Why are the Simpsons yellow

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Why are the Simpsons yellow? This is an eternal question, to which there is no unambiguous answer. Let us consider some of the most common theories.

 Initially the " Simpson "  were black and white    

Today, the «Simpsons» look as if they were painted by a child who did not have a pink color, well, or a person who had never seen other people. But, in fact, everything was much easier.

 In the early interviews, the creator of the most popular cartoon in the world, Matt Grouning answered this question this way: «Initially my» Simpsons «were black and white, but on TV they wanted the cartoon to be colored. I really do not like that nasty shade of pink, which often imitates the color of human skin. So I decided to give sketches to the animators, and since most of the characters did not separate the face and hair, it was decided to paint them all in one color. And when they brought me yellow-haired Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, I realized that this is what the viewer needs! „

Branded yellow

Over the years, Grouning's answer has changed and now the yellow has become the trademark of the “Simpsons», that is, the brand element: «There is no person in the world who does not remember exactly how the» Simpsons «look. The yellowness of their skin is the symbol of the brand, the yellow makes the cartoons recognizable. » Do not forget that the yellow color painted the most flinging in the eye of objects: taxis, barriers and some warning signs.

The Simpsons and the color theory

The theory of color says that yellow is best distinguished against the blue sky or, for example, water. Such «yellow» characters as the Simpsons, Minions, SpongeBob, Butters from the «South Park» and Winnie the Pooh are a vivid confirmation of this. 

And the most of the events in the animation tapes occur against the sky, this combination is the most contrast.

In general, the «Simpsons» most likely turned yellow as a result of the experiment — not with radiation, but rather with the attention of the viewer. And today the Homer family is easily recognized around the world.
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