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Nov 25, 2016 · According to Paul A. Cantor, “The Simpsons” provides “the most sophisticated comedy and satire ever to appear on American television.” Alongside the buffoonery of donut-loving, beer-swilling Homer and the antics of young Bart are treatments of some of the most volatile issues in American life.
Students are introduced to the idea of The Simpsons as satire by comparing what they did on a typical day to the things the Simpsons do in the opening segment of the show. They use the character profiles on the The Simpsons Website to analyze six characters, identifying satirical details that reveal the comment or criticism of society that the ...
Jan 16, 2013 · That is, The Simpsons ' depictions of religion matter because they are treated not as frivolous cartoon humor, but as satires which criticize competing moral and civic perspectives of religion's relevance in the United States.
Introduction: The Simpsons, Satire, and American Culture 1 1 “Entertain and Subvert”: Fox Television, Satirical Comedy, and The Simpsons 19 2 “You’re an American Now”: Race, Ethnicity, and Nationality on The Simpsons 45 3 “Don’t Ask Me, I’m Just a Girl”: Feminism, Female Identity, and The Simpsons 79
May 4, 2014 · Attempting to drive a vehicle while inebriated on homemade wine, in the hands of “The Simpsons” writers, is funny. And that’s the purpose of satire in today’s abysmally politically correct and...
The Simpsons, Satire, and American Culture. Matthew A. Henry. 745 Accesses. Abstract. I n February 2012, Fox Television a ired the five hundredth episode of The Simpsons, marking yet another unprecedented milestone in the history of animation and situation comedy.
The Simpsons is an American animated sitcom created by Matt Groening for the Fox Broadcasting Company. [1] [2] [3] Developed by Groening, James L. Brooks, and Sam Simon, the series is a satirical depiction of American life, epitomized by the Simpson family, which consists of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie.
