Were the Simpsons ever funny?

[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.

 

[Jassi]

They were at one point, now I just watch because I don't have the heart to stop

 

[layoutd05]

It definately had its time... but now I think Family Guy has taken it place as adult oriented cartoon... plus its plain funny....

 

[amol]

Originally posted by: Jassi
They were at one point, now I just watch because I don't have the heart to stop

 

[MartyMcFly3]

Back in the day they were.

 

[bradruth]

They were gold from season 2 'til about season...7?

 

[deftron]

It still has it's moments

 

[DaveSimmons]

Originally posted by: bradruth
They were gold from season 2 'til about season...7?

Yes, rent some of the DVDs, especially seasons 3-4. "Marge vs. the Monorail" is one of my all-time favorite TV episodes.

 

[CStan]

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.

 

[imported_Lucifer]

They were, but not no more. I dont even watch it anymore.

FAMILY GUY R0x0rz!!!!111WTF

 

[Mucho]

I still watch it mainly because its funnier than whats on other channels at the moment.

 

[Zanix]

The Simpsons make a tired subtle mockery of everything. It wasn't always tired.

 

[Ronstang]

The Simpsons have never been funny in my opinion. At times it was watchable but nothing special. I have never understood the attraction.

 

[aidanjm]

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.

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.

 

[GoingUp]

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.

 

[EMPshockwave82]

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

 

[shabby]

"And now to the black-u-weather forecast"
"ITS GONNA RAIN"

Now thats funny, family guy on fox now.

 

[imported_Lucifer]

Originally posted by: shabby
"And now to the black-u-weather forecast"
"ITS GONNA RAIN"

Now thats funny, family guy on fox now.

LOL LOL LOL!! I am watching that one RIGHT NOW! I started cracking up from the "ITS GONNA RAIN":laugh:

 

[Don Vito Corleone]

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.

 

[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.

 

[imported_Lucifer]

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.

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.