In Argentina, an episode of The Simpsons has caused a bit of an uproar. The episode in question is E Pluribus Wiggum, which aired January 6, 2008 here in the United States, but hasn't yet aired in Argentina.
The part that is so controversial is Leny and Carl talking about the Argentine dictator, Juan Peron, making people disappear and "[staying] disappeared." Unfortunately, this statement is not accurate. According to Vareity, who picked up the news:
"...it wasn't the Peron regime but the 1976-83 military dictatorship that followed his rule that has been blamed for the disappearance of 30,000 citizens."
Argentine national broadcasting regulator Comfer was asked to intervene, but The Simpsons is one of the highest rated shows in Argentina, so it is open to question what Comfer will do.
2 comments:
the simpsons should have been cancelled almost ten years ago. by the end of tenth season the humor just wasn't what it used to be, and it hasn't ever been the same since. it isn't funny any more, and it should be allowed to die.
I will agree with you that the show has definitely passed its peak, but I remain a fan. Some of the new episodes are pretty good if old Simpsons fans would just give the Simpsons a chance. Thanks for the comment, though!
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