The Sipmsons
The Simpsons How does a television series keep going in this time of ever
changing network schedules and shows that grow stale after twelve weeks?
The Simpsons have not only lasted, but it has also become a staple of
American life. Many tribute this longevity to the witty and hilarious satire that
is present in every episode. By using incongruity, sarcasm, exaggeration, and
other comedic techniques, The Simpsons satirizes most aspects of ordinary
life, from family, to TV, to religion, achieving the true essence of satire.
Homer Simpson is the captivating and hilarious satire of today's "Everyman."
With each passing season, Homer has emerged more and more as the central
character in the series. In one episode, a previously unenforced 200-year-old
prohibition law is found on the Springfield books. Liquor then becomes
outlawed and Homer becomes the city's "Beer Baron." At the end of the
episode, the law is simply done away with and Homer toasts the
townspeople who have gathered in the park: To alcohol! The cause of - and
solution to - all of life's problems!" This statement is a very ironic social
commentary from the writers of The Simpsons. Much of life's problems can
be blamed on the excessive consumption of alcohol, but the bigger picture is
gluttony in general. Too much money, or food, or power, or alcohol can
leave one with an empty happiness. If a person is ignorant, they might try to
remedy their problems with more false fulfillment. This quote is also comedic
because it shows Homer's stupidity. Though the writers are attempting to
prove a point, the character of Homer is totally sincere. Homer Simpson is, at
once, the best and worst of...
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