Simpson photos on Flickr

When the Fox television network decided to throw its animated cartoon series, “The Simpsons”, up against that powerhouse, “The Cosby Show”, it seemed as hopeless as aging boxer George Foreman attempting to take on heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield.

And the results were pretty much the same. “The Simpsons” came away beaten – but unbowed. It remains are probably the most successful prime time cartoon series since “The Flintstones” hit the screen. It’s a pop culture phenomenon that has affected our language and spawned a multitude of licensed by-products.

One spin-off is a new magazine, “Simpson Illustrated”. It’s not a large book – only 42 pages in length – but comes equipped with enough fun and games to satisfy any true “Simpsons” fan.

The book opens with a news section containing such noteworthy items as the story of a Texas state politician named Bart Simpson who was soundly defeated in a recent election. Also included is the actual ingredients found in sliced head cheese. Yum!!

For those whose brains are filled with useless information, there’s a Simpsons Trivia Quiz. We’re treated to Bart’s somewhat slanted re-telling of the legend of Goldilocks. In an interview with the animation directors of the show, we learn such behind-the-scenes secrets as how many spikes there are in Bart’s hair.

This is a slickly produced magazine that does a fairly good job of walking the same line trod by the TV series. It’s light and irreverent, and can be enjoyed by children and adults.

The series seems to have lost the bite found in earlier episodes. It’s been toned down and cleaned up, which is disappointing. Still, both it and the magazine offer plenty of entertainment.

“Simpsons Illustrated” costs $2.50, and is available on magazine racks and in comic book stores.

Simpson, Rosehearty SM24ONS by busmanscotland

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SM24 ONS is a Temsa HD12 new to Simpson’s of Rosehearty In May 2024.

It is seen here in Inverness operating a Tour.

Simpson robot detail by Lockwasher

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Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Uno by Mark Anderson

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20070630 THE SIMPSONS. by Jessie.yang

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Jessica Simpson by MumDee

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Jessica Simpson and Eva Longoria

Simpsons Flintstones by Mr. Flintstone

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Simpson, Saskatchewan by Heidi G

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Simpson, Saskatchewan, Canada

Jimmi Simpson by Gage Skidmore

Jimmi Simpson speaking at the 2017 San Diego Comic Con International, for "Westworld", at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California.

Please attribute to Gage Skidmore if used elsewhere.

The Simpsons Ride by Katy Recco Photography

Bart Simpson Nirvana by dropicodev

Funny Bart simpson wallpaper like nirvana cd cover weeeeeee!

Simpsons Roasting On An Open Fire by B M

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IAN SIMPSON - Architect by Harry (Howard) Potts

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IAN SIMPSON: the son of a demolition contractor, was born in Heywood, near Rochdale in 1955. Since the 1996 Manchester bombing by the IRA, SimpsonHaugh has played a leading role in the reconstruction of the city, with many of Manchester’s most notable new buildings having been designed by the firm: Beetham Hilton Tower, Great Jackson Street Buildings, Urbis, No.1 St Peter’s Square, Manchester Town Hall Extension, Library Walk, Deansgate Square, No.1 Spinningfields, Shudehill Transport Interchange and First Street to name but a few. Ian's designs define the modern Manchester we know today.

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GREATER MANCUNIANS is a Manchester College student led landmark photography project (supported by Manchester City Council). It features those people born, bred, or who have made their home within the current Greater Manchester boundary and who have in some way culturally shaped the city and its surrounding boroughs.

The project will be published and exhibited in a major city centre exhibition in 2021/22.

Bart Simpson Nirvana by dropicodev