Look at these two pictures.

 Do you recognize these two places?  Would you be able to tell me where each picture was taken?  Why?

Do you know them?

1) The Simpsons’ broadcasting throughout the world

3) Homer is the most popular American according to poll Results are indicative and may not reflect public opinion Source:  According to you why is Homer Simpson the most popular? Who is the greatest American? Homer Simpson: 40.83% Abraham Lincoln: 10.28% Martin Luther King Jnr: 10.06% Thomas Jefferson: 6.43% Mr T: 8.38% Bob Dylan: 6.15% George Washington: 5.10% Franklin D Roosevelt: 4.34% Benjamin Franklin: 4.52% Bill Clinton: 3.92%

4)A Simpsons’ advert for Coca-Cola Why is the image of the Simpsons used? What for?  Why is the image of the Simpsons used? What for?  According to you why do these ads use the Simpson family? 5 ) A Simpsons’ ad for Renault

6) French poster for the movie « The Simpsons » Season 3- episode 5: « Out of control once facing donuts, Homer sells his soul to the devil for a donut… « Out of control once facing donuts, Homer sells his soul to the devil for a donut… »

7)Homer Simpson, a model? Cartoon character Homer Simpson, who loves beer and donuts promotes an unhealthy lifestyle, according to 59 per cent of parents questioned by food chain Somerfield. Source:  What kind of influence do « The Simpsons » have on children and teens? The Department of Health is spending £640,000 on sponsorship of television show The Simpsons as part of its campaign to raise awareness of obesity. Gillian Merron, the public health minister, said: "We are serious about tackling obesity and supporting people to improve their health, and always look for new and innovative ways of doing this with our target audience. The Simpsons are a much-loved, close-knit family facing some of the everyday challenges that modern-day families go through. They provide a popular and engaging way to get the message to real-life families about simple ways of improving their diet and activity for a healthier lifestyle." Source:  Why does the British government choose the Simpsons for their campaign?

 What kind of American way of life is spread through the series? To what extent can we say that we also became part of this American way of life?  Explain how the American cultural model has spread and still does throughout the world. (think about other series, other goods…)