Dr. Marvin Monroe's Guide to Etiquette

Dr. Marvin Monroe's Guide to Etiquette

Book Information Author: Marvin Monroe Genre: Manners First appearance: "Radio Bart"

Dr. Marvin Monroe's Guide to Etiquette is a book on manners by Springfield psychiatrist Marvin Monroe.

History

Bart received a copy of the book for his tenth birthday. He didn't like it.

Behind the Laughter

• The book is a reference to author Emily Post (1872-1960), who was famous for being an expert in manners and etiquette.
  • Post founded an institute bearing her name which continues to publish books and promote civil behavior in society.
  • "Emily Post's Guide to Etiquette" has become a pop-culture term, even though Post never published a book by that title.

Appearances

• Episode – "Radio Bart"