# Cartooned Gadget-Bashing 'The Simpsons' Mocks Apple By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2008-12-01 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simpsons-apple References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/01/the-simpsons-mocks-m-apple/) & [thesimpsons](http://www.thesimpsons.com) Matt Groening has a simple solution to cut the Windows ad budget: Let 'The Simpsons' do the work. That's essentially what they did on Sunday, when 'The Simpsons' launched into a six-minute lampoonery of all things [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-data-auction-commercial) and Steve Jobs. The fun begins when Springfield gets a Mapple store, and Lisa exclaims, "It's so sterile!" From jokes about the ubiquitous white Apple headsets to their fearless leader Steve Jobs, no stone is left unturned. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Satirical Tech Critique:** Opportunity for creating satirical content that critiques and parodies technology and innovation in a light-hearted manner. - **Alternative Advertising:** Opportunity for brands to collaborate with popular cartoons or entertainment shows to create humorous advertisements that resonate with audiences. - **Tech Industry Satire:** Opportunity for satirical content creators to focus on the tech industry, including mocking prominent figures and popular products. ### Where This Applies - **Advertising:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for advertising agencies to explore alternative and entertaining ways to promote brands and products. - **Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for entertainment industry to incorporate more satirical and humorous content related to technology and innovation. - **Content Creation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for content creators to develop satirical content that parodies tech industry and resonates with online audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Animated Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-simpsons-x-family-mart.md) - [Auction-Inspired Technology Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-data-auction-commercial.md) - [Cartoony Donut Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swatch-x-the-simpsons.md) - [Cartoon Franchise-Inspired Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-simpsons-classic-clog.md) - [Charged Phone Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apples-miss-you.md) - [Cartoonish Parental Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swatch-x-the-simpsons-watches.md) - [Logo-Centric Soccer Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mls-season-pass.md) - [Mobile Device Durability Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-trust-issues.md) - [Gag-Turned-Reality Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touch-grass.md)