JoeinAR 1,949 Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Jeez Nick, Golden Girls needs to be higher, frankly at your age the jokes do go over your head. I seriously doubt you get all the inuendo. Will and Grace is the gay version of I Love Lucy, Will = Ricky, Grace=Lucy, Jack=Ethel, and Karen=Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Brigden 7 Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Will and Grace has the dubious honour of being one of the few sitcoms that is almost as excruciatingly bad as Friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 shut up, Friends is 10 times the show that Seinfeld ever was. Now I need to go watch the Fat Monica episodes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 75 Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 It's still hard for me to believe that The Cleveland Show is actually real. I thought for sure it was a practical joke, with McFarlane making fun of his own crazy exposure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Seinfeld should have been number 1 (though I haven't seen too many Simpsons episodes). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Williamsfan301 11 Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Will and Grace has the dubious honour of being one of the few sitcoms that is almost as excruciatingly bad as Friends.Truth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 The Office doesn't belong that high up. Scrubs should be waaaay higher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 scrubs doesn't belong on there at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crichton 4 Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 No one can say they have seen the greatest sitcom ever until they have seen Coupling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 scrubs doesn't belong on there at all.Says the grumpy old man that doesn't love anything if it's under 30 years old! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin 22 Posted January 1, 2009 Author Share Posted January 1, 2009 Seinfeld should have been number 1 (though I haven't seen too many Simpsons episodes).Seinfeld's overrated. It's a show about nothing and in its later years, got increasingly more about nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Williamsfan301 11 Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Seinfeld should have been number 1 (though I haven't seen too many Simpsons episodes).Seinfeld's overrated. It's a show about nothing and in its later years, got increasingly more about nothing.That was the point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Conan O'Brien's contributions to The Simpsons are way overstated. Didn't he just write a few episodes in Season 4? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Monorail, man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Williamsfan301 11 Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Conan O'Brien's contributions to The Simpsons are way overstated. Didn't he just write a few episodes in Season 4?He was also producer and I think he was on board since Season 2. But, I have always felt the Simpsons was at its funniest when he was involved - and Phil Hartman was still alive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 John Swartzwelder's episodes are the funniest to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Williamsfan301 11 Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 John Swartzwelder's episodes are the funniest to me.The first couple of seasons, yes, they were. Some of my favorites are early ones he wrote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 No one can say they have seen the greatest sitcom ever until they have seen Coupling.British version.Say what you want about Sienfeld but it had the worst, and I mean worst, series ending that I've seen in a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 John Swartzwelder's episodes are the funniest to me.The goggles, they do nothing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Williamsfan301 11 Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 John Swartzwelder's episodes are the funniest to me.The goggles, they do nothing!Real acid?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crichton 4 Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 No one can say they have seen the greatest sitcom ever until they have seen Coupling.British version.I was hoping that I wouldn't have to make that distinction any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry B 50 Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 The Office doesn't belong that high up. Scrubs should be waaaay higher.Well... Scrubs seasons 1-4 should be. Effing amazing. Seasons 5, 6 and particularly 7 are just bad, and I'm only watching now for sentimental reasons and the hope that the show will improve. There are still some great moments here and there, at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Seinfeld should have been number 1 (though I haven't seen too many Simpsons episodes).Seinfeld's overrated. It's a show about nothing and in its later years, got increasingly more about nothing.Nah, it's a show about anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin 22 Posted January 1, 2009 Author Share Posted January 1, 2009 Seinfeld should have been number 1 (though I haven't seen too many Simpsons episodes).Seinfeld's overrated. It's a show about nothing and in its later years, got increasingly more about nothing.Nah, it's a show about anything.The characters don't have really anything redeeming about them/aren't likeable. Would you really want to hang out with these people in real life if they existed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Larry, Moe, and Curly.... Now those are guys I would like to spend a Saturday with. Hey, wait, why are they not on that list? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Seinfeld should have been number 1 (though I haven't seen too many Simpsons episodes).Seinfeld's overrated. It's a show about nothing and in its later years, got increasingly more about nothing.Nah, it's a show about anything.The characters don't have really anything redeeming about them/aren't likeable. Would you really want to hang out with these people in real life if they existed?They are actually quite likeable. Elaine's (for lack of a better word) feistiness would make being with her a fun time, Kramer is incredibly...interesting, never a dull moment with him, Jerry's inability to ever take something serious, and the constant smile on his face makes him feel more like an audience member than a character, which makes him very likeable, and George's constant misfortune makes the audience feel for him at times, despite the billions of things he does to deserve this.Of course one of the main points of Seinfeld is that the characters in it are not good people. They're selfish, rude, and generally care about others as long as it suites them. But that's a part of its charm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry B 50 Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Seinfeld should have been number 1 (though I haven't seen too many Simpsons episodes).Seinfeld's overrated. It's a show about nothing and in its later years, got increasingly more about nothing.Nah, it's a show about anything.The characters don't have really anything redeeming about them/aren't likeable. Would you really want to hang out with these people in real life if they existed?What kind of criterion is that? I wouldn't want to hang out with Darth Vader, but I enjoy watching him choke Imperial officers to death nevertheless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 The Office doesn't belong that high up. Scrubs should be waaaay higher.Well... Scrubs seasons 1-4 should be. Effing amazing. Seasons 5, 6 and particularly 7 are just bad, and I'm only watching now for sentimental reasons and the hope that the show will improve. There are still some great moments here and there, at least.I've missed most of the last couple of seasons. I have them all on DVD though, currently on Season 4. It's one of my favorite shows.JD: I saw your penis.Janitor: When?JD: When you were in the shower last night.Janitor: Where were you?JD: Outside in the bushes. If it makes you feel any better if you looked out the window you would've seen my penis.Janitor: Why?!JD: Because I had mine out when I was looking at yours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitch 57 Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Will and Grace has the dubious honour of being one of the few sitcoms that is almost as excruciatingly bad as Friends.Friends never had the caustic wit that W&G had. Watching Karen alone was worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Williamsfan301 11 Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Seinfeld should have been number 1 (though I haven't seen too many Simpsons episodes).Seinfeld's overrated. It's a show about nothing and in its later years, got increasingly more about nothing.Nah, it's a show about anything.The characters don't have really anything redeeming about them/aren't likeable. Would you really want to hang out with these people in real life if they existed?Funny how you are criticizing the show for beginning EXACTLY why it was such a hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beowulf 4 Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 I still watch "Family Guy" and think it is at its best when doing absurd pop culture references and musical numbers. However, it started to lose its shine with me when it [and its creator Seth McFarlane] began to frequently shill for the Democratic Party. In Mr. McFarlane's World, one gets the impression that persons from the American North East Coast represent the ultimate evolution of human beings thus far. Anyone else in the world (especially persons from "Red States") are imbecilic buffoons who can barely regulate their own central nervous system without uttering a cogent thought.Sorry, cheap populism doesn't entertain me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 I like it .Most of the time it's just stupid and not funny but when a joke connects it can really make you laugh out loud for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Williamsfan301 11 Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 I still watch "Family Guy" and think it is at its best when doing absurd pop culture references and musical numbers. However, it started to lose its shine with me when it [and its creator Seth McFarlane] began to frequently shill for the Democratic Party. In Mr. McFarlane's World, one gets the impression that persons from the American North East Coast represent the ultimate evolution of human beings thus far. Anyone else in the world (especially persons from "Red States") are imbecilic buffoons who can barely regulate their own central nervous system without uttering a cogent thought.Sorry, cheap populism doesn't entertain me.Agreed. I'm all for satire - but satire both sides. Again, the brilliance of the Simpsons, and to an extent, South Park. Equally opportunity satirists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morn 8 Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 If you find family guy offensive you probably take yourself and society way too seriously. Where is your cynicism and contempt for how the world works?Family Guy is overrated though. Simpsons and futurama are far better. Best comedy ever though is obviously monty python. Ohh and screw the office, extras is