The episode's portrayal of Rio de Janeiro caused immediate backlash upon its 2002 airing:
The episode lean heavily on tropes, depicting Rio as a jungle overrun by monkeys, colorful rats, and rampant crime. [S13E15] Blame it on Lisa
" Blame It on Lisa " (Season 13, Episode 15) is one of the most infamous "vacation" episodes of The Simpsons , best known for sparking a high-profile diplomatic row between the show's producers and the Brazilian government. The episode's portrayal of Rio de Janeiro caused
Homer is seen wearing a T-shirt featuring Uncle Sam devouring the Earth with the slogan "Try and Stop Us," mocking American oblivious to foreign perspectives. The Brazilian Controversy [S13E15] Blame it on Lisa