Official Facebook Peter Katsis: Simpsons Responses (April 19, 2021)

"Surprising what a “turn for the worst" the writing for The Simpson’s tv show has taken in recent years.

Sadly, The Simpson’s show started out creating great insight into the modern cultural experience, but has since degenerated to trying to capitalize on cheap controversy and expounding on vicious rumors.

Poking fun at subjects is one thing. Other shows like SNL still do a great job at finding ways to inspire great satire.

But when a show stoops so low to use harshly hateful tactics like showing the Morrissey character with his belly hanging out of his shirt (when he has never looked like that at any point in his career) makes you wonder who the real hurtful, racist group is here.

Even worse - calling the Morrissey character out for being a racist, without pointing out any specific instances, offers nothing. It only serves to insult the artist.

They should take that mirror and hold it up to themselves.

Simpson’s actor Hank Azaria's recent apology to the whole country of India for his role in upholding "structural racism” says it all.

Unlike the character in the Simpson’s “Panic” episode…….

Morrissey has never made a “cash grab”, hasn’t sued any people for their attacks, has never stopped performing great shows, and is still a serious vegan and strong supporter for animal rights.

By suggesting all of the above in this episode…the Simpson’s hypocritical approach to their storyline says it all.

Truly they are the only ones who have stopped creating, and have instead turned unapologetically hurtful and racist.

Not surprising…... that The Simpsons viewership ratings have gone down so badly over recent years."

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As guessed - author is Peter Katsis.
Regards,
FWD.

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Update - a second post from Peter Katsis:



More shoddy journalism by COS and Pitchfork today.

They attributed my quote (on The Simpson’s poor writing) to Morrissey, while using false facts to try and support more meaningless stories

More former journalistic press outlets now turning to the same tactics The Simpson’s used to gain attention.

Other real papers, like Rolling Stone, called to ask who wrote the comment.

Someone should tell COS and Pitchfork that is what is called “journalism".

In the meantime nobody has even mentioned the horrible false portrayal of Morrissey used by The Simpsons team. - Peter Katsis

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Update - third post. Link posted by Uncleskinny:



Thinking more today on this Simpson’s bullshit…..

Why did Cumberbatch even agree to take this voice-over gig playing the Morrissey character?

Could he be that hard up for cash that he would agree to bad rap another artist that harshly?

Clearly he would have read the outline or script before he took the gig.

Could he actually be as big an asshole as the people on The Simpson’s writing team? and the FOX team?

Apparently so. Maybe he should speak up and tell his side of this.

Does he even have enough balls to do that? - PK

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Related items:

• Fiona Dodwell: "The Simpsons: That Joke REALLY Isn't Funny Anymore" - April 19, 2021
• The Simpsons - "Panic on the Streets of Springfield" (airing April 18, 2021) - reminder / reports (April 17, 2021)
• Morrissey Central: "THE SIMPSONS CELEBRATE THE SNUFFS" (April 17, 2021)
• Debbie Mahan IG: new Simpson's art shared for "Panic On The Streets Of Springfield" episode (April 15, 2021)
• 'Panic in the streets of Springfield' - upcoming Simpsons Episode (scheduled for April 18, 2021) - March 18, 2021

Media items:

• Noise11: "Morrissey Is Pissed Off The Simpsons Played Him As A Depressed Fat Racist" - April 19, 2021
• Consequence Of Sound: Morrissey Blasts The Simpsons for Portraying Him as an Overweight Racist - April 19, 2021
• BBC: "Morrissey's manager attacks 'hurtful and racist' Simpsons parody" - April 19, 2021
• Pitchfork: Benedict Cumberbatch Plays Morrissey-Inspired Character on The Simpsons, Angers Morrissey - April 19, 2021
• NME: "Morrissey hits out at ‘The Simpsons’ after being sent up in new episode: “They are unapologetically hurtful and racist”" - April 19, 2021
• Rolling Stone: Morrissey’s Manager Blasts ‘The Simpsons’ After Episode Mocks Singer - April 19, 2021. Link posted by GirlAfraidWillNeverLearn.

