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].

Cartoons, stories and legends of the paranormal - the presentation of the Telekinetic in popular culture

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Imagine moving objects with a single idea. What will change your life! Would not it be by phone, may join. It might take more than two cups of coffee simultaneously or unlock the doors without the heavy burden laid on his arm.

handling or psychokinesis telekinesis, the ability of the material with the spirit of power lasted for decades. In this sentence, "chaos" is wholly inadequate to describe the new postsGroups and forums I read. For example, says a lawyer for Psi-tion exists. End of discussion. The skeptic says, "No, no, [multiple expletives deleted]!" End of discussion.

If telekinesis (CT) is actually less controversial is the possibility that traditional knowledge to our imagination in pop culture, literature and film to dissipate. Before Stephen King scare us with "Carrie," says Jean Grey Marvel Comics mutant / herounusual and popular series, the X-Men. Jedi Master George Lucas wrote in "The Force". Babylon 5 J. Michael Straczynski brought us to the Psi Corps, Psi-founded a group of people that can (more telepaths), police their own people. In later seasons, we found that Psi-Corps was established in the shadow of ulterior motives, etc. There are many other examples of traditional knowledge in pop culture and omissions for space here and not at all representative ofgreat people behind these creations, such as Anne McCaffrey's Pern series, and Rowan.

What I find interesting, especially on the same is not clear how the line between traditional heroic (to use his power for good) and the average TK. Jedi Masters are revered and celebrated as peacekeepers in the galaxy, but are vulnerable to the dark side, which in the wrong. We witness Anakin Skywalker's descent into the dark side, an attackClones and the completion of the transformation of Revenge of the Sith. Once you become a Jedi Master, seems to be immune to the dark side, a situation that will be a champion, but is not specifically mentioned, to my knowledge (Star Wars fans A little help here.) Jean Grey X-Men Professor Xavier been trained to use their powers for the good of humanity and mutants, but also houses the Dark Phoenix, a terrible creature when it launchesdestructive force that threatens the universe. With the notable exception of Yoda, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Mace Windu, there seems to be telekinetic already damaged.

This could lead to the result of the creators of these characters introduced weakness or Achilles heel of his abilities or his psyche. And 'to make sure there is always internal conflicts in their orientation towards the use of their TK? Or TC is the source of discord?

Some developersUse the time that the traditional knowledge to realize their powers as a basis for guidance. After some of these signs, a development of his Psi powers begins at puberty. This is seen in X-Men and Babylon 5 Psi Corps, but also by Stephen King Carrie White. In his novel, manifesting the power of Carrie in the long term with the start of their first menstruation, but an episode, when she was three years, dragging meteoritesthe sky and threw a table through a window. In an episode of "Bionic Woman, Jamie Summers, poltergeist investigation, a young man (played by Kristi MacNicol), who had not yet taken the trouble to his mother's death. The ability to develop traditional knowledge unconsciously manifests itself in your dream state. Since this happened at night, the house where he lived with his father was persecuted.

If we introduce the writers and producers on this,TK developed their skills in the most intense pain. Apparently, in this period, the orientation of traditional knowledge for good or evil to the standard. Carrie had mocked all his life for his classmates in the middle, because his mother grew up as a religious maniac. One particularly cruel joke for what should be a magic moment has soared during the schools of his party for his revenge, death and destruction among his classmates and the townspeople.

CowboyGrey was, fortunately, Professor Xavier to help her direction. Jedi Apprentice, Jedi Master to guide them. Straczynski telepath in the universe, the Psi Corps, but few have psychokinetic powers. Talia Winters, won the traditional knowledge of a former lover, who had reached a state of phenomenal experience psi Psi Corps. Lyta Alexander also received a boost with their psi-powers, once acquired Ambassador Kosh. Neither the show was the previous benefitshis life-changing experience.

With a large contingent of puberty as a trigger, which could be the source of strength-Psi? Stephen King is a strong argument for the TK gene and describes in detail how parents and grandmother surprisingly Carrie and latent recessive genes. The combination of their parents with a genetic code was an impending disaster. But there is the question of what would happen if the mother had not been so zealous religiousFans?

X-Men authors stress the importance of genetic mutation, the source capacity of Jean Grey, because there are many references to "gene. However, Marvel has the gene as a wildcard, because no one knows who is a mutant of birth. If and when the mutant gene is discovered, usually do not know how the mutation occur.

The mother of Kristi MacNicol character in "Bionic Woman" was a manipulation of the needlesrecording device.

It seems that Judge Michael Straczynski on the hereditary nature of the Internet service provider and to subscribe. Not much of substance has been made resident telepath Talia and Lyta, but revealed that the Corps Commander Susan Ivanova was a latent telepath (less than a P-1, the lowest level of PSI-Force, as amended by the ISP as ), the daughter of a telepath, and her mother. The fall and the suicide of his mother after the injections that would give thePsi-Corps to remove its power is the reason distrusted Ivanova Corps. This gives a different perspective on the origin of the ability of Internet service provider. If telepathy is suppressed by drugs, then there is biochemistry?

Gene Roddenberry addressed this view in an episode of Star Trek: The Original Series' Plato's stepchildren. "Man has become a colony on a planet, and develops its competitive native plants and eat food. Not only to develop the telekinesis, butAnd longevity. The only person on this planet that TK was a dwarf. Mr. Spock concluded that the pituitary gland, which regulates growth, also regulates the trend Psi-force. Interestingly, regardless of telepathy on the planet.

It 'obvious that Luke Skywalker is inherited by his incredible talent of his father, Anakin. The "strength", as Yoda said in the entire universe, and using the Jedi werethis omnipresent force. But in 'The Phantom Menace', Qui-gon Jinn mentions the presence of a substance in young Anakin's blood (Sorry again, Star Wars aficionados! I've only seen the movie 3 times). Unfortunately, Qui-gon does not expand on the substance or its source, yet comments that its presence is paramount in being able to use the 'Force.' Here we see two different requirements for the development of psionic ability.

But there are more variations on this theme. In a completely different approach, Wonder Woman (Lynda Carter as the beautiful fought shown) to TK. In this case, the man's body was old, disabled and sick, but his spirit remained strong and intelligent. With this incredible intelligence, had the eye and brain (I think you saw? GDP) and disposed in a reservoir of life support. After the removal of tensions, focusing on bodily functions, the brain was free, the government adopted the routine of all moderate paceheart rate and breathing regularly, data processing and consciousness.

In summary, the results of TK or other Psi-Force for development, it is better to be born with them. When it appears, finally, it must be a happy life at home (if this is possible with raging hormones) to create positive role models, when they reach puberty!