Monday, November 15, 2010

The Simpsons - A Commentary on American culture


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No one could have predicted that crude drawings of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie Simpson, the comedy program "The Tracey Ullman Show" would be a very popular cult has become the audience of all ages and backgrounds involved. In the longest animated series in television history, is also one of the most popular. "The Simpsons" episodes are usually on the subject of news - including the controversial issues like gay marriage and religion in publicSchools. There is no such thing as a taboo subject in "The Simpsons." The arguments in the program are treated with humor, which also aims at all, races age, sex and religion.

Credits

Creator and executive producer Matt Groening to bring the animated comedy on television in prime time with the application of "The Simpsons" series on Fox in 1989. Executive producer James L. Brooks is a writer who won an Emmy and an Oscar, the film producer andincluding sensitivity, and good as it gets. Al Jean is the third executive producer and head writer (Simpson, 2006). As an interesting fact recently, writer, Daniel Chun is the younger brother of the author of a son in high school. Al Jean, Mike Scully are two main authors.

In addition to the hundreds of celebrities who have expressed a number of colorful characters in the series, are the voices of the main characters that are irreplaceable and Integral Calculusthe show's success. The best dish of the case, "D'oh!" As Homer Simpson, Dan Tracey Ullman Castallaneta old actor is famous, is also Mayor Quimby, Grandpa Simpson and Willie the gardener, among others. Tracey Ullman as an old, Julie Kavner Marge Simpson gives her voice and her two dark Homer hates MacGyver obsessed, chain smoking sisters Patty and Selma. Nancy Cartwright is the voice of Bart Simpson and 10 years of Ralph Wiggum, NelsonMuntz and Todd Flanders. Middle child is eight years old Lisa Simpson, Yeardley Smith, played by. Both Hank Azaria and Harry Shearer voices of dozens of memorable characters of Springfield (Simpson, 2006).

The "Simpsons result Apogee

In its heyday in the first half of the '90s, "The Simpsons" not only the height of popularity and the ratings, but the show was raking in hundreds of millions of dollars in sales of licensed products. The public never tires of fluffHomer drooling "Mmmm ... donuts" or battery beard said: "Yes, Carumba" In the womb, most video games, apparel, home textiles and Bart more slogans include "It's not a man." Cow "and" Eat my shorts were heard around the world. With the view of the sale of licensed products in recent years, Simpson has decreased, but the writers and producers 'efforts' to show freshand fun, has not gone unnoticed by many viewers who have remained loyal to the people of Springfield, USA.

A window of our nation

The fact that the program is in an unknown state, an effort by the authors of American society as a whole reflected in every episode. This is the show for audiences around the country are based. So a show like "Sex and the City" followed particularly important in New York viewers, while "The Simpsons" withits value can not appeal to all Americans identified. The two-story home on Evergreen Terrace Simpson looks like a typical American home in a suburb - minus the bright colors like the circus.

The main characters - the Simpson family

The show is all models of the nuclear family of two parents Simpson, on the basis of 2.5 children (Maggie was 0.5 to speak because of his inability to take into account), as well as cats, Snowball I , II and III and rescued greyhound, Santa's Little Helper.The family structure and character personalities reflect traditional American standards. As Simpson (as evidenced by an early episode where the family was given shock therapy with Dr. Marvin Monroe to your questions), are dysfunctional and not at the end we all have problems, but at the end of the day, There are a lot of love and solidarity in most families. This, of course, if the sample abuse often obscure the fact that Homer chokes Bart until their eyes bulgehead and the fact that the baby Maggie seems to be often alone at home.

devoted wife and mother, Marge is a tribute to American mothers who work hard. It 's the heart and soul and the glue of the Simpson family. Unlike her husband, Marge does not have any friends or even the time to be social when you are too busy to take care of her husband and children. Homer, the loser has many friends, is the bumbling fool of a husband and father. What is lacking in intellect, and consumption of beerFavourite Pub, Moe's Tavern. It is not always dedicated to his family and is often selfish and irresponsible, but at the end of most episodes, he did the right thing - and that's where you see the spirit of an American father.

Bart is the oldest open mind exuberant fights everywhere, but, like his father, usually finds redemption and a life lesson at the end of an episode. Lisa's life, awareness of breath SimpsonFamily. Read a good girl, little care, Buddhism and follows the news, Lisa can also laugh with Bart about the consequences of the cruel cat and mouse adversaries, Itchy and Scratchy. Baby Maggie, while a smaller and calmer, says a lot to suck her nipple. The writers have always given Maggie an obvious wisdom and knowledge that supersedes her young age. He also has a child-Nemesis united front.

social commentary

In addition to SimpsonThe family has the main characters, dozens of residents of Springfield do with real life stories and memorable characters, representing all the characters typical of most of us in our lives. For example, our country is full of corrupt politicians and Mayor Quimby, the greatest political figure of poor quality. E 'often in compromising positions selling Springfield and cavorting with young women captured, but is still in power, and notIn the city seems an eyelid. Once that address people as "stupid rednecks" and not withdrawn from him.

Funny Simpsons police system provides police chief Clancy Wiggum, perhaps the biggest fool according to the program of Homer. He is responsible for the safety and welfare of Springfield with his two aides that intelligence Wiggum. His stupidity is legendary and the city would have done better to terrorist cannibalswith access to weapons of mass destruction. Every police chief, said: "Oh no, can anyone in this town take the law into their own hands?" Maybe not the most qualified candidate for the job (Simpson, 2006).

