The Complete Simpsons Bibliography

Part XI - Magazine and Newspaper Articles - 2004 to 2009

After the events of September 11 we were diverted from the bibliography and The Simpsons Archive for over a year. Work on the archive resumed in 2002, but only now in 2009 am I finally getting back to the bibliography. We've only just begin work on this section, and as this section fills up we'll break it into separate years.

America's First Family - The Simpsons - as seen by Matt Groening (Matt Groening interview) (unknown)

Word Magazine, Mar 2004, cover, ?

Our favorite family appears in a square on the upper left hand corner with a banner along the top edge of the cover reading "World Exclusive! Matt Groening on America's First Family"

More info when we obtain a copy!

Blue Heaven (Marge Simpson interview) (Eric Alt)

n76 Maxim, April 2004, Cover, p6, 106-107

Full cover of this men's magazine has Marge Simpson on her knees scrubbing the floor. Caption has "D'oh-Eyed Beauty: Marge Simpson: The hair comes down!"

p106 Double page spread of Marge Simpson lying on bed, hair down, in her classic green dress, red pearls, drinking what appears to be a Long Island iced tea. Page tagged "Maxim Exclusive Photo!"

Interview of Marge Simpson with heading "Blue Heaven: It's the picture you thought you'd never see! Springfield's sexy - and tidy - Marge Simpson lets her hair down.

Maxim: How does a mother of three stay in such good shape?

Marge: When you're married to Homer, there's not a lot of excess food. The kids and I fight for the scraps.

Maxim: Describe the wildest date you've ever been on.

Marge: Once we went to see a movie, and when it was over we snuck in to see the last 10 minutes of another movie. Later I mailed the theatre 12 dollars.

Maxim: What do you find sexy in a man?

Marge: A big belly and no inhibitions.

Maxim: What's a secret people don't know about Homer?

Marge: He holds the world record for being victimized by pyramid schemes.

Maxim: You must be proud. What's a secret people don't know about you?

Marge: I'm not a natural blue. That's off the record.

Maxim: Of course. Was it tough growing up as the younger sister with all the looks?

Marge: Since when does Maxim care about looks?

Maxim: Good point. What's something a guy can do to get your attention?

Marge: It's all in the eyes. Giant, circular, bulging eyes.

Maxim: What's so sexy about bowling?

Marge: The pins clean themselves up.

Maxim: What would be the perfect evening out for you?

Marge: A romantic dinner and window shopping for couches.

Maxim: What's more exhilarating, good sex or gambling?

Marge: We do both by not using protection.

Maxim: Give us the juiciest Springfield gossip you know.

Marge: I know what state we live in. But I'm saving that for my 60 Minutes interview.

Maxim: If you could clean any house in the world, which one would you choose?

Marge: In the whole world? I guess I'd have to say the Flanders', next door.

Maxim: Which cleaning product excites you the most?

Marge: [angrily] I was told there'd be no questions about cleaning products. I can't violate my endorsement deal with Lux.

Maxim: What's your ultimate fantasy?

Marge: To finally unearth Homer's secret network of mini-fridges.

Maxim: And your secret to tall, luscious hair?

Marge: I use yeast, then I bake at 350 degrees for half an hour.

To hell on a skateboard
Bart Simpson burst into the bland land of prime-time TV like a bright-yellow Johnny Rotten jnr. But who knew his brand of world-weary nihilism would be such a hit? Square-eye Chris Turner charts his rise (Chris Turner)

Good Weekend (Australia), Sep 25, 2004, cover, p43, 45-46.

Full oversized cover of Bart with slingshot at the blackboard writing "I Will Not Waste Chalk".

p43 Great extract of Chris Turner's book Planet Simpson which can be found documented on the archive on the book list right here!

Lisa Simpson and Cats(?)

Cat Fancy, Nov 2004, ?

Lisa Simpson talks about cats.

No additional information on this. Yet.

