Jameson would argue that this drawing is purely postmodern, lacking any real meaning whatsoever. It appropriates the famous da Vinci painting of the Mona Lisa into a cartoon similar to the style of The Simpsons. Jameson would believe that in making Mona more modern, it removes the real meaning behind the painting. As a Simpson, she becomes kitsch - a pastiche, lacking any sort of purpose or depth. She exists only to make The Simpsons' creators money, unlike the original, which displayed da Vinci's skill as a portrait painter. This Mona is very crudely drawn, with no shading or depth to her - she is very obviously two dimensional. She is also placed in a modern setting, with a bowling alley, convenience store and gas station behind her - rather than the Italian countryside, like the original. Perhaps this is reflective of the West's changing landscape (cheap shops and conveniences rather than wild and untamed landscapes). In short, Simpsons Mona looks like a watered-down version of the original, chiefly created for mass consumption.
