Original artwork, not a still
Yes, I'm aware of the hypocrisy of appearing on television in order to decry it, so don't bother pointing that out.
— The Simpsons · 1989
Behind the line
What it means
Our interpretation.
The speaker admits up front that it's hypocritical to go on television just to condemn television, and tries to shut down the obvious objection before anyone raises it. It's a preemptive shrug: yes, the contradiction is real, and they'd rather you didn't mention it.
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