Film & Television On screens both small and large these Queens people entertain us (not supplied)

v35n8 Queens Tribute, Feb 24 - Mar 2 2005, p31

Queens, NY paper lists dozens of locals who became celebrities... and celebrities who moved to Queens. For local Hank Azaria it has the following;

Using his vocal talents to help create the personalities of some of TV's hottest stars, Hank Azaria better known as Apu, Lou the Cop, The "Comic Book Guy", and Chief Wiggum got his start in 1989 on the animated phenomenon The Simpsons. Born and bred in Forest Hills [in Queens] Azaria, as well as Gideon Yago attended Kew-Forest School before moving on as a stand-up comic and later as a TV/film actor. Making his motion picture debut in the 1990 sensation Pretty Woman, Azaria nabbed the role as Jay Nichols on the early 90s TV series Herman's Head. Movies were secondary to television roles for Azaria, until he landed the role as half-naked flamboyant "houseboy" Agador "Spractacus" in the 1996 film The Birdcage. This was the pivotal role in Azaria's career that would open the door for many other projects. Appearing in more than 50 productions such as Grosse Point Blank, Great Expectations, Tuesdays With Morrie, America's Sweethearts, Friends, Along Came Polly, and Nobody's Perfect, Azaria, who has always been cast as a spectacular sidekick has come out of his shell and is currently starring in his own cable hit series Huff.

Family Ties 16 Years is a hell of a long time since 1989 countless bands, movements, fashions, politicians, wars, TV shows, even countries have come and gone - but one thing has remained constant. Throughout the ups and downs of world events, we've had the ever-present company of the planets favourite family, the simple-minded, hilarious clan whose lives are a starkly compelling reflection of our own - albeit with some slightly wilder twists now and then. Original Magazine's Marty Deeney heads off to Springfield to find out more... (Marty Deehan)

n2 Original Magazine (UK), Spring 2005, cover, p50-51

Cover simply says "The Simpsons".

Nice write-up of our favorite family in this Original Shoe publication. After an introductory paragraph it begins;

Adults are sucked in by the multi-layered humour, constant in-jokes and references to everything from politics to alien abductions. Plus of course superstar guests like Paul McCartney are a major attraction. The Simpsons has a unique take on the world, a reflection of all that's messed up in our own lives - and that's why we love them.

Which Simpsons Character is Gay? (Artist: Gary Hallgren, Writer: Desmond Devlin)

n417 Australian MAD (Australia), May 2005, cover, p19-20

Cover has Bart whiting out the missing tooth on an Alfred E. Neuman poster, and Alfred is reaching out of the poster and blackening out one of Bart's teeth.

p19-20 They jokingly consider 23 straight characters and Waylon Smithers with the comment "if for no reason other than no Simpsons fan would ever see it coming.

Ricky's new D'oh-Main What can Ricky Gervais do to top The Office and Extras ? Easy. Write and star in an episode of the world's favourite cartoon - The Simpsons (Christopher Middleton)

Editor's letter: Don't have a cow, man, but... (Gill Hudson)

Yellow fever After 17 years and nearly 400 episodes is The Simpsons as funny as it used to be? (John Naughton)

RadioTimes (UK), Apr 22-28 2006, full cover, p3, 18-21, 22

Cover features a coy Marge Simpson with Charles Heathbar (aka Ricky Gervais) peering from behind, rose in mouth, with Homer eyeing them suspiciously in the background with caption "Exclusive! Ricky Gervais reveals why he was 'overwhelmed' to join The Simpsons" and "PLUS: Your guide to the best of The Simpsons on TV and DVD"

p3 Editor's letter begins "...I didn't get The Simpsons to begin with.." but concludes "More than merely funny, The Simpsons is so stuffed with sly cultural, historical and political references that it's an ongoing chronicle of an (Americanised) generation, with as much appeal to adults as children. How could I have been so slow on the update? D'oh!"

