Archbishop set for "Simpsons" role

[PfcHammer]

http://www.reuters.co.uk/newsPackageArticle.jhtml?type=entertainmentNews&storyID=532576

Archbishop set for "Simpsons" role
Sun 20 June, 2004 13:29

LONDON (Reuters) - The Archbishop of Canterbury, head of the world's 70 million Anglicans and a self-declared devotee of the U.S. television hit "The Simpsons", could soon be paying Homer, Marge, Bart and Lisa a visit in Springfield.

Producers of the animated comedy have invited Rowan Williams, 54, to take part in an episode after he praised the programme for its humour and humility, the Sunday Times reported.

"We'd love to have him on the show...It's a great thrill that the archbishop is such a fan," executive producer Al Jean said.

"In the beginning, some religious groups in the United States disliked the show, so to have such a prominent religious leader defend it is great," he added.

[TroglodyteScholar]

1. But....

I don't even BELIEEEVE in Jebus!

[Warpy]

2. The Simpsons is a guilty pleasure

for a lot of folks. It's one of the few places you can see real criticism of what's going on in the world, and about the only family sitcom left that doesn't insult the intelligence of its audience.

In a wasteland dominated by yuppies playing at privation and marriage porn, they remain a real breath of fresh air, even after over a decade of shows.

Plus, they're a burr under Murdoch's saddle. Long may they remain so.

[BlueEyedSon]

3. Brits are sooo cooool!