‘Simpsons’ parodies TV image campaigns
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During Sunday’s “The Simpsons” on Fox, Springfield discovered their town anthem was not original to them.
Former Mayor Hans Moleman purchased the beat from a traveling music salesman (too bad Lionel Hutz was retired from the show or he could have sold them the track just like the Monorail.).
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Using an upbeat tempo and interchangeable lyrics, the song may sound a bit familiar to TV viewers across the country.
The subtle nod to Frank Gari’s Hello image campaign was further referenced on the shows official Twitter account.
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Bart and Lisa Simpson ended up saving the town from their Tuscaloosa travesty by creating a new anthem with the help of guest Pharrell.
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Anthem, Fox, Frank Gari, hello, image campaign, song, the simpsons
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Branding, Featured, Theme Music