The Flanders family is a family in the animated television series The Simpsons. This is a list of animated series, which are television series produced by means of Animation. The nuclear family consists of Ned, Maude, and their two sons Rod and Todd, although Maude died in the season eleven episode "Alone Again, Natura-Diddily". Nedward "Ned" Flanders is a recurring character in the animated television series The Simpsons. The Simpsons ' eleventh season originally aired between September 1999 and May 2000, beginning on Sunday September " Alone Again Natura-Diddily " is the fourteenth episode of The Simpsons ' eleventh season. They live at 744 Evergreen Terrace, next to the Simpson family. The Simpson family is a family of Fictional characters featured in the animated television series The Simpsons. ^[1][2]

Contents 1 Family 1.1 Ned 1.2 Maude 1.3 Rod 1.4 Todd 2 Other family members 3 Relationship with the Simpsons 4 Characters 4.1 Creation 4.2 Voices 4.3 Development 5 References 6 See also 7 External links

Family

Ned

Main article: Ned Flanders

Ned Flanders is the father in a devout Christian family, and is often used to satirize Christian fundamentalism, as well as the cloying "niceness" of doggedly upbeat born-again evangelicals. Nedward "Ned" Flanders is a recurring character in the animated television series The Simpsons. A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, a monotheistic Religion centered on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth Fundamentalist Christianity, also known as Christian Fundamentalism or Fundamentalist Evangelicalism, is a movement that arose mainly within British and Ned is the Simpson family's neighbor and as such is a frequent target of Homer's abuse and a party to Homer's antics and schemes. The Simpson family is a family of Fictional characters featured in the animated television series The Simpsons. Homer Jay Simpson is a main fictional character in the animated television series The Simpsons and father of the eponymous family. Homer usually hates Ned.

Maude

Maude Flanders was the wife of Ned Flanders, and the mother of Rod and Todd. Nedward "Ned" Flanders is a recurring character in the animated television series The Simpsons. Maude was voiced by Maggie Roswell and also by Marcia Mitzman Gaven while Roswell was involved in a pay dispute. Maggie Roswell (born November 14 1952 is an American voice actress. Marcia Mitzman Gaven (born on February 28, 1959 in New York City, New York) was the voice for Maude Flanders, Helen Lovejoy

Maude Flanders was the happily married wife of Ned Flanders. Nedward "Ned" Flanders is a recurring character in the animated television series The Simpsons. With Ned, she had two children, Rod and Todd Flanders, in whom she instilled her unwavering piety. Maude was a woman with many qualities: faith, chastity, charity. Faith is a Belief in the trustworthiness of an Idea. Formal usage of the word "faith" is usually reserved for concepts of Religion, as in Chastity is Sexual behavior of a man or woman acceptable to the ethical norms and guidelines of a culture civilization or Religion. In Christian Theology charity, or love ( Agapē) means an unlimited loving-kindness toward all others Maude Flanders was a devout Christian who once attended a Bible camp to learn how to be more judgmental. She campaigned strongly against Itchy and Scratchy with Marge. The Itchy & Scratchy Show is a segment or "side-show" featured on The Simpsons which usually appears as a portrayal of the fictional Marjorie "Marge" Simpson (née Bouvier) is a Fictional character featured in the animated television series The Simpsons While she was not employed outside the home, Maude was a busy homemaker and a tireless advocate for the children, whose innocence is so often sullied by the "evils" of cartoon violence, liberal education, and the insidious influences of popular culture. Popular culture (or pop culture) is the Culture — patterns of human activity and the symbolic structures that give such activities significance and importance — Even though she spent much of her free time in prayer and reading the Bible, Maude was known to let her hair down for the occasional dinner party at the home of her neighbors, the Simpsons. The Simpson family is a family of Fictional characters featured in the animated television series The Simpsons. Homer often made statements insinuating his attraction to Maude, thereby literally coveting his neighbor's wife. The Ten Commandments, or Decalogue, are a list of religious and moral imperatives that according to Judeo-Christian tradition were authored by God and given Also, in the second season episode "The War of the Simpsons", Homer ogled at Maude's very low-cut dress at a dinner party, which resulted in him and Marge going to marriage camp. " The War of the Simpsons " is the 20th episode of the second season of The Simpsons.