Prices

The program also allows the light of the serious problem of abandoned elderly. Homer's father, Grandpa Simpson, lives in Springfield retirement castle. A retired war hero grandfather was very difficult to Homer in his youth. As perhaps a kindHomer takes vengeance grandfather unconscious in a home where their quality of life is low. It 'clear that the grandfather and other residents are treated very badly. Its closure is the obvious answer so low in one case, the grandfather of Homer on the phone, refuses to "take advantage of the Rings." But his grandfather has appeared in several episodes as a lively, interesting, giving his unique sense of humor, unique to the fair. Perhaps the writer is trying to prove that too oldand help should not be treated as harassment.

Phil Hartman

The late Phil Hartman of Saturday Night Live fame lent his voice to two Simpsons characters too stereotypical poor lawyer Lionel Hutz and informational material, film star, Troy McClure. Troy McClure control usually saying something like "Hello, I'm Troy McClure: You can contact these videos in public service as a reminder of" Designated Driver, recruits who save lives, "and" Tornado False AlarmReduce Readiness "(Troymcclurepage, 2006). Troy was an exaggeration of a character that many of us have seen in our youth in public schools and perhaps hundreds of films that rarely has an educational value.

Attorney Lionel Hutz is a hunting ethics, ambulance, opportunistic, often suddenly can benefit in a situation where the legal "expertise" to help in every aspect. His law practice was "I Can not Believe It is a law firm!" And offers its customersIncentives like free pizza if their settlements have been completed in 30 minutes or less (Lionel Hutz, 2006). Lionel humor character embodies the stereotype of the lawyer greedy, and greed.

Education

Many American teachers are not suitable for the important work they are paid. Edna Krabappel represents this notion as cynical, Bart underpaid, undervalued, teachers spent the fourth year. Bart is the bane of the life of Edna, in general, butsometimes both opponents are at eye level. maintenance personnel and maintenance can see well for their work in schools agree. Willie is the wild Scots, who often mocked the children of Springfield Elementary, and given the worst jobs imaginable disgusting to see. Even keeping it in a small hut, dirty. E 'considered in the normal man is not worthy of better treatment and Willie bitterness is evident. School bus driverand resident stoner, Otto is responsible for the lives of students at Springfield Elementary. It represents the worst nightmare of any parent.

American medicine and insurance

Fun in the inter-American system and medical insurance, the authors, Dr. Hibbert, inappropriate jokes made by their patients, even if they are in poor condition. In a 2005 episode, Homer said: "The insurance says you're as good as it should have paidfor. 'It's always followed by an improvement in its brand-as-you make me smile. The public has the feeling that very little or no concern for their patients, but no doubt the benefits of their misery. Another recent episode of health crisis, as Mr. Burns, reduce prescription drug benefits for their employees and all were treated the requirement to obtain their drugs from Canada.

corporate greed

Nuclear power plant owner Mr. Burns is Springfield's corporate greedand evil. He does not care about its employees to destroy the environment (is responsible for the existence of Springfield mascot Blinky, the three-eyed fish), or even loyal to his assistant, Waylon Smithers and love. Completely unconscious and completely self-interested, I can not remember the name of Homer Simpson or that, despite numerous meetings. Although technically the most powerful man in the village, which is physically weaker, the weakest characterthroughout Springfield and is based in Smithers thankless efforts to free him. So selfish and inconsiderate in an episode that tried to block the sun, so that all will depend on their performance. This may be comparable to oil companies blocking the development and sale of clean, reliable energy source for their own benefit.

Bitter child artists

Children of the show, Krusty the clown of loving children of Springfield. He is the star in a bad mood, the voice of his angerown television show and owner of the induction of a chain of fast heart attack food, Krusty Burger. One of its menu items listed is burger "Whatchamacarcass" which makes fun of low-quality meat mystery called served in almost all fast food chains. It 'also the face behind the Krusty Flakes cereals, with "It' s like a birthday cake for breakfast."

Although Krusty prosperous and successful as a result of the sale of promoting unhealthy foods and obesityentertain the children, which is always sad. Krusty is like Pee-Wee Herman, another artist like a child with adult-type questions. Apparently, children do not like and put a fake smile in her presence. just a question of money, which is perhaps why usually so miserable - and generally not interested in the welfare of their young disciples. This and the fact that his father, the rabbi refused.

Religion / Ethics

Ned Flanders, the Simpsons' nextNeighbor and a master of all things is without doubt the moral Christian man in Springfield. Reverend Lovejoy preacher does not even compare to Ned. Homer often ridiculed and exploited Ned, but it always turns the other cheek and the reality is always happy. In a recent episode of the season leading religion in public schools are faced with Ned and Lisa that the Darwinian theory of evolution or creationism should be taught in schools. Endreach a peaceful solution.

In light of the Janet Jackson Super Bowl incident a few years ago, presented a spectacle of the Simpsons where Homer and Ned have come together to create their own show for the first time the Super Bowl. His show has acted scenes from the Bible. The audience whistled and booed. It seemed that the writers told the audience the Super Bowl was not satisfied with anything - if Jackson's bared breast or the other side, a religious representation. Moralityhistory, Americans are never happy.

And all the other problems ...

Homosexual relationships, obesity, ridiculously large SUVs, intimidation, neglect, abuse, alcoholism, and much more: you can write a novel about the social situation and other topical issues in a fun way to show the messages. The genius of "The Simpsons" are not serious issues with humor that transcends the viewer should feel offended. In other words, Americans contribute toa bit 'less seriously.

E 'author's opinion that if the authors of the ridiculous events of the world as bright as they are more than 18 years continues to satire, The Simpsons and many more years before the stupid antics of Homer.

References

Lionel Hutz. Accessed August 2006 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lionel_Hutz before.

Simpsons.com Actor / creator / executive producer Bios. Retrieved July 30, 2006of

http://www.thesimpsons.com/actors/actors_index.htm.

Troymcclurepage. Accessed August 1, 2006 [http://troymcclurepage.tripod.com/troysounds.html].

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