A.STEIL "The Simpsons" and Global Media

"The Simpsons" is a show that we all find familiar, yet through the analysis there is so much more to this simple TV show than we see. While reading the article I found many discrepancies between American culture and what we export to international levels. The use of secondary characters, regional stereotypes, and cultural differences is much more than just global media outlook, but something we find within the media we see every day. It is within this commercial intake that we base our ideas, beliefs, and familiar cases upon what we see in the media every day. While I watch TV I try to keep in mind what I truly see happening within the culture and society we thrive in today. The reality of such TV shows gives a sense of the commercialism and establishment of capitalism that we are "brainwashed" to believe and accept in a regular basis. We all play a critical role in how we relay the information that we discuss and see daily. I may not watch TV on a regular schedule, but I still fall victim to the advertisements and societal claims that we are reinforced with every day. There is so more to this simple TV show than we see. It is these differences that we understand who we are and how we are different from the many cultures that are also influenced by the media we export.