'The Simpsons' Get an Angola-Approved Family Makeover
Christina Butty — August 22, 2009 — Pop Culture
References: thesimpsons & ca.news.yahoo
While "The Simpsons" have been portrayed as yellow in more than 90 countries for over two decades, an advertising agency has turned them brown for a promotional video.
This promotional video featuring the brown "The Simpsons" characters will air on Africa’s digital satellite TV service DSTV in Angola.
Shown sitting on their well-worn family couch, the promotional video featuring the brown "The Simpsons" depicts the characters dressed in African-inspired clothing, and Homer is drinking Cuca, the Budweiser of Angola, not Duff beer.
This promotional video featuring the brown "The Simpsons" characters will air on Africa’s digital satellite TV service DSTV in Angola.
Shown sitting on their well-worn family couch, the promotional video featuring the brown "The Simpsons" depicts the characters dressed in African-inspired clothing, and Homer is drinking Cuca, the Budweiser of Angola, not Duff beer.
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