In "Alone Again, Natura-Diddily", on February 13, 2000, Maude died after being knocked off a grandstand by a t-shirt cannon at the Springfield Speedway. " Alone Again Natura-Diddily " is the fourteenth episode of The Simpsons ' eleventh season. Events 1258 - Baghdad falls to the Mongols, and the Abbasid Caliphate is destroyed 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. For the BBC TV programme, see ''Grandstand'' (BBC. For the ABC 's sports coverage banner see ABC Radio Grandstand. Springfield is the fictional city in which the animated American sitcom The Simpsons is set Homer had parked in the ambulance zone, preventing any quick resuscitation. An ambulance is a Vehicle for transporting sick or injured people to from or between places of treatment for an Illness or Injury. Her death crushed Ned, who, though used to some measure of hardship assumed that they would always be together. Death is the termination of the biological functions that define living Organisms It refers both to a specific During the credits of "Bart Has Two Mommies" she is seen in heaven with Bob Hope and God wondering how her boys are doing. Bart Has Two Mommies is the fourteenth episode of the seventeenth season of The Simpsons. Bob Hope, KBE KCSG ( May 29, 1903 &ndash July 27, 2003) was an American comedian and actor who appeared in Her ghost also appears in the opening sequence for "Treehouse of Horror XIII". " Treehouse of Horror XIII " is the first episode of The Simpsons ' fourteenth season, as well as the thirteenth Halloween Her voice was once again done by Maggie Roswell. Maggie Roswell (born November 14 1952 is an American voice actress. "Guess Who's Coming to Criticize Dinner?" was the last time she was voiced by Maggie Roswell in Simpsons canon. " Guess Who's Coming to Criticize Dinner? " is the third episode of the eleventh season of The Simpsons. Maggie Roswell (born November 14 1952 is an American voice actress.

In 2006 Maude, appears in the episode Bart has two mommies

Rod

Rod Flanders is voiced by Pamela Hayden. Pamela Hayden (born on November 27, 1953 in United States) is an American Actress, best known for providing various Voices Rod prays often, first thing in the morning and last thing before bed. He prays for God to watch over him and his little brother, Todd. He prays for the success of his father's business. He also prays for all of the naughty little boys and girls, like his neighbor Bart Simpson, who are too bad to pray for themselves. Bartholomew J "Bart" Simpson is a character in the animated television series The Simpsons Aside from praying, Rod enjoys playing wholesomely with his brother and eating lots of "nachos, Flanders-style" (cucumbers with cottage cheese). The cucumber ( Cucumis sativus) is a widely cultivated plant in the Gourd family Cucurbitaceae, which includes squash, and in the same Cottage cheese is a Cheese Curd product with a mild flavor It is drained but not pressed so some Whey remains Rod has described being quiet during trips as one of his favorite hobbies as well as clapping during songs. He is also diabetic. Diabetes mellitus (ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz or /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtəs/ /məˈlaɪtəs/ or /ˈmɛlətəs/ often referred to simply as diabetes ( Ancient Greek: grc In the episode "Future-Drama", it is revealed that Rod matures into something of a hottie, although this may or may not be considered canon. " Future-Drama " is the fifteenth episode of the sixteenth season of The Simpsons.

Rod's largest role was in "Bart Has Two Mommies", where he obtains new climbing skills and rescues Bart from a chimpanzee atop a church. Bart Has Two Mommies is the fourteenth episode of the seventeenth season of The Simpsons. This episode also reveals that Rod thinks of Marge as the most fun they've had since Maude died. Marjorie "Marge" Simpson (née Bouvier) is a Fictional character featured in the animated television series The Simpsons The Flanders family is a family in the animated television series The Simpsons.

