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progressoid

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Mon Nov 4, 2013, 02:50 PM Nov 2013

The Simpsons take a couple swipes at Fox News again.

Last edited Mon Nov 4, 2013, 05:52 PM - Edit history (1)

"The Simpsons" had a field day with the media world on its latest episode, going after MSNBC, CNN and the New York Times. The show even featured a lengthy guest spot from none other than Rachel Maddow.

But, as ever, "The Simpsons" reserved the bulk of its ire for its corporate sister, Fox News:








The sharpest jab, though, comes from this section, which shows how Fox News handles troublesome Republicans in Simpsons-land:

One flick of the remote...


...And that Republican becomes a Democrat!



http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/04/simpsons-fox-news-kent-brockman_n_4212009.html?ref=topbar#next_slideshow


Edited...
Here's Rachel Maddow's cameo!

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The Simpsons take a couple swipes at Fox News again. (Original Post) progressoid Nov 2013 OP
I saw that last night and busted out laughing. LeftofObama Nov 2013 #1
k&r (nt) pokerfan Nov 2013 #2
Edited to add a clip of Maddow's appearance progressoid Nov 2013 #3
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