Bart's Full Frontal Controversy in The Simpsons Movie

Why There is Too Much Apprehension About the Naked Simpsons Character

There has recently been some talk and debate about Bart Simpsons surprising full frontal scene in the new "The Simpsons Movie". This particular scene features Bart Simpson completely naked and exposes more than many fans are used to seeing on his prime time
TV series. Bart Simpson's new full frontal exposure has caused some people to be in an uproar over this part of "The Simpson's Movie. Some parents are saying that they do not want their children exposed to that kind or material. These parents also believe that "The Simpsons Movie" should be given a stricter movie rating of R and not PG-13.

A full frontal movie scene may not be suitable for all audiences, especially young children. Nevertheless, Bart Simpson's nude scene does not violate any ethical rights in its context. This concern about "The Simpsons Movie" is being taken to unnecessary extremes. Some movie critics and entertainment journalists believe that Bart Simpson's full frontal scene may damage the potential revenue for "The Simpsons Movie". This is due to the objection from parents and other citizens regarding the appropriateness for this particular sight. It is believed that "The Simpsons Movie" will not make as much money that it could if Bart Simpson's full frontal scene was not included in the picture.

On the contrary, this skepticism and public speaking may indeed create more interest in "The Simpson's Movie". It is unfortunate that this interest will more than likely be influenced by the desire to see Bart Simpson naked. The movie going public will want to know what all the fuss is about. This can help to boost box office receipts and demand for "The Simpsons Movie". Hopefully, this frenzy over Bart Simpson's full frontal scene will not bring a cloud over the movie as a whole. The Simpsons franchise has been successful because it never disappoints the fans and audience.

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The film is a PG in the UK meaning anyone of any age can watch or buy it if they're capable of taking it off the shelf and up to the counter. Generally I thought the film was typical of the Simpsons (enjoyable and funny but not as enjoyable and funny as it used to be). This scene though, should've been cut. Despite it being a cartoon, exposed child genetalia is never appropriate. And just as beeping out swearing is often funnier than swearing itself so too is a censor shape over nudity instead of actual nudity.

Posted on 01/17/2009 at 6:01:14 AM

It's been a year. yay!

Posted on 07/27/2008 at 10:07:07 PM

Isn't it actually his hand and finger?

Posted on 07/27/2008 at 10:07:32 PM

I dont see what the big deal is. its a pg13 movie and barts penis was very small and not even hairy. It was very funny! im 15 and im a guy and i didnt mind it, i thought it was funny. it was just a cartoon! gawsh people!!!

Posted on 07/17/2008 at 10:07:48 PM

I do agree with Mark, if it was Lisa's vagina, many feamles would have been very, very mad and I don't think that the censors would have allowed a "vagina cartoon" in a PG13 movie, since the "vagina" is still a taboo in this country, not that I'm against showing penises, but if they are going to show penises why not showing "vaginas". Whoever was behind this knew that a penis was not going to get cut or an "R" for that matter, but he also nkew that a vagina would have caused a "roar" among female audiences and an "R" rating, now that only male nudity is the only acceptable for "moms" while female nudity would have made to the "news" and even to the "congress". In other words, women dominate ratings, men are forced to accepted, that means not "vaginas" on movies or cartoons but tons of penises on both. American censors are either gay or hypocrits, the only think that they are getting with this is to please female audiences, so guys looks like porn is the only way that a "vagina" is goi

Posted on 02/02/2008 at 12:02:53 AM

What if this were Lisa's scene? I bet it would cause an uproar with many females. Why is ok to show male genitals but not a females. There is a huge increase of graphic full frontal male nudity, but a vagina will never be shown. Don't even compare female breasts to a penis either, because they are not comparable.

Posted on 01/20/2008 at 12:01:59 PM

(If parents do have objections to their children seeing a naked 10 year old then they should not allow their children to watch it.) Can't you see the insane irony in this as it means that parents should not allow their children to see themselves as they undress or take a bath?! Maybe invent special neck-blocker so they can't look down and remove all the mirrors from the house? LOL. These concerns are the final proof that adults and expecially parents are way less mature than children.

Posted on 09/20/2007 at 7:09:00 PM

All those parents and everyone who think there's something wrong in that scene is just insane and should be locked for good and stay miles from whatever child including theirs. I can't think of anything more dangerous than a person who believes there's something offensive and traumatic in the human body. The most funny think about this is that if you think you child shouldn't be exposed to this kind of stuff you should make sure to cover his eyes while he is having a bath or a shower. This is ridiculus and only someone completely out of his/her mind can really believe that nudity is traumatic or harmful is any way on the other hand having parents who think nudity if offensive and damaging and who force their children to live in heavy repression and shame, THAT'S A TRAUMA! I say jail the parents who think this scene is dangerous for their children and you have automatically solved 90% of the problems of this world. It's children that grow with parents like that, that end up

Posted on 09/20/2007 at 7:09:00 PM

The WHOLE point of the controversy is the increasing use of male genital nudity for whatever reason, though usually "for a laugh" whilst the mainstream media still struggles to represent an honest portrayal of female genitalia unless it's being chopped, diced and replaced with fake testicles -

Posted on 09/03/2007 at 11:09:00 AM

@Mb The very fact that you say that "you are not into this sort of thing" proves that you are taking this the wrong way. There is nothing sexual about the scene and it's not there for you to "enjoy", shall I say. First of all, get over it people, Simpsons never was a children's cartoon and it will never become one. This just reminded people of that. Secondly, what I find extremely disturbing is NOT the full frontal scene. It is the fact that people find a *drawing* of a benign exposure of a natural part of the human body offensive, pedophiliac, etc. What is wrong with society?! Look between your legs, for God's sake, do you see anything offensive there?!

Posted on 09/01/2007 at 6:09:00 PM

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