Simpsons

There was a lot going on in the first Simpsons episode we watched. One of the main ideas was mimetic desire. This desire was brought about because Bart unknowingly got a girlfriend, Greta, and then decided he didn't want her anymore. He was happy with this decision, that is until he found out Milhouse was Greta's new boyfriend. He previously did not care that she was not his girlfriend, but as soon as he was no longer able to have her, his desire for her was uncontrollable. Only because he couldn't have her anymore. An erotic triangle also formed between Milhouse, Bart and Greta. Bart and Milhouse shared a homosocial bond, they were good friends and did a lot together. Once Milhouse was Greta's boyfriend, Bart and Milhouse didn't get along so well. They began fighting and arguing over her. They began to fight over her because she was the object of desire. Then Greta broke up with Milhouse, and also rejected Bart. Now the homosocial bond between Milhouse and Bart was restored, and they both hated Greta, the object of desire. This episode also demonstrated heteronormaty in a society. Masculine figure at times was viewed as a little extreme. Greta's father, was extremely masculine. He had a deep voice, big muscles, and control. He was portrayed as Arnold Schwarzeneger, but this portrayal was taken to the extreme. His Hummer was super sized, greatly exaggerated larger than it's actual size. You notice his control when he says that it is time to stop laughing. His masculinity rubs off onto his daughter Greta. For when faced with the two boys, Milhouse and Bart, says that they simply are not manly enough for her. She received this image from her father, he has unknowingly set standards for what Greta will look for in a male. She will want someone that will be able to care for her like her father has been able to. Seeking similar features in her mate. This television show at first appears to be geared towards younger children, early teens. I would mostly say even males. But once you watch the show, the humor in this show is above the comprehension of a teenager. There are life experiences that a younger audience might notice, but wouldn't understand the humor that goes along with it. I can honestly say, I remember watching the Simpsons from time to time when I was younger. And often times, I didn't not fully understand the context of the episode. I laughed because I thought things were funny. But looking back now, I really didn't fully comprehend the humor that was portrayed in this television show. Because I didn't fully understand I never had a great appreciation for it. Now I am able to understand, I have developed a different view towards the Simpsons.