The hotly anticipated Canadian-themed episode of 'The Simpsons' has opened a can of worms in the country's easternmost province for a gag depicting its people as seal-clubbing 'stupid Newfies.'
This image released by Fox shows animated characters, from left, Bart, Homer, Maggie, Marge and Lisa from"The Simpsons." THE CANADIAN PRESS/Fox via APST. JOHN'S, N.L. - The hotly anticipated Canadian-themed episode of "The Simpsons" has opened a can of worms in the country's easternmost province for a gag depicting its people as seal-clubbing "stupid Newfies."
The term "Newfie" is considered a slur by many, with origins implying Newfoundlanders are unintelligent and lazy.
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