Viewers who are tuning back into The Simpsons for the first time in a while are noticing some big differences.
The Simpsons has been on our screens since 1989 and is - arguably - the most famous animated TV show of all time.
I would explain what the show is but if you haven't seen an episode by this point, then you probably never will.
But for those who are avid viewers, you've probably noticed some changes over the years...
But the biggest shock comes for those who are tuning back in after some time after deciding to watch the latest Christmas special on Disney+.
During the special, British mentalist Derren Brown comes to Springfield in an attempt to lift the Christmas spirit in the town.
However, things naturally take a turn when Homer mistakenly believes that he is Santa Claus.
But it isn't the plot line that is gaining attention, it's the voices of the characters.
People who haven't seen the show for years are shocked at how different the iconic characters sound - with one particular scene between Marge Simpson and Ned Flanders doing the rounds on social media.
One person wrote: "Did they replace Ned’s voice or is it the same actor just getting older? It’s been a long time since I’ve seen new Simpsons."
A second added: "If you haven’t watched the Simpsons in decades, it’s still on, but all the voices sound weird because the actors are in their 80s and straining to keep going and the show is mostly about death."
Another person said: "Marge’s voice is getting unbearable to hear. Its being forced so hard I feel bad for the [voice actor]. That cant be good on the vocal cords."
Some people did defend the voice actors continuing to fulfil their roles, with one viewer saying that their aged voices make the show "feel way more impactful".
This isn't the first time that the voices on The Simpsons has been called out.
One such example is Mr. Burns. Originally voiced by Christopher Collins, the role was later taken over by Harry Shearer, who also voices several other beloved characters, such as the aforementioned Ned Flanders.
Now, as the show enters its 36th season, fans are noticing what they describe as a noticeable shift in Mr. Burns' voice.
On social media, reactions to Mr. Burns’ updated voice have been mixed, with some fans expressing frustration at the change.
"Burns’ voice is just brutal man. Let these people retire in peace," one X user said.
Another commented: "I promise you are not prepared for how atrocious Mr Burns’ voice sounds in this [clip]."
"You know things are bad when Harry Shearer, an actual old man, is too knackered to convincingly voice the character of Mr Burns, an old man," a third wrote. "This is painful to hear."
Despite the criticism, many fans have come to the defense of Shearer, who is now 81 years old, arguing that the veteran voice actor is under no obligation to continue in the role indefinitely.
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