This episode is the only Simpsons episode to produce actual genuine vomit in my throat. It's ridiculously pro-American beyond the point of satire. It's far far too political to even remember to so much as try to be funny. And to make it worse (which you wouldn't even think possible) there's also an annoyingly catchy musical number in there.
The episode is filled with hate. It is the story of a whole nation rising up against a small innocent family of five for no particular reason, even Maggie is targeted and she can't even walk or talk yet! This is all because Bart moons the US flag – by accident! – which is apparently an insult worthy of going to Alcatraz?! The Simpsons respond by escaping via an extremely pro-American musical and swimming to safety, then they get a lift to France and start a new life in Paris. The episode ends with the family getting back to the USA by becoming illegal immigrants; seriously?! After everything they've gone through they want to go back?!?!?!
If you think hate crimes are funny you'll like this episode. If you have any human decency you won't.
The episode is filled with hate. It is the story of a whole nation rising up against a small innocent family of five for no particular reason, even Maggie is targeted and she can't even walk or talk yet! This is all because Bart moons the US flag – by accident! – which is apparently an insult worthy of going to Alcatraz?! The Simpsons respond by escaping via an extremely pro-American musical and swimming to safety, then they get a lift to France and start a new life in Paris. The episode ends with the family getting back to the USA by becoming illegal immigrants; seriously?! After everything they've gone through they want to go back?!?!?!
If you think hate crimes are funny you'll like this episode. If you have any human decency you won't.