“It’s worth remembering that the America which has produced Texas fundamentalism is also producing The Simpsons, which has become so much a part of popular culture that most people have absorbed more of the show’s sensibilities than they may realise. The Simpsons is the rock on which Rupert Murdoch built his American TV empire. This empire is now being used in support of the war effort. Twelve years ago, CNN ruled the Gulf War and Fox News didn’t even exist. Now it is outmuscling CNN in America and changing the ideological landscape. So strong are its ratings that Fox News is rivalling The Simpsons as Murdoch’s American media jewel, but the cartoon, which mocks the tabloid values of Fox, shows no sign of losing its iconic status or its brilliant edge. It is probably the most important entertainment in the world.” Read More >>>
