The Simpsons and Mark Wahlberg Gang Up on David Beckham

By: Daryl | January 4th, 2010

david beckham book signing Poor David Beckham. The second he temporarily relocates to Milan for the winter, the United States of America turns on him. First there’s actor Mark Wahlberg (of sweary “The Depated” fame) who’s not happy with the paparazzi-fest Beckham has brought to his street.

“Man, the Beckhams. It used to be so quiet on my road. Then David moves in with his family. Suddenly we’ve got paparazzi hanging out day and night. Now they’ll follow any car that drives down the road. I take strong exception to that kind of thing. When I take my kids to the park I don’t want strangers sticking their lenses into our faces,” he said.

Marky Mark’s also not happy with soccer in general:

“I’m not telling Beckham to take his family home. I’m just not sure why he came to America in the first place. Man, we don’t want your soccer. There’s no way Americans are going to buy the idea of 90 minutes of running around without much happening. Thanks for trying guys, but we’ll stick to baseball and basketball,” he said.

But wait, it gets worse for D-Becks. He might be far too famous to live on Mark Wahlberg’s street, but apparently he’s not nearly famous enough to appear on “The Simpsons”.

Executive producer Al Jean, said: “I had to phone David Beckham to tell him sorry.

“I didn’t think he was a big enough star for an American audience. “I got a lot of grief about that.”

I’m not sure which is more worrying. The fact that the world’s most famous footballer isn’t quite famous enough to appear on “The Simpsons”, or the fact that “The Simpsons” is now making story decisions based on how zeitgeisty their guest stars are. Personally I think it all went downhill after Conan O’Brien left.

Ah well, at least Beckham can console himself with an all but guaranteed place in England’s World Cup 2010 squad.

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cap123

'There’s no way Americans are going to buy the idea of 90 minutes of running around without much happening'

i'm not going to take the credit for pointing this out (i think it was dirty tackle where i saw it), but the irony is fantastic when you keep in mind what sort of movies he makes.
matt

Props to Al Jean to turning Becks down if you ask me... the Simpsons will always be amazing. And besides, it shows that Jean has the bollocks to turn him down, at least he didn't pity Beckham and force himself to write a role for him. Can you imagine that being funny? The Simpsons doesn't need stars to make it good.
About the Wahlberg comments, they may have been somewhat rude, but everyone is entitled to their opinion. Some people might be more tactful in expressing it though.
This is a Brit speaking, and I think you should not think all Americans don't understand the game just because of Wahlberg
Thiago

I'm finding it hard to decide who's more full-o'-sh*t... Well, for one thing, Mark has the right to be upset with the fact he's lost his privacy, but the comment on "soccer" being a sport of "90 minutes of running without much happening", wow... and he even mentioned baseball... ridiculous...
About Al Jean's comment, well, talk about someone being disconnected with reality... Beckham's probably more famous than any baseball or football american star, probably even more famous than Kobe Bryant, or Tiger Woods... americans, please, don't be angry, but "soccer", no matter how "boring" you think it is, is the most popular sport worldwide, and so is Beckham, as he's probably the greatest star of the sport, not the best player (not even close), but the most popular.. (I'm not even a fan of his, I'm just saying...)
Cheers!
Marco P.

Tsk tsk Wahlberg... you just don't get it do you...
slacK

Marky Mark can go f*** himself. He barely speaks for himself, much less everyone else. How can you even take anyone from Boston seriously?

And, the Simpsons still rocks.
James

Not only baseball but the majority of american football is so boring. It's hours long and every 5 minutes theres a commercial. Only good thing might be the Superbowl.
Tommy Wong

Who cares what Mark Wahlberg says. Sheesh. The guy is a criminal from Boston, so obviously he had some long-time hardon for his red-sox and celtics.

Let's move on.
MoMONEY

I hate to say it but America doesnt deserve football... Lets keep it how it is now- theres tons of fans just they stay a bit below the radar. Its obvious when big teams come for the summer tours just how many people are interested...
Johnny

"I travel the world exposing floppers and your daughter is a flopper. Now, Ronaldo awaaaay!"
laurie

What's really funny is that two years ago it was reportedly Beckham turning down the Simpsons because they made fun of his affair with Rebecca Loos.

The affair was mocked by the popular animated family during an 'alternative' Christmas Speech on British TV network Channel Four [in 2004] - a move which upset the Beckhams. Creator Matt Groening says, "Beckham didn't want to take part, but never mind." During the Christmas Speech, Marge Simpson compared her relationship with husband Homer to that of Victoria and David, telling viewers, "Our union is as solid as the union between your David and Posh Spice. Oh, he did that? With his assistant? That's so sad, Ok, moving on."

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johonna

Everton1888: Hate to break it to you, but many of us yanks here in the US consider England (and Scotland, Ireland and Whales) to be part of Europe (gasp!).

I know the English largely hate that sort of thing, but look at it this way: at least you are not Canadian. Poor Canadians routinely are lumped with the US by Europeans just because we share a continent - the difference between North American and plain American is sometimes lost.
Everton1888

reading the comments and someone wrote 'keep football european'... WHAT???? football started in ENGLAND. In 1863, the English Football Association wrote the rules for football (known as soccer in the US). I laughed SO hard when I read that!
Coconut

Lol Marky Mark, some washed up rapper/horrible actor's word that has any merit when it comes to sports?

Sorry Marky Mark, I'm not telling you to stop making movies, im just not sure why you went into acting in the first place. Man, we don't want your movies. There's no way we're gonna pay to watch you play the same role of some self-assured "hard ass" with furrowed eyebrows and squinting eyes. Thanks for trying guy, but we'll stick to the original movies instead of the lame remakes you try to profit from.
Dave

Translation: "Take a hike, Becks. And say hi to your mother for me."
Jacek

I like it better that way... keep football european.
Juliet

Oh, please. "The Simpsons" isn't even famous enough for Kathy Griffin these days. Let's get David Beckham on Jersey Shore!
Adam

Yes, we much prefer baseball, where a bunch of guys stand around for 5 hours and nothing at all happens.
japple

baseball lol