As a big fan of the social commentary, innumerable literary allusions, and other political and historical references in each episode of the Simpsons, I used to struggle to justify why I thought it was a redeeming show. That the Univ. of California at Berkley has offered a graduate-level course on satire called "Satire in Society: The Simpsons," my burden of proof is somewhat lowered.

Long live Itchy.

Brandon