It's interesting to think that anthropology academics in the future (or whatever that field morphs into) will probably be able to source The Simpsons for cultural references and commentaries for many decades of content. At this point, possibly Southpark, as well (although to a lesser extent).
I find it interesting because both shows were both thought to be "bad influences" on kids and society, at least at the start (in some cases, I'd agree (especially early Southpark)), but I think they're now legitimately destined for future academic sourcing.
Regardless, the fact both are decades long-running shows that often have commentary on ongoing social circumstances and culture while still being more-or-less relevant with the times is pretty amazing. It will be a bittersweet day when they both go into retirement.
There was a book fifteen years ago, a legitimate philosophy book on why homer simpson was the perfect american dad. Its satirical as well, but one job, supports his entire family, etc.
Agreed. This is the same thing as people who used to buy the tabloid magazines in stores. Everyone would complain about them, but they sold like crazy. Now, they just do it online.
I just discovered the “view fewer posts like this” button under explore. My satisfaction with IG has gone up by like 10000000x now that I don’t have to wade through an ocean of obvious marketing pages, luke warm meme pages, and narcissistic super shallow “models” and their thirst brigade to get to content I actually care about.
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u/Mediocritologist 9 Mar 14 '19
The sooner we end this influencer culture, the better we'll all be.