Simpsoncalifragilisticexpiala(Annoyed Grunt)cious

Simpsoncalifragilisticexpiala(Annoyed Grunt)cious is a humorous, intentionally elongated word coined by Matt Groening for the animated television series The Simpsons. It appears in the Season 8 episode "Lisa's Rival" (originally aired February 2, 1997).

The word is a play on "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious," the nonsensical word made famous by the 1964 film Mary Poppins. In the episode, Lisa Simpson uses "Simpsoncalifragilisticexpiala(Annoyed Grunt)cious" as her entry in the Springfield Elementary School spelling bee.

The word is broken down in the show's narrative. Lisa explains that the root "Simpson" is added to denote something pertaining to her family. The suffix "(Annoyed Grunt)cious" is used to indicate the state of being that is typically accompanied by the sound of her father, Homer Simpson’s, characteristic "D'oh!" exclamation. The rest of the word, "califragilisticexpiala," mirrors the Mary Poppins version, albeit slightly altered for comedic effect.

The humor of the word lies in its length, absurdity, and the specific application to the Simpson family and Homer's frequent expression of frustration. It serves as a satirical commentary on the use of unnecessarily long and complex words, as well as a meta-reference to popular culture. The word highlights the tendency of The Simpsons to blend high and low-brow humor.