Nancy Cartwright, better known to the world as the voice of Bart Simpson, has ruffled some feathers by using the Bartman's voice in "robocalls" promoting the Church of Scientology.
Cartwright, who became a Scientologist in 1989, begins the call in Bart Simpson's voice, saying, "Hey, what's happening man? This is Bart Simpson," before revealing that it's actually Cartwright calling. She then announces that she's now "auditing on new OT (Operating Thetan) Level Seven," whatever that actually means, and begins a pitch for an upcoming Flag World Tour Event, taking place on January 31 in the Grand Ballroom at the Hollywood & Highland Center in Hollywood, California. The rest of the message alternates between Cartwright's own voice and Bart Simpson's, including his signature giggle.
While The Simpsons creator Matt Groening has not yet commented on the matter, The Register reported that Executive Producer Al Jean disavowed any connection to the message. "This is not authorized by us," Jean is quoted as saying. "The Simpsons does not, and never has, endorsed any religion, philosophy or system of beliefs any more profound than Butterfinger bars."
High-profile Hollywood figures like Tom Cruise and John Travolta are the best-known faces of Scientology, but Cartwright has embraced the pseudo-religion strongly herself. "Before Scientology I had one dream of making a living, from doing voice-overs for animation," she said in 2006. "After I became a Scientologist my abilities expanded so far and above what I originally dreamed that I've amazed even myself." A year later, she donated $10 million to the organization, outpacing donations from Cruise, Travola, Kirstey Alley and others and earning her the Patron Laureate Award.
A recording of the call posted on YouTube was pulled at the request of Twentieth Century Fox over copyright claims, but a recording of the call with the video removed is still available. (via Xenu TV)
Wait a minute. Cartwright's an OT6 and aiming for 7? If my Google Fu is correct, that means she's about to leapfrog Cruise in the hierarchy of the Celebrity Org and become one of its highest-ranked members (sources online claim Travolta's an OT7 and Cruise an OT6.)
What kind of world do we live in where Bart Simpson can become an overachiever at something?
Abedeus: I think it will be better if we just whacked her where she stands.
Someone else will do voice for Bart.
My respect for her = -100.
I'm more aggrivated by the fact that they basically gave up on futurama (only making movies now).
Maybe its just me but Futurama is WAY funnier than Simpsons.
Sort of like when they got rid of Firefly to use its budget for Joe Millionare.
Drives me insane what television companies promote and cancel. I mean damn Firefly was ALWAYS sold out at Circuit City back when people shopped there (Believe it or not there was a time).
Likewise Futurama was constantly getting quoted at both my job and at college. When is the last time anyone quoted Simpsons (in my life at least)...I dunno...junior high?
Sorry I got off on a tangent >_>.
I bet Futurama went down because it doesn't promote Scientology! That's it I have something new to blame them for now!
SimuLord: Wait a minute. Cartwright's an OT6 and aiming for 7? If my Google Fu is correct, that means she's about to leapfrog Cruise in the hierarchy of the Celebrity Org and become one of its highest-ranked members (sources online claim Travolta's an OT7 and Cruise an OT6.)
What kind of world do we live in where Bart Simpson can become an overachiever at something?
She's the one who gave the most money...I wonder why she's so up there in a semi-corrupt 'religion'?
Malygris: "This is not authorized by us," Jean is quoted as saying. "The Simpsons does not, and never has, endorsed any religion, philosophy or system of beliefs any more profound than Butterfinger bars."
They endorse Buddhism pretty strongly. But then Buddhism is legitimate and respectable.
SimuLord: Wait a minute. Cartwright's an OT6 and aiming for 7? If my Google Fu is correct, that means she's about to leapfrog Cruise in the hierarchy of the Celebrity Org and become one of its highest-ranked members (sources online claim Travolta's an OT7 and Cruise an OT6.)
What kind of world do we live in where Bart Simpson can become an overachiever at something?
Nothing that will impress a sane person.
Frankly, I wouldn't shake hands with a scientologist. I might as well date a Satanist.
Abedeus: I think it will be better if we just whacked her where she stands.
