Simpsons writer John Swartzwelder talks about the origins of the word "Meh." 1 / 8
The Simpsons have popularized several words such as "Cromulent" and "D'oh." 2 / 8
Swartzwelder explained how "Meh" ended up being used in The Simpsons saying... 3 / 8
"I originally heard the word from Howie Krakow, my creative director at Hurvis, Binzer & Churchill, in 1970 or 1971." 4 / 8
"He said it was the funniest word in the world. I don’t know when it was invented, or by who..." 5 / 8
"but I got the impression it was already very old when Howie told it to me." 6 / 8
The Simpsons may have not invented the word "Meh." 7 / 8
But it certainly helped popularize it. 8 / 8