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LonghornDub · 11-14-2009, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Thespiralgoeson

You like the Simpsons, but not Futurama or King of the Hill? With all due respect, that doesn't make sense.

How so? They're certainly not identical shows, even if they are similar in some respects. We all bring our own biases and preferences to the table, so I'm not sure why it'd be so unreasonable that you'd like all 3 whereas I'd only like 1 of the three.

I also like Led Zeppelin but don't care much for Pink Floyd, if it means anything to you.

FINtastic · 11-14-2009, 02:55 AM

I still like Maurice Lemarche's work voicing the character in my avatar. Now that was some underrated work.

Re-Dirk-ulous · 11-14-2009, 03:46 AM

Family Guy tries to hard to be shocking just for the sake of being shocking, which makes it unfunny and very stupid.

FG also plays on the current pop culture, sorta like SNL. Yesterday's joke is parodied the very next day, making it obsolete when you watch it a few months later. That's how they get their material (the 10 mins of material they use minus the long dead air and drawn-out, repetitive, looped jokes).

FG has even thrown in (or stolen) current internet memes of the time in their episodes (e.g. Rickrolling, PBJ Time, BK Song, etc...)

I'm just not into that style of retarded humor. That's probably why I don't watch SNL

As far as internet jokes/pranks, I think that's something that should stay on the internet.

fluid.forty.one · 11-14-2009, 03:58 AM

South Park also uses current events but in a smarter way.

Murphy3 · 11-14-2009, 11:00 AM

It's a damn good thing some of you guys have absolutely no say in what's on the air.. Family Guy would be off the air and the horrific Futurama would be wasting 30 minutes of prime time air on Sunday nights.

Flacolaco · 11-14-2009, 05:29 PM

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It's a damn good thing some of you guys have absolutely no say in what's on the air.. ________ would be off the air and the horrific ________ would be wasting 30 minutes of prime time air on Sunday nights.

Everyone here would fill in those blanks differently.

Opinions are like assholes, etc.

Dirkadirkastan · 11-14-2009, 05:39 PM

Yeah, except Murph is a fan of what's currently on the air, which is the only case that sentence makes any sense.

Thespiralgoeson · 11-14-2009, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Murphy3

It's a damn good thing some of you guys have absolutely no say in what's on the air.. Family Guy would be off the air and the horrific Futurama would be wasting 30 minutes of prime time air on Sunday nights.

You're the guy who hates the Beatles. Nobody cares what you think.

Thespiralgoeson · 11-14-2009, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by LonghornDub

How so? They're certainly not identical shows, even if they are similar in some respects. We all bring our own biases and preferences to the table, so I'm not sure why it'd be so unreasonable that you'd like all 3 whereas I'd only like 1 of the three.

I also like Led Zeppelin but don't care much for Pink Floyd, if it means anything to you.

They're not identical, but Futurama is basically the exact same kind of of humor/writing as the Simpsons. Nerdier yeah, almost the exact same writing style. Probably because it's written by a lot of the same people.

LonghornDub · 11-14-2009, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Thespiralgoeson

They're not identical, but Futurama is basically the exact same kind of of humor/writing as the Simpsons. Nerdier yeah, almost the exact same writing style. Probably because it's written by a lot of the same people.

Well, I just don't find it funny. I've probably seen 15 or 20 episodes of Futurama and I'm not sure I've ever laughed. I guess it doesn't make sense.

Dirkadirkastan · 11-14-2009, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by LonghornDub

Well, I just don't find it funny. I've probably seen 15 or 20 episodes of Futurama and I'm not sure I've ever laughed. I guess it doesn't make sense.

You have to watch them in order. LOTS of past references.

Murphy3 · 11-15-2009, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Thespiralgoeson

You're the guy who hates the Beatles. Nobody cares what you think.

So, you're lying about what I said to make a point. That's awesome. I did say that I wasn't a huge fan of the Beatles.. I did say that I recognize that they have some greatness in them to. Where you're getting hate from is obviously not what I said. So, if you want to continue to misquote me because that's all you can really come up with, go ahead. It really doesn't matter all that much to me.

Thespiralgoeson · 11-15-2009, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Murphy3

So, you're lying about what I said to make a point. That's awesome. I did say that I wasn't a huge fan of the Beatles.. I did say that I recognize that they have some greatness in them to. Where you're getting hate from is obviously not what I said. So, if you want to continue to misquote me because that's all you can really come up with, go ahead. It really doesn't matter all that much to me.

It was really a joke. Chill out.

