Episode 3: Homer's Odyssey...to Stamp Out Political Incorrectness In Comedy.
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Erix is joined by Petrus (Pedro Pablo) Silón - lead singer of the Bolivian rock band Oz.  They discuss the rather forgotten episode "Homer's Odyssey," in which Homer goes into a funk after being humiliatingly fired in front of his son. But, after briefly contemplating suicide, he finds a new purpose in life - becoming a crusader for safety. It's an odd episode with a surprisingly dark and heavy emotional core for a sitcom, more so for a cartoon. It may not be a "classic," but it certainly provides for ample discussion. And much of it is centered around political correctness and the importance of context when looking at touchy subjects in humor. But also just in approaching the critical analysis of works created in a different age and under different circumstances. If you're interested in Petrus' work, check out his band Oz. They're very good.  This is their Facebook page. This is their Spotify page.   TRIGGER WARNING: Although the topic of suicide is not explicitly discussed, it is briefly touched upon, as is the idea of fictionalized suicide triggering emotions in people. And the word "suicide" is uttered several times throughout the episode.
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