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Abstract
This chapter analyzes the extent to which the series has become reworked
and repurposed in the realm of contemporary remix culture. Most notably,
the series’ semiosis has resonated not only with an avid fan community but
with participatory culture at large. In particular, “Simpsonizing”—the art
of translating people’s physiognomies into Simpsons characteristics—has
popularized a form of caricature and comedic representation. Besides
examining Simpsons-related fan productions exhibiting nostalgic sentiments,
this chapter looks into revitalizations of the show’s characters
and video remixes of The Simpsons’ intro sequence. Finally, I focus on
Simpsons imagery used in political contexts in Germany to provide a more
profound exploration of The Simpsons’ semiosis used in participatory
culture’s civic imagination.
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