Homer's Use Of Stereotypes In The Simpsons

Its faithfulness to the original story, a musical and comedic taste and friendliness towards children makes the film more interesting and approachable to watch, appealing more people than the play. Moreover, as the Simpsons’ version is more straightforward and hence easier to understand, the producers’ message can be conveyed further. Likewise, as The Simpsons’ characters are familiar, it is easier to empathize with them and for viewers to put themselves in their

T.V. shows are fun to watch. However, have you noticed that many T.V. shows have the same actors, in the same stereotypes, just because of how they look. But, have you noticed that many of these stereotypes have been taken to extremes? I believe that stereotypes in T.V. are unrealistic, and exaggerated. Stereotypes such as blondes being stupid, Nerds being weak, and awkward, and popular people being rude, all have been exaggerated by Hollywood to the point where it's unrealistic!

As something people tend to hold the most dearly, culture can be a sensitive topic to discuss and engage in. Often, it is made even more difficult due to issues of the past and the way different cultures influence one another. Moreover, the concepts of cultural assimilation and mainstreaming have brought light on problems regarding the treatment of minority cultures within American culture, specifically with the use of stereotyped imagery and hijacking outside cultural ideas. The issues of cultural stereotyping and assimilation, as seen in South Park, have garnered attention due to the nature of offence and its subjective nature.

"The Simpsons" basis, a father, a mother, and three kids, is far from unusual. The "typical" American is a blue-collar worker not unlike the father, Homer, who works a mindless job at the local nuclear power plant in the Simpsons' hometown of Springfield which is basically Anytown, USA. Marge, the mother, is a fairly typical housewife besides her large blue beehive hairdo. Bart, is the rebellious older son; Lisa, the under-appreciated middle child; and Maggie, the adorable baby. The Simpsons don't live in luxury, but they are a generally happy family that encounters the problems of everyday, and not-so-everyday, life, something that millions can relate to. But there is something that sets "The Simpsons" apart from the

South Park is a fictionalized animated account of a group of grade school friends who live in Colorado. The show is what’s known as an equal opportunity offender. It takes no prisoners when it comes to stereotypes of religion, sex, race and gender. An abundance of sociological concepts and social issues are present. Since its start in 1989 it has taken on social issues with unparalleled bravery, one of them gender. Many episodes pit the guys against the girls and the battle of the sexes and break-ups ensue. In the episode “Marjorine,” a male character named Butters infiltrates a girl’s sleepover to retrieve a device that tells the future (it’s really just a paper fortune teller) and hilarity and social high jinks ensue. He has to endure

While sitcoms address stereotypes with humor, I believe they perpetuate beliefs that are harmful to society. In The Goldbergs, stereotypes were subtly incorporated by a member of the ethnic group it portrays, nonetheless the stereotypes prevalence alone caused the audience to subconsciously accept the stereotypes as reality. The show’s immediate conflict surrounding a hat and the possibility of infidelity reminded me of another fictional Jewish immigrant story, Abraham Cahan’s Yekl, which I read for an immigrant literature course last semester. Both Molly and Gitl, Yekl’s wife, face similar scrutiny from their husbands about how they dress and question their husband’s fidelity. However, Gitl loses Yekl to another Jewish woman he believes is

When the FOX network aired "The Simpsons" in 1989, the show brought the yellow-skinned and four-fingered cartoon characters named Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie Simpson into millions of American living rooms. This bent archetype of the American family, as well as the hundreds of zany characters that populate their all-American hometown of Springfield, fast became the targets of enormous criticism. Elementary schools banned T-shirts bearing the images of the Simpson family and their slogans. Former U.S. Secretary of Education William Bennett and even President George Bush berated the show as subversive and demeaning (McAllister 1494). However, a more careful investigation of the show reveals far more than

The questions go on, would the show have been successful without stereotypes? The show has so much heart in the small town, where the focus is not only the characters, but the small town. It is apparent this is a successful show, but the stereotypes will always exist and be noticeable to viewers because of the history of this country. As a country we know more statistics about how unsuccessful and troubled minorities are than whites. We know that the crime rate is higher among blacks and Hispanics than whites, which is why shows find it important to focus that on television.

