[s33e15] Bart The Cool Kid <UHD × 1080p>

The episode was generally well-received for its tight writing and effective use of guest star The Weeknd. Critics from Den of Geek gave it 4/5 stars, praising its ability to mock modern viral trends without feeling out of touch. However, some viewers found the "Pants Kid" meme and certain animation segments to be a bit painful to watch.

: Bart befriends the brand's creator, a famous kid influencer named Orion Hughes (voiced by guest star The Weeknd ). Orion admits he can't actually skate and feels isolated by his fame, leading him and Bart to bond over a genuine friendship and a new sneaker design, the " Bartman One [S33E15] Bart the Cool Kid

The episode follows two intersecting storylines centered on the concept of "cool": The episode was generally well-received for its tight

: Lisa serves as the voice of reason, noting that "cool" is a constantly shifting, arbitrary standard. Critical Reception : Bart befriends the brand's creator, a famous

: Desperate for social status, Bart begs for a pair of "Slipreme" sneakers—a parody of the real-world brand Supreme. Homer tries to help but mistakenly buys bootleg fakes from his con-artist friend, Mike Wegman. When the shoes fall apart in public, Bart is humiliated and goes viral as the "Pants Kid".

: Bart’s brutal rant to Homer highlights the show's recurring theme of father-son friction, listing Homer's "uncool" traits like owning a bowling ball and a CD tower.