The Cigarette Smoke and Shari’s Berries: How Patty and Selma Define Entertainment Content and Popular Media

They are rarely seen without a cloud of Laramie cigarette smoke, a visual marker of their refusal to adhere to the "healthy" or "polished" standards usually expected of female characters in media. Conclusion

One of the most interesting aspects of the Simpsons universe is how it has always played with adult themes. The official Simpsons Comics , published by Bongo Comics and later by Abdo Publishing, have often satirized the tropes of adult-oriented genres, creating stories that are risqué and humorous without being explicit.