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November 24, 2023
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Who Said It: Mike Johnson or Ned Flanders?
They’re both boring. They’re both pious. They both have glasses. Can you tell them apart?
November 14, 2022
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Who Said It: Elon Musk or Mr. Burns?
The Simpsons character and the guy ruining Twitter often sound a lot alike.
April 14, 2018
Jeet Heer
My Epiphany About the Problem With Apu
I was born in India and raised in Canada. I didn't think Apu was a problem until now.
March 12, 2015
Jeet Heer
Sam Simon's Fractious Four Years With 'The Simpsons' Changed Television History
March 12, 2014
Marc Tracy
The Sitcom Needs Saving
August 25, 2008
Ben Wasserstein
Get Drunk On Booze *and* Hope With Tnr's Convention Drinking Game!
July 23, 1990
Michael Kinsley
Bart For President
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