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Tue, December 10, 2024
[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ] - AZ Central
D'oh! 'The Simpsons' and the NFL take a swipe at ASU

D'oh! 'The Simpsons' and the NFL take a swipe at ASU


Published on 2024-12-10 14:44:07 - AZ Central
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  • The NFL and "The Simpsons" teamed up for an animated version of "Monday Night Football." Here's how they taunted Arizona State University.

The article from azcentral.com discusses a recent episode of "The Simpsons" where the show humorously mocks Arizona State University (ASU) and its football team. In the episode, ASU is depicted as having a losing football team, with the university's mascot, Sparky the Sun Devil, portrayed in a comical, defeated manner. The storyline involves the Simpson family attending an ASU game where the team's poor performance is highlighted, leading to various comedic scenarios. The episode also touches on the broader theme of college football's commercialization and the often exaggerated school spirit. Fans and ASU alumni have mixed reactions, with some finding the humor in the portrayal while others feel it unfairly targets the university's athletic reputation.

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[ https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/media/2024/12/10/nfl-simpsons-football-mocks-asu/76873267007/ ]