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Since its debut in 1989, “The Simpsons” has become a cultural phenomenon that has impacted not only the world of television but also society at large. From its iconic characters to its satirical humor, the show has left an indelible mark on popular culture, inspiring countless parodies, references, and even academic studies. In this article, we will explore the ways in which “The Simpsons” has influenced culture over the years, examining its impact on everything from politics and language to fashion and advertising.
Over the years, the show has seemingly predicted a number of significant events, ranging from technological advancements to political outcomes. While some may argue that these predictions are simply coincidental, others view them as evidence of the show’s uncanny ability to tap into the zeitgeist of contemporary society.
One of the most famous examples of “The Simpsons” predicting the future occurred in 2000, when an episode titled “Bart to the Future” depicted a future in which Lisa Simpson had become the President of the United States. At the time, this seemed like a fanciful scenario, but in 2016, when Hillary Clinton was running for president, many people pointed to the episode as evidence of the show’s prophetic powers.
Recently, The Simpsons hit the nail on the head again with their prediction of Florida parents being enraged over students seeing Michelangelo’s David, a nude statue.
A Florida principal was forced to resign after an art teacher repeated showed a 6th grade class pictures of Michelangelo’s David. Sound familiar? It should if you’re a Simpsons fan. There was a very similar storyline in Season 2, Episode 9, titled “Itchy & Scratchy & Marge.”
In the episode, Marge decides to become an advocate for censorship after to control the content of a violent cartoon. In the end, she realizes censorship isn’t the answer. She even defends Michelangelo’s David by the end of it.
Here’s the clip:
The clip came back into the light after Don Moynihan, professor of policy at the McCourt School at Georgetown University, decided to bring it to everyone’s attention when he wrote:
“Well, it happened. Schools in Florida under Ron DeSantis are run by the type of parental mobs The Simpsons satirized more than 30 years ago.”
https://twitter.com/donmoyn/status/1638968299672203292
Naturally, people had some thoughts about this.
According to an article in the Tallahassee Democrat, parents of the Tallahassee Classical School 6th graders filled an official complaint over the “pornographic” statue.
The school’s former principal, Hope Carrasquilla, said normally there would be a parent permission slip to see nude art, but due to a miscommunication, the student were shown without notice.
What do you think about all this? Would you be upset if your child saw this statue without your notice? Let us know in the comments.