p18-21 Ricky Gervais discusses how we was first invited to be on the show, and was then invited to write the episode. He indicates his character Charles Heathbar "...shouldn't be R Gervais or D Brent, but a combination of the two." During the show he writes a love song to Marge which he describes as "The smarmiest, most embarrassingly cringeworthy love song you've heard in your life" which he not only composed but accompanied on guitar. His voiceover was recorded in Los Angeles in April 2005 over a long weekend. Ricky concludes "The way I see it, The Simpsons is the greatest TV show of all time. All I can do is make it slightly worse."

p22 Reviews the popularity of OFF and provides RadioTimes "Greatest Simpsons Episodes Of All Time" as follows;

1. Flaming Moe's (1991)

2. Mr. Plow (1992)

3. Lisa vs Malibu Stacy (1994)

4. Lisa's Wedding (1995)

5. Who Shot Mr. Burns? (1995)

6. The Springfield Files (1997)

7. Saddlestore Galactica (200)

8. HOMЯ (2001)

9. The Frying Game (2002)

10. The Regina Monologues (2003)

1000 Greatest Covers

Rolling Stone, May-Jun 2006, cover, ?

Special 3D cover features dozens of people that have appeared "..on the cover of the Rolling Stone" with Bart in the upper left hand corner.

The 1000 greatest covers include several Simpsons covers, of course.

The Simpsons' best new gags! (not supplied)

Nuts (UK), Sep 29 - Oct 5 2006, cover, p10-11

Cover has Homer Simpson on bottom right corner with caption "Great new Simpsons gags!"

p10-11 A selection of good (but not great) new Simpsons lines from upcoming episodes in the UK.

A quick word with Homer Simpson (We meet our favorite two-dimensional comedy character! (not supplied)

Nuts (UK), Jan 26 - Feb 1 2007, cover, p16

Cover has Homer Simpson on bottom right corner with caption "Comedy Blow Out! Johnny Vegas! Al Murray! Homer Simpson!"

p16 Full page interview with Homer Simpson.

The Blockbuster Preview 2007 (Previewers Simon Braund, Ian Freer, Chris Hewitt, Dan Jolin, Ian Nathan, Olly Richards and Sam Toy)

n212 Empire Magazine (UK), February 2007, cover, p67-84

2007 Preview issue has cover caption: "Also Starring... The Simpsons..." (listed amongst 6 movie titles).

p67 Preview article of 2007 theatre releases includes a page on The Simpsons Movie, beginning with "Honestly, we never thought it was going to happen" and concludes with:

"In 07 Words: We're really hoping it's Best. Film. Ever."

How to Love Your Mom

Cosmo Girl, May 2007, ?

Article illustrated with pictures of Marge, Lisa, Bart and Maggie.

The Simpsons 400th Episode

Sky The Magazine (UK), Jun 2007, cover, p?

Full Marge Simpson cover with caption "Collectors' Edition! The Simpsons 400th Episode"

More on this issue when we obtain a copy!

Playboy Interview: Matt Groening A candid conversation with the brains behind the Simpsons empire about Marge's sex appeal, Homer's lust for life and Bart's drug-addled future (interview by David Sheff)

v54n6 Playboy, Jun 2007, cover, p57-60, 145-146.

Cover has "D'OH! An Animated interview with Matt Groening.

Available on-line from Playboy right here!

The Simpsons Movie After 18 years as the world's most dysfunctional family, The Simpsons are finally arriving on the big screen! (not supplied)

Unlimited Cineworld Cinemas Magazine (UK), Jul/Aug 2007, cover, p4-5

Cover features Homer and Bart on a motorcycle, appropriately terrified, with caption "The Simpsons Movie: D'oh! The World's Favourite Dysfunctional Family Hit The Big Screen in a Riot of Cartoon Colour"

p4-5 Recommended as "film of the month" this free publication provided to those attending the cinema provides, as one might expect, a glowing but nonetheless well earned endorsement of The Simpsons Movie.

