“Don’t quote me boy; I ain’t said shit.” — Eazy-E
“Oh, Marge, cartoons don’t have any deep meaning. They’re just stupid drawings that give you a cheap laugh.” — Homer Simpson
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I’ve spent most of my life talking in Simpsons quotes. When you stop to think about it, that’s really odd. First, it’s odd that Simpsons quotes form an integral part of my lexicon. I’ve often prided myself on my ability to find the appropriate quote to fit any given situation, but why should an animated television show that debuted in 1989 and peaked in the mid 1990s remain a vital part of the way I express myself in 2012? Moreover, is quoting The Simpsons like quoting Shakespeare, or is it something else entirely?