‘The Simpsons” introductory animation sequence has been a staple in pop-culture for over twenty years. It has always been a reliable comfort for me. It indicates that for at-least twenty-two minutes a day I would be thoroughly entertained.

The hit cartoon has built legion of fans that have immersed themselves so deeply into the series that the writers imbed hidden messages into the opening credits. These subtle nuances (In my opinion) are a wink and a nod to ‘The Simpsons’” super fans. Every Sunday, “The Simpsons” introduction has been slightly different. From the variation in Bart’s disciplinary lines in detention to how the family inevitably ends up on the couch, each opening has started with a bang.

This week, however, started with a pop and short after the sound of creativity slowly deflating from the show. For what I presume is the first time in the show’s history, somebody replaced the iconic harmonized theme song with Ke$ha’ “Tik Tok.” The switch was apparently part of a new week long promotion entitled “FOX Rocks.”

To be honest, I’m concerned. Either Matt Groening has finally run out of ideas for America’s longest running show or Ke$ha broke into his house and offered to blow him. Either way, the choice to use ‘Tik Tok’ as a substitute for the Simpsons theme song was a scary indication that no one is safe. Even an American institution, with over two decades of immense popularity, is vulnerable to Ke$ha’s infectious auto-tuned pop hooks. I have nothing against Ke$ha, however, this PR stunt was a feeble attempt by the Simpsons organization to stay relevant and gain the attention of today’s youth. I fear the writer’s may have finally lost touch with popular culture and it may be time to end the series before this gets worse.

BTW – check out my interview below with Ke$ha in case you are interested.






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