America's real first family This July, the lovable yellow clan hits the big screen in The Simpsons Movie. Will Doig looks at how the cartoon has led the way for our acceptance in American culture - and taught us tolerance in the process (Will Doig)

n989 The Advocate, Jul 17 2007, cover, p46-50

Cover features Homer and John Waters with caption "How The Simpsons took the fear our of queer: Homer's gay panic made us hip for TV. Now he hits the big screen. D'oh!" and "A cartoon John Waters schools Homer" John Waters appeared as the store owner in "Homer's Phobia", episode [4F11]

p46-50 Great article describing how The Simpsons has brought gays out of the closet and into mainstream America, a good excerpt of which can be found on the The Advocate web site right here!.

QuestionAnswer with Matt Groening (Interview by Violet Chandler)

L.A. Direct, Jul 2007, 38-39

Short interview with Matt Groening; it begins;

Q: You are so many people's hero. Who have been some of your personal heroes?

A: The people I admire most are the ones who seem to be living by the motto: "So little time, so much to do." The heroic workaholic in my life was Frank Zappa. I'm always impressed when people can do it all and still smile.

The Simpsons Go Hollywood (a look back) (Interviews by Chaunce Hayden)

v18n935 Steppin' Out, July 25 2007, cover, p12, p52-57, p68-71

Cover features a naked Homer Simpson running across the cover.

Reprints of interviews with Matt Groening, Nancy Cartwright and Dan Castellaneta... to transcribe some day.

Marge Simpson The Simpsons Movie star gives Rachel a peek inside the family fridge. (not supplied, Illustration by Matt Groening)

Every Day With Rachel Ray, Aug 2007, cover, p152

Interview with Marge Simpson with an illustration of her fridge.

Homer Simpson This summer, the man who put the "d'oh" in doughnut is coming to the big screen in The Simpsons Movie. REDBOOK asked Homer to share his fantasies and secrets. And no, they don't all involve food. (Holly Hays)

v209n2 Redbook, Aug 2007, p48

"Eighteen seasons, 400 episodes, and Homer doesn't look a day older than when we first met him. No wonder Hollywood came calling."

Interview with Homer;

Redbook: If they were to make a movie about your live someday, who would play you?

Homer: A hybrid super-actor made of George Cloney, Johnny Depp, and the ghost of Francis the Talking Mule. But keep me on the set for dinner scenes. I do my own eating.

Redbook: Who is your all-time favorite movie hero?

Homer: The guy who operates the popcorn machine in the lobby.

Redbook: And what is your all-time favorite movie?

Homer: Explosive Explosion! Is there a movie called that? If there is, that's my favorite movie.

Redbook: Pick one: Betty Boop, Olive Oyl, Wilma Flintstone or Jessica Rabbit?

Homer: Wilma Flintstone. She's the only one who wouldn't think I was the most primitive man she's ever met.

Redbook: Finish this sentence: I've always wondered why women...

Homer: Don't like it when I burp the alphabet. It's fun and educational.

Redbook: The thing I wish women knew about men is...

Homer: Inside every man is a scared little boy. And inside that little boy, there's a happy-go-lucky puppy. And inside the puppy. there's a robot of some kind. Inside that... I don't know, but I'm hoping it's hard candy.

Redbook: The quickest way to a man's heart is...

Homer: A constant supply of food and TV. And no nagging about eating too much or watching too much TV.

Redbook: A woman is sexiest wearing...

Homer: Given my history, any form of contraception. Can I say that in REDBOOK? Well, whatever, I just did.

Redbook: What does Marge love most about you?

Homer: She can talk to me anytime: when I'm driving, eating, sleeping - whenever! The secret is, I don't listen.

Redbook: And what do you love most about Marge?

Homer: We're perfectly matched. She finishes my sentences, and I finish her ice cream.

Failed Pitches for the new Simpsons Movie (Artist: Steve Smallwood)

n481 MAD, Sep 2007, cover (two different), p1, p23-25

First cover (of two) has Bart Simpson with an Alfred E. Neuman face writing "I will not use The Simpsons Movie to sell MAD" repeatedly on the blackboard.

