Nobody could have predicted that crude drawings of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie Simpson in the sketch comedy program "The Tracey Ullman Show" would be a very popular cult among viewers of all ages and backgrounds are affected. As the longest animated series in television history, but also one of the most popular. "The Simpsons" episodes are usually around current events motto - even controversial issues like gay marriage and religion in the publicSchools. There is no such thing as a taboo subject of "The Simpsons". Topics on the show are treated with humor, which is aimed equally at all ages, races, genders and religions.
Credits
Creator and executive producer Matt Groening's animated comedy is reporting the prime-time with the launch of "The Simpsons" series credited to Fox in 1989. Executive producer James L. Brooks is an Emmy Award and Academy Award screenwriter and film producerinclude tenderness and As Good As It Gets. Al Jean is the third executive producer and screenwriter (Simpson, 2006). As an interesting fact, staff writer, Daniel Chun, the younger brother of a boy by this author dating in high school. Al Jean, Mike Scully are the two main authors.
In addition to hundreds of celebrity guest stars who have expressed a variety of colorful characters on the show are the voices of the main characters that are irreplaceable, and inseparably connectedthe show continued success. Best known for dishing out the timely "D'oh!" As Homer Simpson, Dan Tracey Ullman Castallaneta former actor, is also Mayor Quimby, Grandpa Simpson and Willie Gardener among others. Tracey Ullman also a student, Julie Kavner gives her voice and her two cantankerous hates Homer Simpson, MacGyver obsessed, chain-smoking sisters Patty and Selma, Marge. Nancy Cartwright is the voice of 10 years, Bart Simpson, Ralph Wiggum Plus, NelsonMuntz and Todd Flanders. Middle child, 8 years old Lisa Simpson is played by Yeardley Smith. Both Hank Azaria, Harry Shearer provide the voices of dozens of memorable characters Springfield (Simpson, 2006).
The "Simpsons Lucrative Heyday
In its glory days of the first half of the '90s, "The Simpsons" was not only at the peak of popularity and ratings, but the show was raking in hundreds of millions in sales of licensed products. The public does not get enough of plushHomer, "Mmmm ... Donuts" or battery operated beard drooling exclaimed: "Yes Carumba!" On his belly button, more video games, apparel, home textiles and much more. Bart slogans, including "I'm not a cow man!" And "Eat my shorts" were heard all over the world. Together with estimates, sales of Simpsons licensed products in recent years have decreased, but the writers and producers' efforts, the show freshfun and do not disappear by many viewers are loyal to the residents of Springfield, United States of America, have gone unnoticed.
A window on our nation
The fact that the series is set in an unknown state, an effort by the authors of American society are reflected in total in each episode. This allowed the show to draw viewers from all over the country. So a show like "Sex and the City" have a particularly large following in New York viewers, while "The Simpsons" withHis family environment can appeal to all Americans. The two-story house, Simpson Evergreen Terrace is reminiscent of a typical house in an American suburb - minus the circus like the bold colors.
The main characters - The Simpsons
The show is all the nuclear model of the Simpson family two parents, 2.5 children (Maggie could talk like the 0.5 because of their inability to be) most cats, Snowball I, II and III and rescued greyhound, Knecht Ruprecht.Family structure and character personalities reflect traditional American norms. While the rather dysfunctional Simpson (as one of the previous episodes, where the family went through shock therapy with Dr. Marvin Monroe to get their questions) are ultimately we all have problems, but at the end of the day, there is much love and solidarity in most families. This is, of course, if you ignore the frequent displays of child abuse where Homer chokes Bart until his eyes bulgeseems crazy, and the fact that the baby Maggie, they are often home alone.
Devoted wife and mother, Marge is a tribute to the hard American working mothers. And 'the heart, soul and glue of the Simpson family. Unlike her husband, Marge does not allow any friends or time to be social as she is too busy, her husband and children. Homer, the loser has many friends, is the bumbling fool of a husband and father. What is lacking in intelligence that makes the consumption of beer in hisFavorite tavern, Moe's Tavern. It is not always dedicated to his family and is often selfish and inattentive, but at the end of most episodes, does the right thing - and that's where we see the spirit of an American father.
