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    1. The Simpsons TV program
    2. Vee L. Housman
    3. Dear Folks, Every once in awhile I remember many episodes of the cartoon TV program, The Simpsons. When I first watched it, I was appalled with the boy Bart's attitude toward school and his familiar comment, "Eat my shorts!" I felt that the show was definitely not a role model for kids who watched cartoons on TV. However, the more I watched it the more I realized that it wasn't written for kids at all. It was written for adults only. Once I realized that, the more I could sit back and enjoy all of the adult innuendos behind their lines. They were outrageous without spelling out the meaning of them. Regarding the character "Side Show Bob," I loved him even though he wasn't a very nice person. But it was a long time before I realized who was doing his voice. It was David Ogden Stiers, the famous Major Charles Emmerson Winchester, III, of M*A*S*H. Oh what a perfect choice! He was perfect for the role what with his imperious attitude and his impecable vocabulary. Regarding Homer Simpson, he barely had a clue about anything of value at all. Like DAH! But there were a few episodes where it sunk into his head that his wife Marge needed a bit of tenderness and understanding. Overall, it was an entertaining program as long as you could put up with Bart and Homer. I eventually was able to. vee

    05/05/2005 06:27:02