Second cover has Homer Simpson strangling Bart Simpson with the caption "The Simpsons Movie".

Page one has sixteen avatars of the MAD staff generated from thesimpsonsmovie.com.

p2 Shows the two coves available for this issue.

Failed pitches include an Anime version from Daisuke Matsui (of Japanese football fame??), Homer Alone from Macaulay Culkin, Eddie Murphy is The Simpsons, with Eddie Murphy playing every role, Simpsonetics (aka Dianetics) from Scientologist Tom Cruise and The Simpsons: Too Hot from Larry Flynt.

Quotable Quotes (not supplied)

Reader's Digest, Dec 2007, p79

A Matt Groening quote, from Playboy;

"Let's face it, all the good stuff happens after midnight."

Yellow Fever Big screen, homescreen, any screen, The Simpsons are a 20-year wonder (Bill Brioux)

v1n5 SHOW (Bell TV) (Canada), Jan 2008, cover. p34-36

Cover story features head of Marge Simpsons with caption "The Simpsons Supersized".

Article inspired by the upcoming movie does a quick review of our favorite family.

A Voyage Round Our Fathers Whether it's with The Simpsons or Futurama, Matt Groening is always the the naughty boy making fun of a bad dad - and his new DVD shows no signs of him growing up (Bryan Appleyard)

The Sunday Times (UK), Culture section, Apr 13, 2008, cover, p6-7

Cover says "Television: Matt Groening loves bad dads and robots"

Interview with Matt Groening discusses Simpsons, Futurama, the possibility of a new cartoon and more. Last paragraph concludes article as follows:

Has he got another show in mind? "Yes, I think about it a lot. But the problem with animation is it's really time consuming. If I could figure out a way of not caring, I'd have it made. But you want everything to be great and so..." He also promises this year he'll get his website - www.mattgroening.com - together. At the moment, it's just a picture of a big, dumb, rabbit. And he's working on Life in Hell. But he will do another show. He'll have to. He's 54, but he's still the little kid staring up at the monstrous dad. One way or another, he's going to have to get that fixed.

Die Simpsons Special

Spät nachts, in Springfield...

Die Simpsons in Der Kunst

Du hast eindeutig zu viele Simpsons - Folgen gesehen, wenn...

..Wären Die Simpsons Mit Uns Gealtert!

Würden "Die Simpsons" in Deutschland Leben...

Anzeichen Dafür, Dass Sie zu Viele Simpsons Filme Gesehen Haben:

Ziehen Sie Sofort Nach Springfield Um, Wein...

n16 MAD Special #16 (Germany), July 2008, Cover, entire issue!

Once again a German MAD magazine special features our favorite family exclusively, and we only list half of the Simpsons articles included.

Full Simpsons cover features Homer bringing up dinner?, with an Alfred E. Neuman Marge watching and Bart in the background taking a photo of this special Kodak moment.

Centerfold is a double page and two-sided Simpsons poster.

Back cover is Homer E. Neuman - the Simpsons Special issue in 2001 had Marge E. Neuman on the back cover.

The Sexiest Music Moments in TV History! Only the finest lip-locking lesbians, bikini-sporting supermodels and.Homer Simpson? (unknown)

Blender Magazine, Jul 2008, p?

Homer Simpson wins #21 on the list of the The Sexiest Music Moments in TV History!, noted as follows;

The Simpsons Colonel Homer episode [8F19], 1992

Hot because: From Michelle Pfeiffer to Britney Spears, many starlets have had cameo turns as yellow-skinned hotties on The Simpsons - but none was quite as sexy as Beverly D'Angelo's Lurleen Lumpkin, a buxom, budding country singer who angled to steal Homer from Marge. She came on to him in her trailer, wearing a low-cut top and breathily singing "Bunk with me tonight." Lurleen was so popular that an action figure - with appropriately Barbie-dimension measurements - was released.

Ultimate Guide to The Simpsons (unknown)

ZOO (UK), Jul 30 2008, cover, special pullout

Cover caption "Ultimate Guide to The Simpsons" with Mr. Burns, Ralph Wiggum and Sideshow Bob pictured. Cover lists "Movie secrets, Best of Homer, Funniest ever gags and Groening speaks to Zoo as items promised within.

No further information. Yet.

Simpsons Secrets Revealed! A bunch of leaked facts from the record-breaking 20th season that hasn't even aired in the US, plus some bonus unseen Simpson's gold... (not supplied)

n134 ZOO (Australia), Sep 22 2008, cover, p4,

Top of cover has Homer with caption "Simpsons New Episodes".

p4 Table of contents has Lisa in a clown suit.

p12 Two pages outlining the coming seasons episodes and guest stars.

Homer's Best Gags... Ever! To celebrate two decades of Simpsons' main man, we rewind his 20 funniest moments

n83 Rue Morgue (UK), Oct 2008, cover, ?

Cover story has "The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror"

Review of the Treehouse of Horror episodes. From Rue Morgue:

Once a year The Simpsons is taken over by The Treehouse of Horror Halloween special. Time to take stock of nearly two decades of hilariously blood-curdling cartoons.

Sounds Like Somebody I Know (crossword puzzle) (Merl Reagle, Edited by Will Shortz)

The New York Times Magazine, Nov 16, 2009, p65

p65 The ultimate Simpsons crossword, featured in episode Homer and Lisa Exchange Cross Words [KABF19], with Merl Reagle and Will Shortz as guest stars, The answers to which provide part of the episode and the first letter of each clue form a letter from Homer to Lisa at the end of the episode.

Funniest Simpsons of 2008! After a few unfunny seasons, Homer's new Treehouse of Horror XIX is a total cack and the best Simpsons in years (not supplied)

n143 ZOO (Australia), Nov 24 2008, p5, 22-23

Homer Simpson pictured on bottom left of cover with strange captions: Mad New Simpsons: Homer's gay, Krusty's dead, Wiggum gets STD

p5 Homer appears in the table of contents.

p22-23 Great two page spread on the latest THOH episode!

Comics Awards Winners

Bart & Sakura: Is it Love?

Kids Choice Awards 2009

n151 Nick Magazine, April 2009, p10, p12, p38

p10 Documents Nickelodeon Magazine's Comics Awards Winners including Simpsons Comics for Favorite Comic Book Series. (See The Simpsons Awards page!)

p11- Faux magazine within this magazine Toon Weekly includes Bart & Sakura inset on the cover and has a half page article that also relates prior story about Lisa dating "hunky Naruto" with an inset of that cover.

p31-39 Documents the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards, including a picture of Lisa under the nomination of The Simpsons for Favorite Cartoon. (They won - see The Simpsons Awards page!)

The Simpsons Are Coming Simpsons Creator Matt Groening On UK Exclusive Episode (unknown)

Hot TV (Daily Star supplement) (UK), Mar 14-21 2009, cover, p10-11

Bottom left of cover has OFF with caption "The Simpsons: America's Favourite Family Invade UK"

Article discusses how, for the first time ever, a new episode [LABF11] "In the Name of the Grandfather" will be shown in the UK and Ireland before it's aired in the United States.

The Simpsons Vault of Terror (unknown)

n266 ZOO (UK), Apr 10-16 2009, cover, p2, p32-35

p2 Homer's picture again on table of contents: "Woohoo! It's Homer Simpson's funniest ever gags".

p32-35 Wonderful spread of Homer's finniest moments ever in this soft-porn magazine, replete with screen captures and quotes, as follows;

The Value of a Hard Day's Work - Kamp Krusty:

Son, if you really want something in this life, you have to work for it. Now quiet! They're about to announce the lottery numbers.

New Name, New Homer - Homer To The Max:

(Homer has changed his name to Max Power.) Marge: But I fell in love with Homer Simpson! I don't want to snuggle with Max Power! Homer: Nobody snuggles with Max Power! You strap yourself in and feel the Gs! And it doesn't stop in the bedroom. I'm taking charge. Kids, there are three ways to do things. The right way, the wrong way and the Max Power way. Bart: Isn't that just the wrong way? Homer: Yes, but faster.

