Floating Timeline

The Floating Timeline is a form of keeping the plot the same. Used for the Simpsons.

Meaning
The Floating Timeline is a way to keep the show going despite past events. Charecter's ages never change even with the world moving forward.

Usage in the Simpsons that contradicts other infromation
Lisa's Wedding- from 1995 takes place in 2010 Lisa's 23 however in season 22 and 23 partaly take place in 2010 and Lisa is still 8

That '90s Show- From 2008 takes place in the 90's Bart has not even been born yet. However many Season took place in the 1990's

Lisa's First Word- From 1992 takes place in 1984 Bart is 2 however Bart was born in 1980 he should be 2.

Without Floating Timeline (1990)
Marge Simpson- 1956

Homer Simpson- 1956

Bart Simpson- 1980

Lisa Simpson- 1982

Maggie Simpson- 1988

With floating Timeline in 2012
Marge Simpson- 1978

Homer Simpson- 1978

Bart Simpson- 2002

Lisa Simpson- 2004

Maggie Simpson-2010

With Floating Timeline in 2013
Marge Simpson- 1979

Homer Simpson- 1979

Bart Simpson- 2003

Lisa Simpson- 2005

Maggie Simpson- 2011

With Floating Timeline 2014
Marge Simpson- 1980

Homer Simpson- 1980

Bart Simpson- 2004

Lisa Simpson- 2006

Maggie Simpson- 2012

Appearances

 * Every Episode