The Meaning of The Simpsons

Recently I've been addicted to the American cartoon series, The Simpsons.

Surely I'm amused with the sense of humor in "American style". To appreciate the stories, the profound significant is another inevitable reason. The family members are odd, vulgar, but perhaps that's the reality of the common people, especially the large amount of low-income families.

Homer, is not an ideal father and never set a perfect fatherly example to the children. He's indolent, superficial. But he makes right choice at the end. He loves his wife and care for the family.

It is hardest to manage such a naughty boy, a boy playing tricks and making troubles around. That is absolutely an horrible kid. But he's the one who is brave to challenge authority and perceive deception.

I favor those stories exposing truth, ugly, indecent or miserable truth. Am I thus pessimistic or optimistic?