‘Simpsons’ Jokes About America That Flew Over Non-Americans’ Heads

Plus: 5 People Who Sued God                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 October 28, 2023 | [Read Online]( [fb]( [tw]( [in]( [email](mailto:?subject=Post%20from%20Cracked%20Newsletter&body=%E2%80%98Simpsons%E2%80%99%20Jokes%20About%20America%20That%20Flew%20Over%20Non-Americans%E2%80%99%20Heads%3A%20%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fcracked.beehiiv.com%2Fp%2Fsimpsons-jokes-america-flew-nonamericans-heads) Welcome to the Cracked newsletter! This issue is about ‘Simpsons’ jokes, Joker Chevy, trivia, people who sued God, and much more. Was this email forwarded to you? [Subscribe here](. [‘Simpsons’ Jokes About America That Flew Over Non-Americans’ Heads]( [The Simpsons](may have international appeal, but, when it comes down to it, [Matt Groening’s]( masterpiece is most relatable to those fans in the 49 states — we’re still not willing to recognize Missourah. As one of America’s greatest cultural exports, [The Simpsons]( has been dubbed or subtitled into 35 different languages across the globe. Along with the usual translation issues associated with idioms and cultural norms that aren’t quite as global as The Simpsons itself, the tendency for Simpsons writers to satirize American society in ways that are inscrutably idiosyncratic to those outside the Land of the Free has led to some confusing moments for the show’s foreign fandom. [READ MORE]( [Scary Chevy Chase Channels His Inner Joker]( What could be more frightening than [Chevy Chase]( randomly ringing your doorbell? How about Chevy Chase knocking on your door dressed up as one of the most iconic villains of all time — not to mention 2008’s most popular Halloween costume? That’s the plot of Chase’s latest epic, posted this week to his Instagram account. Our tale of horror begins with Chase riding shotgun in a minivan on the way to his local Target. “[Heath Ledger](?” he muses. “He did a whole character that was really wonderful.” Say what you want about Chase, but his foreshadowing game is on point. [READ MORE]( 4 Creepy Serial Killers to Haunt Your Dreams 21 of the Best Debut Performances in Movie History 5 Bizarre Legal Aftermaths of Popular Sitcoms 14 Wild Experiences at Sporting Events 27 Celebrities Who Roasted Themselves to Perfection 5 People Who Sued God 39 Stereotypes Busted Like a Very Strange Episode of ‘MythBusters’ 5 Spooky Ways Our Ancestors Used to Entertain Themselves 12 Incorrigible Bits of Trivia That Are All Running for Speaker of the House TWEET OF THE DAY [ARTICLES | PICTOFACTS | VIDEOS]( [fb]( [tw]( [ig]( [yt]( [tk]( Update your email preferences or unsubscribe [here]( © 2023 COPYRIGHT © 2005-2023 Cracked is published by Literally Media Ltd. 190 West St. Brooklyn, New York 11222, United States of America