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Were the Simpsons ever funny?

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shabby

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For some reason i cant remember the last time i actually burst out laughing when watching an episode of the simpsons, i think ralph said it best "its funny but not ha-ha funny".
Compared to southpark or family guy i think the simpsons are pretty tame.
 
It definately had its time... but now I think Family Guy has taken it place as adult oriented cartoon... plus its plain funny....
 
Originally posted by: bradruth
They were gold from season 2 'til about season...7?
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Yes, rent some of the DVDs, especially seasons 3-4. "Marge vs. the Monorail" is one of my all-time favorite TV episodes.
 
One of the recent reruns i remember being especially funny was the episode that lisa becomes a vegetarian. That had a ton of great moments.
 
The Simpsons have never been funny in my opinion. At times it was watchable but nothing special. I have never understood the attraction.
 
Originally posted by: shabby
For some reason i cant remember the last time i actually burst out laughing when watching an episode of the simpsons, i think ralph said it best "its funny but not ha-ha funny".
Compared to southpark or family guy i think the simpsons are pretty tame.
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The first several years were brilliant satire. Brilliant, well written scripts.

Now, the writing is of a very poor standard. The show is not amusing. But people keep watching! It's a cash cow for Fox and producers, I guess. It could be improved, if the producers were willing to pay for talented writers, but that costs money.
 
It was amazing back when conan was a writer. Family guy has become what the simpsons once were. Once this simpsons got so huge, fox started trying to make it a "safer" show to protect their cash cow and appeal to a broader audience.
 
i thought the episode tonight....

marge and moe become partners for moe's tavern after it's shut down from health code violations was funny


and i'm pretty sure it was new
 
Originally posted by: shabby
"And now to the black-u-weather forecast"
"ITS GONNA RAIN"

Now thats funny, family guy on fox now.
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LOL LOL LOL!! I am watching that one RIGHT NOW! 😀 I started cracking up from the "ITS GONNA RAIN":laugh:
 
IMO the Simpsons is the most literate satire ever broadcast, and Family Guy and South Park are juvenile stupidity compared to the best Simpsons seasons (which I would define as season 3 through maybe 10). I think the new Simpsons are still generally worlds better than SP.
 
Better in what way, funnier maybe? Not even close imo.
If i want to laugh my ass off i watch southpark or family guy, if i want to pass the time simpsons will do.
 
Originally posted by: shabby
Better in what way, funnier maybe? Not even close imo.
If i want to laugh my ass off i watch southpark or family guy, if i want to pass the time simpsons will do.
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I'm so bored I am watching the Simpsons right now. Havent watched it in a long time. No where near as funny as Family Guy.
 
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