On Piracy, by Bender Whichever teacher told him he could never make a living out of drawing certainly wishes they could bite their tongue now. Though Groening never shied away from ridiculing the inanities of primary education, he shifted to more serious topics in later years. This clip, from the Bender's Game DVD, highlights his knack for satire and the absurd that he first displayed in Life in Hell. Next: On Effort, by Homer Simpson On Effort, by Homer Simpson Life in Hell was nothing, if not wary, of effort for the sake of effort. When expounding wisdom on applying to college, Groening framed it as the only alternative to a low-status job, early marriage, living with your parents, or the army. In that light, Homer telling Bart and Lisa to "never try" seems delightfully complimentary to the 1987 strip. Next: On Alternative Medicine, by Futurama