Politicians Continue To Use “The Simpsons” When Trading Barbs

 

 

 

The pure irony in the GOP using The Simpsons in any squabbles they are a part of a political party that wanted nothing to do with the series when it began it’s ascendance into pop culture lore in the early nineties.

On January 27, 1992, then-President George H. W. Bush said, “We are going to keep on trying to strengthen the American family, to make American families a lot more like the Waltons and a lot less like the Simpsons.” Obviously, the producers of The Simpsons did not sit quietly and would eventually hit back in an episode entitled “Two Bad Neighbors” where George and Homer would become neighbors that would soon become a rivalry.

So, when the likes of Ted Cruz or now Mike Pompeo utilize The Simpsons in memes to take down their political rivals, the irony for me is off the charts. In this instance, Mike had posted this meme of Lisa crying at a crumpled up legal legislation as a mirror to Nancy Pelosi doing similar following the State of the Union address

pic.twitter.com/AaopLt8f9f

— Mike Pompeo (@mikepompeo) February 5, 2020

This didn’t sit well with the current and former producers and voices of The Simpsons including Yeardley Smith, the longtime voice of Lisa of whom is depicted in the meme.

That’s pretty good! I might just add f*ck you @mikepompeo for co-opting my character to troll @SpeakerPelosi . Be a leader and fight you own fight! Oh, wait I forgot, you’re a follower. https://t.co/EzCtEZmKzJ

— Yeardley Smith (@YeardleySmith) February 5, 2020

Sill though, that didn’t stop more memes inspired by The Simpsons that are being used at the jest of Democrats. In this instance, The Daily Wire posted a “Homer into Bush” meme directed at Presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren that you can see below:

Warren, woke champion of environmental extremists, gets off a private jet and goes full “Homer into Bush” when she spots a camera. pic.twitter.com/JyqeD4Ilsc

— The Daily Wire (@realDailyWire) February 5, 2020

The Simpsons return with brand-new episodes on February 16th @ 8 pm ET/PT, let’s see if any more politically-charged memes are sprung before the end of the season. In the meantime, I’ll be over here looking at the more under-the-radar furor going on about two Moe’s showing up on “White Christmas Blues”.

Synopsis:

The longest-running primetime scripted show in television history, THE SIMPSONS exploded into popular culture in 1990 and has remained one of the most groundbreaking and innovative entertainment franchises, recognizable throughout the world. HOMER (Dan Castellaneta), MARGE (Julie Kavner), BART (Nancy Cartwright), LISA (Yeardley Smith) and MAGGIE are instantly identifiable television icons. Rounding out this cast of characters are many beloved Springfield residents, including tavern proprietor MOE SZYSLAK (Hank Azaria) and nuclear power plant owner MR. BURNS (Harry Shearer). The Emmy Award-, Annie Award- and Peabody Award-winning animated comedy will begin its 31st season this year.

THE SIMPSONS is a Gracie Films Production in association with 20th Century Fox Television. James L. Brooks, Matt Groening and Al Jean are the executive producers. The Gracie Films Worldwide Brand Division develops and produces the licensed content for the series.