The Simpsons - Season 15eps22 -

The story begins with the dedication of a national park called "." While trying to help, Homer accidentally causes the formation to collapse, seemingly burying Mr. Burns in a landslide. When Burns eventually crawls out, he is horrified to find that the town's media is celebrating his presumed death.

Lisa, wanting an outlet for her poetry and truth, starts her own independent newspaper.

At the end of the episode, Mr. Burns admits that only Rupert Murdoch can truly own all the media. The Simpsons - Season 15Eps22

The family arrives dressed as anime characters, including Astro Boy (Bart) and Sailor Moon (Lisa).

A headline in the episode parodies the famous 1975 "Ford to City: Drop Dead" headline. The story begins with the dedication of a

Burns tries to bribe and then sabotage Lisa. He cuts her home's power, forcing her to use an old mimeograph machine provided by Principal Skinner .

Burns manipulates Homer into discrediting Lisa, but Homer realizes his mistake and starts his own paper to defend her. This inspires the townspeople to start their own publications, proving that one person cannot control everyone's opinion. Quick Facts Production Code Director Bob Anderson Writer Couch Gag Lisa, wanting an outlet for her poetry and

To control his public image, Burns buys every media outlet in Springfield.