Morrissey finally spoke out about the Simpsons featuring a character supposedly based on him. Despite considering the character's portrayal potentially grounds for a lawsuit, the singer dismissed the possibility due to financial reasons.
In his first statement about the episode, Morrissey accused the press of persecution precisely because he doesn't have a legal team prepared to retaliate against attacks. "The hatred shown towards me by the creators of The Simpsons is obviously a provocation worthy of a lawsuit, but one that requires more funding than I could possibly raise for just one challenge," the singer explained.
In the lengthy letter, published on the Morrissey Central , the singer stated that the music industry boycotts artists “with strong emotions” and independent thought. “The world in general has become a mesmerizing mess, and we must let it spin unbearably because freedom of expression no longer exists,” he continued. “In a world obsessed with hate crimes, there is no law to protect me.”
An initial post by Peter Katsis , the artist's manager, suggested the possibility of a lawsuit against the animation for portraying Morrissey as xenophobic, racist, and a former vegan. In Panic on the Streets of Springfield , Lisa Simpson has an imaginary friend based on the 1990s version of Moz, but is disappointed to learn that the musician has become "a big racist" nowadays.
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