Friday, January 25, 2013

Satire in "The Simpsons"

 “The Simpsons” continually satirize religion throughout their many seasons and episodes. Homer always makes fun of his neighbor Ned, who always prays for things that they do.This is satirical because as Ned prays for the Simpson's family, they sit back and mock him for being religious and having faith. Homer also sleeps on Sunday mornings rather than attending church. Not only does he never go to church, but when he does, he falls asleep.Trying to hide his sin, he uses glasses that have fake eyes on it, so others will not see that his eyes are closed. The constant satirizing of religion in the TV series, mocks the way of most religions in America, showing that they look foolish and desperate to nonbelievers, or those who just dont practice religion so adequately.

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