Eminem = The Simpsons

[Timekeeper]

I'd say Eminem is much more like South Park.

[MikeNUFC]

From season 3-7 it was GOLD!! It started to slip during season 8. It was still a great season with some of the best episodes, but during that season the ridiculous episodes started to pop up ("Simpsoncalifragilisticexpiala(Annoyed Grunt)cious" & The Simpsons Spin-Off Showcase).

Season 9 was nowhere NEAR as brilliant as the previous seasons.

Arrested Development is incredible.

I felt season 9 was possibly the start of the decline in terms of terrible plots, the jokes were still hilarious, unlike the seasons to follow. (Link to Eminem 2003?!)

I think you're harsh on seasons 1 & 2 as well. Season 1 didn't have the animation and the characterization wasn't quite there then (Homer thinking of killing himself was weird) but was still funny and had a great mix between comedy and emotion. Season 2 was hilarious, with the characters taking proper shape, and featuring some of the best episodes (Bart The Daredevil, Dog Of Death).

Season 4 was my favourite though.

[djdixie]

Gotta say, Family Guy shits on The Simpsons lol

[djdixie]

Gotta say, Family Guy shits on The Simpsons lol

Fucking right lol

[vt_x_spider]

Gotta say, Family Guy shits on The Simpsons lol

Although I do agree that in present time it's kinda funnier, The Simpsons are one of the main reasons Family Guy even exists. And you only need to look at the size of the fanbases, the ratings and the profits to realize that The Simpsons actually shit on pretty much the whole fucking industry.

[djdixie]

Gotta say, Family Guy shits on The Simpsons lol

Although I do agree that in present time it's kinda funnier, The Simpsons are one of the main reasons Family Guy even exists. And you only need to look at the size of the fanbases, the ratings and the profits to realize that The Simpsons actually shit on pretty much the whole fucking industry.

Lol i was gonna write sumin in my last post simmilar to what you just wrote but couldnt b arsed lol. yea i agree but the simpsons have been going for god knows how long.

[RKOunion]

I felt season 9 was possibly the start of the decline in terms of terrible plots, the jokes were still hilarious, unlike the seasons to follow. (Link to Eminem 2003?!)

Season 9 no doubt had it's moments of brilliance ("The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson","Lisa's Sax" to an extent,"The Cartridge Family" are examples), but it was not as consistent as 3-8 and not as clever and funny. And bad episodes started to pop up more often. I thought overall it was a decent season.

I thought season 8 wasn't quite as amazing as 3-7, but still awesome. But it was season 9 where the decline was more noticeable.

I think you're harsh on seasons 1 & 2 as well. Season 1 didn't have the animation and the characterization wasn't quite there then (Homer thinking of killing himself was weird) but was still funny and had a great mix between comedy and emotion. Season 2 was hilarious, with the characters taking proper shape, and featuring some of the best episodes (Bart The Daredevil, Dog Of Death).

Season 4 was my favourite though.

I don't really remember season 1 that much, from what I remember it wasn't that special. It was forgettable and kinda bland. I loved "Krusty Gets Busted" though. Season 2 was an improvement over the first in terms of writing and characterization. I think it had the most emotion ("Lisa's Substitute" comes to mind) and it had very good humor and characterization (Mr.Burns was at his best). It was a great season but not quite as good as 3-8.

I think season 6 was the best, but they were all very consistent so it's hard to choice.

[ColdWindCriminal]

I loved season 9. it's one of my favorites. period.
Season 11 was Encore.

[EminemBase]

The Simpsons had the damn president talking shit cause of their content. Eminem only had tipper gore and Hilary, just a bunch of bitches

Simpsons win for controversy

Sorry, I'm a sad maniac Simpsons fan

Actually Eminem was mentioned and disliked by Bush.

He once said Em was 'the biggest threat to American youth since Polio'.

Also - in regards to 'The Simpsons' not being as good and everybody thinking that... I've been a fan since the beginning, and grew up on it, and I think it's BETTER now than ever.

The old shows, the early ones, used to be too corny and always ruin it with some kind of moral upshot or try tie it together with some cozy family lesson.

Now, the really classic episodes like the monorail one etc. - they're the arguable peak in comedy terms, but as of right now - generally speaking, I think it's a lot more creative and consistently funny.

They just care more about being funny now. Since the movie, there's a lot more visual gags, ideas, all sorts. And I think they've done enough emotional story lines and backdrops to be able to do that now.

In that sense, they are like Eminem. They started off making somewhat heavy work with a lot of substance, which ruffled feathers at the same time. And now they're just focused on face-value puns and jokes and jabs with less underneath.

Where as Eminem is not better though, but... very different, and I'm still glad he's changed. I never want a repeat. I always want him changing. But, with 'The Simpsons' - I actually think they've changed for the better. And I've seen some recent ones and they have some really funny ideas throughout.

But, Eminem = Ricky Gervais:

They both play the public villain and indulge in character, and tongue-in-cheek for comedic effect and to annoy people who don't get it. Eminem still does this, nothing has changed. It's just his execution and the quality which has changed. He's nowhere near as clever now of course.

I'm talking at his peak though. At his peak, he = Gervais. They both do very similar things artistically. Gervais on stage, will purposely play the role of a racist - Gervais does it for more consciously clever reasons, arguably, but they both essentially expose hypocrisy and like to get a rise.

[WakeUpShow]

The Simpsons had the damn president talking shit cause of their content. Eminem only had tipper gore and Hilary, just a bunch of bitches

Simpsons win for controversy

Sorry, I'm a sad maniac Simpsons fan

Actually Eminem was mentioned and disliked by Bush.

He once said Em was 'the biggest threat to American youth since Polio'.
Also - in regards to 'The Simpsons' not being as good and everybody thinking that... I've been a fan since the beginning, and grew up on it, and I think it's BETTER now than ever.

The old shows, the early ones, used to be too corny and always ruin it with some kind of moral upshot or try tie it together with some cozy family lesson.

Now, the really classic episodes like the monorail one etc. - they're the arguable peak in comedy terms, but as of right now - generally speaking, I think it's a lot more creative and consistently funny.

They just care more about being funny now. Since the movie, there's a lot more visual gags, ideas, all sorts. And I think they've done enough emotional story lines and backdrops to be able to do that now.

In that sense, they are like Eminem. They started off making somewhat heavy work with a lot of substance, which ruffled feathers at the same time. And now they're just focused on face-value puns and jokes and jabs with less underneath.

Where as Eminem is not better though, but... very different, and I'm still glad he's changed. I never want a repeat. I always want him changing. But, with 'The Simpsons' - I actually think they've changed for the better. And I've seen some recent ones and they have some really funny ideas throughout.

But, Eminem = Ricky Gervais:

They both play the public villain and indulge in character, and tongue-in-cheek for comedic effect and to annoy people who don't get it. Eminem still does this, nothing has changed. It's just his execution and the quality which has changed. He's nowhere near as clever now of course.

I'm talking at his peak though. At his peak, he = Gervais. They both do very similar things artistically. Gervais on stage, will purposely play the role of a racist - Gervais does it for more consciously clever reasons, arguably, but they both essentially expose hypocrisy and like to get a rise.

http://www.snopes.com/politics/bush/eminem.asp take it for what it's worth.

[Mr.DGAF]

I love them both. The first ten seasons of The Simpsons are classic. Sadly, the show is a shell of what it used to be, though the movie was so-so. So it's kinda like Eminem, though I think new Em is passable, while new Simpsons is pretty bad.