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== History ==
 
== History ==
 
The episode the [[Simpson family]] watched was set in [[Arles]], [[France]] in 1888. [[Vincent van Gogh]] was getting his hair cut, but the barber accidentally cut his ear.
 
The episode the [[Simpson family]] watched was set in [[Arles]], [[France]] in 1888. [[Vincent van Gogh]] was getting his hair cut, but the barber accidentally cut his ear.
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=== Production ===
 
=== Production ===
The show appears to have questionable production values. The van Gogh episode is set in 1888, but contains an obvious anachronism as a modern hand-held {{w|hair dryer}} is visible on the barbershop's counter.
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The show appears to have questionable production values. The van Gogh episode is set in 1888, but contains an obvious anachronism as a modern hand-held {{W|hair dryer}} is visible on the barbershop's counter.
  
== Behind the laughter ==
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*The show is a parody of ''{{w|Unsolved Mysteries}}''.
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*The show is a parody of ''{{W|Unsolved Mysteries}}''.
 
*van Gogh was missing the lower part of his left ear in real life. While there is a general consensus among historians that he cut it off himself, there are some who believe otherwise. ''Unsolved Mistaken Amputations'' is a tongue-in-cheek alternative explanation for what happened to his ear.
 
*van Gogh was missing the lower part of his left ear in real life. While there is a general consensus among historians that he cut it off himself, there are some who believe otherwise. ''Unsolved Mistaken Amputations'' is a tongue-in-cheek alternative explanation for what happened to his ear.
  
 
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== Appearances ==
 
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Latest revision as of 14:37, December 20, 2021

Unsolved Mistaken Amputations
Unsolved Mistaken Amputations.png
TV Show Information
Genre: Documentary
Country of origin: USA
First appearance: To Live and Diaper in Springfield


Unsolved Mistaken Amputations is a TV series about mysterious accidental amputations.

History[edit]

The episode the Simpson family watched was set in Arles, France in 1888. Vincent van Gogh was getting his hair cut, but the barber accidentally cut his ear.

Production[edit]

The show appears to have questionable production values. The van Gogh episode is set in 1888, but contains an obvious anachronism as a modern hand-held hair dryer is visible on the barbershop's counter.

Behind the Laughter[edit]

  • The show is a parody of Unsolved Mysteries.
  • van Gogh was missing the lower part of his left ear in real life. While there is a general consensus among historians that he cut it off himself, there are some who believe otherwise. Unsolved Mistaken Amputations is a tongue-in-cheek alternative explanation for what happened to his ear.

Appearances[edit]