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Marge Simpson on Cover of Playboy

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Marge Simpson has gone where no animated character has gone before - on the cover of Playboy magazine. As part of The Simpsons' 20th anniversary shenanigans, Marge has been honored with both the November 2009 cover and a three-page pictorial (that's what they call photo spreads in Playboy) featuring Marge in various states of undress.<a target="_blank" href="http://www.tmz.com/2009/10/09/marge-simpson-strips-down-for-playboy/#"> </a> How did this come about? Well, let's just say the new CEO of Playboy's name is Scott Flanders. Yes, Flanders. FOXNews.com can also report exclusively that Playboy is in high-level talks with other female animated characters.  Click the slideshow to see <a target="_blank" href="http://www.foxnews.com/slideshow/entertainment/2009/10/09/marge-simpson-cover-playboy?slide=2">Marge's Playboy cover</a>, and find out what is being offered to some of your other favorite pen-and-ink starlets.

Playboy is offering Flintstone the cover and a new dress that isn't frayed at the hem.

Betty Boop is just praying the nude"art shots" she did in college don't come out before she signs her Playboy deal.

Playboy has offered to let Belle move into the mansion with Hef, but it reminds her too much of her time trapped in the castle with "The Beast," and is hedging.

Jessica has accepted Playboy's offer, but has refused to do full-on nudity, citing Heidi Montag as her precedent. "If some two-bit nobody ex-reality star with fake boobs doesn't have to give up the goods to get the cover, why should I?" she was overheard saying. An excellent point.

Daphne has been offered the cover, but only if Velma is involved and can shed all the weight she gained since Scooby Doo went off the air. "Celebrity Fit Club" has been approached.

Lois actually sent in topless snapshots that her dog Brian took. A decision is pending.

Erin is barred from posing nude by Esurance's morality clause, but once her contract is up, she said she is weighing her options.

Playboy is making its biggest push for Cinderella. They're trying to convince her a Playboy spread will help her stop being typecast as a sweet innocent princess and get her offered more mature roles. Her agent agrees. (Disney)

There is some question about Princess Jasmine's age, but once they find a valid birth certificate, this one is a go.

Betty has turned Playboy down flat. But if Wilma goes through with it, Playboy is hoping that suburban jealousy bug hits Betty big time, and changes her mind.