike the original. However, fans can rejoice as Disney+ will be re-releasing the series in its original 4:3 aspect ratio starting in May.
The ratio was meant to fit most widescreen TVs and phones and was shaped like a rectangle having to punch in on the original content. But the show was originally created in a 4:3 aspect ratio, or more of a square. With the refitting of the show, many fans complained as visual jokes were being lost, and some of the scenes were being cut off confusing the view of what was going on.
Comedian Tristan Cooper was one of the many voices who called attention to the discrepancy. Tweeting out a picture of one famous shot when the Simpsons went on a tour to the Duff Beer factory. One of the jokes was that the containers with Duff Beer, Duff Lite, and Duff Dry all were pumped through the same tube.
Although the entire series is still available in the 16:9 format, fans can expect to see the updated version of The Simpsons on Disney+ starting next month.
Source: IGN