Has the staple of cartoons been ousted?

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.

STEED · 02-19-07, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by STEED

I am more of a fan of FUTURAMA

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

I heard something last year about 12 or 15 new episodes were to me made.

AG124 · 02-19-07, 02:52 PM

For some reason, I continue to find the Simpsons as funny as I ever did.

And apparently, I am one of the only people who feels this way, and I am not just talking about this forum. Everyone I know in RL now likes Family Guy better, although they haven't given up on the Simpsons. I watch Family Guy a lot too, but I just like the Simpsons better.

For some reason, I never really got into Futurama, American Dad, or King of the Hill as much, although all three of those have (or had) their moments.

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02-18-07, 12:07 PM	#1
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	#2
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	#4
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, 01:51 PM	#5
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, 12:57 PM	#3
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, 05:24 PM	#6
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

02-19-07, 02:52 PM	#9
AG124 Sea Lord Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,878 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Simpsons vs Family Guy For some reason, I continue to find the Simpsons as funny as I ever did. And apparently, I am one of the only people who feels this way, and I am not just talking about this forum. Everyone I know in RL now likes Family Guy better, although they haven't given up on the Simpsons. I watch Family Guy a lot too, but I just like the Simpsons better. For some reason, I never really got into Futurama, American Dad, or King of the Hill as much, although all three of those have (or had) their moments. __________________ DOWNLOAD GWX HERE: http://www.thegreywolves.com/index.html