The scene unfolds in the iconic living room of the Simpsons, drawing on the whimsy of Schulz's Peanuts and the vibrant expressiveness of Disney. Marge, Bart, Homer, and Lisa are snugly nestled on their familiar orange couch, a place worn from many an animated adventure. Above the TV, a banner stretches across the room, with the bold, colorful letters spelling out "Happy Birthday Peej!" Each letter is a different hue, reminiscent of a rainbow, with little stars and balloons sketched around them in a playful nod to Tezuka’s dynamic manga panels.

The television, slightly askew on its stand, blares the show "HALF ACQUAINTED," depicted in Larson's signature single-frame style on the screen, where two absurdly awkward penguins are trying to give a high-five and missing spectacularly. On the coffee table in front of the couch, a large birthday cake towers with wobbly layers, whimsically decorated with candy-colored frosting and topped with candles in the shape of cartoonish, exaggerated numbers spelling out "Peej’s Age."

Bart is captured mid-laugh, his slingshot peeking from his back pocket, as he points at the TV, evoking the mischievous spirit of Watterson's Calvin. Homer is sitting with a classic "d’oh" expression, frosting smeared on his mouth, and an empty plate on his belly. Lisa is poised with her saxophone by her side, looking slightly amused at the spectacle, with a Tintin-like inquisitiveness in her gaze. Marge, with her sky-high blue hair, is gently attempting to wipe the frosting off Homer’s face with a napkin, her expression blending nurturing patience and humor.

In the background, through the window, the Springfield sky is a vibrant Winsor McCay dreamscape of swirling pastel clouds, within which the word "Peej" is artistically scrawled, making it look as if the universe itself is celebrating. The scene is packed with Eisner-like attention to detail, from the slightly worn edges of the rug to the small, slightly off-kilter family portrait on the wall. Every inch of the scene is alive with Spiegelman-inspired narrative depth and Crumb's quirky charm, inviting the recipient, Peej, into a joyful and timeless celebration with the Simpsons.

Generated with these themes: Marge, Bart, Homer and Lisa Simpson on the classic sofa watching television show called HALF ACQUAINTED with birthday cake.

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