The Stonecutters
The Ancient Society of Stonecutters is a fictional
secret society from the animated television show
The Simpsons conceived as a parody of
Freemasonry in particular and secret societies in general. Founded on extreme secrecy, its members include various Springfield residents--such as
Montgomery Burns and
Carl Carlson--who enjoy special privileges, such as free soda and vibrating chairs. Meeting every Wednesday at a giant pyramid-shaped building, they play homage to their Sacred Parchment, then get drunk and play ping-pong. The Stonecutters are numbered according to rank, their leader being Number One (voiced by
Patrick Stewart).