Someone else will do voice for Bart.
My respect for her = -100.
I'm more aggrivated by the fact that they basically gave up on futurama (only making movies now).
Maybe its just me but Futurama is WAY funnier than Simpsons.
Sort of like when they got rid of Firefly to use its budget for Joe Millionare.
Drives me insane what television companies promote and cancel. I mean damn Firefly was ALWAYS sold out at Circuit City back when people shopped there (Believe it or not there was a time).
Likewise Futurama was constantly getting quoted at both my job and at college. When is the last time anyone quoted Simpsons (in my life at least)...I dunno...junior high?
Sorry I got off on a tangent >_>.
I bet Futurama went down because it doesn't promote Scientology! That's it I have something new to blame them for now!
futurama was great because it was new and fresh like family guy with american dad.
futurama got hacked because of the cost of the show...it seems like the simpsons is competing with family guy (if you compare old episodes of the simpsons...i mean like 1st or 2nd seasons)
Too bad Bart's a main character. Otherwise, they could deal with her the way South Park dealt with the nameless gentleman formerly known as the voice of Chef. Those were a couple of my favorite episodes.
futurama was great because it was new and fresh like family guy with american dad.
futurama got hacked because of the cost of the show...it seems like the simpsons is competing with family guy (if you compare old episodes of the simpsons...i mean like 1st or 2nd seasons)
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I have relatively regular marathons of the 4 seasons of it :P.
again the cost of the show comes back to what I said about firefly. They cancel it to fund some POS reality show.
Dr. Zoidberg was/is a thing of pure genius that I don't feel will be upped by any cartoon character for quite some time.
"Wub wub wub wub!"
Bofus Teefus: Too bad Bart's a main character. Otherwise, they could deal with her the way South Park dealt with the nameless gentleman formerly known as the voice of Chef. Those were a couple of my favorite episodes.
I always felt Homer was a far better character than Bart. Bart to me always felt just kind of being there. Most of the supporting cast is more deep than him. Then again the argument comes full circle and I can't really say the show would be the same without him around to get wedgies or skateboard naked (he does do that :P).
Little known fact - you can make a scientologist very uncomfortable if you just casually talk about how the E-meter works on the skins conductivity, with heightened anxiety increasing said through tiny amounts of sweat. You thn prove this by touching the two cylinders together.
Indigo_Dingo: Little known fact - you can make a scientologist very uncomfortable if you just casually talk about how the E-meter works on the skins conductivity, with heightened anxiety increasing said through tiny amounts of sweat. You thn prove this by touching the two cylinders together.
I always found it odd that quoting L Ron Hubbards line about getting rich off making a religion never phases them.
Imagine if Jesus had been quoted as saying "Ha these fools thing I'm the son of god---What the hell are those nails for!" I'm pretty sure somebody would raise their hand in objection.
futurama was great because it was new and fresh like family guy with american dad.
futurama got hacked because of the cost of the show...it seems like the simpsons is competing with family guy (if you compare old episodes of the simpsons...i mean like 1st or 2nd seasons)
=/
I have relatively regular marathons of the 4 seasons of it :P.
again the cost of the show comes back to what I said about firefly. They cancel it to fund some POS reality show.
Dr. Zoidberg was/is a thing of pure genius that I don't feel will be upped by any cartoon character for quite some time.
"Wub wub wub wub!"
Bofus Teefus: Too bad Bart's a main character. Otherwise, they could deal with her the way South Park dealt with the nameless gentleman formerly known as the voice of Chef. Those were a couple of my favorite episodes.
I always felt Homer was a far better character than Bart. Bart to me always felt just kind of being there. Most of the supporting cast is more deep than him. Then again the argument comes full circle and I can't really say the show would be the same without him around to get wedgies or skateboard naked (he does do that :P).
They endorse Buddhism pretty strongly. But then Buddhism is legitimate and respectable.
Indeed, but a Catholic character does say something along the lines of "we all like to have imaginary friends" so they still poke gently at the religion just like they do all others.
Frankly, I wouldn't shake hands with a scientologist. I might as well date a Satanist.
