Is The Simpsons Suitable for Kids?

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The discussion centers on opinions about "The Simpsons," with participants expressing mixed feelings about the show's longevity and quality. While many celebrate the early seasons as classics filled with clever humor and cultural satire, others criticize the later episodes as stale and lacking substance. Some suggest that the show should conclude, even humorously proposing extreme measures like "killing Homer," while others believe it still has merit and is experiencing a resurgence. Concerns are raised about the appropriateness of the show for children, with some arguing it contains adult themes that may influence young viewers negatively. The conversation also touches on copyright issues related to discussing quotes from the show, highlighting frustrations with corporate restrictions on fan engagement. Overall, "The Simpsons" is recognized as a significant cultural phenomenon, but opinions vary on its current relevance and suitability for younger audiences.
  • #51
Hurkyl said:
But the main thing is that I didn't really find Xena attractive.
I agree. Though it seems Lucy Lawless looks much better when she's not Xena.

And Moonbear, the StarGate Movie is definitely better than the series. The series is like a B-rated version of the movie. And it has Richard Dean Anderson!
Good way to circle back to the Simpsons there. :wink:
 
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  • #52
TheStatutoryApe said:
And Moonbear, the StarGate Movie is definitely better than the series.
Alright, I'll have to watch the movie. I didn't even know there was a movie before. :redface:
The series is like a B-rated version of the movie. And it has Richard Dean Anderson!
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. :biggrin:

Are there people who find Xena attractive? She seems rather scary to me, but I don't know if testosterone makes her look better. I'd have to agree that Gabrielle is cute. I don't know if that translates to "HOT!" :smile: ...again, I think having testosterone might influence that perspective, but she does seem like the cute, perky type that a lot of guys like.
 
  • #53
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? :smile:
Yes, I would. :-p

Hurkyl said:
Yes, she's cute. But the main thing is that I didn't really find Xena attractive, and she's not exactly a likable character (though fun to watch in a fight!). And that Gabrielle's cute.
Gabrielle was OK, but Willow was the cutest sidekick of all time. :approve:
 
  • #54
Gabrielle was OK, but Willow was the cutest sidekick of all time.
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.
 
  • #55
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? :smile:
? 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?
 
  • #56
it isn't a drill...it's a WMD...
 
  • #57
yourdadonapogostick said:
it isn't a drill...it's a WMD...
Heh, I think I was thinking of Austin Powers. Dr. Evil built a huge drill, right? :rolleyes: I know I saw someone somewhere building a huge drill.
 
  • #58
i thought that was a laser..."why don't you and the 'laser' get a room?"
 
  • #59
I'm pretty sure it was more laser-like. After all, he was going to target France with it. (Nobody ever says Italy)

I think Dr. Evil had a drill in the first one. He had a "laser" in the second, though. (Or something like that)


Willow was cute at first, but her appeal diminished as the series went on, IMHO. (She didn't have red hair at the beginning, right? Or am I misremembering?)
 
  • #60
Hurkyl said:
Willow was cute at first, but her appeal diminished as the series went on, IMHO. (She didn't have red hair at the beginning, right? Or am I misremembering?)
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. :rolleyes:
 
  • #61
Evo said:
That particular episode "The Devil & Homer Simpson" wasn't written by Conan. (sticks tongue out)

Touche.

[entrapment]
But that monorail episode was pretty funny, wasn't it?
[/entrapment]
 
  • #62
Tom Mattson said:
Touche.

[entrapment]
But that monorail episode was pretty funny, wasn't it?
[/entrapment]
Yes, I admit that I have seen some of the episodes written by Conan and they were funny.
 
  • #63
TheStatutoryApe 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.
Yes, her name is Alyson Hannigan. I mean, c'mon, how could any guy not be taken in by that goofy smile?

http://www.jma2001.com/alyson.jpg

I was never a big Buffy fan, to tell the truth, but I always thought Willow was cute.
 
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  • #64
jma2001 said:
Yes, her name is Alyson Hannigan. I mean, c'mon, how could any guy not be taken in by that goofy smile?

This one time...at band camp... :biggrin:
 
  • #65
tv is a sad waste of time. my mom tried everything to lose weight. it wasnt until she unplugged the tv that she finally did. our family got closer too. we did more talking and just hanging out. count up the hours you spend watching tv in a month and imagine what you could accomplish in that time. don't get me wrong, sometimes I just want to be a vegetable and watch some television, but to be honest I don't think children should watch the simpsons. I've seen some of it, and it seems like an adult kind of show. by children I mean old enough to understand, but too young to be exposed. kids are so disrespectful these days. they swear and are violent and sometimes sexual. I am not blaming television, but there really isn't muh we arent exposed to on tv. it baffles me when I look at society and consider how conditioned we are to images of violence and sexuality. its like seeing someone get shot or stabbed or raped doesn't even bother us any more, in fact, on shows like the simpsons we can dismiss it and laugh at it.
 
  • #66
The Simpsons is probably the best series I've ever seen. I watched it throughout my early childhood. I saw a few episodes after an ~5 year lapse and now I realize how much underlying humor is there. No favorite episode, really. Also, I'm looking for the DVDs (and the money to buy them).

I liked Xena too. My favorite episode was when she had to keep reliving this one day over and over again until she could fix some girl's problem.

I don't watch television anymore, so any new episodes are unknown to me (ie, anything <2 years old).
 

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