The World According to the Simpsons

by Steven Keslowitz

"Keslowitz fixes a serious eye on America's favorite dysfunctional cartoon crew." -Larry McShane, Associated Press
"An accomplished work with many insights to share." -Duncan Dobbelmann, PhD
.,."His book of d'oh is a big hit." -New York Daily News
When The Simpsons premiered, many hailed it as a sign of society's decline. And to them we say: D'oh! Instead, The Simpsons has become the smartest and most pointed look at the world we live in-all while becoming everyone's favorite TV family.
The World According to The Simpsons is a hilarious and insightful study of what The Simpsons has to say about society, and how society is affected by The Simpsons.
What does Marge say about the state of modern feminism? Are we too obsessed with "Hollywood Jerk" celebrities? Are Americans as great as they think? Is Homer the new industrialized employee? Will no Simpson child be left behind?
No issue is settled until the Simpsons have had their say. So sit back, relax, and explore the wisdom of Springfield and what it means for our society. Or as Homer might say, "Mmm...bookalicious."

Genres: Nonfiction, Pop Culture

320 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2006

Reviews

[Lorna (lornaslibrary) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Plus
-Wide overview of the way The Simpsons is used to satirise everything from philosophy to gun control to the education system
-An overall really great reminder of how amazing The Simpsons is
-Manages to show Homer in an unexpectedly positive light without ignoring his negative traits
-Made me realise some things about the series that I'd never noticed before, and educated me on some of the issues the show addressed that I wasn't aware of

Minus
-Repetitive. One whole paragraph was used twice, word for word
-Reads a little bit like a university student trying to reach a word count
-I kinda disagreed with his analysis of Maggie but hey. Personal opinions and all that stuff

[Jannie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was actually very interesting. It's an interesting look on our society and culture today. At some ponits you forget it's a Simpsons Book

[Natalie · Rating 2 out of 5]

waste of your time, redundant, repetitive and extremely drawn out

[Aubrey Wood · Rating 1 out of 5]

Reads like a C+ college term paper that somehow manages to achieve the unthinkable: make me ask "Who cares?" in a discussion about The Simpsons. Uses the word "ebullient" twice within two pages.

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Oi. It wasn't completely terrible, but I think the author's editor was asleep when reviewing this book! He had an awful use of citations, grammar mishaps abound, and a few spelling errors sprinkled throughout. He touched on a few important thoughts, but really only examined a few key episodes.

I'm disappointed. He could have gone miles with this book, but he settled on only a few feet.

[Michael · Rating 3 out of 5]

An enjoyable read for a true Simpsons fan. And the author's conclusion is correct: The Simpsons is not just an animated sitcom. It is a reflection of American society, the good and the bad, occasionally exaggerated, but always worthy of a good chuckle.

[Aubrey Wood · Rating 1 out of 5]

Reads like a C+ college term paper that somehow manages to achieve the unthinkable: make me ask "Who cares?" in a discussion about The Simpsons. Uses the word "ebullient" twice within two pages.