'Simpsons' Creator Defends Muslim Plot - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 01-11-2009, 12:37 PM

The Simpsons creator Matt Groening has defended a controversial storyline in the comedy cartoon which sees Homer Simpson accuse his Muslim neighbors of terrorism. In a forthcoming episode of the long-running show, dad Homer Simpson convinces friends that a Middle Eastern family are plotting to blow up a shopping mall but is proved wrong when it turns out the family's father, Amid, works in demolition.

When the Simpson family have their Muslim neighbors over for dinner, Homer shows his ignorance of the Muslim faith calling Allah "Oliver" and holy book The Koran "The Corona."

A spokesperson for Britain's The Islamic Cultural Centre & The London Central Mosque has commented on the episode, telling U.K. newspaper the Daily Star, "I hope Muslims take no notice of the show."

But Groening has come out in defense of the plot, saying, "Cartoons deal in stereotypes. We try to be sensitive."

It is not the first time the show has been mired in controversy, with Simpsons bosses recently being criticized for a storyline which implied America's Republican party was involved in a vote-rigging scandal at the 2008 presidential election.

(This news article provided by World Entertainment News Network)

TJL · 01-11-2009, 12:46 PM

Great, another group of whiners worrying about a show that hasn't even aired yet.

Dr. Thong · 01-11-2009, 01:15 PM

This episode has already aired. It was quite funny.

Season 20, Ep 7: Mypods and Boomsticks
Homer suspects Bart's new friend, Bashir, of involvement with a terrorist plot to destroy the Springfield Mall.

Aired: 11/30/2008

TJL · 01-11-2009, 01:39 PM

My bad. I guess I missed it. Actually, considering how boring The Simpsons has been the last few years, I probably saw it, and forgot about it.

MrCleveland · 01-12-2009, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJL

My bad. I guess I missed it. Actually, considering how boring The Simpsons has been the last few years, I probably saw it, and forgot about it.

The Simpsons jumped the shark 7 years ago.

I can't believe that the show jumped the shark once I watched it.

I hope The Simpsons cancel in 2012.

Chocoholic · 01-12-2009, 05:01 PM

I saw it and thought it was funny. Anyone who watches The Simpsons knows that nothing is sacred. I don't get upset when they mock Irish people or Christians.

01-11-2009, 12:37 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	'Simpsons' Creator Defends Muslim Plot The Simpsons creator Matt Groening has defended a controversial storyline in the comedy cartoon which sees Homer Simpson accuse his Muslim neighbors of terrorism. In a forthcoming episode of the long-running show, dad Homer Simpson convinces friends that a Middle Eastern family are plotting to blow up a shopping mall but is proved wrong when it turns out the family's father, Amid, works in demolition. When the Simpson family have their Muslim neighbors over for dinner, Homer shows his ignorance of the Muslim faith calling Allah "Oliver" and holy book The Koran "The Corona." A spokesperson for Britain's The Islamic Cultural Centre & The London Central Mosque has commented on the episode, telling U.K. newspaper the Daily Star, "I hope Muslims take no notice of the show." But Groening has come out in defense of the plot, saying, "Cartoons deal in stereotypes. We try to be sensitive." It is not the first time the show has been mired in controversy, with Simpsons bosses recently being criticized for a storyline which implied America's Republican party was involved in a vote-rigging scandal at the 2008 presidential election. (This news article provided by World Entertainment News Network)
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TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	Great, another group of whiners worrying about a show that hasn't even aired yet.
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Dr. Thong a/k/a "ACK!" Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 10, 2001 Location: New Hampshire, USA Posts: 5,547	This episode has already aired. It was quite funny. Season 20, Ep 7: Mypods and Boomsticks Homer suspects Bart's new friend, Bashir, of involvement with a terrorist plot to destroy the Springfield Mall. Aired: 11/30/2008
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01-11-2009, 01:39 PM	#4
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	My bad. I guess I missed it. Actually, considering how boring The Simpsons has been the last few years, I probably saw it, and forgot about it.

01-12-2009, 05:01 PM	#6
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	I saw it and thought it was funny. Anyone who watches The Simpsons knows that nothing is sacred. I don't get upset when they mock Irish people or Christians.