The Simpsons vs. Family Guy

U2democrat · 07-27-2005, 07:06 PM

Well, let the epic battle begin! Which is better?

My vote goes to The Simpsons.

elevation2u · 07-27-2005, 07:45 PM

this is hard because i love them both
the last couple years the simpsons have gone down hill but then again theyve been around since the 80s, i love the simpsons a lot because i grew up on them and they have many many timeless episodes. in addition, they have a more of a community of intriguiging characters which family guy doesnt. and even though many family guy fans hate to admit it, family guy owes a lot to the simpsons.
but, i also very much love family guy it makes me crack up something newer simpson episodes dont do for me anymore. they have a cruder and somewhat dumber humor to them but it's quite hilarious and entertaining which works for me.

i will have to wait and see in the couple years since it is a fairly new show to see what the show evolves to, hopefully they will expand thier humor and characters.
unless they cancel it again

i am certain that the show will only get funnier

but as of this exact moment i voted for the simpsons

Lemonfix · 07-27-2005, 09:29 PM

This is not even a question.

Simpsons!!!!

(I will refrain from giving my thoughts on that other show.)

unosdostres14 · 07-27-2005, 09:35 PM

Here's the thing:

In the mid-90's, the Simpsons was absolutely the best show on television. The reason for this was their subtle humor. They had things that only well-educated people would understand. Especially when Conan O'Brien was a writer for the show, the Simpsons was extroardinary.

Family Guy on the other hand, presents a totally different type of humor. This is more crude, more obvious, less intelligent humor. These days, this is what has become popular. So Family Guy nowadays is waay more popular than the Simpsons. So now the writers of the Simpsons are trying to keep their status for being known as the show with 'intelligent humor' but they are also trying to be a little more crude and obvious in order to get the $$$.

So I would say that the Simpsons, because of what they accomplised from like 1993-2000 makes them the best show of all time.

martha · 07-27-2005, 09:38 PM

No contest. Family Guy sucks out loud.

x 10

Lemonfix · 07-27-2005, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by unosdostres14
Here's the thing:

Family Guy on the other hand, presents a totally different type of humor. This is more crude, more obvious, less intelligent humor. These days, this is what has become popular. So Family Guy nowadays is waay more popular than the Simpsons. So now the writers of the Simpsons are trying to keep their status for being known as the show with 'intelligent humor' but they are also trying to be a little more crude and obvious in order to get the $$$.

Couldn't have said it better myself.

the rockin edge · 07-27-2005, 10:40 PM

The Simpsons rule

elevation2u · 07-27-2005, 10:42 PM

i love lenny

-------

i love family guy but i dont like stewie

i know its everyones favorite character but hes just not that funny to me

brian, on the other hand, rules

unosdostres14 · 07-27-2005, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Lemonfix

Couldn't have said it better myself.

Heh...I've analyzed the Simpsons VERY thorougly.

impy13 · 07-27-2005, 11:46 PM

My avatar says it all. When was the last time Homer got to ride Falkor?

Lucky there's a Family Guy

**Diemen** · 07-28-2005, 12:31 AM

I would disagree with Family Guy being mainly crude and unintelligent humor. Sure there is lots of that, but they throw in some very obscure cultural references all the time, and some of their jokes that play on current events/politics are very witty. I think a good mix of crude and intelligent humor overall. The comic timing on that show is outstanding, as well.

I have yet to watch a Family Guy that hasn't had at least one moment that was flat out hilarious to me. Can't say the same about the Simpsons. Both are great shows - I just dig Family Guy more.

**KhanadaRhodes** · 07-28-2005, 02:36 AM

this is hard, because the simpsons used to be so funny. it's hard to compare a cartoon that's been on for over ten years to a cartoon that was on for two years and is now back on again. the simpsons didn't suck in season three.

but i guess if i have to look at the overall quality of both shows, i'll go with family guy. but last exit to springfield was the best simpsons episode ever.

miss becky · 07-28-2005, 02:50 AM

Simpsons by far

tarquinsuperb · 07-28-2005, 05:36 AM

One of the few polls on Interference that's remotely worthwhile and interesting I got to go with Family Guy. There has been too much dross in recent years from the Simpsons.
Anyone who says Family Guy is low brow either hasn't watched it or is a bit slow themselves.

tiny dancer · 07-28-2005, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by the rockin edge
The Simpsons rule

Ditto and that's who I voted for!

u2popmofo · 07-28-2005, 09:49 AM

Overall, The Simpsons is just too much of a legacy to not be voted on by myself. That being said, I also REALLY like Family guy and South Park (which was not listed). All of them are extremely humorous with great characters and usually great writing/commentary. Funny stuff.

impy13 · 07-28-2005, 10:21 AM

In it's first four seasons, Family Guy is infinitely more funny than the first four seasons of the Simpsons, which really hit stride in and around seasons 5-9 or 10. If FG has the good fortune of being around for as many seasons as the Simpsons have enjoyed, I think it will be a marketing and cultural force on par with its "rival".

And I know there's a lot of Lenny fans here, but I gotta say this:

The Simpsons has Lenny.
Family Guy has Glen Quagmire.

No. Contest.

Giggidy giggidy giggidy giggidy goooooo

MsMofoGone · 07-28-2005, 01:39 PM

Family Guy

... I cannot stand The Simpsons

tarquinsuperb · 07-28-2005, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by inmyplace13
In it's first four seasons, Family Guy is infinitely more funny than the first four seasons of the Simpsons, which really hit stride in and around seasons 5-9 or 10. If FG has the good fortune of being around for as many seasons as the Simpsons have enjoyed, I think it will be a marketing and cultural force on par with its "rival".

And I know there's a lot of Lenny fans here, but I gotta say this:

The Simpsons has Lenny.
Family Guy has Glen Quagmire.

No. Contest.

Giggidy giggidy giggidy giggidy goooooo

A legend in his own time:
Quagmire: Now that's a woman! That's a house, that's a fish, that's a bee!!!

Snowlock · 07-28-2005, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by tarquinsuperb

A legend in his own time:
Quagmire: Now that's a woman! That's a house, that's a fish, that's a bee!!!

Quagmire at a police auction:

Actioneer: Next up is a pair of hookers panties

Quagmire: 50 Bucks

Actioneer: She had an STD

Quagmire: 40 Bucks

Actioneer: And she pee'd in them

Quagmire: 50 Bucks

View Poll Results: Which is better, Family Guy or The Simpsons?
Family Guy	23	39.66%
The Simpsons	35	60.34%
Voters: 58. You may not vote on this poll

07-27-2005, 07:06 PM	#1
U2democrat Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: England by way of 'Murica. Posts: 22,142 Local Time: 09:20 PM	The Simpsons vs. Family Guy Well, let the epic battle begin! Which is better? My vote goes to The Simpsons. __________________

07-27-2005, 07:45 PM	#2
elevation2u Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: May 2002 Location: corner of Badlands & Magnolia Mountain Posts: 5,371 Local Time: 01:20 PM	this is hard because i love them both the last couple years the simpsons have gone down hill but then again theyve been around since the 80s, i love the simpsons a lot because i grew up on them and they have many many timeless episodes. in addition, they have a more of a community of intriguiging characters which family guy doesnt. and even though many family guy fans hate to admit it, family guy owes a lot to the simpsons. but, i also very much love family guy it makes me crack up something newer simpson episodes dont do for me anymore. they have a cruder and somewhat dumber humor to them but it's quite hilarious and entertaining which works for me. i will have to wait and see in the couple years since it is a fairly new show to see what the show evolves to, hopefully they will expand thier humor and characters. unless they cancel it again i am certain that the show will only get funnier but as of this exact moment i voted for the simpsons __________________

07-28-2005, 02:36 AM	#12
KhanadaRhodes Paper Gods Forum Administrator Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: a vampire in the limousine Posts: 60,683 Local Time: 03:20 PM	this is hard, because the simpsons used to be so funny. it's hard to compare a cartoon that's been on for over ten years to a cartoon that was on for two years and is now back on again. the simpsons didn't suck in season three. but i guess if i have to look at the overall quality of both shows, i'll go with family guy. but last exit to springfield was the best simpsons episode ever. __________________

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07-27-2005, 09:29 PM	#3
Lemonfix Refugee Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jammin' to "The 2" Posts: 1,075 Local Time: 02:20 PM	This is not even a question. Simpsons!!!! (I will refrain from giving my thoughts on that other show.)

