The incomprehensible previews for each new episode of AMC's Mad Men have become one of the show's unlikely trademarks, spawning analyses, parodies, and a thorough grilling of creator Matt Weiner.
But what would happen if other TV shows were as coy with their upcoming episodes? A new preview for The Simpsons applies the same strategy, and the results are just as inscrutable. Who is Homer commanding to sit down? What does Lisa find in the closet? Will Lenny ever get the sandwich he actually ordered? Fill in your best guesses after watching the video below. --Scott Meslow
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