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Monday, September 19, 2011

Marge Simpson and Barbara Bush

Posted by Jared @ 1:59 pm CDT
Filed under: TV, Culture, Current Events, History, Awesomeness

Abraham Piper reports: "Soon after The Simpsons debuted, People Magazine quoted Barbara Bush as saying it was one the stupidest things she’d ever seen. Here’s is Marge’s respectful response . . ."

And here is Mrs. Bush’s response:

Dear Marge,

How kind of you to write. I’m glad you spoke your mind; I foolishly didn’t know you had one.

I am looking at a picture of you, depicted on a plastic cup, with your blue hair filled with pink birds peeking out all over. Evidently, you and your charming family — Lisa, Homer, Bart and Maggie — are camping out. It is a nice family scene. Clearly you are setting a good example for the rest of the country.

Please forgive a loose tongue.

Warmly,

Barbara Bush

P.S. Homer looks like a handsome fella!

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Comments on "Marge Simpson and Barbara Bush":

1. Shrode - 09/19/2011 4:32 pm CDT

OK, help me out with this one...why is this blog reporting on this suddenly 20 years later?

2. Jared - 09/19/2011 4:39 pm CDT

Abraham specializes in internet ephemera. He's not "reporting" this so much as showcasing an item of historical curiosity and interest. He's also highlighted computer manuals from the 80s that feature Star Wars characters and the like.

3. KenLeonard - 09/19/2011 11:19 pm CDT

That, and it's kind of funny.

The idea that "Marge" sent a letter makes perfect sense as a publicity stunt.

The idea that Mrs. Bush sent a response is downright hilarious.

"I’m glad you spoke your mind; I foolishly didn’t know you had one." That, my friends, is humor!

4. Dave - 09/19/2011 11:27 pm CDT

What.

5. nhe - 09/20/2011 11:13 am CDT

I think this also highlights the knee-jerk religious-moralist reaction to something that someone watched in passing for 30 seconds and formed an opinion.

Sometimes, truthfully, 30 seconds is all we need to form such an opinion (that's where I was about 30 seconds into "Vampire Diaries").......but as a rule, its not a good practice, as we tend to often dismiss some well-written, image-bearer gold.

Love Barbara Bush correcting herself as if she realizes this very thing.

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