Matt Groening's Criticism Of Mr. Burns Campaign

Writer Matt Groening uses his show, The Simpsons, as a means of criticizing the phony campaigns of political candidates as well as the lack of safety in nuclear power plants. Mr. Burns’ campaign is intended to be a parody of the majority of politicians. He has a team of employees who change him into what the citizens see on TV. His character is not similar to his media image. Groening uses Burns’ campaign to mock how politicians find ways to manipulate themselves to look better in the eyes of the public, whether that is by smearing their opponent or building themselves up. Another example of Groening’s criticism occurs when it is time for Homer’s family to ask questions. Lisa wrote her own question to ask Mr. Burns, but she is forced to ask a simple question that has a

However, this image was not only intended to make the audience laugh, it was also intended to criticize power plants for their lack of safety protocol. The glow of the rat is over exaggerated, but the idea that radioactive chemicals are harmful to animals is not. The factory has so little safety protocol, that animals, like the glowing rat and the three eyed fish, are being exposed to the chemicals. It is a scary notion that some plants do not have enough measures preventing exposure to other creatures and humans. Groening also uses an exaggeration when the gum is found to be sealing the crack in the cooling tower. Of course the factories are not that dangerous, but Groening does have a point. That cooling tower would cost a lot to fix There are tons of plants that find cheaper alternatives than repairing the tower. They might try to seal the crack with concrete, which does not remove the problem, only covers it up. The crack can still spread. Groening not only criticizes the dishonest campaigns that politicians run, but he also criticizes the shortage of safety regulations in nuclear