The Simpsons -- "The D'oh-cial Network" -- 01/15/12
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01-18-12, 11:33 AM
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Re: The Simpsons -- "The D'oh-cial Network" -- 01/15/12
I can agree with you on the Seth MacFarlane created shows. His stuff isn't clever at all really for the most part. He mostly seems to string together random jokes and pop culture references and a paper thin storyline to keep his shows in tact. South Park on the other hand I'd have to disagree with you. I'd say it's easily one of the better written comedies on, animated or otherwise. I understand if maybe you don't care for it but pulling one joke and using it as the basis for saying the show isn't funny, intelligent or witty is pretty unfair. South Park has it's share of silly moments where they make a stupid exagerrated joke, but Trey and Matt also can write clever satire when they want.
As far as The Simpsons goes, as I said I realize it's not the classic it once was and is no longer in it's prime, but they still have their moments. Using compilations as a defense as to why the show is't good isn't really that fair though either if you ask me. They probably know that if they used more new clips the fanboys would bitch about it anyways but it's still not the best defense as to why the show isnt good.
As far as The Simpsons goes, as I said I realize it's not the classic it once was and is no longer in it's prime, but they still have their moments. Using compilations as a defense as to why the show is't good isn't really that fair though either if you ask me. They probably know that if they used more new clips the fanboys would bitch about it anyways but it's still not the best defense as to why the show isnt good.
01-18-12, 11:28 PM
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Re: The Simpsons -- "The D'oh-cial Network" -- 01/15/12
Ironically that was from the eighth season, which was three seasons after everyone at the time were saying the Simpson's were way past their prime.
01-18-12, 11:31 PM
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01-19-12, 02:16 AM
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Re: The Simpsons -- "The D'oh-cial Network" -- 01/15/12
But I'll see your "Lisa on Ice" and raise you a "Brian Wallows and Peter's Swallows". There is some genuine warmth in the episode. It's an exception for the series, to be sure-- but it *can* be done by the Fuzzy Door people.
01-19-12, 03:51 AM
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Re: The Simpsons -- "The D'oh-cial Network" -- 01/15/12
I'm just saying it's a much more well-rounded show. There are some great Simpsons episodes with very few jokes but a lot of great character moments.
I would also have more respect for Family Guy and American Dad if they didn't rip off their characters and jokes from The Simpsons and Futurama.
I would also have more respect for Family Guy and American Dad if they didn't rip off their characters and jokes from The Simpsons and Futurama.
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01-19-12, 09:08 AM
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Re: The Simpsons -- "The D'oh-cial Network" -- 01/15/12
I've been with the show since the beginning and have not missed an episode. Nothing comes close to the show in its prime. I must say that the last couple seasons have been better, though. I also like that they have gone back to their "roots" a bit with all the background jokes this season (signs, captions, etc. that you need to pause to read them all).
I laughed at Ralph's response to one of Lisa's questions: "My daddy's gun tastes like pennies."
One thing I don't like lately is the way they break the episode up. Towards the end they always seem to have a 4 minute or so section between commercial breaks which irritates and just feels unnatural.
I laughed at Ralph's response to one of Lisa's questions: "My daddy's gun tastes like pennies."
One thing I don't like lately is the way they break the episode up. Towards the end they always seem to have a 4 minute or so section between commercial breaks which irritates and just feels unnatural.
01-19-12, 10:29 AM
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Re: The Simpsons -- "The D'oh-cial Network" -- 01/15/12
For what South Park is though it's still an intelligently written show they just aren't going for heart-felt moments as often and are more focused on being a comedy. I will say though that South Park isn't completely devoid of emotion. Take just this past season for instance, the episode "You're Getting Old" where Stan realizes that his views on his friends and life are changing.
01-19-12, 02:10 PM
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Re: The Simpsons -- "The D'oh-cial Network" -- 01/15/12
I know they're not claiming to be anything more than a comedy show. But that's why those shows are mediocre.
01-19-12, 03:17 PM
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Re: The Simpsons -- "The D'oh-cial Network" -- 01/15/12
I don't exactly think that your reasoning makes a whole lot of sense because what I'm getting at is the shows are pretty different in the style they approach comedy. Whatever though I'm not going to argue because clearly you're dead set in your opinion.
01-20-12, 03:03 AM
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Re: The Simpsons -- "The D'oh-cial Network" -- 01/15/12
Please don't misunderstand me. "The Simpsons" is a bonafide classic--forever. But, it hasn't had me doubled-over with gut-busting laughter since the mid-90s. "Family Guy" and "American Dad!" has ("The Cleveland Show" not so much).
Maybe its because me and/or the world has become far more jaded and the more perverse the humor the better--I'm not sure.
But, ultimately, I find pitting "The Simpsons" vs "Family Guy" is like pitting "Daria" vs "Beavis and Butt-head"--it's apples and frickin' oranges, folks!
Maybe its because me and/or the world has become far more jaded and the more perverse the humor the better--I'm not sure.
But, ultimately, I find pitting "The Simpsons" vs "Family Guy" is like pitting "Daria" vs "Beavis and Butt-head"--it's apples and frickin' oranges, folks!
01-20-12, 11:06 AM
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Re: The Simpsons -- "The D'oh-cial Network" -- 01/15/12
I watched this episode last night because I saw there were a lot of replies here. 
Yeah, not that good. But agree with Claytonian, the show has been more good than bad the last couple of seasons.
And for me, every season has at least one episode that's worth to watch.
Yeah, not that good. But agree with Claytonian, the show has been more good than bad the last couple of seasons.
And for me, every season has at least one episode that's worth to watch.
01-20-12, 06:01 PM
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Re: The Simpsons -- "The D'oh-cial Network" -- 01/15/12
Please don't misunderstand me. "The Simpsons" is a bonafide classic--forever. But, it hasn't had me doubled-over with gut-busting laughter since the mid-90s. "Family Guy" and "American Dad!" has ("The Cleveland Show" not so much).
Maybe its because me and/or the world has become far more jaded and the more perverse the humor the better--I'm not sure.
But, ultimately, I find pitting "The Simpsons" vs "Family Guy" is like pitting "Daria" vs "Beavis and Butt-head"--it's apples and frickin' oranges, folks!
Maybe its because me and/or the world has become far more jaded and the more perverse the humor the better--I'm not sure.
But, ultimately, I find pitting "The Simpsons" vs "Family Guy" is like pitting "Daria" vs "Beavis and Butt-head"--it's apples and frickin' oranges, folks!
They steal jokes from the Simpsons and Futurama.
The characters are rip offs.
Stewie is a blatant rip off of the comic Jimmy Corrigan, the Smartest Kid on Earth.
The characters of Roger and Stan - and their dynamic - are almost a total rip off of Zap Brannigan and Kif.
I could go on and on about it, but most of it has already been said before by many other people. There are so many reasons why these shows just don't work for me.
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01-24-12, 12:12 AM
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