Has the staple of cartoons been ousted?

Kapitan_Phillips · 02-18-07, 11:57 AM

Lets face it, there isnt a person alive who hasnt seen or heard of the Simpsons. But with the competition from Family Guy and American Dad, has the Simpsons been overtaken in terms of watchability and freshness?

LoBlo · 02-18-07, 12:07 PM

I watch an episode of the Simpsons not too long ago. You could tell that there were new writers writing the plots... there was just something missing:hmm:

ReallyDedPoet · 02-18-07, 12:37 PM

Give the show its credit, to last this long is an acheivement, but enough is enough, time for it to end. It really won't anyway, as it will survive in re-run heaven for a long time.

Takeda Shingen · 02-18-07, 12:57 PM

I will agree that the writing for The Simpsons has declinced from it's prior glorious self (see seasons 4-7). At the same time, I am interested in the movie, and look to see what will come of it. Perhaps some classic Simpsons wit will find itself ressurected.

I can contrast that with Family Guy, and it's spinoff, American Dad, neither of which have ever had good writing. The McFarlane production jokes are derivative, too lengthy, and frequently miss the depth of relevance that makes for truly great comedy (see Monty Python's Flying Circus, Simpsons seasons 4-7, The BBC Office, Are You Being Served, et al).

STEED · 02-18-07, 01:47 PM

I am more of a fan of FUTURAMA which had a good run which was about right, unlike the simpsons that has had it's day. It's all down hill after season seven as for the up coming film all I hear and read it will be full of the old worn out gags, well I shall read the reviews first before I decide if it's worth it.

Torplexed · 02-18-07, 01:51 PM

Time for Homer to hang it up. Besides, the salaries of the voice talent on that show is getting out of hand.

Sailor Steve · 02-18-07, 05:24 PM

Every now and then I catch five minutes of one of these shows. That's usually enough.

I did like the original Simpsons shorts on the old Tracey Ullman Show.

JSLTIGER · 02-18-07, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by STEED

I am more of a fan of FUTURAMA which had a good run which was about right, unlike the simpsons that has had it's day. It's all down hill after season seven as for the up coming film all I hear and read it will be full of the old worn out gags, well I shall read the reviews first before I decide if it's worth it.

I really liked Futurama...I believe Comedy Central has ordered a new round in production for it, slated to debut in 2008.

Bort · 02-18-07, 07:50 PM

The Simpsons is one of the funniest shows ever, but it is waaaay past it's prime. It seems like every episode now they either go on vacation somewhere or have a guest star on.

They need to make the movie and then put the show to bed for good.

CCIP · 02-18-07, 08:03 PM

I agree, I mean heck... get this: The Simpsons was a huge help for me in learning English back in the day

But I haven't even bothered to check on it in years now. It's an excellent comedy, but I think like most things that go on too long it's just being milked. I always said and will say that a key part of making a good thing is knowing when to end; I'm afraid The Simpsons is definitely falling into the category of things that overdid it.

I personally think the movie should give it a good end - finish it on a high note and off with it!

elite_hunter_sh3 · 02-18-07, 08:04 PM

simpsons is a classic , but family guy is just too funny lol :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

bookworm_020 · 02-18-07, 08:14 PM

I think the simpsons are still the best cartoon in the box at the moment, but it is past it's prime. It just doesn't have the snap it use to. They seem to make shows for guest appearances instead of making shows that can stand by itself

HunterICX · 02-19-07, 04:36 AM

I watched the simpsons in the good years, beside Simpson I like the sick and hilarious ''Ren and Stimpy'' I really laughed my arse of with those cartoon.

Boris · 02-19-07, 08:10 AM

Simpsons is long dead. It was an amusung show back in it's heyday, and kinda still is. But I don't watch it anymore.
Laugh out loud funny shows like Southpark, and then Family Guy overtook it.
I think while still funny, even Family Guy is running out of steam a bit, while Southpark is now funnier than ever.
Early Southpark was fairly lame, but I like the fact that they're tackling current issues now and creating a social parody in every episode. The Southpark episode 'Cartoon Wars' is a great episode that brings the three together. Season 10 is the best yet. Somehow they have managed to roll with the times and keep inventing new things.

bigboywooly · 02-19-07, 10:41 AM

I never usedt o like South Park
Rarely miss it these days
Still watch the Simpsons when I can
Same for Futurama

Dont see enough Family Guy
Mores the pity

View Poll Results: Have the Simpsons been overtaken?
Yes, I think Family Guy is much better	7	24.14%
Yes, but because it's covered pretty much everything funny	7	24.14%
No, but its in trouble	12	41.38%
No, they're still as strong as they ever were	3	10.34%
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02-18-07, 11:57 AM	#1
Kapitan_Phillips Silent Hunter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Swansea Posts: 3,903 Downloads: 204 Uploads: 0	Has the staple of cartoons been ousted? Lets face it, there isnt a person alive who hasnt seen or heard of the Simpsons. But with the competition from Family Guy and American Dad, has the Simpsons been overtaken in terms of watchability and freshness? __________________ Well, here's another nice mess you've gotten me into.

