How TV Toons Play With Pot

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(Free-Press-Release.com) April 3, 2010 -- Listen, I'm not here to discuss whether marijuana, or "the dope" as the cool kids call it, is good or bad for you. But it is an ongoing issue at the heart of several debates. Whether you toke up to ease the pain of arthritis or to ease the pain of listening to an Incubus album, and regardless of whether you think weed is a gateway to black-tar heroin or a one-way express ticket to Satan's house, the battle for marijuana legalization is currently ingrained in our culture. Which makes it the perfect topic for grown-up cartoons to tackle.

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Given the topic, there was a great opportunity for all three 'toons to use the airtime for more than just lazy stoner jokes. Let's take a look at how each show approached the marijuana issue and who did it best. Shockingly, none of the three made a very convincing argument for the anti-weed side of the debate.
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Episode: "Weekend at Burnsies"


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Best Quote: Homer: "But isn't marijuana, or 'dope,' illegal?" Dr. Hibberd: "Only for those who enjoy it."

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Episode: "420"
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