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... although they are not a perfect family, most if not all of the characters are emphasised stereotypical American citizens (i.e. Homer loves food and eats plenty of it as do many American citizens). The main characters include Homer, a father who gives bad advice and works as the safety inspector at the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant; Marge, a caring mother and wife who tries to keep peace in the family; Bart, a hell-raising 10-year-old who causes plenty of trouble; Lisa, a smart, philosophical 8-year-old, who loves to play the saxophone; and Maggie, the baby of the family, who communicates by sucking her dummy. Although The Simpsons is humorous and enjoyable to watch, it still manages to portray social and moral issues (such as love, drugs and money) through the unusual medium of a cartoon format. It is very successful in capturing a wide audience, with adults and children alike who thoroughly enjoy ...