The episode's portrayal of Rio de Janeiro caused immediate backlash upon its 2002 airing:
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
Homer is kidnapped by an unlicensed taxi driver and held for a $50,000 ransom in the Amazon rainforest. The episode's portrayal of Rio de Janeiro caused