The Simpson Clan Finally Get Some Respect

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After 20 years of entertaining the World with their weekly half-hour antics, Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie Simpson are finally getting the respect they deserve - Their own individual postage stamps.

The 44ct stamps will be available at US Post Offices, starting May 9th. The Postal services said while they receive over 50,000 suggestions from customers each year, only 20 are selected.

'The Simpsons' family made the cut this year, because it is the longest running television show, with fans all over the world. The USPS is hoping that their popularity will help spark interest in stamp collecting as a hobby once more.

While there have been other celebrities prior to this, 'The Simpsons' are the first family to be bestowed this honor whilst still on television.

Besides the book of 20 stamps, the post office will also sell stamped post cards and an array of other 'Simpson' memorabilia, including matted posters of each individual member, as well as, one featuring the entire family.

The USPS is asking customers to vote on which of the stamps they like the best and enter a free sweepstakes to win one of 25 limited design posters signed by the creator of the show, Matt Groening.

If you would like to pre-order the stamps, vote for your favorite stamp, enter the sweepstakes or simply see what other Simpson goodies are available, check out: http://www.usps.com/promotions/simpsons.htm.

Sources: USPS.org,heraldonline.com, Dailymail.co.uk

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83 Comments
  • MasterCalmost 14 years
    Maggie is like 20 years old but is still a baby LOL!!!!!!!!!!!
    • awesomeabout 14 years
      awesome
      • Julia Taloainaover 14 years
        That is so awesome, I love watching The Simpsons. My parents say that it is unapropriate, I agree with them sometimes, but that does'nt stop me from watching it. GO The Simpsons you rock hard core. Ciao
        • Samanthaover 14 years
          Odd. that's all I have to say.
          • Skittlesover 14 years
            Dude, i am a stamp collector and I have a lot of stamps from all over the world. I really want those!!!!!
            • kam over 14 years
              gfffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffh
              • cherishover 14 years
                i love u jaxin and han motanu
                • coolalmost 15 years
                  I also agree with batgirl
                  • coolalmost 15 years
                    I like to collect things but i dont have the money.
                    • Aasthaalmost 15 years
                      i agree w/ bat girl. i would love to have those stamps for my collection of stamps

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