Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Banksy creates surprising anti-capitalist Simpsons intro
I wouldn't call this subversive, but the new Simpsons intro Banksy made takes a departure from the regular sequences which open the show.
It features dreary shots of weary Asians working on a production line. They make Simpsons merchandise in depressing sweatshop conditions.
The music is melancholic at best.
Does this glorify the anti-status quo messages in Banksy's art?
Is 20th Century Fox having a laugh at its own questionable production methods?
I think neither. But the intro has done what it was designed for - hitting 'refresh' on an oft-boring show by going a bit viral.
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This reminds me of Simpsons circa 1993.
It'll never go back to that time though.
Really, the Simpsons has always been a great source of social commentary. Banksy or no Banksy.
Agreed, agreed.
Fox should get Banksy to do more storyboards.
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