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By Rebecca Ward1
Washington, D.C.
17 July 2007
They are not exactly the typical American family. But after nearly 20 years on television, the dysfunctional animated2 family The Simpsons is making its big screen debut3. To promote the film, 12 7-Eleven convenience stores in the U.S. have been transformed into the fictional4 Kwik-E-Mart made famous on the show. VOA's Rebecca Ward has a whimsical look at this unique movie promotion5.
The cartoon Kwik-E-Mart |
"I like The Simpsons," said a woman customer. “But I heard about it from my uncle and he said there was one in Bladensburg, so, I thought I would check it out.”
Business is always brisk6 at convenience stores. Where else can you find fresh bread, milk, cat food and iced drinks? But 7-Eleven District Manager Joy Pico says, lately, business has been brisker7 than usual.
The 7-Eleven Kwik-E-Marts sell Frosted KrustyO's |
Somehow, I think Homer Simpson would approve. And not just because of the donuts.
The Simpsons is the longest-running, animated, primetime television show in the United States. So after 18 years, Homer, Bart, Marge, Lisa and Maggie finally hit the big time.
Official movie donuts are also available |
You may think all this hype about a cartoon show is a little sophomoric8. Okay, maybe it is. But there is a little Bart - or even Homer - in all of us.
"I tried one of the donuts and I'm going to drink one of the colas,” says a customer. “And if we could get some Duff beer, I'd try that too."
D'oh - there may not be any Duff Beer. But there are donuts. MMMMMmmmm, Donuts.
1 ward | |
n.守卫,监护,病房,行政区,由监护人或法院保护的人(尤指儿童);vt.守护,躲开 | |
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adj.生气勃勃的,活跃的,愉快的 | |
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adj.快的( brisk的比较级 );轻快的;爽快而清新的;兴隆的 | |
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8 sophomoric | |
adj.一知半解的;大学或四年制中学的二年级的 | |
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