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It seems that every member of the Simpson family has changed completely since the show started. And I really don't think they have changed in a good way.
Take Homer for example. In the first few series (two and three especially), he was a loveable character due to his child-like way of thinking. This seems to have completely changed now. Where we used to laugh at the things he said, the creators now feel that Homer has to be visually funny all the time which I don't think is the same. For example, in the episode when Marge tries to ban Bart and Lisa from watching Itchy and Scratchy, the laughs provided by Homer were from what he said i.e. (Homer on the phone) "You heard me. I won't be in work today cos my baby beat me up!" Compare to a (reasonably) recent episode where Homer goes to live on a farm. The writers obviously thought it would be hilarious to show Homer getting trapped under a tractor every time he went near it. That's not funny.....
And whatever happened to Marge's disapproving moan? In earlier series she would do that moan whenever she was worried about what Homer was doing/saying. Now all she does is go along with what he wants. Also, she never calls him "Homer" anymore, it's always a really annoying "Homie".
Lisa now acts like a thirty year old woman where before she was simply a brighter than average little girl.
As for Bart, he was lost long ago.
One of the most worrying things I've noticed recently is all the bodily function jokes creeping. Fart and burp jokes are cheap laughs for kids. The Simpsons was never simply for kids, sure it was a cartoon but the subtle humour made it enjoyable for adults too. Kids'll enjoy any cartoon. An example of this poor humour was when Bart was in the bubble. He invites Lisa into the bubbles and she complains about the smell. "Wasn't me!" replies Bart. About as funny as the new adverts about little kids wiping there *ahems*.
Is it not too much to ask for a little thought to go into each episode?
It seems that every member of the Simpson family has changed completely since the show started. And I really don't think they have changed in a good way.
Take Homer for example. In the first few series (two and three especially), he was a loveable character due to his child-like way of thinking. This seems to have completely changed now. Where we used to laugh at the things he said, the creators now feel that Homer has to be visually funny all the time which I don't think is the same. For example, in the episode when Marge tries to ban Bart and Lisa from watching Itchy and Scratchy, the laughs provided by Homer were from what he said i.e. (Homer on the phone) "You heard me. I won't be in work today cos my baby beat me up!" Compare to a (reasonably) recent episode where Homer goes to live on a farm. The writers obviously thought it would be hilarious to show Homer getting trapped under a tractor every time he went near it. That's not funny.....
And whatever happened to Marge's disapproving moan? In earlier series she would do that moan whenever she was worried about what Homer was doing/saying. Now all she does is go along with what he wants. Also, she never calls him "Homer" anymore, it's always a really annoying "Homie".
Lisa now acts like a thirty year old woman where before she was simply a brighter than average little girl.
As for Bart, he was lost long ago.
One of the most worrying things I've noticed recently is all the bodily function jokes creeping. Fart and burp jokes are cheap laughs for kids. The Simpsons was never simply for kids, sure it was a cartoon but the subtle humour made it enjoyable for adults too. Kids'll enjoy any cartoon. An example of this poor humour was when Bart was in the bubble. He invites Lisa into the bubbles and she complains about the smell. "Wasn't me!" replies Bart. About as funny as the new adverts about little kids wiping there *ahems*.
Is it not too much to ask for a little thought to go into each episode?
Simply because the humour has become a lot sharper, satirical and witty.
Wheras Homer used to bang his head and say "Doh" a lot, the humour has become extremely subtle.
There are a few obvious jokes for "kids" left in, but generally each episode is packed with tiny nods to other films and references to counter-culture.
But then it's just a cartoon
Was it the one which started off with homer challenging everyone to a duel?
That episode referenced about 4 well-known books and lots of films as well... I loved that episode, everything down to the old confederate gentleman with the confederacy flag painted on his camper van roof...
> See I would totally disagree and say that the latest seasons of The
> Simpsons have been by far the best.
Really? There doesn't seem to be any to them, if you see what I mean.
I think the main reason I don't like them is the way they have changed all the characters. Mr Burns has changed drastically, as has Barney. Barney's whole gimmick was being a disgusting drunk. Now he sits in Moe's drinking coffee.
"The Last Temptation of Krusty", where Krusty realises his comedy sucks. He gets angry, starts smoking onstage and wearing black and railing against "The Man".
It's a tribute to Bill Hicks and if you look carefully in the credits, you can spot some of Hicks' character names.
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The one where Lisa discovers an angel skeleton whilst a mall is being built. Attacks organised religion, consumer-culture and some other stuff.
"You believe in Angels ma?"
"I do Lisa"
"But I thought you were intelligent?"
"Once again Science lets you down Lisa and leaves only the cold, hard science of religion"
it's been going for around 13 years!!! if it stayed the same it woulda got dull ages ago. and i don't think they have changed the charecters all that much, and if they have at least it was gradual.
Homer is sitting in front of a conveyer belt of food in a lab.
Scientist: "This new appetite suppression really seems to work! Homer, don't you want to eat any of that food?"
Homer: "Food? Agh! I'm blind!"
Looks very funny!
Yawn.
I really should buy the DVDs!
And you mention characters changing... well people change
Alcoholics can drink coffee etc etc etc