On one hand, Christians would see the fact that the Simpson home burned and that Homer was saved by Flanders as divine retribution and a second chance by God for Homer’s refusal to attend weekly services. On the other, atheists would say that the fact that Homer saw God in his dreams would be simply another instance of people using easily explained natural phenomena to reinforce their biases and confirmation bias when Homer reinforces his belief in God by being saved by Flanders (Confirmation Bias). Nevertheless, the show accommodates many different cultures and beliefs. Pinksy says “individually, family members represent a spectrum of belief, from Homer's fear-based neo-paganism, to Marge's true belief, to Lisa's disenchantment with mainline, socially conscious Protestantism, in favor of Buddhism” as well as the fundamentalist Flanders family. He also adds that “other, non-Protestant denominations and faiths also figure in episodes—Catholicism, Judaism, Hinduism and Buddhism (but not Islam)” (Pinsky). Regardless, the show has been criticized by Christians since its

The next article I examined was from NBC News, this article toyed with pathos right from the get go. The headline is “Trump Critics Dismiss New Immigration Order as Repackaged ‘Muslim Ban’” (Arkin). That plays with emotion by adding the idea of “Muslim Ban” because everybody has his or her own feelings and ideas within the connotation of that word. It also becomes a factor, because that is what the first immigration ban was dubbed before it was repealed, which shows an immediate sign of a more democratic bias. The article will go onto to convey ideas that makes the idea that this ban is a bad thing, and has religious prejudice within the order. The logos of the article is true, but gives a left-wing approach to the situation, which could affect

The stadium lights blind everyone. Crowds of people of all color cheering as the Pepettes stand at the bottom of the bleachers. They shout enthusiastic cheers with bright smiles as the Permian Panthers run in. This was the peak of all of Odessa’s Friday night. This was Friday Night Lights. H.G Bissinger’s Friday Night Lights is a nonfiction novel about a small high school football team in Odessa, Texas. It was focused during the year of 1988; Permian High School was desegregated a few years earlier. Odessa came together to support the football team every week no matter what. However, the town itself was riddled in prejudice towards those of different race. Bissinger uses this novel to put emphasis on the portrayal of racism in a small town

Throughout the Odyssey, by Homer (translated by W.H.D Rouse) it is clear that he uses stereotypes to show that men and women are not equal. In the beginning of Book 1, the minstrel begins to play a song, and Penelopeia complains that it is too sad. Telemachos responds, “My dear mother, why won’t you let the worthy minstrel entertain us as he likes? Go to your room and see about your own business, loom and distaff, and keep the servants to their work; talking is always the man’s part, and mine in particular, for the man rules the house”(12). This statement makes it very clear that women are the ones taking care of household jobs, and that they have no power in society. It also makes it clear the men always have the power over the women, and

The show makes an obvious distinction between how men/boys and women/girls act. Anyway, the episode continues with lisa playing with her doll pretending that Malibu Stacy is giving a speech at the U.N, but Lisa is disappointed when she realizes that the new and improved doll says sexist remarks such as “don’t ask me, I’m just a girl” and “let’s buy make up so that boys will like us!”. Lisa goes on a rant about how “millions of girls will grow up thinking that this is the right way to act! That they cannot be anything more than vacuous ninnies...!”and gets really mad when Bart does not understand why she is so upset. The difference in communication styles is shown here as Lisa is more adept with words than Bart is as Bart can only give Lisa a stupid reply like “that’s what I was going to say.” This illustrates the stereotype that girls are more expressive and sensitive than boys are. On the other hand, Marge plays the more traditional housewife as her mind never delves into issues that are not relevant to the domestic center; she is not privy to relevant discussions on social issues like Lisa and cannot understand why Lisa is so upset. She said that Lisa had been speaking up “an awful lot lately.” This suggests that typical lady-like behavior does not include speaking out and that the mother should enforce positive female behavior. Additionally, in

It is shown and based on research that Homer has Intermittent Explosive disorder. Intermittent Explosive disorder is a condition that is characterized to unable resist aggressive behavior which can cause assault or property damage. Signs and symptoms in this disorder are irritability, rage, aggressive impulsive acts, racing thoughts during aggressive acts, despair and remorse after actions, and can cause divorce, job loss and suspension from school. (Psychology Today, 2015) . Homer has angry outbursts, implusive and gets into fights and has a share of destructive behavior. He often strangles his son Bart when he gets angry which is linked to his anger behavior. Homer most of the time regrets his decisions after he commits them (Pearce, 2015). An example to show that Homer has this anger disorder, in the episode I am Furious (Yellow), Bart makes a comic book series of

The Simpsons is an animated adult series created by Matt Groening. it depicts the lifestyle of middle class America in a satirical form represented by the dysfunctional Simpson family consisting of Homer, Marge,Bart,Lisa and Maggie. it is also a parody to American culture, television,society and conditions humans find their selfs in everyday. the show first aired on December 17th, 1987 and has broadcasted 558 episodes and on September 28th, 2014 the 26th season of the show started and is the longest-running American TV sitcom.