Are you aware that there are a number of colleges using a curriculum based upon The Simpsons and Philosophy: The D’oh! of Homer by William Irwin. Is that sad? Or is it positively brilliant?
The Simpsons are known for their signature one-liners. Sure they get a lot of attention quickly, but the meaning fizzles away just as fast. Is your marketing message full of cheap one-liners or do you have a hard core message? You can be catchy, but make sure that you are authentic. Authenticity is missing in many of today’s marketing messages.
What can we learn from each of the characters?
Bart – Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.
Lisa – She’s smart, savvy and intelligent, yet is at times she is unable to relate to those around her. While it’s great to have book smarts, there are times when you have to put convention to the wayside and go outside the box.
Maggie – She is quiet and knows how to listen. She processes the information and stores it away for later use. Try this at your next networking event.
Marge – She is the pillar of her family and is what holds it together. She is forever after the mythical work/life balance.
Homer – If you sit around long enough, you’re bound to make an impression…and not necessarily a good one.
While taking a break for a few minutes today, I came across this “real life” clip of the Simpsons. Surprisingly it looks very similar to the familiar cartoon version.
Becki 
