Simpsons Questionnaire

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Question 1:
Circle one dot that best describes you:
How often do you usually watch The Simpsons?

About once a day, or more often
A few times a week
Whenever it’s on
Whenever I have a chance
When friends or relatives are watching
When it’s on at work
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
Not Sure
Other: __________

Question 2:
In the space provided below:
How would you describe The Simpsons to someone who had never seen it?




Question 3:
In the space provided below:
How would you describe a Disney cartoon to someone who’s never seen one?




Question 4:
In the space provided below:
Describe how The Simpsons is different to Disney cartoons:




Question 5:
Circle one dot that best describes you:
Has the Simpsons changed your attitude towards cartoons?

YES (Proceed to Question 6)
NO (Skip to Question 7)
NOT SURE (Skip to Question 7)

Question 6:
Skip this question if you answered ‘no’ or ‘not sure’ to Question 5

If you answered yes to Question 5, in the space provided below:
Describe how The Simpsons has changed your attitude towards cartoons?




Question 7:
In the space provided below:
Describe what you think is the best thing about The Simpsons?




Question 8:
In the space provided below:
Describe what you think is the worst thing about The Simpsons?




Question 9:
Circle one dot that best describes you
Do you have a favorite character (or characters) on The Simpsons?

YES (Proceed to Question 10)
NO (Skip to Question 12)
NOT SURE (Skip to Question 12)

Question 10:
Skip this question if you answered ‘no’ or ‘not sure’ to Question 9

If you answered yes to Question 9, circle one dot that best describes you:
Who is your favourite Simpsons character?
If you have more than one, just chose one.

Lisa
Marge
Maggie
Bart
Homer
Other: _______

Question 11:
Skip this question if you answered ‘no’ or ‘not sure’ to Question 9

If you answered yes to Question 9, in the space provided below:
Describe why you like this character:




Question 12:
Circle one dot that best describes you
Is there a character on The Simpsons that you don’t like?

YES (Proceed to Question 13)
NO (Skip to Question 15)
NOT SURE (Skip to Question 15)

Question 13:
Skip this question if you answered ‘no’ or ‘not sure’ to Question 12

If you answered yes to Question 12, circle one dot that best describes you:
Which Simpsons character don’t you like?
If you have more than one, just chose one.

Lisa
Marge
Maggie
Bart
Homer
Other: _______

Question 14:
Skip this question if you answered ‘no’ or ‘not sure’ to Question 13

If you answered yes to Question 13, in the space provided below:
Describe why you don’t like this character:




Question 15:
Circle one dot that best describes you
Do you have at least one favourite episode of The Simpsons?

YES (Proceed to Question 16)
NO (Skip to Question 18)
NOT SURE (Skip to Question 18)

Question 16:
Skip this question if you answered ‘no’ or ‘not sure’ to Question 15

If you answered yes to Question 15, in the space provided below:
Describe what happens in one of your favorite episodes:




Question 17:
Skip this question if you answered ‘no’ or ‘not sure’ to Question 15

If you answered yes to Question 15, in the space provided below:
Describe why this is your favourite episode:




Question 18:
Circle one dot that best describes you
Do you have a favourite Simpsons quote?

YES (Proceed to Question 19)
NO (Skip to Question 20)
NOT SURE (Skip to Question 20)

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Question 19:
Skip this question if you answered ‘no’ or ‘not sure’ to Question 18

If you answered yes to Question 18, in the space provided below:
Describe your favourite quote:






IDENTITY:

Question 20:
Circle one dot that best describes you
Is there a Simpsons character that you can identify with?
If you have more than one, just chose one.

YES (Proceed to Question 21)
NO (Skip to Question 23)
NOT SURE (Skip to Question 23)

Question 21:
Skip this question if you answered ‘no’ or ‘not sure’ to Question 20

If you answered yes to Question 20, circle one dot that best describes you:
Which Simpsons character can you best identify with?
If you have more than one, just chose one.

Lisa
Marge
Maggie
Bart
Homer
Other: _______

Question 22:
Skip this question if you answered ‘no’ or ‘not sure’ to Question 20

If you answered yes to Question 20, in the space provided below:
Describe some similarities between you and the character you chose:



Question 23:
Circle one dot that best describes you:
Have you ever had a teacher somewhat like Miss Hoover or Mrs. Krabappel?

YES
NO
NOT SURE

Question 24:
Circle one dot that best describes you:
Have you ever had a principal somewhat like Principal Skinner?

YES
NO
NOT SURE

Question 25:
Circle one dot that best describes you:
Have you ever had a boss somewhat like Mr. Burns?

YES
NO
NOT SURE

Question 26:
Circle one dot that best describes you:
Have you ever gone to a school somewhat like Springfield Elementary?

YES
NO
NOT SURE

Question 27:
Circle one dot that best describes you:
Do you think Springfield is somewhat like Melbourne?

YES
NO
NOT SURE

Question 28:
Circle one dot that best describes you:
Can you think of any politicians (e.g. Steve Bracks, John Howard) who are
somewhat like Mayor Quimby?

YES
NO
NOT SURE

FAMILY:

Question 29:
Circle one dot that best describes you
Are The Simpsons in some way like your family?

YES (Proceed to Question 30)
NO (Skip to Question 31)
NOT SURE (Skip to Question 31)

Question 30:
Skip this question if you answered ‘no’ or ‘not sure’ to Question 29

If you answered yes to Question 29, in the space provided below:
Describe some similarities between your family and The Simpsons:




Question 31:
In the space provided below:
Describe some differences between your family and The Simpsons:




Question 32:
In the spaces provided below:
List some values that you think The Simpsons (the TV program) promotes:

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Question 33:
In the spaces provided below:
List some values that you think The Simpsons (the TV program) attacks:

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MERCHANDISE:

Question 34:
Circle one dot that best describes you:
Do you currently own any Simpsons merchandise (including t-shirts, DVDs or
videos, posters, albums, etc.)?

YES
NO
NOT SURE

Question 35:
Circle one dot that best describes you:
Have you owned any Simpsons merchandise in the past (including t-shirts,
DVDs or videos, posters, albums, etc.)?

YES
NO
NOT SURE

Question 36:
Skip this question if you answered ‘no’ or ‘not sure’ to Question 29

If you answered yes to Question 34 OR Question 35, in the spaces provided below:
List some items of Simpsons merchandise you own (or used to own): (skip this
question if you answered no to question 34 and 35):

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DEMOGRAPHICS
Question 37:
Circle one dot that best describes you:
Which gender do you identify yourself with?

Male
Female

Question 38:
Circle one dot that best describes you:
Do you identify yourself as being lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender?

YES
NO
UNSURE
I prefer not to answer

Question 39:
Circle one dot that best describes you
Are you religious? (Circle ‘no’ if you are atheist or agnostic)

YES (Proceed to Question 40)
NO (Skip Question 42)
NOT SURE (Skip Question 42)

Question 40:
Skip this question if you answered ‘no’ or ‘not sure’ to Question 39

If you answered yes to Question 29, in the space provided below:
What religion do you believe in?


Question 41:
Skip this question if you answered ‘no’ or ‘not sure’ to Question 39

If you answered yes to Question 39, circle one dot that best describes you:
How religiously active are you?
If you have more than one, just chose one.

Very
Somewhat
Slightly
Not practicing
Not sure / don’t know / don’t want to answer.
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Question 42:
In the space provided below:
What is your ethnic background?





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