A show like the Simpsons can get laughs out of obsolete memes and themes like technology or crazes which are no longer current or relevant (The B Sharps episode for example). Facebook, however, is something which has been in existence for several years and most people have an account or an account on some other social…

This episode felt quite out of date. A Facebook theme would have been a lot funnier maybe two years ago. The Simpsons is frequently well behind the curve on popular culture these days.