8.22.2006

Family Guy vs. Simpsons

As an avid Simpsons fans for most of my whole life, most of my friends know that I'm one of those guys that has a Simpsons quote for every situation. Yes, I'm one of those guys.

But in recent years, they've been noticing that the Simpsons quotes are fewer and the Family Guy quotes are plenty. And I think this sums up my current opinion.

I think without The Simpsons, there would be no Family Guy, so I have to give Best All Time Favourite to The Simpsons. But the new Simpsons aren't really as funny as Family Guy, so I have to give Family Guy the Best New Animated Series That Is Funnier Than The Simpsons award.

I love The Simpsons, but I love Family Guy more. I never saw this day coming. There was a time when I could see myself growing old with The Simpsons and bringing seasons 3-8 to a deserted island, but now I'd be happy with season 4 of Family Guy alone. Although season 5 has some great moments that I can't wait to get on DVD.

Anyway, to all the Simpsons and Family Guy writers, thank you for hours of fun. Keep it up. Don't get stale. And keep challenging the FCC.

"I just did some 'stuff' for a guy in the parking lot. Does anyone have any Scope?" - Stewie Griffin, as an effeminate friend to cute popular girls in the future, when being asked about how he got wine coolers.

4 comments:

Scott said...

November 16 Volume 4 comes out on DVD!

Anonymous said...

I am english so..... "does anyone have any scope?" WHAT DOES THAT MEAN? SCOPE?? EH?! AM I BEING PARTICULARLY THICK?!

Anonymous said...

scope is a brand of mouthwash...

insinuating he needs mouthwash after doing a favour for a guy in the parking lot...

alluding to man on man oral sex.

which is quiet racy for a prime-time sitcom! :)

Anonymous said...

Thanks. I love family guy but I do miss a few gags composed of very specific american cultural references. Thanks!