AboutWhat does the meme depict?
The 'Homer Simpson Backs Into Bushes' meme features a well-known scene from the animated TV series 'The Simpsons.' In this GIF, the character Homer Simpson, depicted in his usual yellow and bald visual style, slowly retreats backward into a hedge, disappearing completely from view. This image is widely used across social media and conversations to symbolize someone awkwardly withdrawing from an embarrassing or uncomfortable situation.
OriginWho did it first?
The meme originated from an episode of 'The Simpsons' titled "Homer Loves Flanders," which aired for the first time on March 17, 1994. In a notable scene from this episode, Homer awkwardly tries to engage his neighbors, the Flanders family. After being gently rebuffed, Homer retreats by awkwardly stepping backward into a bush until he's out of sight, symbolizing his embarrassment. This specific clip gained popularity as a reaction GIF after being posted on December 8, 2010, on GIFGarage here. The clip can also be viewed on YouTube.[1]
Origin: 2010