Looks like Bart Simpson will never be a diplomat.

The spiky-haired brat of Fox's long-running The Simpsons and his animated clan are being decried by Brazilian officials for an episode they say sullied the reputation of international party destination Rio de Janeiro. In fact, not only are they decrying, they're crying lawsuit. (Full text here ( http://www.eonline.com/News/Items/0,1,9775,00.html))I understand that some cultures might be more thin skinned than others, but let's get real: no country is the butt of more Simpson's jokes than the United States. The show is seen the world over, but I haven't noticed any actual or threatened lawsuits of this nature coming from a U.S. source.

I’m pretty sure that the 1st Amendment will protect the FOX studios… perhaps those that were contemplating the suit were just scouting for "deep pockets" and the hopes of a settlement.

Peace.

The Simpsons had a bash at Australia once, and I found it one of their funniest episodes.

Though the episode when they came to Canada sucked, they have had some funny Canada jokes.

Shows the balls Brazil has, eh. Where's Nelson; look at how great your country is, eh?

If it isn't protected Fox might have to fork over at most twenty bucks american. Isn't inflation really bad, like, everywhere in South America?

My Grandad is just like Groundskeeper Willie

Honest!!

no country is the butt of more Simpson's jokes than the United States. The show is seen the world over, but I haven't noticed any actual or threatened lawsuits of this nature coming from a U.S. source

dont put any ideas in their heads. :bugeye:

There's always the common adage "Don't like it, don't ____ it" where the blank can be watch, listen to, smell, sit next to, feel, or whatever else seems to fit, depending on the occasion. Ha, ha.

Brazil is just peeved that the Simpsons is seen in more markets than their own tourism advertising, and was more revealing, too.

Too revealing for their liking. :)