The Simpsons characters appeared on the web site for a Republican House Committee � where the villainous Mr. Burns rubs his hands in glee over a children's health insurance bill.

"If the poor children can get a piece of the action, why can't I?" gushes the cartoon's greedy owner of a nuclear power plant.

A Republican committee spokesperson confirmed this morning that their site was not hacked to include cartoon characters, as some bloggers had argued. The press release from the Republicans on the House Commerce Committee included the cartoon characters to parody the bill's perceived flaws.

But what does Fox Broadcasting have to say about the use of their cartoon characters? It's illegal, says licensing spokesman Andy Bandit.

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“The Simpsons” has transcended pop culture in every imaginable way. The show has covered every topic, reached every possible audience and kept steady ratings for 18 full seasons. No other show has had such staying power and has become such a fixture in our society. That is, except when it comes to video games. There have been 21 Simpsons titles over the years (22 if you count a game for your cell phone, 24 if you count two pinball games), and absolutely none of them have been worthwhile (unless you like pinball).

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(S19E04) If I don't make it, feel free to re-marry from anyone on the list on the bulletin board in the closet. -- Marge, during her hostage scare

We had two good things happen this week on The Simpsons. First, we finally had an episode that didn't focus on Homer. Second, we had a guest voice that was actually utilized. Actually, there were two guest voices used well; I just didn't know about one of them until the credits were rolling. More as we progress.

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The Simpsons Game, featuring a donut-wielding giant robot will hit video game stores October 30.  Demos of the game are currently available for Microsoft Xbox 360 and Sony Playstation 3.

The Simpsons Game features our beloved dysfunctional Springfield family as each of them comes to grips with their new video game abilities.  Each member of the Simpsons brood has his or her own distinct power to tackle the various challenges in different parodies of popular game titles.

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He worships beer and doughnuts. Hates his boss and neighbour. And in a fog of ignorant bliss, manages to bumble his way through life, always managing to redeem himself just when it really counts.

He follows his dreams (especially if it involves a monorail). He pursues his interests (although most of them fail). And with a sort of self-inflicted happiness, never, never stops trying.

He's an all-round, regular sort of guy. No attitude. No airs of self-importance.

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