God Bless Canada, er America, for The Simpsons. TV’s longest-running and most fearless sitcom signed off for another season Sunday with a jaw-dropping finale. In the first of a double-episode ender, best friends Bart and Milhouse ended up battling on a baseball field where the boys have gathered to sing the national anthem. To stop the fisticuffs spilling into the stands, they all decide to sing a “peace anthem,” not the stirring war chant that is the U.S.’s Star Spangled Banner. O Canada was sung, and — naturally — all fighting stopped. “Well Bart, we’ve learned that war is not the answer,” said Milhouse. “Except to all of America’s problems,” said Bart. End of episode. Whoa! If this had been a Canadian show there’d be sanctions. Our softwood lumber would be banned. Our helicopters would be mocked. How did The Simpsons get away with this much cheek? Read More >>>