 

[AnonyMarrs]

When Mozzer parrots factually inaccurate, racially charged propaganda like

'Germany is the rape capital of Europe because of open borders'

and journalists quote him accurately, are they 'crazed'?

Perhaps the audio recording is similarly crazed.

 

[Carlisle baz]

I can’t breathe

Try in, then out...
Works for most of us

 

[Surface]

No record contact either

He has an album recorded apparently and could easily get a distribution deal.

 

[Verso]

Try in, then out...
Works for most of us

Don't confuse him.

 

[Carlisle baz]

He has an album recorded apparently and could easily get a distribution deal.

Not his style....
As he has limited options then
He could be busking in a shopping centre near you

 

[Deleted member 29417]

It never could.

I guess that's why they hate him that much.

Yeah. You're probably right.

I don't think he goes back if something's been very painful.

 

[Carlisle baz]

I do love myself very much. I like the way I can always rely on myself when things get hard. It's something I've always loved about myself. Terribly proud of that.

I’m pleased your very pleased....

 

[Anonymous]

Actual response from Morrissey:

HELLO HELL

"This is my first comment (and hopefully my last) on The Simpsons' episode - which I know has enraged many people. The hatred shown towards me from the creators of The Simpsons is obviously a taunting lawsuit, but one that requires more funding than I could possibly muster in order to make a challenge. Neither do I have a determined business squad of legal practitioners ready to pounce. I think this is generally understood and is the reason why I am so carelessly and noisily attacked. You are especially despised if your music affects people in a strong and beautiful way, since music is no longer required to. In fact, the worst thing you can do in 2021 is to lend a bit of strength to the lives of others. There is no place in modern music for anyone with strong emotions. Limitations have been placed on art, and no label will sign an artist who might answer back. Anyway, forgive me, we all know this because we can see how music - and the world in general, has become a mesmerizing mess, and we must let it go spinning along unbearably because free speech no longer exists. We all know this. In my case, nothing about my life has ever been matter-of-fact; nothing about my songs has ever been matter-of-fact … so why would they now be? Since my very first interview several decades ago I have lived with horrible accusations to such a degree that it is generally understood that 'this is how we write about Morrissey'. In other words, I'm quite used to it. I've had enough horror thrown at me that would kill off a herd of bison. Accusations usually come from someone with a crazed desire for importance; they don't operate at a very high level. Writing for The Simpsons, for example, evidently requires only complete ignorance. But all of these things are too easy for me to say. In a world obsessed with Hate Laws, there are none that protect me. Often, the scandal sheets (do we STILL refer to them as 'news'papers?) attempt to psychologically wound an artist, and then, hopefully stir up enough hatred against that artist so that s/he is physically wounded. False theories of race are now the most common (and boring) aspect of all criticism, and will continue to be so until accusations of racism are in themselves illicit. I have watched 'Smiths fans' being attacked by the UK press on the grounds that 'Smiths fans' are too backward to understand the person that I am; I have watched the modern Morrissey audience be ridiculed by the UK press with the belief that they, too, couldn't possibly know who I am, and I have lost several high-profile friends because they could no longer live with the night and day harassment from British journalists who are suicidally anguished because they cannot urge the people around me to drum up tell-tale incidents of racism. This battle fatigue I face alone, although I am very grateful to the writer Fiona Dodwell for her eloquent appraisals of the victimization that now automatically associates with my name, and on which The Simpsons latest episode feasts.
People continually ask me why I do not retaliate - especially following the Sky Sports open slander. The answer is explained in the first few lines of this comment. Life is difficult and you must face it on your own, and even with the impossible-to-imagine legal artillary, everything can be repaired … except the human heart.

It is easier for me not to go on. You know I couldn't last."

