| When the Simpsons Movie came out, there was a lot of interesting marketing that took place. The Burger King ads were largely a success. Homer did a guest spot on Leno, where he tried to guest host... | |
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| There are weird bits of marketing, and some of it just makes one wonder What the heck are these people thinking? In terms of The Simpsons, one can add a donut maker to the list of weird products... | |
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| If there’s anything about the Simpsons that’s been consistent, it’s the use and subversions of stereotypes. Some Indian-Americans have always complained about Apu — once, any... | |
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| Keith Olbermann, when asked about his ongoing feud with Bill O’Reilly, once commented that, “If you’re in my position … you punch upwards.” O’Reilly consistently has better ratings, but Olbermann is... | |
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| So, Halloween has come and gone. Some people chose celebrate in strange ways, like having a pumpkin painted on their butt. Others just rather trick-or-treat safely with their kids. For me,... | |
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| The key to successful advertising is, of course, making memorable ads. This can come in a variety of shapes and forms. After all, not all ads are funny, and some of the most effective ones can... | |
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| It’s hard to say what, exactly will happen to the Simpsons as a result of the current writer’s strike. The nature of animation is different than live action shows like House or The Colbert Report. ... | |
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| Self deprecating humor can be an x-factor when it comes to politics, especially when it comes to television comedy. Basically, by showing that one’s able to take a joke, a politician can demonstrate... | |
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| For the record, I thought that some of the Geico caveman commercials were funny, but then again, I thought even in the commercial format, some of the later ones got a little lame. The most effective... | |
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| To some, The Simpsons are filled with stereotypes, and some of them are not that constructive. For example, a recent poll found that, when asked, most people associated Scotland with Groundskeeper... | |
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