02-18-07, 12:07 PM	#2
LoBlo Subsim Diehard Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas! Posts: 971 Downloads: 78 Uploads: 3	I watch an episode of the Simpsons not too long ago. You could tell that there were new writers writing the plots... there was just something missing:hmm: __________________ "Seek not to offend or annoy... only to speak the truth"-a wise man

02-18-07, 12:37 PM	#3
ReallyDedPoet Canadian Wolf Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada. The one and only, East Coast Posts: 10,886 Downloads: 946 Uploads: 5	Give the show its credit, to last this long is an acheivement, but enough is enough, time for it to end. It really won't anyway, as it will survive in re-run heaven for a long time. __________________ Back in the Day

02-18-07, 01:47 PM	#5
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	I am more of a fan of FUTURAMA which had a good run which was about right, unlike the simpsons that has had it's day. It's all down hill after season seven as for the up coming film all I hear and read it will be full of the old worn out gags, well I shall read the reviews first before I decide if it's worth it. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

02-18-07, 12:57 PM	#4
Takeda Shingen Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 8,643 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	I will agree that the writing for The Simpsons has declinced from it's prior glorious self (see seasons 4-7). At the same time, I am interested in the movie, and look to see what will come of it. Perhaps some classic Simpsons wit will find itself ressurected. I can contrast that with Family Guy, and it's spinoff, American Dad, neither of which have ever had good writing. The McFarlane production jokes are derivative, too lengthy, and frequently miss the depth of relevance that makes for truly great comedy (see Monty Python's Flying Circus, Simpsons seasons 4-7, The BBC Office, Are You Being Served, et al).

02-18-07, 01:51 PM	#6
Torplexed Let's Sink Sumptin' ! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,823 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	Time for Homer to hang it up. Besides, the salaries of the voice talent on that show is getting out of hand. __________________ --Mobilis in Mobili--

02-18-07, 05:24 PM	#7
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Every now and then I catch five minutes of one of these shows. That's usually enough. I did like the original Simpsons shorts on the old Tracey Ullman Show. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

02-18-07, 07:50 PM	#9
Bort Grey Wolf Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Studying in Atlanta Posts: 919 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 0	The Simpsons is one of the funniest shows ever, but it is waaaay past it's prime. It seems like every episode now they either go on vacation somewhere or have a guest star on. They need to make the movie and then put the show to bed for good. __________________ GT Aerospace

02-18-07, 08:03 PM	#10
CCIP Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Waterloo, Canada Posts: 8,700 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 2	I agree, I mean heck... get this: The Simpsons was a huge help for me in learning English back in the day But I haven't even bothered to check on it in years now. It's an excellent comedy, but I think like most things that go on too long it's just being milked. I always said and will say that a key part of making a good thing is knowing when to end; I'm afraid The Simpsons is definitely falling into the category of things that overdid it. I personally think the movie should give it a good end - finish it on a high note and off with it! __________________ There are only forty people in the world and five of them are hamburgers. -Don Van Vliet (aka Captain Beefheart)

02-18-07, 08:04 PM	#11
elite_hunter_sh3 The Old Man Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,376 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	simpsons is a classic , but family guy is just too funny lol :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

02-18-07, 08:14 PM	#12
bookworm_020 Navy Seal Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sinking ships off the Australian coast Posts: 5,966 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	I think the simpsons are still the best cartoon in the box at the moment, but it is past it's prime. It just doesn't have the snap it use to. They seem to make shows for guest appearances instead of making shows that can stand by itself __________________ "There is always one person in any organization who knows whats going on, That person must be fired"

02-19-07, 04:36 AM	#13
HunterICX Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2006 Location: Malaga, España Posts: 10,750 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	I watched the simpsons in the good years, beside Simpson I like the sick and hilarious ''Ren and Stimpy'' I really laughed my arse of with those cartoon. __________________

02-19-07, 08:10 AM	#14
Boris Sea Lord Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hamburg, Germany Posts: 1,691 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 0	Simpsons is long dead. It was an amusung show back in it's heyday, and kinda still is. But I don't watch it anymore. Laugh out loud funny shows like Southpark, and then Family Guy overtook it. I think while still funny, even Family Guy is running out of steam a bit, while Southpark is now funnier than ever. Early Southpark was fairly lame, but I like the fact that they're tackling current issues now and creating a social parody in every episode. The Southpark episode 'Cartoon Wars' is a great episode that brings the three together. Season 10 is the best yet. Somehow they have managed to roll with the times and keep inventing new things.

02-19-07, 10:41 AM	#15
bigboywooly Rear Admiral Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Swindon, England Posts: 10,151 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 0	I never usedt o like South Park Rarely miss it these days Still watch the Simpsons when I can Same for Futurama Dont see enough Family Guy Mores the pity __________________ My mediafire page http://www.mediafire.com/?11eoq19bq9r41

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