MORRISSEY
19 April 2021, Los Angeles

HELLO HELL - MESSAGES FROM MORRISSEY - MORRISSEY CENTRAL - HELLO HELL

MESSAGES FROM MORRISSEY on MORRISSEY CENTRAL

www.morrisseycentral.com

This is worrying. Morrissey says at the end of the statement "It is easier for me not to go on." I'm praying for Morrissey and his family.

Morrissey said he has lost some high-profile friends. He doesn't say who they are perhaps to protect them and their identity. I hope and pray that Chrissie Hynde and Russell Brand are still friends with Morrissey.

 

[No 27]

This is worrying. Morrissey says at the end of the statement "It is easier for me not to go on." I'm praying for Morrissey and his family.

Morrissey said he has lost some high-profile friends. He doesn't say who they are perhaps to protect them and their identity. I hope and pray that Chrissie Hynde and Russell Brand are still friends with Morrissey.

He's been banging on about suicide, death and depression since the early 80s. Yet, here he is, in 2021, alive and well. He actually deserves to be as miserable as he portrays himself. I like to think he is.

 

[Deleted member 29417]

Actual response from Morrissey:

HELLO HELL

"This is my first comment (and hopefully my last) on The Simpsons' episode - which I know has enraged many people. The hatred shown towards me from the creators of The Simpsons is obviously a taunting lawsuit, but one that requires more funding than I could possibly muster in order to make a challenge. Neither do I have a determined business squad of legal practitioners ready to pounce. I think this is generally understood and is the reason why I am so carelessly and noisily attacked. You are especially despised if your music affects people in a strong and beautiful way, since music is no longer required to. In fact, the worst thing you can do in 2021 is to lend a bit of strength to the lives of others. There is no place in modern music for anyone with strong emotions. Limitations have been placed on art, and no label will sign an artist who might answer back. Anyway, forgive me, we all know this because we can see how music - and the world in general, has become a mesmerizing mess, and we must let it go spinning along unbearably because free speech no longer exists. We all know this. In my case, nothing about my life has ever been matter-of-fact; nothing about my songs has ever been matter-of-fact … so why would they now be? Since my very first interview several decades ago I have lived with horrible accusations to such a degree that it is generally understood that 'this is how we write about Morrissey'. In other words, I'm quite used to it. I've had enough horror thrown at me that would kill off a herd of bison. Accusations usually come from someone with a crazed desire for importance; they don't operate at a very high level. Writing for The Simpsons, for example, evidently requires only complete ignorance. But all of these things are too easy for me to say. In a world obsessed with Hate Laws, there are none that protect me. Often, the scandal sheets (do we STILL refer to them as 'news'papers?) attempt to psychologically wound an artist, and then, hopefully stir up enough hatred against that artist so that s/he is physically wounded. False theories of race are now the most common (and boring) aspect of all criticism, and will continue to be so until accusations of racism are in themselves illicit. I have watched 'Smiths fans' being attacked by the UK press on the grounds that 'Smiths fans' are too backward to understand the person that I am; I have watched the modern Morrissey audience be ridiculed by the UK press with the belief that they, too, couldn't possibly know who I am, and I have lost several high-profile friends because they could no longer live with the night and day harassment from British journalists who are suicidally anguished because they cannot urge the people around me to drum up tell-tale incidents of racism. This battle fatigue I face alone, although I am very grateful to the writer Fiona Dodwell for her eloquent appraisals of the victimization that now automatically associates with my name, and on which The Simpsons latest episode feasts.
People continually ask me why I do not retaliate - especially following the Sky Sports open slander. The answer is explained in the first few lines of this comment. Life is difficult and you must face it on your own, and even with the impossible-to-imagine legal artillary, everything can be repaired … except the human heart.

It is easier for me not to go on. You know I couldn't last."

MORRISSEY
19 April 2021, Los Angeles

HELLO HELL - MESSAGES FROM MORRISSEY - MORRISSEY CENTRAL - HELLO HELL

MESSAGES FROM MORRISSEY on MORRISSEY CENTRAL

www.morrisseycentral.com

That's clearer than he usually is. At least on how he's been shunned if not quite why.

It is hell.

