Drawn to the Gods : Religion and Humor in The Simpsons, South Park, and Family Guy
A new world of religious satire illuminated through the layers of religion and humor that make up the The Simpsons, South Park and Family Guy.Drawing on the worldviews put forth by three wildly popular animated shows – The Simpsons, South Park, and Family Guy– David Feltmate demonstrates how ideas a...
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2017
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