Monday, October 27, 2003
Fox News vs. The Simpsons
I don't know how accurate this article is since I haven't listened to the interview. Matt Groening, creator of "The Simpsons" was interviewed on NPR's "Fresh Air" program last week. He revealed that Fox News threatened to sue if an episode spoofing the news channel was aired. Groening called their bluff and went ahead with the show because he assumed that Rupert Murdoch wouldn't be stupid enough to sue himself. On the episode, Krusty the Clown is running for Congress (as a Republican) and debates his opponent on Fox News. Here's the debate:
That's pretty darn funny. The people at Fox News must have no sense of humor.[Split screen: showing Krusty with the American flag behind him; for his Democratic opponent, the background was a Soviet flag. Devil horns were superimposed on his head.]
Fox News Announcer: Welcome to Fox News, your voice for evil. Tonight, we'll be interviewing the top two candidates for Springfield's 24th Congressional district. For the Republicans, beloved children's entertainer, Krusty the Clown. And for the Democrats, this guy.
Democrat: Hey, I have a name.
Fox News Anchor: Yes, I'm sure you do, comrade. I do appreciate your being here. You're usually so mired in sleaze, it must be an effort to come down to the studio.
Krusty: May I say something?
Fox News Anchor: Certainly, Congressman.
Democrat: He hasn't won yet!
Fox News Anchor: You make a very adulterous point. We'll now conclude this debate with a Krusty campaign commercial.
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