This nonsense has been going on for generations. A 1996 Simpsons episode...

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v81b0XllvgI

 

How the Simpsons Portrayed the Most Famous Musical Prodigy in History

https://youtu.be/kXfsrGisQ5w

One of the defenses of Trump is — literally — a TV-cartoon joke - The Washington Post

A former "Simpsons" writer explains the "Sideshow Bob defense."...
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2019/11/14/one-defenses-trump-is-literally-tv-sitcom-joke/

Musician turned down $20K offer for The Simpsons to use iconic Newfoundland song - CBC News

He's a Newfoundlander born and bred, and Bruce Moss will protect his hit song until he dies. So when The Simpsons made him a sweet cash offer to use The Islander a few months back, he balked at it....
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/bruce-moss-the-islander-the-simpsons-1.5116299

D'oh! Discussing All Things Springfield With 'Simpsons' Writer Mike Reiss (David Folkenflik, On Point)

Three decades of "The Simpsons." We turn our eye on Springfield with a top writer who has been in the mix since day one.
Interview:
http://www.wbur.org/onpoint/2018/06/14/doh-discussing-all-things-springfield-with-simpsons-writer-mike-reiss

Ted Cruz is right: Homer Simpson is a Republican. Sadly, he's also an idiot | Television & radio | The Guardian

The ultra-conservative politician has once again made himself look foolish while invoking the cartoon. But you have got to love his cultural masochism....
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2018/feb/23/ted-cruz-thinks-the-democrats-are-the-party-of-lisa-simpson-hes-dead-right