The Simpsons vs. the First Amendment
Much has been said this week about more people knowing the characters of The Simpsons versus their First Amendment rights. Sadly, I am covered by this heading. However, I bring you a handy-dandy chart to help you remember your rights by correlating them to the Simpsons themselves.
How the Simpsons compare to the First Amendment
First Amendment FreedomSimpson Family MemberReason
SpeechBartHe is well-known for his wild catchphrases, such as "Eat my shorts"
ReligionLisaHer family members may be of an indeterminate Christian denomination, but Lisa herself is a Buddhist; she also immersed herself in Judaism while helping Krusty the Clown with his bar mitzvah
PressMargeAside from her homemaker chores, including much ironing (*cough*), she has appeared multiple times in the Springfield Shopper
AssemblyHomerHe's a people kind of guy, and when he's not at Moe's, you'll often find him at other public gatherings...some of which he caused himself
Petition for Redress of GrievancesMaggieDon't underestimate her because she's a baby; she did shoot Mr. Burns, after all
How the Simpsons compare to the First Amendment
First Amendment FreedomSimpson Family MemberReason
SpeechBartHe is well-known for his wild catchphrases, such as "Eat my shorts"
ReligionLisaHer family members may be of an indeterminate Christian denomination, but Lisa herself is a Buddhist; she also immersed herself in Judaism while helping Krusty the Clown with his bar mitzvah
PressMargeAside from her homemaker chores, including much ironing (*cough*), she has appeared multiple times in the Springfield Shopper
AssemblyHomerHe's a people kind of guy, and when he's not at Moe's, you'll often find him at other public gatherings...some of which he caused himself
Petition for Redress of GrievancesMaggieDon't underestimate her because she's a baby; she did shoot Mr. Burns, after all