The Simpsons were a little more open about the unfair chicken-ranch-schooling of children, and the hamster-wheel work experience. It was relatable to everybody, that was why it was so harshly hated by those it depicted in a bad light.
@Zach, Christopher and darthsand: It’s subjective between people, but when I look back at some of the older seasons, the decline seems to set in earlier for me than what other people would say.
Aaah Pickle Jars. Still a pain in the ass to open up. And of course, Joel would love Bart and even Lisa. Too bad Bart and especially Lisa would get flanderized quite a bit in the later seasons. See the episode “Lisa Goes Gaga” as a pure example of the flanderization of Lisa Simpson.
Honestly, I felt the show went well until people like Brad Bird left around season 9. He was the soul of the show.
The Simpsons were a little more open about the unfair chicken-ranch-schooling of children, and the hamster-wheel work experience. It was relatable to everybody, that was why it was so harshly hated by those it depicted in a bad light.
@Zach, Christopher and darthsand: It’s subjective between people, but when I look back at some of the older seasons, the decline seems to set in earlier for me than what other people would say.
@Jim: Who Shot Mr. Burns was in Season 6
And yes, the writing is so good
@Jim: Season 6 is like one of the show’s highlights, what are you on about?
@ Jim: FIVE years, not 7 or 8? Boy, you got a short golden era.
“Everyone’s dad is Homer.” Really? Everyone’s dad is an overweight alcoholic who strangles his son every time he does something annoying?
Oh Joel, cartoons don’t have to be 100% realistic.
*cue another Joel walking past the window*
Aaah Pickle Jars. Still a pain in the ass to open up. And of course, Joel would love Bart and even Lisa. Too bad Bart and especially Lisa would get flanderized quite a bit in the later seasons. See the episode “Lisa Goes Gaga” as a pure example of the flanderization of Lisa Simpson.
“Cuz the writing’s so good!”
… give it 5 years, Joel. Then prepare for disappointment.