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Ay, Caramba! Bart Makes Robo-Call for Scientology

Actress who provides cartoon icon's voice uses it to plug controversial church

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(Newser) – Actress Nancy Cartwright’s affiliation with Scientology has escaped public notice for the most part, but those days could be over. Cartwright, the voice of Bart on The Simpsons, is featured on a robo-call announcing a church event, the Village Voice reports. The actress peppers the invitation to the “Mecca of technical perfection” with her Bart Simpson voice and trademark laugh.

Cartwright starts the call saying “this is Bart Simpson” in character and, after assuring listeners it is in fact her, launches into her spiel (in a disconcertingly similar voice). “I’m now auditing on New OTVII,” she says, and will “share my many wins” as an “auditor” at the event. “It's gonna be a blast, man!” she signs off—in character, of course.

Bart Simpson flies through the air in an epic skateboarding trip, in a scene from
Bart Simpson flies through the air in an epic skateboarding trip, in a scene from "The Simpsons" movie.   (AP Photo)
"The Simpsons."   (AP Photo)
Nancy Cartwright, the actress who provides the voice of Bart Simpson.
Nancy Cartwright, the actress who provides the voice of Bart Simpson.   (Getty Images)
Nancy Cartwright arrives at the premiere of
Nancy Cartwright arrives at the premiere of "The Simpsons Movie."   (AP Photo)
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Newser001
Jan 27, 09 9:05 PM CST
You know it was some of the best writing on TV, King... And the Simpsons... Well. they were just a conduit to the 'otherside'; as we are all now Mooninites forevermore. My mentors are Ignignokt and his alter-boy, Err. Ignignokt is the leader of the Mooninites. He is from the moon and, as such, is far superior to anyone you know. In fact, he would like it to be known that he considers your planet to be his moon. But you should already know that... - Adult Swim
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Newser001
Jan 27, 09 9:14 PM CST
More on the Mooninites, here: http://tinyurl.com/49lfez
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Collusive
Jan 27, 09 7:23 PM CST
i wonder when i'll get my call from peter griffin beckoning me to the nearest mosque Reply
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Doctor_Zaius
Jan 27, 09 7:37 PM CST
Anyone who follows a religion that was invented by a guy who is on record as saying "If you want to get rich invent a religion" is a moron. Reply
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Newser001
Jan 27, 09 8:38 PM CST
My God, all regions are filled with bizarre, whimsical sh!t, give me a break...!
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