banners that read “We’re not fit to govern,” and then into a Republican convention, which displays “We’re just plain evil” banners. Because of uncensored social commentary similar to this example, people have accused “The Simpsons” of being “nothing but a mouthpiece for the dangerously liberal viewpoints of its creators, and a shameless celebration of dysfunction.” Nevertheless, the show remains as unrestricted as ever.“The Simpsons” has even created a stir among some of the nation’s most influential political figures. In a 1990 interview with People magazine, former First Lady Barbara Bush called the show “the dumbest thing I’ve ever seen.” Soon after, Bush received a letter from “Marge Simpson” demanding an apology. Within two weeks’ time, Bush responded and asked for Marge’s forgiveness for “a loose tongue.” Also, in a 1992 speech to the National Religious Broadcasters convention, then-President George Bush said “The nation needs to be closer to the Waltons than the Simpsons.” While these are certainly not endorsements for the program, it reveals at least that the Simpsons are having somewhat of a political impact on the country.Despite the large amount of crude, violent content on the show, “The Simpsons” provides an attraction to the viewers on a sentimental level as well. One of the main reasons for this emotional attachment is the thorough development of characters on the program. Occasionally, the producers will devote an entire episode to supporting characters, adding depth and personality to an area that is usually underdeveloped by sitcoms. These characters often start out as stereotypes of certain factions of society, but over time evolve into complete individuals with whom the viewers become familiar. Among the members of the supporting cast are Moe the bart...