A Little Knowledge Is a Dangerous Thing - Secrets of A Successful Marriage:

Homer: How is education suppose to make me feel smarter? Besides, every time I learn something new, it pushes some old stuff out of my brain. Remember when I took home that wine-tasting course and I forgot how to drive? Marge: That was because you were drunk. Homer: And how...

Good Time Management - Lisa's First Word:

Homer: It's not easy to juggle a pregnant wife and a troubled child, but somehow I managed to fit in eight hours of TV a day.

A Wise Leader - King-Size Homer:

Lisa: Dad, please, for the last time, I beg you - don't lower yourself to the level of the mob. Homer: Lisa, maybe if I'm part of that mob, I can steer it in wise directions. Now, where's my giant foam cowboy hat and air horn?

Smartest. Gag. Ever. - Two Bad Neighbours:

(Ex-President George Bush moves into the area, much to Homer's dismay) Homer: Huh, look at those phonies, sucking up to Bush. (Santa's Little Helper runs after George Bush too} Homer: I guess you might say he's barking up the wrong Bush! Homer's Brain: There it is Homer, the cleverest thing you'll ever say and no one was around to hear it. Homer: D'oh!

Hacked Off - King-Size Homer:

"To start, press any key." Homer: Where's the "Any" key? I see "Esc", "Ctrl" and "Pg-up". There doesn't seem to be any "Any" key. Phew, all this computer hacking is making me thirsty. Think I'll order a TAB.

Family Planning - Missionary: Impossible:

Homer: Hmm, I can see the house is falling apart without me, so here's the new order: Bart, you're the man of the house. Lisa, I'm promoting you to boy. Maggie's now the brainy girl. The toaster can fill in for Maggie.

Lost In Translation - Mom And Pop Art:

(Homer drops his barbecue pit materials into wet cement). Homer: Gotta build fast, cement drying. OK, let's see - English side ruined, must use French instructions. Le grill! What the hell is that!

The Animation Generation (D-Generación Animada) (Yonatan Gómez Uribe)

Estrellas Animadas ¡Niños Cartoon! (Ángel Web)

Virtual Club - ¡Simpson Mania! (not supplied)

La Hoja Santa de... ¡Ned Flanders! (Ned Flanders)

La ultima y nos vamos... (not supplied)

n61 Virtual Kids (Mexico), May 2009, cover, 19-22, 24-25 (centerfold), 32, 46, 47, 48

This issue of Virtual Club focuses on animation and our favorite family is featured throughout.

Full cover of the classic naked running Homer, with a montage of other cartoon characters behind him, including Bart Simpson, Fry and Bender (as well as Disney cartoons, Betty Boop, Beavis & Butthead, Spongebob, Ren & Stimpy, etc.)

p20 Light article on the history of animation has this to say about our favorite family;

"Meses más tarde y después de vencer en gran medida el poder de la censura, hacen su aparición Los Simpsons, familia disfunctional que con sus divertidas aventuras y gran irreverencia despertaron la polémica entre propios y extraños, todo el mundo hablado de Bart Simpson y su singular familia, la cual aunque parecía muy fuerte para ser una serie animada, marcó el comienzo de un nuevo nivel de la irreverencia en televisión, en el que la parodia se centraba en los mismos defectos de la sociedad actual.

p21 History of animation continues with discussion of Futurama.

p24-25 The full cover is provided as a centerfold poster.

Dunkin' Cop is a Munchkin Mooch (Larry Celona, Perry Chiaramonte and Lorena Mongelli)

v208n247 New York Post, Jul 20, 2009, cover

Cover of New York Post features Chief Wiggum, coffee and donut in hand, with caption "NYPD probes donut cop", illustrating a page 7 story about one of New York's Finest repeatedly and without permission helping himself to free donuts at a local store (against regulations even with permission!).