Satanism isn't really about devil worship, you get that right?
Basically if you are "sinful" (seven deadly sins here) you are a Satanist in essence: So if you have more clothes than you need, eat more than you should, take pride in your appearance, envy others, are ever lazy etc. etc. then you could be considered one based on what it is actually about.
Just felt I should point that out, seeing as the wording of the quoted post suggests to me he thinks they sacrifice virgin's and have sex with goat's or something else that's horribly cliché.
They endorse Buddhism pretty strongly. But then Buddhism is legitimate and respectable.
Indeed, but a Catholic character does say something along the lines of "we all like to have imaginary friends" so they still poke gently at the religion just like they do all others.
Frankly, I wouldn't shake hands with a scientologist. I might as well date a Satanist.
Satanism isn't really about devil worship, you get that right?
Basically if you are sinful (seven deadly sins here) you are a Satanist in essence: So if you have more clothes than you need, eat more than you should, take pride in your appearance, envy others, are ever lazy etc. etc. then you could be considered one.
Just felt I should point that out, seeing as the wording of the quoted post suggests to me he thinks they sacrifice virgin's and have sex with goat's or something.
Theistic Satanism (also known as Spiritual or Traditional Satanism) is the worship or reverence of Satan as a deity
Psshhhh.
Wikipedia, seriously? :P
You forgot to include this bit "whom some consider to be entirely benevolent" so not the type of Devil Worship I was referring to (poor wording on my part I admit).
Either way the point I was really trying to convey was that unlike what the media portrays; Satanism is not about hating God, killing people as sacrifice or any of that other BS.
Either is Paganism for that matter. (Ironic that the Christian Church spread those rumours despite Paganism teaching that all life is sacred).
Here's what I'm wondering...is she even allowed to use the voice for anything not Simpsons-approved? I seem to recall her being interviewed on some show, and they asked her to do the voice, and she said she couldn't "be Bart" unless it was official Simpsons stuff. They, for all intents and purposes, own the voice, name, and character. Could be wrong about that, but I could've sworn that was the case.
Oh, and reality shows have a huge profit-to-cost ratio. They're super cheap to make and if even moderately successful, make money hand over fist. They don't require writers, actors, or sets the way other shows do, which is why we get so many of them. I mean, you'll have people lining up around the block for the chance to be on TV...they don't really care if they get money for it or not. Stupid, I know, but such is the way of things.
Oh, of course, Satanism isn't necessarily worshipping Satan.
For example, I do agree with The Eleven Satanic Rules of the Earth that LaVeyan Satanism uses and respects, especially 9 and 10 (cruelty and harm done on animals and children is considered really bad), or the Satanic Sins, but I do not agree with a lot of it's things, same as being a selfish jerk and so on.
Still, some of the Satanists worship Satan. But they are not all ocultists.
Abedeus: Oh, of course, Satanism isn't necessarily worshipping Satan.
For example, I do agree with The Eleven Satanic Rules of the Earth that LaVeyan Satanism uses and respects, especially 9 and 10 (cruelty and harm done on animals and children is considered really bad), or the Satanic Sins, but I do not agree with a lot of it's things, same as being a selfish jerk and so on.
Still, some of the Satanists worship Satan. But they are not all ocultists.
I also liked some of the beliefs, though in many ways it is just as hypocritical as it claims the Christian Bible is.
As for those who do commit murder and claim it as Satan's will, that's just excuses.
As for this topic specifically, does anyone outside of America know if Scientology has taken off anywhere else? I know in the UK it is not followed (at least I have never heard anywhere in real life or the media of it being believed in), but about elsewhere?
It does seem odd also that the voice actor is allowed to use her Bart Simpson voice, seemingly without permission (perhaps Matt Groening is a closet Scientologist?).
Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard while he was still sane told his son "You know how to get rich... start a religion." admitting that Scientology is nothing but a fictionally created story. Scientology is nothing but a corporation that thrives off the ignorance of it's followers by selling them and whoever else books, and courses on how to "improve" themselves spiritually. One of their expensive scams is that they will sell you for extremely large amounts of money a series of books that in the end are supposed to teach you how to walk through walls.... and after spending long hours of self deceptive meditation, a lot of money, and reading you become brainwashed to believe that you can actually walk through walls and when you try to and end up bumping your nose against the wall you are told that you couldn't do it because you're not ready yet however there are more books and courses available that will someday make it possible for you to do so for larger amounts of money butt not really. Scientology = manipulative corporate scam brainwashing moneybaggers club Scientologist = manipulated misguided fool
I know someone who got sucked into Scientology, I didn't know he was a Scientologist until one day, about 4 years ago, he said "Rob here's a book you should read." He passed me Dianetics by L. Ron Hubbard. I laughed and said "L. Con Flubbfart ha forget it." For the first time in the years since I've known the guy he displayed anger and I'm talking very angry!!! Verbally with an agressive face. After that display he went on to talk about the ability to walk through walls, he hasn't reached that level but he plans on getting there etc... I've also heard of that course from an ex-Scientologist and neither of them know each other Here's a website that describes some of the unusual deaths of Scientology members
There must be 50 ways to leave your Scientology master You just slip out the back, Jack Make a new plan, Stan You don't need to be coy, Roy Just get yourself free Hop on the bus, Gus You don't need to discuss much Just drop off the key, Lee and get yourself free
Abedeus: Oh, of course, Satanism isn't necessarily worshipping Satan.
For example, I do agree with The Eleven Satanic Rules of the Earth that LaVeyan Satanism uses and respects, especially 9 and 10 (cruelty and harm done on animals and children is considered really bad), or the Satanic Sins, but I do not agree with a lot of it's things, same as being a selfish jerk and so on.
Still, some of the Satanists worship Satan. But they are not all ocultists.
I also liked some of the beliefs, though in many ways it is just as hypocritical as it claims the Christian Bible is.
As for those who do commit murder and claim it as Satan's will, that's just excuses.
As for this topic specifically, does anyone outside of America know if Scientology has taken off anywhere else? I know in the UK it is not followed (at least I have never heard anywhere in real life or the media of it being believed in), but about elsewhere?
It does seem odd also that the voice actor is allowed to use her Bart Simpson voice, seemingly without permission (perhaps Matt Groening is a closet Scientologist?).
I know Scientology is treated like a cult here in Poland and since a staggering % of population is Catholic, few % Jewish and the rest Buddhist/Muslim, it's not going to be here as long as we have a Catholic, Jewish or any other monotheistic religion president.
More like, never. We have been Catholic for over 1043 years now, so Scientology can kiss my butt.
Susan Arendt: Here's what I'm wondering...is she even allowed to use the voice for anything not Simpsons-approved? I seem to recall her being interviewed on some show, and they asked her to do the voice, and she said she couldn't "be Bart" unless it was official Simpsons stuff. They, for all intents and purposes, own the voice, name, and character. Could be wrong about that, but I could've sworn that was the case.
It seems to me that I've heard this about Simpsons voices, too.
Scientology is just plain creepy. I recently watched a few of the Tom Cruise, Scientology videos on YouTube, in which he talks on and on and on... about absolutely nothing! Any sane, thinking person listening to that has to wonder WTF that guy is talking about and finally come to the conclusion that it's nothing but alot of unconnected, meaningless bullshit designed to sound profound without having any meaning at all.
I'm all about tolerance and stuff... but people who buy into that nonsense are either retarded or very, very stupid.
I'm not even touching this one. I hope everyone here saying things disparaging the Church of Scientology posted through a proxy... This "Church" scares the living crap out of me.
This being about Scientology aside, I think it's wrong to use characters we grew up with as children to sell a religion*. If the characters are a particular religion (Lisa's a Buddhist, the family is Christian), is one thing. What "Bart" just did there, was something completely different, and disgusting.
Bofus Teefus: Too bad Bart's a main character. Otherwise, they could deal with her the way South Park dealt with the nameless gentleman formerly known as the voice of Chef. Those were a couple of my favorite episodes.
Actually, they had to do that because Issac Hayes left the show. They did that to Chef because they felt betrayed by him.
Seriously, Jerry Seinfeld? Just how far does Scientology have its hooks in comedy?
are u kidding? scientology has members EVERYWHERE! celebreties, police, government... they even managed to destroy all governmental documents concerning scientology a couple years ago (atleast ive heard... u cant trust anyone these days <.< >.>)
scientology is a CULT, and one of the worst out there...
Seriously, Jerry Seinfeld? Just how far does Scientology have its hooks in comedy?
the part about Jerry is wrong, they don't have any proof and say so, they're just trying to be funny, the others on the list really aren't secret
Susan Arendt: Here's what I'm wondering...is she even allowed to use the voice for anything not Simpsons-approved? I seem to recall her being interviewed on some show, and they asked her to do the voice, and she said she couldn't "be Bart" unless it was official Simpsons stuff. They, for all intents and purposes, own the voice, name, and character. Could be wrong about that, but I could've sworn that was the case.
you are correct or were at one point, she was only able to do the voice enough to prove that she did the voice. all simpsons voice actors, unless they use their real voice, are not allowed to do voices in interviewed. there are 2 notable exceptions that i have seen, which is Danny Castellaneta and Harry Shearer on Late night with Conan O'Brian as he was a writer for them and the inside the actor's studio episode where everyone did the whole interview in their many many voices
Susan Arendt: Here's what I'm wondering...is she even allowed to use the voice for anything not Simpsons-approved? I seem to recall her being interviewed on some show, and they asked her to do the voice, and she said she couldn't "be Bart" unless it was official Simpsons stuff. They, for all intents and purposes, own the voice, name, and character. Could be wrong about that, but I could've sworn that was the case.
Oh, and reality shows have a huge profit-to-cost ratio. They're super cheap to make and if even moderately successful, make money hand over fist. They don't require writers, actors, or sets the way other shows do, which is why we get so many of them. I mean, you'll have people lining up around the block for the chance to be on TV...they don't really care if they get money for it or not. Stupid, I know, but such is the way of things.
The voice of bart is owned by the simpsons people. She'll likely get punched in the butthole because of it.
on a sidenote...I'm torn.
I love your avatar...but you just made a point that its ever OK to cancel futurama (in effect).
:(((((((((((((
I am left in this wierd half hate/half love situation that is causing my mind to swallow itself an infinite amount of times.
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Bart Simpson Shills For Scientology
Nancy Cartwright, better known to the world as the voice of Bart Simpson, has ruffled some feathers by using the Bartman's voice in "robocalls" promoting the Church of Scientology.
Cartwright, who became a Scientologist in 1989, begins the call in Bart Simpson's voice, saying, "Hey, what's happening man? This is Bart Simpson," before revealing that it's actually Cartwright calling. She then announces that she's now "auditing on new OT (Operating Thetan) Level Seven," whatever that actually means, and begins a pitch for an upcoming Flag World Tour Event, taking place on January 31 in the Grand Ballroom at the Hollywood & Highland Center in Hollywood, California. The rest of the message alternates between Cartwright's own voice and Bart Simpson's, including his signature giggle.
While The Simpsons creator Matt Groening has not yet commented on the matter, The Register reported that Executive Producer Al Jean disavowed any connection to the message. "This is not authorized by us," Jean is quoted as saying. "The Simpsons does not, and never has, endorsed any religion, philosophy or system of beliefs any more profound than Butterfinger bars."
High-profile Hollywood figures like Tom Cruise and John Travolta are the best-known faces of Scientology, but Cartwright has embraced the pseudo-religion strongly herself. "Before Scientology I had one dream of making a living, from doing voice-overs for animation," she said in 2006. "After I became a Scientologist my abilities expanded so far and above what I originally dreamed that I've amazed even myself." A year later, she donated $10 million to the organization, outpacing donations from Cruise, Travola, Kirstey Alley and others and earning her the Patron Laureate Award.
A recording of the call posted on YouTube was pulled at the request of Twentieth Century Fox over copyright claims, but a recording of the call with the video removed is still available. (via Xenu TV)
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