It was 25 years ago this very day that a yellow cartoon family first made the world laugh. Amazingly, they’re still doing it – just about.

To mark The Simpsons’ quarter-century, we delved into Twitter (which sometimes seems like one giant Simpsons quote) and  reflected on the areas of our lives that have been morally shaped by  wisdom of Springfield.

1. On effort

2. On overcoming allergies

3. On having a hobby

4. On life’s necessities

5. On subtle differences between the sexes

6. On hidden addiction

7. On giving the best possible impression

8. On unexpected innuendos

9. On animal welfare

10. On the role of the public sector

11. On the importance of a healthy diet

12. On not being afraid to ask questions

13. On advanced robotics

14. On religious festivals

15. On the latest fashion

16. On affordable fashion

17. On garden recreation

18. On automobiles

19. On organised religion

20. On dealing with loss

21. On underestimating ’90s TV heroes

22. On funky rock music

23. On starting a nuclear family

24. On policing

25. And finally, on telephone etiquette