The notorious graffiti artist has created the introduction for an episode of The Simpsons (named 'Money Bart') and in true Banksy form, it is as contreversial as ever.
The episode was aired in America last night, it opens with the Springfield we all know and love , with Banksy's name appearing on buildings and Bart writing lines on the blackboard wearing the signature spray painting mask. Then, we go into a 1 minute clip of sweatshop workers creating Simpsons merchandise. This includes kittens being thrown into a wood-chipper, using their fur as stuffing for Bart dolls and a unicorn, chained to the floor, being used to punch holes in The Simpsons DVD's. The theme Banksy has chosen for his intro was inspired by reports the The Simpsons creators now outsource the bulk of their animation to a company in South Korea.
This is the first time an artist has ever been invited to create any part of the show, and according to Banksy, his storyboard led to disruption and delays, resulting at one point in the whole animation department threatening to walk out.
I don't know quite what to make of it...how to react or what to say...you just have to watch it...
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