The Simpsons..the most funny television show ever?

[chiefwiggum]

Since its debut on December 17, 1989 the show has broadcast 479 episodesand thetwenty-second seasonstarted airing on September 26, 2010.The Simpsons Movie, a feature-length film, was released in theaters worldwide on July 26 and July 27, 2007, and grossed US$527 million worldwide.



My personal favorite show ever, they literally developed a whole entire town(s), each character with their own distinct identity and sense of humor. The show is way beyond similar shows like Family Guy in terms of wit and actual plot progression. 21 past and present cast members are Harvard Alumni, crazy. Anyway,

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[ihust1e]

Joe Swanson > Chief Wiggum 

 

[shaunhillftw49]

A lot of "it's been dead for 10 years" comments are going to be made, but I agree with you

 

[Zephyr1983]

I would say yes, up until about 1995. Than it turned to doodoo and has never been funny since.

Although I did enjoy the movie.

 

[norcalhussla]

nothing beats simpsons in its prime. 

 

[no 1 can escape the quad laser]

Definitely. Especially in the 90's.

 

[needsomejays]

Originally Posted by NORCALHUSSLA

nothing beats simpsons in its prime. 

this!

 

[whiterails]

Simpsons seasons 2-8 >>>>>>>>>>>>> *

 

[omgitswes]

Still look for this every Sunday.

 

[chiefwiggum]

After the writers strike it got pretty good again: 

 

[rawsheed]

No cartoon series will ever top the Simpsons during our lifetimes

 

[365k]

Originally Posted by RawSheed

No cartoon series will ever top the Simpsons during our lifetimes

QFT. I don't think any other cartoon serious can top it's originality. Family Guy is funny, but isn't as memorable as the Simpsons is. I remember sitting in front of the TV at exactly 6PM to catch both the 6PM and 630PM episodes on FOX daily.

 

[airjordan jb23]

Easily one of them...

 

[joeykadesh]

*Patiently waits for the little kiddies to come in here and say Family guy > Simpsons*


Simpson's track record of staying on the air speaks for it self.

 

[Bert.]

simpsons sucked since like 03

before that, it was seriously the best how on TV and i always laughed even on reruns

 

[stillin729]

Originally Posted by joeykadesh

*Patiently waits for the little kiddies to come in here and say Family guy > Simpsons*


Simpson's track record of staying on the air speaks for it self.

I'm not a kiddie but I do think Family Guy > Simpsons

 

[Deleted member 37754]

Originally Posted by iHust1e

Joe Swanson > Chief Wiggum 

[JOESWANSON]YES![/JOESWANSON]

 

[sirdilbert2k10]

I seriously wish people wouldn't bring up Family Guy in these discussions because it's are nowhere near the level of The Simpsons in its prime...
As far as The Simpsons, if it had ended after season 9 and not dragged along for another 10+ seasons it would easily be the GOAT imo

 

[chiefwiggum]

Anyone can make Family Guy. It has no substance. The whole show is essentially based on The Simpsons plot structure and joke structure. Family Guy's episodes are 50% stupid tangents that offer nothing to the show. Where in the Simpsons their tangents were still in context of the episode. The show closest to The Simpsons IMO (in terms of originality, wit and overall "laughability") is Futurama.

 

[stillin729]

Originally Posted by SirDilbert2k10

I seriously wish people wouldn't bring up Family Guy in these discussions because it's are nowhere near the level of The Simpsons in its prime...
As far as The Simpsons, if it had ended after season 9 and not dragged along for another 10+ seasons it would easily be the GOAT imo

same thing can be argued in 20 years when we look back at Family Guy, I mean the show was cancelled and brought back...that says a lot right there...your opinion is not a fact so it will be brought up when discussed 

 

[GTA 809]

Simpsons are still good.
Saying it sucks compared to the 90s is the cool thing to do.
The show hasn't changed drastically( about as much as one would expect in 15+ years), but your expectations and sense of humor did.

 

[sirdilbert2k10]

Originally Posted by StillIn729

Originally Posted by SirDilbert2k10

I seriously wish people wouldn't bring up Family Guy in these discussions because it's are nowhere near the level of The Simpsons in its prime...
As far as The Simpsons, if it had ended after season 9 and not dragged along for another 10+ seasons it would easily be the GOAT imo

same thing can be argued in 20 years when we look back at Family Guy, I mean the show was cancelled and brought back...that says a lot right there...your opinion is not a fact so it will be brought up when discussed 

idk man... I personally feel Family Guy panders to the borderline ******ed... I've literally cringed at how nonsensical/awful some of their "jokes" are
and just because it was brought back from cancellation doesn't make it a good show... just a show with a huge audience that makes Fox a lot of money

 

[rawsheed]

Originally Posted by ChiefWiggum

Anyone can make Family Guy. It has no substance. The whole show is essentially based on The Simpsons plot structure and joke structure. Family Guy's episodes are 50% stupid tangents that offer nothing to the show. Where in the Simpsons their tangents were still in context of the episode. The show closest to The Simpsons IMO (in terms of originality, wit and overall "laughability") is Futurama.

cuz theyre two TOTALLY different franchises.... 

I love Futurama also. I always thought it was a more conscious, morally aware (environment, politics etc) themed version of the Simpsons tailored for older viewers 

 

[fishinthesky]

supernintendo chalmers gets me everytime.. hahaha

 

[man listen]

^ I think it's because there was a time for a few seasons when the show was complete garbage. the style was corny and it just wasn't funny. I stopped watching but got back into it and it's more like how it was in the glory days now