I wonder if he has decided to retire?

 

[Iona Mink]

jesus, he is still peddling this victim nonsense?

who knew that all these years he has been a yogi? his head is so firmly planted up his own arse now he'll soon create his very own black hole. insufferable, ungrateful, deluded snowflake.

 

[No 27]

jesus, he is still peddling this victim nonsense?

who knew that all these years he has been a yogi? his head is so firmly planted up his own arse now he'll soon create his very own black hole. insufferable, ungrateful, deluded snowflake.

Yes. No changes there.

Hallo Iona. Have you still got that earworm in your head?

I hope you're well.

 

[snoddywilko]

So, you didn't read the article with all it's examples then. I can see we're dealing with a bear of little brain. On block you go.

Just how do you manage to be simultaneously so supremely arrogant & completely f***ing stupid?

Oh yes! Of course! It’s your massive lack of self-awareness combined with questionable mental health.

 

[Benny-the-British-Butcher]

This is absolutely hilarious.
LOL “Quilloughby” lead singer with “The Snuffs”
I think I’m going to have to come out of mourning for Prince Phillip at this rate (My tummy is getting really sore laughing)

David please can we re-name the Online Hateful Crèche to Quilloughby Solo for a couple of weeks.
Just wait till BrummieBoy sees this. I shall give his secretary Sharon a call tomorrow.

Im going to be very busy in the morning designing the new Quilloughby t-shirt range for little benny to get knocked out.
Reckon I’ll sign some and get em sent round to Quilloughby HQ in Bowden Road

GOD SAVE THE QUEEN

Benny-the-British-Butcher

 

[Vegan Cro Spirit 444]

This is absolutely hilarious.
LOL “Quilloughby” lead singer with “The Snuffs”
I think I’m going to have to come out of mourning for Prince Phillip at this rate (My tummy is getting really sore laughing)

David please can we re-name the Online Hateful Crèche to Quilloughby Solo for a couple of weeks.
Just wait till BrummieBoy sees this. I shall give his secretary Sharon a call tomorrow.

Im going to be very busy in the morning designing the new Quilloughby t-shirt range for little benny to get knocked out.
Reckon I’ll sign some and get em sent round to Quilloughby HQ in Bowden Road

GOD SAVE THE QUEEN

Benny-the-British-Butcher

mediocre cartoon without at tv show.

we can hardly wait for your post as the brummie cartoon.

 

[Lujissey.]

I must have watched 10 Simpsons shows in my life,so they don't exist.
I was going to ask Moz for silence in the face of criticism but he answered ,well if he wanted to do it but,i would have drowned them with Indifference.,that 's the worst response an attacker can get.
What i cant understand is because M and / or the people who run their networks didn't expect the Simpsons chapter to be issued to thank You or not,that was a mistake that shouldn't have happened!!!

 

[SuedeMoz]

That's clearer than he usually is. At least on how he's been shunned if not quite why.

It is hell.

I wonder if he has decided to retire?

It really did seem to have a defeated tone... almost like his entire career has culminated in this mean and lazy parody. I hope he doesn't retire now.

 

[ThePoliticalRevolution]

That's clearer than he usually is. At least on how he's been shunned if not quite why.

It is hell.

I wonder if he has decided to retire?

That little bitch better NOT retire. I haven't been to a live show in a year. I am going crazy.

 

[Iona Mink]

Yes. No changes there.

Hallo Iona. Have you still got that earworm in your head?

I hope you're well.

older, greyer, fatter. wearing shirts too small with my belly hanging out these days.

not listened to that song in since that thread i think. how apt for this thread. well played.

i'll return your well wishes and raise them.

 

[Lujissey.]

Moz, there are people who eat hate and defecate hate, that's how some people work, it's a vicious circle. Morrissey you must go ahead with your valuable life, for haters there is nothing worse than ignoring them, your life is important to me and your fans, I love you and I value you and I also take care of you, VIVA MOZULIS !!! the best singer on the planet.VIVA MOZ !!!!