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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Tom Murray

The Simpsons showrunner calls himself a ‘coward’ in comparison to South Park creators

  • The Simpsons showrunner Matt Selman clarified his stance on political satire, stating the show focuses on broader dystopian themes rather than daily headline-driven humor.
  • Selman praised South Park creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker for their fast and topical political humor, jokingly calling them brave American heroes and labeling himself a coward by comparison.
  • South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone previously addressed their heavy focus on politics and Donald Trump , explaining that politics has effectively become pop culture.
  • Nancy Cartwright, the voice of Bart Simpson, speculated that the long-running animated series might wrap up after its 40th season, though she noted this was just her personal opinion.
  • The Simpsons recently reached its 800th episode on Fox, with a second feature film slated for release next year.

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