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Capitol Critters: Where Are They Now?

An image of characters from Capitol Critters standing above the show's logo.

It’s the 30th anniversary of the short-lived Simpsons rival Capitol Critters! To commemorate the occasion, we decided to check in on the titular critters and see what they’ve been up to.

Presidential Cat


Mauled to death by Major Biden.

Vice-Presidential Cat


Served as technical advisor on the Barney Cam franchise, quietly retired to Maryland.

Max


Controlling Pete Buttigieg Ratatouille-style.

Cockroach with swastika hat


Trampled during the Capitol riots.

Trixie


Continues to keep the White House rodent community alive by providing reporters with gossip in exchange for food.

Muggle


Attempted to sue J.K. Rowling for stealing his name, which unfortunately led to the rat equivalent of Dred Scott v. Sandford.

Moze


Disappeared under mysterious circumstances during the Clinton Administration.

Berkeley


Became a Post Left crank, mostly just retweets RETVRN memes.

Jammet


His personality changed completely after meeting Gadget Hackwrench. Together they have three children.

For more on Capitol Critters, check out this What A Cartoon! podcast.