The problems with Apu and “The Simpsons” in general
In recent years, “The Simpsons” has come under criticism for its portrayal of Apu. I look at why the show itself feels similarly dated nowadays.
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10 noteworthy vegetarian cartoon characters
A look at 10 prominent vegetarian or vegan cartoon characters, from Lisa Simpson of “The Simpsons” to Beast Boy of “Teen Titans.”
The 10 most influential TV cartoons
A look at the 10 biggest influences on American made-for-TV cartoons, from “Huckleberry Hound” and “Scooby-Doo” to NickToons and “The Simpsons.”
5 Aquaman references in cartoons
Aquaman’s been a regular part of DC Comics since 1941. As such, he’s also been referenced in popular culture, including other comics and animation.
Football references in cartoons
Rounding out the “Big 4” American sports, here’s a list post covering references in comics and animation to the United States’ most popular sport, football.
Minorities in cartoons: Carl Carlson
This week’s minorities in cartoons entry is Carl Carlson, a character on the (very) long-running Fox animated series “The Simpsons.” Carl’s the coworker of Homer at the nuclear power plant; he’s also the best friend of fellow coworker Lenny.
Baseball references in cartoons
As “America’s pastime,” baseball has a long history of being heavily ingrained in media. Here’s a list of some noteworthy references to baseball in comics and animation, from “Peanuts” to the Justice League.
Minorities in cartoons: Krusty the Clown
This week’s minorities in cartoons entry is Krusty the Clown (real name: Herschel Krustofski), a character on the (very) long running TV series “The Simpsons.” Background Krusty’s a parody of the … Read moreMinorities in cartoons: Krusty the Clown
Hillary Clinton in cartoons
Last week, I looked at how Donald Trump‘s been portrayed in comics and animation. This week, I’ll look at depictions of the main other 2016 presidential election front-runner, Hillary Clinton. DC … Read moreHillary Clinton in cartoons
Donald Trump in cartoons
Donald Trump, 1980s business and pop cultural icon, for some reason’s managed to linger in the public pop cultural landscape since that decade. Mostly helped by his 2000s reality show “The Apprentice,” … Read moreDonald Trump in cartoons