A113

A113 is an Easter egg that is present in some episodes of the Simpsons and elsewhere in the franchise, particularly in ones involving Brad Bird. It refers to an animation classroom at the California Institute of the Arts, where Bird, as well as other non-Simpsons animators, had attended.

Outside of the Simpsons, A113 is mostly well-known for featuring in nearly every Pixar film, as well as other Disney media, and episodes of other animated shows including Family Guy and American Dad!.

Instances in the Simpsons

Episodes

Picture Season Episode number Episode name Reference 1 12 "Krusty Gets Busted" Appears on Krusty's prison number; this episode was directed by Brad Bird. 5 83 "Cape Feare" Appears on Sideshow Bob's prison number; Bird was executive consultant. 7 137 "Sideshow Bob's Last Gleaming" Appears on Sideshow Bob's prison number; Bird was also executive consultant.

Other

Picture Appearance Reference "Do the Bartman" Appears on Bart's prison number; the music video was directed by Bird. "The Simpsons Guy" Appears on a police car license.

External links

• A113 at Wikipedia

Visual gags
Opening sequence gags Billboard gag (List) • Chalkboard gag (List) • Couch gag (List) • Title screen gag (List) Other gags A113 • Eyes Without a Face • First Church of Springfield marquee • Floorboard gag • Gravestones • Springfield Shopper headlines • Strangling