After 'The Social Network,' Mark Zuckerberg Cameos on 'The Simpsons'

By Zach Dionne Posted Oct 4th 2010 11:10AM

Mark Zuckerberg Weekend Ends in 'The Simpsons' Cameo

After having a Hollywood version of himself blasted in box office winner 'The Social Network' this weekend, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg lent his likeness -- and his voice -- to 'The Simpsons' on Sunday night.

The 26-year-old billionaire encouraged Lisa to quit school if she really wants to succeed, pointing out Bill Gates and Virgin's Richard Branson as other dropout billionaires. Vulture commended Zuckerberg as "a person capable of making fun of himself," while the New York Times called the episode "good promotional savvy."

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Us Magazine is one of several media outlets opining that after a harsh portrayal as a megalomaniac in David Fincher's 'The Social Network,' Mark Zuckerberg is actively trying to rescue his image. The magazine pinpointed Zuckerberg's $100 million to Newark, NJ schools as part of the grand PR plan.

Also in the PR department, Facebook PR rep Brandee Barker wrote about the 'Simpsons' cameo on her Twitter: "Being with Mark Zuckerberg while he recorded for tonight's Simpsons episode = my top 5 best job moments EVER ... you had to be there, but it was a priceless, and very funny, moment with Mark that I will always appreciate."