Todd

Todd Flanders is voiced by Nancy Cartwright. Nancy Campbell Cartwright (born October 25, 1957) is an American Voice actress. Todd is the youngest and most impressionable member of the Flander's family. When exposed to profanity, Todd starts to curse himself ("Hell no" and "I said I don't want any damn vegetables"). The original meaning of the adjective profane (from the Latin for "in front of or outside the Temple " was to refer to items not belonging to the church When Moe Szyslak loses his temper at Uncle Moe's Family Feedbag restaurant, Todd responds with "Ow, my freaking ears!" Whether due to immaturity or relentless sheltering by his parents, whenever Todd comes into contact with anything outside of his family and their pious ways (like the time he was tricked into eating a Pixie Stick by Bart Simpson), he turns nasty, calling his brother a "zitface", much to the delight of Bart. Moe Szyslak (ˈsɪzlæk is a fictional character in the American animated sitcom The Simpsons. In spiritual terminology piety is a Virtue. While different people may understand its meaning differently it is generally used to refer either to religious devotion Pixy Stix is a powdered Candy packaged in a wrapper that resembles a Drinking straw. Bartholomew J "Bart" Simpson is a character in the animated television series The Simpsons Todd can play the violin quite well, and is a part of the Springfield Elementary band. The violin is a bowed String instrument with four strings usually tuned in Perfect fifths It is the smallest and highest-pitched member Springfield Elementary School is a fictional school on The Simpsons, attended by Bart Simpson, Lisa Simpson and other Springfieldian children

Other family members

Ned Flanders's parents were beatniks, as seen in the episode "Hurricane Neddy". Hurricane Neddy is the eighth episode of The Simpsons ' eighth season which originally aired December 29 1996 Adherents of permissive parenting, they refrained from disciplining or punishing him during his childhood, resulting in his becoming an unholy terror. Seeking professional help, Ned's parents turned to Dr. Foster who tried an experimental procedure on Ned, which rendered him unable to express any anger at all.

Ned has a very large extended family, as seen in his family reunion in the episode "Lisa the Vegetarian" that he has relatives all over the world, including a Mexican and an British relative. " Lisa the Vegetarian " is the fifth episode of The Simpsons ' seventh season. He also has at least one sibling, a sister who lives in Capital City, as mentioned in the episode "When Flanders Failed". This list of fictional locations in The Simpsons includes towns cities business states, and other locations created for the Television series The Simpsons " When Flanders Failed " is the third episode of the The Simpsons ' third season.

In the episode "Raging Abe Simpson and His Grumbling Grandson in "The Curse of the Flying Hellfish"" a Commander Flanders is mentioned as being the superior of Sergeant Abe Simpson and Private Montgomery Burns, then soldiers in World War II. " Raging Abe Simpson and His Grumbling Grandson in 'The Curse of the Flying Hellfish' " is the 22nd episode of The Simpsons ' seventh Abraham "Abe" "Grampa" J Simpson (voiced by Dan Castellaneta) is a Fictional character featured in the Animated cartoon Television Charles Montgomery Burns, also referred to as Mr Burns is a recurring Fictional character and Antagonist in the animated television series World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including

Relationship with the Simpsons

The Flanders live next door to the Simpsons, and these two families could not be more different. The Flanders are well-kept, pious individuals, and Ned often seems concerned about Bart, Lisa and Maggie's well being. In spiritual terminology piety is a Virtue. While different people may understand its meaning differently it is generally used to refer either to religious devotion Constantly being harassed by the Simpsons, they have surprisingly gone through a lot. Homer was in one episode good friends with Ned, but became obsessed with spending time with him. At the end of the episode, everything was back to normal. Homer always says a remark about Flanders when they are near each other, including "Stupid Flanders", which Homer says in inappropriate situations. When Bart and Lisa were taken into protective custody by child services from their 'unfit' parents, the Flanders were their foster parents, and almost went through with baptizing them, if Homer had not stopped them. Bartholomew J "Bart" Simpson is a character in the animated television series The Simpsons Lisa Marie Simpson is a Fictional character in the animated Television series The Simpsons and is voiced by Yeardley Smith. In Christianity, baptism ( Greek, "immersing" "performing Ablutions " is the ritual act with the use of water by which one is admitted Bart tied with Todd in an ego-boosting golf tournament. Ned and Homer took a wild trip to Las Vegas, where, in their inebriation, married waitresses. Las Vegas ( Spanish: "The Meadows" is the most populous City in the state of Nevada, the seat of Clark County, and an internationally Drunkenness or inebriation is the state of being intoxicated by consumption of Alcoholic beverages to a degree that mental and physical faculties are noticeably Even with all the crazy things that happen to them, the Flanders and the Simpsons have managed to live together for all these years. Since the very first day that the Simpsons moved next door to the Flanders, they have kept a TV Tray that Homer still uses to this day.

Characters

Creation

Ned Flanders, as well as Todd first appeared in the season one episode "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire", which was the series premiere. The Simpsons ' first season originally aired between December 17 1989 and May 13 1990, beginning with the Christmas " Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire " also known as " The Simpsons Christmas Special "In the ending credits the family sings Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer The first episode in which the Flanders family were prominent is season two's "Dead Putting Society", which also contained the first appearance of Maude and Rod Flanders. The Simpsons ' second season originally aired between October 11 1990 and May 9 1991, and contained 22 episodes beginning " Dead Putting Society " is the sixth episode of The Simpsons ' second season. ^[3] The Flanderses were named after Flanders St. in Portland, Oregon, the hometown of Simpsons creator Matt Groening. Portland is a city located in the Northwestern United States, near the Confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers Matthew Abram Groening (ˈɡreɪnɪŋ GRAY-ning) (born February 15 1954 is an American Cartoonist, television producer and writer from Portland ^[4]

Voices

Todd's voice is based on Sherman's from Peabody and Sherman. Mr Peabody is a fictional Dog who appeared in the late 1950s and early 1960s Television Animated series Rocky ^[5] For Ned, Harry Shearer used "such a sweet voice" that the character was broadened to become a Christian and a sweet guy that someone would prefer to live next to over Homer. ^[6] Maude was voiced by Maggie Roswell from seasons two to ten and one episode in season eleven. Maggie Roswell (born November 14 1952 is an American voice actress. The Simpsons ' second season originally aired between October 11 1990 and May 9 1991, and contained 22 episodes beginning The Simpsons ' tenth season originally aired between August 23, 1998 and May 16, 1999, beginning with " The Simpsons ' eleventh season originally aired between September 1999 and May 2000, beginning on Sunday September However, for "Brother's Little Helper", "Treehouse of Horror X", "Little Big Mom" and "Alone Again, Natura-Diddily" she was voiced by Marcia Mitzman Gaven while Roswell was involved in a pay dispute. " Brother's Little Helper " is the second episode of the eleventh season of The Simpsons. " Treehouse of Horror X " is the fourth episode of The Simpsons ' eleventh season, as well as the tenth " Treehouse of " Little Big Mom " is the tenth episode of the eleventh season of The Simpsons, and the first episode written by Carolyn Omine. " Alone Again Natura-Diddily " is the fourteenth episode of The Simpsons ' eleventh season. Marcia Mitzman Gaven (born on February 28, 1959 in New York City, New York) was the voice for Maude Flanders, Helen Lovejoy Roswell would return for season thirteen and would voice Maude for her brief cameos since. The Simpsons ' 13th season ( November 2001 - May 2002) began on Tuesday November 6, 2001 with Treehouse ^[7]

Development

The Flanders' religion in their first few appearances was only mild. Ned's primary role was to be so "cloyingly perfect as to annoy and shame the Simpsons" and have a perfect family. ^[8] There has been a consistent effort among the shows writers to not just make him "goody good and an unsympathetic person". ^[3]

References

See also

• List of characters in The Simpsons

External links

• Todd Flanders at TheSimpsons. This is a list of characters in The Simpsons. Along with the Simpson family, The Simpsons includes a large array of characters co-workers teachers com
• Rod Flanders at TheSimpsons. com
• Maude Flanders at TheSimpsons. com
• Ned Flanders at TheSimpsons. com

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