Thespiralgoeson · 11-15-2009, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by LonghornDub

Well, I just don't find it funny. I've probably seen 15 or 20 episodes of Futurama and I'm not sure I've ever laughed. I guess it doesn't make sense.

Actually, now that I think about it. I can sort of relate. Futurama, for reasons I can't quite put my finger on, doesn't seem to appeal to very many immediately. I remember watching it on Fox when it was new, and I didn't care for it. I thought it was okay, but nothing special. Then I started watching it years later on Adult Swim, and I found it hilarious. After watching about 10 episodes or so it had suddenly become my favorite show without me even realizing it. I guess it's not as accessible as the Simpsons because of it's Sci-Fi theme and obscure references.

I can say the same thing about King of the Hill. For years I didn't like the show at all, and it's only been within the past year or so that I've started watching it regularly. Now it's one of my favorites.

EricaLubarsky · 11-15-2009, 03:00 AM

After I post in this thread I am going to make my own thread entitled "I hate granny smith apples".

Everyone loves them-- they are great to munch on, great in pies but they used to be a rare commodity item that you'd see occasionally next to the red delicious but now they are everywhere. I havent been to a grocery store in the last 3 years in this country that hasnt had a pile of them. Plus, they always used to be crisp and tangy but lately I've had 1-2 that have been mealy. Its crazy and I want everyone on D-M.com to know that.

Thespiralgoeson · 11-15-2009, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

After I post in this thread I am going to make my own thread entitled "I hate granny smith apples".

Everyone loves them-- they are great to munch on, great in pies but they used to be a rare commodity item that you'd see occasionally next to the red delicious but now they are everywhere. I havent been to a grocery store in the last 3 years in this country that hasnt had a pile of them. Plus, they always used to be crisp and tangy but lately I've had 1-2 that have been mealy. Its crazy and I want everyone on D-M.com to know that.

You don't like Granny Smith apples? Now THAT is crazy. Like, almost as crazy as an octopus playing center for the Mavs. Just crazy.

EricaLubarsky · 11-15-2009, 03:11 AM

Dont get me started on cephalopods-- especially ones with hoop dreams.

Thespiralgoeson · 11-15-2009, 03:25 AM

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Dont get me started on cephalopods-- especially ones with hoop dreams.

That's changing your tune. You were the one who defended the idea in the first place! I have proof!

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In the NBA there is no rule that an octopus cannot play, and if an octopus can play, whats to stop one from playing the center position? IF Danny Fortson can be a center, a cephalopod certainly could.

Honestly it all depends on wingspan. If the octopus had an inproportionately large wingspan, it could easily play bigger than it is.

http://www.dallas-mavs.com/vb/showthread.php?t=35436

DevinHarriswillstart · 11-15-2009, 09:25 AM

I think what Spiral is really saying is that he loves Family Guy.

Murphy3 · 11-15-2009, 10:00 AM

I'm not a big fan of the Granny Smith apples either...

Thespiralgoeson · 11-15-2009, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by DevinHarriswillstart

I think what Spiral is really saying is that he loves Family Guy.

I do love Family Guy... about as much as being kicked in the nuts. I'm a glutton for punishment.

FINtastic · 11-15-2009, 01:29 PM

Red Delicious are the money apple anyways.

FreshJive · 11-15-2009, 04:54 PM

Granny Smith apples go better with caramel dip than Red Delicious, but Red Delicious are better on thier own.

SP> KOH > FG

BoomGoesTheDynamite · 11-19-2009, 10:00 PM

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never watched a single episode. unless it's G-Force or Star Blazers I have no interest in animated tv..

Damn I feel old because I remember those shows as a kid in Houston. G Force (not the Guinea Pigs) was on more frequently, but StarBlazers was superior.

CadBane · 11-20-2009, 12:37 AM

Family Guy is really hit and miss IMO. Some episodes I find myself laughing voraciously. Other episodes I don't laugh at all. The pedophile guy is definitely a winner.

South Park is still very witty and poignant, but I don't laugh much at most of the episodes anymore.

I actually still like most of The Simpsons episodes. Nothing to lol, but a lot of them are still quite clever and make you guffaw or at least take notice of the joke.

Love Futurama and love King of the Hill.

American Dad is meh, but Roger is pretty hilarious.

Usually Lurkin · 11-20-2009, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by BoomGoesTheDynamite

Damn I feel old because I remember those shows as a kid in Houston. G Force (not the Guinea Pigs) was on more frequently, but StarBlazers was superior.

StarBlazers was probably better quality overall, but G-Force was way cooler.

GermanDunk · 11-20-2009, 02:07 AM