The Audience of the Simpson's

The Simpsons - Audience

Homer:- I would class Homer as a C2 audience (skilled manual workers), due to the fact that he works in the Nuclear plant and has to be skilled to do so. However, he has a family, and often makes mistakes, which leads me to think that on Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, he would be categorised as Physiological and Safety needs. I think his family need is also considered sometimes. Homer fits the category of a mainstream audience most, due to his appearance, it is plain and normal.

Mr. Burns:- This character would definitley be a class A audience (Higher Managerial), as he is the manager of the power plant. His accomodation is grand, and he wears a suit, indicating this. I would class him as a succeeder, because he wants to keep hold of his wealth. Therefore on Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, he would be Self-Actualization. I do not think he goes as far as trying to help others reach his position, and so cannot be classed as Transcendence.

Otto:- As a bus driver, I think Otto has to be a D audience (semi/unskilled manual workers), because he is a bus driver. I again think he would be a mainstreamer, because he shows no desire to progress and seems happy with what he's got. I think he has similar needs to Homer, in that he needs safety and physiological needs. We never know about his family.