Portrait of the American Family

America: land of the free, home of the brave. The capital of independence, rock music, hotdogs and baseball games. Everlasting days, big business and freedom. Who better to represent this unique country other than the All American Family: the Simpsons. Two parents, three children, a dog and a cat living in a suburban neighborhood where “everybody knows your name.” At the head of the family is a middle aged, balding, husband/ father. Homer works at …

…The Simpsons; what is this TV show trying to say to the public. Is it a mirror of what society was or is? No, it’s a method of entertainment often making fun of the so called “common family.” The TV show isn’t to be taken literally but to take people away from their busy lives. If it was the definition of the “American Family,” then welcome to America….proceed at your own risk!