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Graffiti Artist Redraws ‘Simpsons’ Intro (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Oct 12, 2010 Although it has now been not funny longer than it was the best show on television (or ever?), "The Simpsons" is still finding ways to stay innovative. This guest title sequence, overseen by brilliant street artist Banksy, self-reflexively addresses accusations of slave labor against the show. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Scientology: Coming to Your Neighborhood?

Staff / Truthdig Dec 12, 2009 Nancy Cartwright, the face behind the voice of Bart Simpson, is here to tell you in her non-cartoon voice about the excitement of recruiting new members for the Church of Scientology, which has long counted her among its members There's a "crusade" afoot in 2010, according to Cartwright (continued) . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘To Health’?

Staff / Truthdig Jun 26, 2009 A study published in The Lancet medical journal concludes that the effects of alcohol should be viewed in the same light as the effects of smoking. Alcohol consumption is linked to one in every 25 deaths worldwide, the study said. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

And the Ayatollah Says …

Staff / Truthdig Jun 19, 2009 Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader, said Friday there was no fraud in last week's presidential election and demanded an end to massive street protests. He warned that political leaders supporting such protests -- words aimed directly at losing candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi -- would be responsible for any violence. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Homer Simpson Backs Obama

Staff / Truthdig Oct 3, 2008 In this apparently leaked clip from the slated Nov. 2 episode of "The Simpsons," the original "Joe Sixpack," Homer Simpson, tangles with a voting machine as he attempts to cast his vote for Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama. Who will prevail? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Homer and Marge’s Shortsighted Prediction

Staff / Truthdig Jan 29, 2008 "Simpsons" creator Matt Groening can take some creative license with his characters' back stories, as in this clip, which shows Marge and Homer Simpson -- still in college as they anticipate the end of the '90s -- predicting that Bill Clinton will certainly be seen as the worst president in US history for "lying in a deposition in a civil lawsuit" Well maybe not. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Keith Olbermann Visits the Simpsons

Staff / Truthdig Nov 27, 2007 The "Countdown" host stopped by the Simpson household this week to convince Marge to stop skipping commercials with her TiVo. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Colbert Does a Turn on ‘Simpsons’

Staff / Truthdig Sep 24, 2007 In a satirical match made in heaven, Stephen Colbert appears in cartoon form on "The Simpsons" season premiere. Meanwhile, "Family Guy" takes a jab at the Bushies (and Limbaughs) of the world on its own season debut -- featuring a "Star Wars" send-up, just to add that much more comical catnip to the mix for the show's loyal target demographic. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Simpsons’ Sticks It to Fox

Staff / Truthdig May 22, 2007 "The Simpsons" has never shied away from biting the hand that feeds it, but in its 400th episode -- heavily promoted by the network -- the show went for a two-fer, mocking both the low-brow Fox and the propagandistic Fox News. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Weekly Video Roundup

Staff / Truthdig Mar 17, 2007 Our collection of favorite videos this week includes Sen. Chuck Schumer nailing the Bush administration on the firing of U.S. attorneys, the Discovery Channel drooling over a weapon that kills Americans, and "The Simpsons" dressing down Fox News. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Simpsons’ Nails Fox News

Staff / Truthdig Mar 17, 2007 "The Simpsons" has never shied away from biting the hand that feeds it. In this classic clip, the show eviscerates Fox News in what may be the greatest ever indictment of the network. It's worth watching multiple times just to take in the "crawl." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Weekly Video Roundup

Staff / Truthdig Jan 13, 2007 This week, our collection of Truthdig-flavored videos includes GOP senators grilling Condi on Bush's troop escalation plan; a brutally ironic film reminding us that Saddam Hussein was a 40-year CIA asset; and "The Simpsons" on global warming. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )