...even Moe is moved to tears

The Simpsons seems to be doing more to help hurricane-hit Puerto Rico than President Trump.

The first episode of the 29th season last month closed with an appeal for help, with a flag of the nation and Marge holding a sign saying 'unido' — or 'united'.

The caption also showed viewers where they could send money to help.

It prompted a response from San Juan mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz – who has been outspoken in trying to get help from Washington since Hurricane Maria hit. She

She tweeted a photo with herself, and a poster of the image from The Simpsons, saying: 'To @TheSimpsons thank you for keeping Puerto Rico in your hearts. Big Fan. Love that you always say what you mean no matter the consequences.'

To @TheSimpsons thank you for keeping Puerto Rico in your hearts. Big Fan. Love that you always say what you mean no matter the consequences pic.twitter.com/D07PYvnLI8— Carmen Yulín Cruz (@CarmenYulinCruz) October 24, 2017

Now producers have made another animation, with Cruz's words bring a tear to the eye of cold-hearted barkeeper Moe.

He then gets Barney to settle his bar tab, which he vows to send to the people of Puerto Rico – then urges viewers to contribute too:

Published: 4 Nov 2017