Comments on: Simpsons in terror (comedy) plot

By: David Knox

David Knox — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 13:20:20 +0000

And “the booting” was actually a dig at Singapore (true).

By: Steele

Steele — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 12:59:56 +0000

Tony on January 12th, 2009 9:32 am

“I hope they deal with Muslims with more sensitivity than Australians! The Simpsons Down Under episode scores a 10 on the cringeworthy scale.”

That Australian ep was making fun of America’s portrayal of Australia in TV shows… shesh!

By: Freak

Freak — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 10:35:56 +0000

I’m pretty much sick of the Simpsons as well, and new episodes like this don’t make it any better if there trying to deal with “controversial” topics (like they do in American Dad). Just stick to the basics…

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 07:03:35 +0000

@Tony: Haha, I thought the Simpsons vs. Australia ep was hilarious.

By: Mark

Mark — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 13:32:37 +0000

I’m a big Simpsons (Seasons 1–5) fan, but I even I don’t laugh at any of the rubbish new episodes.

But, yeah, “some people” need to lighten up and stop being so damn crazy.

By: Paul

Paul — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 11:50:14 +0000

Does anyone know if the version of the Simpsons vs Australia episode they used to show at Fox Studios in Sydney is available on the DVDs or anywhere? I thought it was a big improvement over the regular episode.

By: ali

ali — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 10:05:43 +0000

These people need to find their funny bone, build a bridge, and get over it. Its a cartoon that highlights socia, cultural and racial stereotypes. It would be more offensive if The Simpsons didn’t include a particular minority/faith/issue.

By: Tony

Tony — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 06:15:40 +0000

I loved the way South Park satirised the whole Muslim debate through the town’s reaction to an episode of Family Guy on the topic. Clever stuff.

By: may

may — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 05:58:35 +0000

Ha the daily star.. a reputable newspaper.. newspapers with semi naked girls on the front is a newspaper you can trust.

By: Arthur

Arthur — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 04:58:13 +0000

Im pretty sure American Dad already did an episode where Stan thought his neighbours are terrorists – it seems lazy of the Simpsons writers to do this kind of storyline when its already been done before.

By: Tepee

Tepee — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 04:46:42 +0000

When I read this, I was thinking exactly what Benno wrote. Bart befriends a Muslim boy, for goodness’ sake. Clearly Homer’s reactions are tongue-in-cheek and are used to display the ignorance of many people. Just like that Simpsons episode about Australia wasn’t making fun of Australia so much as making fun of America’s lack of knowledge about anything beyond their hometown.

By: scotty

scotty — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 04:39:00 +0000

this ep really wasnt as bad as its been made out to be & i agree as said in a comments before it gives a strong message about tolerance but people always want to look at the negatives . people should watch the ep & make their own minds up , & at least the simpsons are trying new story lines insted of the same old thing

By: Nick

Nick — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 04:35:17 +0000

I’m amazed anyone still watches The Simpsons. It’s been excruciating for several seasons now.

By: Leon

Leon — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 03:06:04 +0000

We live in a world of hippocrites,
Thanks to George W Terrorist/Tony Blair & John Howard (AKA: THE 21st Century Three Stooges)

It’s a freekin cartoon for all those idiot people that cant distingish Real Life & Cartoons.

Does anyone remember when South Park did a War Like Episode involving the gang going to Afghanistan and poking fun at Bin Laden? you didnt complain about that did ya!, Get a life!

By: Sean M

Sean M — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 02:41:01 +0000

South Park and 30 Rock have had plots where the main character mistakenly believes a muslim is a terrorist.

So I don’t see a problem with the Simpson doing it.

By: Peter

Peter — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 01:42:07 +0000

People, its a cartoon… Laugh and move on!