The Simpsons first aired when I was in elementary school, and I now have a daughter that will be in kindergarten next year. Needless to say, the show has some staying power. Over the years the Simpsons has gone from the “bad influence” show to practically being family friendly compared to South Park , Family Guy, and Adult Swim. That is why the recent announcement of Marge Simpson posing in Playboy makes sense, but is still so bizarre. They are many pros and cons to this idea, and while I have no intention of purchasing the magazine, the idea may have merit. I am so confused about it I am not even sure what my opinion is, so make it up for yourself based on the info.
· Marge Simpson isn’t even human. She is a cartoon with one less finger than other humans, she has blue hair, and she looks like she has the worse case of jaundice ever recorded.
· She isn’t even the most attractive cartoon mom on Fox, Lois on Family Guy is much hotter
· Does anyone ever buy Playboy anymore? With all the access to free porn online who needs a magazine?
· Do cartoons turn you on? Actually don’t answer that
· The Simpsons get a ton of publicity, and publicity = ratings
· Fox has no morals so don’t condemn them for exploiting a drawing (the exploit my brain cells by keeping Fox “News” on the air)
· Will people actually buy more magazines or generate more site hits to make the venture worthwhile?
· Will people be turned off by the idea and boycott the show?
· Do people even care about either Fox’s show or Heff’s empire?
This has been bouncing around in my head for weeks, so please let me know what you think, I need to get a resolution.
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