07-27-2005, 09:35 PM	#4
unosdostres14 Refugee Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: ogacihC Posts: 1,558 Local Time: 09:20 PM	Here's the thing: In the mid-90's, the Simpsons was absolutely the best show on television. The reason for this was their subtle humor. They had things that only well-educated people would understand. Especially when Conan O'Brien was a writer for the show, the Simpsons was extroardinary. Family Guy on the other hand, presents a totally different type of humor. This is more crude, more obvious, less intelligent humor. These days, this is what has become popular. So Family Guy nowadays is waay more popular than the Simpsons. So now the writers of the Simpsons are trying to keep their status for being known as the show with 'intelligent humor' but they are also trying to be a little more crude and obvious in order to get the $$$. So I would say that the Simpsons, because of what they accomplised from like 1993-2000 makes them the best show of all time.

07-27-2005, 09:38 PM	#5
martha Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Orange County and all over the goddamn place Posts: 42,555 Local Time: 02:20 PM	No contest. Family Guy sucks out loud. x 10

07-27-2005, 10:40 PM	#7
the rockin edge Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: tomorrow's just an excuse away Posts: 26,816 Local Time: 03:20 PM	The Simpsons rule

07-27-2005, 10:42 PM	#8
elevation2u Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: May 2002 Location: corner of Badlands & Magnolia Mountain Posts: 5,371 Local Time: 01:20 PM	i love lenny ------- i love family guy but i dont like stewie i know its everyones favorite character but hes just not that funny to me brian, on the other hand, rules

07-27-2005, 11:46 PM	#10
impy13 ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,414 Local Time: 10:20 AM	My avatar says it all. When was the last time Homer got to ride Falkor? Lucky there's a Family Guy

07-28-2005, 12:31 AM	#11
Diemen Resident Photo Buff Forum Moderator Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Somewhere in middle America Posts: 13,633 Local Time: 03:20 PM	I would disagree with Family Guy being mainly crude and unintelligent humor. Sure there is lots of that, but they throw in some very obscure cultural references all the time, and some of their jokes that play on current events/politics are very witty. I think a good mix of crude and intelligent humor overall. The comic timing on that show is outstanding, as well. I have yet to watch a Family Guy that hasn't had at least one moment that was flat out hilarious to me. Can't say the same about the Simpsons. Both are great shows - I just dig Family Guy more.

07-28-2005, 02:50 AM	#13
miss becky Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 6,107 Local Time: 05:20 PM	Simpsons by far

07-28-2005, 05:36 AM	#14
tarquinsuperb War Child Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ingerland Posts: 658 Local Time: 10:20 PM	One of the few polls on Interference that's remotely worthwhile and interesting I got to go with Family Guy. There has been too much dross in recent years from the Simpsons. Anyone who says Family Guy is low brow either hasn't watched it or is a bit slow themselves.

07-28-2005, 09:49 AM	#16
u2popmofo Blue Meth Addict Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Utah Posts: 37,188 Local Time: 04:20 PM	Overall, The Simpsons is just too much of a legacy to not be voted on by myself. That being said, I also REALLY like Family guy and South Park (which was not listed). All of them are extremely humorous with great characters and usually great writing/commentary. Funny stuff.

07-28-2005, 10:21 AM	#17
impy13 ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,414 Local Time: 10:20 AM	In it's first four seasons, Family Guy is infinitely more funny than the first four seasons of the Simpsons, which really hit stride in and around seasons 5-9 or 10. If FG has the good fortune of being around for as many seasons as the Simpsons have enjoyed, I think it will be a marketing and cultural force on par with its "rival". And I know there's a lot of Lenny fans here, but I gotta say this: The Simpsons has Lenny. Family Guy has Glen Quagmire. No. Contest. Giggidy giggidy giggidy giggidy goooooo

07-28-2005, 01:39 PM	#18
MsMofoGone Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Where is not important... Posts: 26,742 Local Time: 03:20 PM	Family Guy ... I cannot stand The Simpsons