The discussion revolves around the suitability of "The Simpsons" for children, exploring opinions on its humor, cultural significance, and the show's evolution over time. Participants share their views on the show's content, its impact on viewers, and the balance between entertainment and appropriateness for younger audiences.
Participants generally express mixed views on the show's suitability for children, with no clear consensus on its appropriateness or quality over time. The discussion includes both support for and criticism of the show's current state.
Some participants reference specific episodes and humor styles, indicating a variety of interpretations and experiences with the show. The discussion also touches on broader themes of media consumption and its effects on children.
Evo said:
That particular episode "The Devil & Homer Simpson" wasn't written by Conan. (sticks tongue out)Tom Mattson said:From Treehouse of Horror IV. Conan wrote for that episode.
Looks like you've got some on ya!
Well, all it means is he's better at writing than doing stand-up. You can have great jokes, but if you don't have the right delivery, it just doesn't work.Tom Mattson said:From Treehouse of Horror IV. Conan wrote for that episode.
Looks like you've got some on ya!
I don't think I've seen the episodes Conan wrote. I know Cape Feare, Rosebud and Marge on the Lam, but I don't know the others in that list. I might have seen them and just don't recognize episode names since I don't often pay attention to those (I only read credits in the Halloween episodes since they have joke credits in those).Evo said:
Yeah, the credits are funny.Moonbear said:
I have to call my friends who have all the episodes on DVD and spend more time with those DVDs!Evo said:
Moonbear said:I have to call my friends who have all the episodes on DVD and spend more time with those DVDs!
Gale17 said:
I wondered if anyone would catch that. Yeah, they're hopeless geeks, so that's why they own all those DVDs (the other complete collection is Stargate...as long as I don't slip and let them get onto that topic, they're okay).
You've got to love that yell. 
You'd make a great Xena!Gale17 said:hahaha... did anyone notice my little size error... WHOOPS!
but i love the warrior princess! when i grow up, I'm going to be Xena
Of course Gabrielle with that staff isn't shabby either. I liked her better myself. Odd since I don't usually go for blondes.Evo said:You'd make a great Xena!
Hurkyl said:The problem with being Xena is that Xena doesn't fly.
I haven't seen the movie either. I used to like the series, but it's only on late at night on weird nights on network TV, so I could never be a regular watcher of it (I have not found any show yet worth paying the exhorbitant fees they charge for cable around here). Even though it's good, it's still not something that I'd get all fanatic about.Hurkyl said:
Gabrielle is both cute and hot!Hurkyl said:
Uhm, from a male perspective. The movie was 10 times better, at least. SEE THE FREEKING MOVIE. The series premise holds pretty true to the movie, so seeing the series won't hurt seeing the movie. But, the movie "is" better. The actor cast as the alien is very good, very creepy. James Spader is HOT. He's not hot anymore.
I agree. Though it seems Lucy Lawless looks much better when she's not Xena.Hurkyl said:
Alright, I'll have to watch the movie. I didn't even know there was a movie before.TheStatutoryApe said:
That's what got me watching it. I was flipping channels one night, and I saw MacGuyver on the show, so stopped flipping long enough to find out what it was.
...again, I think having testosterone might influence that perspective, but she does seem like the cute, perky type that a lot of guys like.Yes, I would.Hurkyl said:Ooh, Simpson's trivia! So, if I told you one of my favorite episodes involved Project Arcturus, you'd know which one it is?
Gabrielle was OK, but Willow was the cutest sidekick of all time.Hurkyl said:
I've only seen a few snips of it but isn't she from Buffy? The redhead? I have quite a soft spot for redheads.
? Homer gets a new job, and they move to a new town. His boss has a red beard, building a huge drill or some kind of weapon. Homer does no work- maybe kills a few people on his way out. Marge drinks wine all day, Lisa is allergic to everything, etc. The family is miserable, they move back to Springfield. Is that it?Hurkyl said:Ooh, Simpson's trivia! So, if I told you one of my favorite episodes involved Project Arcturus, you'd know which one it is?
Heh, I think I was thinking of Austin Powers. Dr. Evil built a huge drill, right?yourdadonapogostick said:
I know I saw someone somewhere building a huge drill.I don't think she had red hair in the beginning. I think it was more of a light brown or dirty blonde. But that was a long time ago. Hmm...did her appeal diminish when the guys found out she's lesbian? Talk about a cliche/stereotyped character, a lesbian witch. Geez, they surely could have come up with something more creative than that.Hurkyl said: