An Ookily-Dookily Discussion

By Justin Sondak in Arts & Entertainment on Dec 7, 2005 4:31PM

Once in a while an event comes along that makes you question your preconceptions and reexamine the meaning of life, the universe, and the forbidden donut. That would be tonight's discussion, entitled “The Simpsons: Cultural Criticism and America’s Favorite TV Family,” at the Chicago Cultural Center. Faculty from Columbia College, The Art Institute of Chicago and Northwestern University will hold court on why the megahit show has made such an impact on our collective consciousness. The panel discussion will be followed by a Q&A, when we hope they’ll clear up a few pressing issues:

Who is Homer’s true alter ego-- Max Power or Mr. Plow?

Is Moe Szyslak actually a latent metrosexual?

Are Springfield and Shelbyville modeled after the Illinois towns of the same name?

The Simpsons: Cultural Criticism and America’s Favorite TV Family will be held tonight at 6pm in the Cultural Center’s first floor Garland Room. For more information, call 312-744-6630.

Image via Go Simpsonic!