Was there ever an explanation for the change in Ralph's character in the Simpsons?
In the earlier seasons of the Simpsons there is a version of Ralph that both appears slightly different and acts different. He appears even up to Season 4 Episode 4 Lisa the Beauty Queen, which is AFTER normal Ralph Wiggum first appears in Season 4 Episode 1 Camp Krusty:
Which bears some resemblance to the earlier depictions of Ralph:
Except this early version of Ralph was able to make more insightful commentary, showing signs of greater intelligence than later depictions of Ralph. In this scene he comments that
It's recess everywhere but in his heart
In reference to Milhouse losing Samantha. Versus Ralph later:
Is there ever an explanation for this?
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What happened to Ralph in The Simpsons?
In "Flanders' Ladder", Ralph dies at the age of 120 after he is poisoned by his son who would become the new king after his death.Does Ralph from The Simpsons have autism?
Although it has never been explicitly stated in any Simpsons-related media that Ralph is intellectually disabled and/or brain damaged, it has been hinted in scenes such as a flashback (during the episode "Moms I'd Like to Forget") where Chief Wiggum is holding a baby Ralph, who is drinking out of a bottle.Is Ralph actually chief Wiggums son?
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