The Simpson's Assignment- Prohibition

You would expect that a Simpson's episode on Prohibition would be entirely fictional and comedic. This episode, however, displays a variety of accurate occurances that tend to outweigh the funny aspects. Some of these accurate parts include the display of violence that is rooted from the consumption of alcohol, the creation of unsatisfying non-alcoholic beverages, prostitution, speakises, bribery, bootlegging, and a staggering increase in crime. Some of the inaccurate events include the duck law, the hollow bowling ball, the exploding stills, the catapult punishment, and the utter gullibillity and obliviousness of the police officer. Based on all of these things, the accuracy is surprising and deserves more observation than the mere humor in the episode. I really enjoyed this episode, very funny episode and a very fun class as a result. Some things like the prostitution and the huge influence of alcohol at home, in public, and in the great number of bars seem to parallel the 1920s.

I feel as though Black culture should have been included to make the episode very accurate, or at least some jazz music or something. My idea for a scene is a big party in a speakise with a jazz band with all black members performing on stage.