the simpsons - Page 2

Kenryoku_Maxis · 06-24-2007, 09:26 PM

I think its annoying that anytime anyone mentions the Simpsons, even if someone doesn't even make a thread devoted to it and just mentions them in passing or uses them as an example, that the FIRST thing that ALWAYS has to be the next thing out of the next persons mouth or the next reply without fail as a rule is 'The Simpsons has gone downhill'. Like someone went around handing out fliers with detailed instractions:

Step One: Whenever Simpsons is Mentioned

Step Two: Always Say it has gone Downhill and what sucks about it.

Come on people. We know the Simpsons has has these downhill seasons. We don't need to confirm it EVERY TIME anyone brings up the name! And the thing that annoys me is because we have so many bad shows out there that go on and on with bad seasons or worse, that never have good episodes ever and people never point them out. But why is it a rule that, after 10 excellent to downright AAA episode seasons of the Simpsons, we have to only bring up the ones that are marginal and the few that didn't make us laugh as much as before?

I'm sorry, its really just turning into one of my pet peeves because it really does happen EVERY time. Not almost every time or once in a while but 100% of the time I hear about the show on the internet and even in real life.

POS Industries · 06-24-2007, 10:35 PM

Talking about how The Simpsons has gone downhill has really gone downhill lately.

I do have to say I've been enjoying the more immediate new episodes. The Conan O'Brien era was legendary, of course, but the current writers seem to be doing okay for themselves. I do sometimes feel like they occasionally try to out-Family Guy their supposed "primetime animated sitcom is serious business for reals" rivals, but it's preferable to their repeated claims that Family Guy was "ripping them off", which is silly.

Everyone knows Family Guy is a ripoff of The Honeymooners.

8-bit theater fan · 06-24-2007, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Kenryoku_Maxis

I think its annoying that anytime anyone mentions the Simpsons, even if someone doesn't even make a thread devoted to it and just mentions them in passing or uses them as an example, that the FIRST thing that ALWAYS has to be the next thing out of the next persons mouth or the next reply without fail as a rule is 'The Simpsons has gone downhill'. Like someone went around handing out fliers with detailed instractions:

Step One: Whenever Simpsons is Mentioned

Step Two: Always Say it has gone Downhill and what sucks about it.

Come on people. We know the Simpsons has has these downhill seasons. We don't need to confirm it EVERY TIME anyone brings up the name! And the thing that annoys me is because we have so many bad shows out there that go on and on with bad seasons or worse, that never have good episodes ever and people never point them out. But why is it a rule that, after 10 excellent to downright AAA episode seasons of the Simpsons, we have to only bring up the ones that are marginal and the few that didn't make us laugh as much as before?

I'm sorry, its really just turning into one of my pet peeves because it really does happen EVERY time. Not almost every time or once in a while but 100% of the time I hear about the show on the internet and even in real life.

what and why?:bmage:

Zilla · 06-24-2007, 11:49 PM

Hey, Futurama is gold though.

**Satan's Onion** · 06-26-2007, 07:50 AM

If you're going to have the Inevitable Discussion of The Decline of The Simpsons, perhaps this article might help. (I think it makes some good points, at any rate.)

Lord of Joshelplex · 06-26-2007, 08:39 AM

Sure the Simpsons isnt as funny as it was years back, but I still think its pretty damn funny. I mean, considering how old the show is, not every episode can be AAA quality.

Tendronai · 06-26-2007, 10:10 AM

The article makes a good point though. They've done pretty much all there is to do, now. 400 episodes is a good run, but there's not many things they haven't done. Look at how many travel episodes there are recently, because they've run out of things to do in Springfield.

Demetrius · 06-26-2007, 10:12 AM

I think the episode of Southpark where they try to do things not done in the Simpsons is relevant to this discussion.

Dead Phoenix · 06-26-2007, 01:10 PM

The Simpsons was a good show back in the '90s, seeing that the seasons had characters that had charisma and were worth seeing. Personally, anything before the 300th chapter was great, and I will always treasure my 8th. season of it where Hank Scorpio makes an appearance.

After the 300th chapter, the series were becoming a bit more alike Family Guy, so somehow my attention for the series was falling apart little by little. Although I see one of their new episodes once in a while, especially the Treehouses of Horror, and I found the Mario episode to be fun.

