I'm not even sure why the show is called "The Simpsons" anymore. I think it should be renamed "The Homer Simpson Show" because that what is usually focuses on, Homer's dumb scemes/adventures.

Interestingly enough, one of my all time favorite simpsons episodes is the 25 short stories about springfield.

I have to agree that the show is not as good as it used to be, but it still cracks me up more than any other show (tonight's was great- Apu Cheats). I think it depends on your taste in humor (of course). Also important is understanding the jokes and references, whether it be to movies, music, TV shows, media, other episodes of the simpsons, or other aspects of life. If you don't pick up on a lot of that, you won't laugh much!