Opening Shot: In black and white, the clouds part and we hear the first strains of The Simpsons theme ... the populace more merry for the holiday season. He hops out of a production van to ...

The Simpsons has been gracing our screens for a whopping 35 years - but some fans are only just discovering why little Maggie is scanned at the supermarket checkout during the show's iconic intro.

More info The Simpsons has been on air for 35 years - but some fans are only just learning why Maggie is scanned at the supermarket checkout during its iconic TV show intro. Those familiar with ...