The conclusion of The Simpsons was a satirical commentary on blogging. Although they never mentioned blogging or even the world wide web for that matter, there was no doubt who they were talking about. Below is the transcript.
Lisa: [Picks up paper from doorstep] The Homer Times?
Homer (voiceover): All my daughter ever did was to tell people to think for themselves. I may be her father, but when I grow up, I want to be just like her. Except, still a dude.
Lisa: [hugs Homer] Oh, dad. This is so sweet. But I've learned that one little paper can't make a difference in this world. [is hit in the head with a rolled-up newspaper] The Barney Bugle?
Barney: Lisa, you made me realize the importance of free and independent media. So I printed my own paper! Although it's mostly culled from wire services. *belch*
Lenny: Hey, who wants a copy of the Lenny Saver?
Lisa: You have a newspaper too?
Lenny: Well, I was reading the Homer Times about what you did for us, and I thought that maybe I should start asking my own questions. You know... find out the truth about things. [unrolls paper, which says: "The Truth About Carl: He's Great!"] [wipes tear] It had to be told.
Willie: Check out the Willie World News! I reviewed the new tractors. They're all shite!
Homer: See Lisa, instead of one big-shot controlling all the media, now there's a thousand freaks xeroxing their worthless opinions.
Lisa: I couldn't be prouder.
Selma: Are you a Patty or a Selma? Take our quiz.
Captain McAllister: Well blow me down. I'm a Selma!
A thousand freaks xeroxing their worthless opinions. Yep, that sounds about right. I too couldn't be prouder.
