One of the many great things about The Simpsons was its use of pretty much every form of comedy known to man. Want intelligent and thoughtful political satire? Check. How about some really nasty sexual humor that slipped past the censors? Oh yeah. Completely insane (and often monstrous) ideas that nevertheless connect with you the ordinary person? Indeed. How about some gross out humor? How about “yes”. The Simpsons was able to elevate to hitherto unknown levels ideas and images that in lesser hands would merely disgust. There’s explicitly drawn nastiness like the filth encrusted hot dog Apu sells to…
Day: November 5, 2009
Quote of the Day
“Lis, everyone in town is acting like me. So why does it suck?” – Bart Simpson “It’s simple, Bart. You’ve defined yourself as a rebel and in the absence of a repressive milieu, your societal niche has been co-opted.” – Lisa Simpson “(pause) I see.” – Bart Simpson