much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crichton 4 Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 I still watch "Family Guy" and think it is at its best when doing absurd pop culture references and musical numbers. However, it started to lose its shine with me when it [and its creator Seth McFarlane] began to frequently shill for the Democratic Party. In Mr. McFarlane's World, one gets the impression that persons from the American North East Coast represent the ultimate evolution of human beings thus far. Anyone else in the world (especially persons from "Red States") are imbecilic buffoons who can barely regulate their own central nervous system without uttering a cogent thought.Sorry, cheap populism doesn't entertain me.Agreed. I'm all for satire - but satire both sides. Again, the brilliance of the Simpsons, and to an extent, South Park. Equally opportunity satirists.Yes, that's the point I was trying to make earlier but didn't want to venture into dangerous territory. I have very, very thick skin. It's extremely difficult to make me feel insulted or offended. The Family Guy Texas episode offends the crap out of me. Every single cheap, off the cuff cliche rolled into one without an ounce of intelligence or humor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Is that the episode where Bush gives his underwear to Chris? Oh and they all try to kill Peter because he's retarded. The show plays on stereotypes sometimes. Thing about stereotypes is that a lot of the times they're true. I'm not saying you want to kill mentally retarded people or anything, I'm speaking generally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HPFAN_2 0 Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Here's a solution, you don't like it don't watch it. It's as simple as that.That's a foolish solution, If you don't like something you must insult it and tell everyone your opinion. That's the solution. Get with it Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeshopk 8 Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Family Guy = Funny. The first post basically discredits all comedy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Seinfeld should have been number 1 (though I haven't seen too many Simpsons episodes).Seinfeld's overrated. It's a show about nothing and in its later years, got increasingly more about nothing.Nah, it's a show about anything.The characters don't have really anything redeeming about them/aren't likeable. Would you really want to hang out with these people in real life if they existed?Funny how you are criticizing the show for beginning EXACTLY why it was such a hit.I disagree. The characters are jerks, yes, but they definetly have likeable qualities to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent B 337 Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 I've never understood the fascination about Family Guy. I guess the only funny episode was the Star Wars spoof. Other than that I never found out it funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,059 Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Here's a solution, you don't like it don't watch it. It's as simple as that.That's a foolish solution, If you don't like something you must insult it and tell everyone your opinion. That's the solution. Get with it Mark.Yes silly me, what was I thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 I've never understood the fascination about Family Guy. I guess the only funny episode was the Star Wars spoof. Other than that I never found out it funny.If you like the Star Wars episode, you should like the rest of the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,369 Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 It's not like that hasn't been obvious for like the past 6 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent B 337 Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 Koray,I have tried to watch the show but honestly I just don't find it humorous at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 It's hit and miss for me. Some of the jokes are offensive for the sake of being offensive but aren't that funny. But some moments in the show are sometimes genuinely funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romão 2,274 Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 One show of this kind I've recently been watching that I find to be much more hilarious and enjoyable than I remembered as kid is this one: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 It's not funny to me. Some jokes can be, of course. On the occasions where friends have made me watch it, I find myself staring at the screen like the "what" emoticon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 Koray,I have tried to watch the show but honestly I just don't find it humorous at all.I haven't watched any of the recent episodes, the show has devolved into an unfocused hobby for Seth MacFarlane IMO. The budget is so high and the plots so demanding for animation, that each episode takes 9 months to create. They don't have a fixed schedule, so episodes are aired randomly, something I don't like. I have seen a couple, and they're still hilarious. There was a low point in the show a couple seasons ago, but last I saw it was starting to get back to form. The first 5 seasons are still pure comedic genius though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent B 337 Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 One show of this kind I've recently been watching that I find to be much more hilarious and enjoyable than I remembered as kid is this one:haha I remember that show, I enjoyed it when it was on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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