THE SIMPSONS has been a powerful force in American culture for over 30 years, blending satire on current events with the humorous pastiche of famous television, literary, film, and musical works. This panel discussion of members of the UMF community (featuring Dr. Steven W. Quackenbush [Associate Provost and Dean of Arts & Science], Dr. Jeffrey Thomson [Professor of Creative Writing], Dr. Scott Erb [Professor of Political Science], Dr. Sabine Klein [Associate Professor of English], and Dr. Stephen Grandchamp [Postdoctoral Fellow in Digital and Public Humanities] will explore key aspects of THE SIMPSONS’ extended cultural resonance.