Bart is the mischievous, free spirit that eldest son has difficulty everywhere, but, like his father, usually finds redemption and a life lesson at the end of an episode. Lisa is the living, breathing conscience of the SimpsonFamily. An easy to read, treatment girl who follows Buddhism and current events, Lisa can also laugh with Bart on the consequences of particularly cruel cat and mouse adversaries, Itchy and Scratchy. Baby Maggie, while the smallest and quietest character, speaks volumes with the sucking her pacifier. The writers have always given Maggie an obvious wisdom and the knowledge that his young replacement. He also has a uni-browed baby nemesis.
Social commentary
In addition to SimpsonFamily is the protagonists, the exhibition features dozens of residents of Springfield with unique life stories and memorable characters to meet all the typical personalities most of us in our life depicted. For example, our country is full of corrupt politicians and Mayor Quimby is the ultimate political shabby. And 'often in compromising positions and sell-Springfield captured frolicking with young women, but remains in power, and noin town seems to bat an eyelid. Once that is also addressed to the people as "stupid Hicks" and were not withdrawn from it.
Making fun of the police system, The Simpsons Clancy Wiggum Police chief functions, perhaps the second biggest buffoon on the show next to Homer. He is responsible for the Springfield, safety and welfare with her two side kicks to surpass Wiggum in intelligence. His stupidity is legendary and the city would be better to terrorist cannibalswith access to weapons of mass destruction. Any police chief who says: "Oh, can not assume in this city the law into their own hands?" Perhaps it is the candidate most qualified for the job (Simpson, 2006).
Value of the elderly
The exhibition is also negligible, given the serious problem of older people. The father of Homer, Grandpa Simpson, lives in Springfield Retirement Castle. A retired war hero, Grandpa was very hard on Homer in his youth. As perhaps a kindSubconscious revenge, Homer put Grandpa in a home where his quality of life is poor. It 'clear that the grandfather and the other residents are treated badly. Its neglect is evident in one case, when Grandpa refuses to let Homer answer the phone, so that he "enjoyed the Rings." But the grandfather appears in many episodes as a vibrant, interesting character who lends his unique, bizarre humor of the show. Perhaps the writer is trying to show that many older people have much tocontribute and should not be treated as harassment.
Phil Hartman
The late Phil Hartman on Saturday Night Live fame lent his voice to two very stereotypical Simpsons: sleazy lawyer Lionel Hutz and informative movie star Troy McClure. Troy McClure usually make an appearance, saying something like "Hello, I'm Troy McClure! I can be of public service videos as" Designated Drivers, remember saving nerds "and" Tornado False AlarmReduce Readiness "(Troymcclurepage, 2006). Troy was an exaggeration of a character that many of us saw in our youth in public schools, perhaps hundreds of films that rarely takes a pedagogical value.
Attorney Lionel Hutz was unethical, ambulance chasing, opportunist who often suddenly in a situation where we read "expertise" has helped him profit somehow appeared. His legal practice was called "I can not believe that there is a law firm" and offered to customersIncentives like a pizza if their settlements were not treated within 30 minutes or less (Lionel Hutz, 2006). Lionel humorous embodies the stereotype of the greedy, money grubbing lawyer.
Education
Many American teachers are not fair for the important work they are compensated. Edna Krabappel represents this concept as a cynical, Bart underpaid, undervalued, overload teaching fourth grade. Bart is the bane of the existence of Edna, as a rule, butSometimes the two rivals will meet at eye level. Custodians and maintenance personnel can be overlooked for their work smoothly and in line schools. Groundskeeper Willie is the rambunctious Scotsman who is often teased the children of Springfield Elementary, and given the worst, imagine doing the tasks distasteful. They also keep him holed up in a small shack dirty. It is not a sub-par human dignity and bitterness Willie is better handled on the hand. School bus driverand resident stoner, Otto, is responsible for the lives of students at Springfield Elementary. He represents the worst nightmare of every parent.
