The Simpsons Is The king

i know everyone is on the Family Guy bandwagon these days (and ya i think it is a funny show), but for me The Simpsons is still the king. it has been around all these years and is still making me laugh with great writing, silly jokes, sight gags and strong social satire.

it isn't the pop culture icon it was when it was at its peek audience wise, but i think people have just gotten so used to it being so good that they don't give it the credit it still justly deserves. case in point the season finally '24' episode last sunday. come on people, that shit was funny. i hear people talk about how the show isn't as good as it used to be, but that usually comes from people who aren't watching the show anymore, so how the hell would they know. did they see the homer gets a gun episode, or the 'Catch Me If You Can' parody? how about the 'kent brockman swears on tv episode' or the one where marge joins an online role playing game and homer becomes a soccer ref. and i can go on... the show is still top of the animated comedy heap. check that. it is right up there with the best sitcoms on tv, animated or not.

i know it just missed my list of top 15 shows on tv, but i have to say it JUST missed the making the list and that shouldn't be an indication that my feelings for the show are anything but good. and i can't wait for the movie.

grade: A