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All episodes first, then all commentary tracks.
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Alternating episodes and commentary tracks.
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Complete one disc, episodes and commentary tracks, before moving on to the next one.
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15.94%
Episodes only. Commentary tracks are for the geeks and nerds.
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How do you watch your 'Simpsons' boxes?

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Old 08-15-06 | 10:48 AM
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How do you watch your 'Simpsons' boxes?

"Worst poll ever" is not an option.
Old 08-15-06 | 10:52 AM
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I bought the first three seasons and I've watched maybe a total of 5 episodes. At one point I realized there was no point in me buying these sets and I just stopped buying them.
Old 08-15-06 | 11:01 AM
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For now, all I've gotten around to is watching the episodes. Eventually, I hope to get around to the commentaries and other extras, but with such a backlog right now, I have enough problems just watching the main feature.
Old 08-15-06 | 11:10 AM
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Here's what I do (it isn't a poll option):

I watch all the episodes with commentaries (and subtitles on) first. I've seen them so many times in syndication, I don't watch them without it, even the first time.
Old 08-15-06 | 11:37 AM
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I just grab a random box and disc and watch. I'v only watched the commentary on Season 1 (first episode). Other times, I'd turn on the commentary but have to turn it off cause I want to watch the show.
Old 08-15-06 | 11:39 AM
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Episodes only for the time being
Old 08-15-06 | 11:43 AM
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I bought the first three seasons and I've watched maybe a total of 5 episodes. At one point I realized there was no point in me buying these sets and I just stopped buying them.
This is what happened to me with Seinfeld, only it was just one season I bought of that. I think I was on Seinfeld burnout. Maybe I'll see if I'll be more interested in the future...
Old 08-15-06 | 12:26 PM
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I watch all episodes on one disc, then go back and listen to the commentaries on the disc. I've stopped buying at Season 7, which is my favorite. It has:
Conclusion of "Who Shot Mr. Burns" (Twin Peaks parody)
And my all-time fave episode, "Lisa the Vegetarian."
Old 08-15-06 | 12:32 PM
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I've only watched the episodes thus far, but I may listen to a few of the commentaries someday.
Old 08-15-06 | 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by The Bus
I bought the first three seasons and I've watched maybe a total of 5 episodes. At one point I realized there was no point in me buying these sets and I just stopped buying them.

The Simpsons is on about 3 times a day in my area so buying the DVD's seems like a waste of money to me.
Old 08-15-06 | 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Mopower
The Simpsons is on about 3 times a day in my area so buying the DVD's seems like a waste of money to me.
So you like to watch them edited with some of the best jokes taken out to make room for more commercials?

Anyways, since I've seen all the episdes umpteen times already, I hit the commentaries first.
Old 08-15-06 | 01:23 PM
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my option isn't there: straight to the commentaries
Old 08-15-06 | 02:03 PM
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I watch commentaries on certain episodes
Old 08-15-06 | 02:17 PM
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I don't even have enough time to watch the episodes (last season watched: Season 2), so the commentaries will probably never be watched.
Old 08-15-06 | 02:19 PM
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I only own my favorite season (which is season four) and I usually just watch it sit on my shelf and collect dust.
Old 08-15-06 | 02:50 PM
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I watch all the episodes, then go back and sporadically watch the commentaries. It's kind of a crapshoot which ones I actually watch though. I think I've watched maybe half the commentaries from 1-7, but I couldn't tell you which ones I've seen and which I haven't.
Old 08-15-06 | 03:01 PM
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How do you watch your 'Simpsons' boxes?

I just glance at them on the shelf when I walk by. I don't really spend much time staring at them.
Old 08-15-06 | 05:13 PM
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I've listened all of the commentaries on seasons 4-6, and watched about 60% of the episodes from those three years. Although I own the first six seasons, I haven't watched a single episode from the first 3. I'll probably get around to watching the commentaries for those episodes, but in no real rush. Haven't bought seasons seven or eight yet.
Old 08-15-06 | 05:37 PM
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Only commentaries I've ever really watched are the nice and short ones for South Park. I'm sorry, I don't have loads of time to watch what I have on DVD let alone the commentaries afterwards. Besides, the long long ones bore me.
Old 08-15-06 | 06:08 PM
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Episodes only until I have the time to check out the commentaries.
Old 08-15-06 | 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by sb5
Here's what I do (it isn't a poll option):

I watch all the episodes with commentaries (and subtitles on) first. I've seen them so many times in syndication, I don't watch them without it, even the first time.
Same here. Worst poll EVER!
Old 08-15-06 | 10:02 PM
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I watch the episodes i haven't seen in a while and the ones that are reran to death then i'll watch those with the commentary
Old 08-16-06 | 11:21 AM
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I watch all of the episodes when ever i feel like it, mainly because I don't watch the reruns that much anymore. Plus its nice to see them in their original form.
Old 08-16-06 | 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by wergo
"Worst poll ever" is not an option.


some people might find this poll interesting (me, for one).

try harder next time.
Old 08-16-06 | 12:02 PM
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Well, I have to admit I own seven seasons and have only watched the first. I will watch them but I keep watching other shows instead. Lately, I've been working my way through Futurama and I should be done with those soon.

I'll probably just watch the episodes, maybe a commentary here or there but I don't think I'll have the time.


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