Chalkboard gags are a fundamental element of The Simpsons. After coming down from the clouds, Bart (Nancy Cartwright) scribbling in a classroom is the first contact we have with Springfield and the Simpson family. Chalkboard jokes began with the show's second episode, with Bart scrawling the ironic statement "I will not waste chalk" over and over. It's a bit that grew over time from just Bart's shenanigans into a platform for the writers' room. Chalkboard gags let Simpsons writers get quick jokes and commentary on current events straight to audience eyeballs, without needing any setup, story, or framework.
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