8-bit theater fan · 07-03-2007, 12:22 AM

the couch gags when the show first aired were crafty

06-24-2007, 09:26 PM	#11
Kenryoku_Maxis 87% Pokemon Master Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: California, Somewhere Therin Posts: 2,405	I think its annoying that anytime anyone mentions the Simpsons, even if someone doesn't even make a thread devoted to it and just mentions them in passing or uses them as an example, that the FIRST thing that ALWAYS has to be the next thing out of the next persons mouth or the next reply without fail as a rule is 'The Simpsons has gone downhill'. Like someone went around handing out fliers with detailed instractions: Step One: Whenever Simpsons is Mentioned Step Two: Always Say it has gone Downhill and what sucks about it. Come on people. We know the Simpsons has has these downhill seasons. We don't need to confirm it EVERY TIME anyone brings up the name! And the thing that annoys me is because we have so many bad shows out there that go on and on with bad seasons or worse, that never have good episodes ever and people never point them out. But why is it a rule that, after 10 excellent to downright AAA episode seasons of the Simpsons, we have to only bring up the ones that are marginal and the few that didn't make us laugh as much as before? I'm sorry, its really just turning into one of my pet peeves because it really does happen EVERY time. Not almost every time or once in a while but 100% of the time I hear about the show on the internet and even in real life. __________________ "You fight pretty tough for someone without Health Insurance." -Homer Simpson Star Trek > Star Wars. But both are irreversibly off-track. Just realize we can always trust in the sanctity of Indiana Jones and the Simpsons! Oh wait...

06-24-2007, 10:35 PM	#12
POS Industries Argus Agony Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Gotta go fishing! Posts: 10,483	Talking about how The Simpsons has gone downhill has really gone downhill lately. I do have to say I've been enjoying the more immediate new episodes. The Conan O'Brien era was legendary, of course, but the current writers seem to be doing okay for themselves. I do sometimes feel like they occasionally try to out-Family Guy their supposed "primetime animated sitcom is serious business for reals" rivals, but it's preferable to their repeated claims that Family Guy was "ripping them off", which is silly. Everyone knows Family Guy is a ripoff of The Honeymooners. __________________ Either you're dead or my watch has stopped.

06-24-2007, 11:49 PM	#14
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06-26-2007, 07:50 AM	#15
Satan's Onion Swing You Sinners! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: 4th Street Posts: 2,666	If you're going to have the Inevitable Discussion of The Decline of The Simpsons, perhaps this article might help. (I think it makes some good points, at any rate.) __________________ Good evening, ladies. Please enter and be tained .

06-26-2007, 10:10 AM	#17
Tendronai I will crush your economy. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Magical mystical land of Canada. Posts: 1,364	The article makes a good point though. They've done pretty much all there is to do, now. 400 episodes is a good run, but there's not many things they haven't done. Look at how many travel episodes there are recently, because they've run out of things to do in Springfield. __________________ Give me your wallet before I destroy you, mortal.

06-26-2007, 08:39 AM	#16
Lord of Joshelplex Sent to the cornfield Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bird's Hill MB Posts: 4,055	Sure the Simpsons isnt as funny as it was years back, but I still think its pretty damn funny. I mean, considering how old the show is, not every episode can be AAA quality.

06-26-2007, 10:12 AM	#18
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06-26-2007, 01:10 PM	#19
Dead Phoenix Is eager for more! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mexico. Mmyess. Posts: 170	The Simpsons was a good show back in the '90s, seeing that the seasons had characters that had charisma and were worth seeing. Personally, anything before the 300th chapter was great, and I will always treasure my 8th. season of it where Hank Scorpio makes an appearance. After the 300th chapter, the series were becoming a bit more alike Family Guy, so somehow my attention for the series was falling apart little by little. Although I see one of their new episodes once in a while, especially the Treehouses of Horror, and I found the Mario episode to be fun. __________________ The Ultimate War Simulation RTS Games, All Grown Up. BitViper, if you can read this, thank you for the info my friend.

07-03-2007, 12:22 AM	#20
8-bit theater fan Goomba Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 9	the couch gags when the show first aired were crafty