American Medicine and Insurance
Make fun of the American system and medical insurance, the writer has created, Dr. Hibbert, who make an inappropriate joke, his patients, although they are very popular in poor condition. Homer recounts an episode in 2005: "The insurance company says you're as good as they will be willing to payfor. "This is always followed by his trademark better-than-you-me smile. The public has the feeling that he has very little or no interest in his patients, but it certainly benefits from their misery. Another result of recent with health care crisis when Mr. Burns cut prescription drug benefits for its employees and all were treated forced to take medication in Canada.
The corporate greed
Springfield Nuclear Power Plant owner Mr. Burns corporate greedand evil. He cares about his employees do not pay, the environment, which has destroyed (which is responsible for the existence of Springfield-mascot Blinky, the fish with three eyes) or even his faithful assistant Waylon Smithers love. Fully and completely reckless takes with himself, he does not remember the name of Homer Simpson or whoever it is, despite numerous meetings. Although it is technically the most powerful man in the city, he is the weakest character physically fragile in allof Springfield and relies on the thankless efforts of Smithers to release it. So selfish and inconsiderate, in one episode he tried to block the sun, so that all would depend solely on its power. This is perhaps comparable to oil companies blocking the development and sale of cleaner, safer energy sources for their own benefit.
Child Entertainer bitter
Child entertainer, Krusty the Clown loved by the children of Springfield. He is the gruff, scratchy voice of his own starTelevision show and owner of the chain of heart attack inducing fast food, Krusty Burger. One of its menu items is called "'Whatchamacarcass burgers, which makes it fun, the mystery meat served sub-standard in almost all fast food chains. He is also the face behind the Krusty Flakes cereal, which offers" E' like a birthday cake for breakfast. "
Even if he is rich and successful from the Krusty sell unhealthy food to promote obesity and funThe children, he is constantly unhappy. Krusty can be compared to Pee-Wee Herman, another entertainer child with adult-type questions. It does not seem like children, put on a fake smile and in his presence. It is generally not concerned about the welfare of his young followers - it's only money, which is perhaps why it is usually so unhappy. This and the fact that his father rejects him Rabbi.
Religion / ethics
Ned Flanders, near the Simpsons'Next and master of all things Christian is without doubt the most moral man in Springfield. Even the preacher Reverend Lovejoy does not compare to Ned. Homer often ridiculed and uses Ned, but it always turns the other cheek is always realistic and cheerful. In an episode of last season, that religion in public schools, Ned and Lisa face the possibility that the Darwinian theory of evolution directly or "creationism" should be taught in school. Eventually, theyarrive at a peaceful solution.
Given the Janet Jackson Super Bowl incident a few years ago, featured a show The Simpsons where Homer and Ned joined forces to create their own Super Bowl halftime show. Their shows were scenes from the Bible. The audience booed and jeered. It seemed as if the writers said that the public would not be Super Bowl was happy with anything - that show bare breasts or Jackson on the other side, a nun. Moral of theThe history, the Americans never happy.
And all the other problems ...
You could write a novel about other social situations and current addresses of the show so fun homosexual relationships, obesity, the ridiculously large SUVs, bullying in schools, child neglect / abuse, alcoholism and more. The genius of "The Simpsons" is not serious issues with a sense of humor that transcends the viewer want to feel insulted. In other words, it helps Americans to take asomething less serious.
And 'opinion of this writer that as long as the authors of world events as ridiculous as brilliant as they have for more than 18 years further satire, The Simpsons for many years before Homer's idiotic antics.
References
Lionel Hutz. Retrieved August 1, 2006 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lionel_Hutz.
Simpsons.com Actor / Creator / Executive Producer Bios. Accessed July 30, 2006by
http://www.thesimpsons.com/actors/actors_index.htm.
Troymcclurepage. Retrieved August 1, 2006 from [http://troymcclurepage.tripod.com/troysounds.html].
