Ah, cartoons. They're where all childhoods are made of. However, we all have to grow up, and one thing life teaches us is that not everything is as it seems.

Cartoons included. So today we'll be uncovering some hidden truths, ranging from the practical secrets of animation that will blow your mind to the peculiar reasons why the Simpsons are yellow,

a sprinkling of very sinister theories and interpretations that, fair warning, may just ruin your childhood favorites forever.

So stick with me as I reveal some of the craziest and darkest cartoon secrets you won't believe her true.

You're listening. You're listening. You're listening. You'll be amazed.

Since debuting in 1989, The Simpsons has certainly earned its place in pop culture's Hall of Fame.

With a perfect mix of relatable family life moments and hilarious satire,

even predicting the future at times, the Simpsons is seemingly a fountain of eternal entertainment.

Needless to say, in its long-running history, a few strange mysteries have arisen with some remarkable theories attempting to explain them.

For instance, the question of who Ralph Wiggum's real dad is.

But Chief Wiggum is Ralph's dad, I'm sure you're exclaiming.

But you just might be wrong.

I mean, think about it. The two of them bear virtually no resemblance.

Sure, Ralph has similar features to his mom Sarah, such as her eyes and nose,

but he seems to have inherited none of Chief Clancy's ruggedly handsome good looks.

The question is, if Wiggum isn't Ralph's father, then which Springfielder is?

Well for a while now, fans have had one gentleman collar on their radar.

Eddie, Chief Wiggum's colleague.

And it makes sense, both he and Sarah would be naturally acquainted, not to mention that Eddie and Ralph have strikingly similar hairdos.

But of course, this is all just conjecture, right?

Well, until recently, yes, but in season 34 episode, Lisa the Boy Scout, the show writers actually address the rumors.

I know Eddie is Ralph's father. Look at the hair. Look at the hair!

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