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Post by starlord on Jul 12, 2006 21:43:30 GMT -5
So what animated family truly deserves the crown? I've racked my brain on more, and my limited knowledge didn't help, but I put the "other" category up there, since many of you are more animation fans than I.
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Post by chris on Jul 12, 2006 22:21:24 GMT -5
The Simpsons. Longevity man. They have had over ten solid seasons. Also they never had a dumb fake laugh track like the flintstones. Think about it this way Mr. Sprocket Vs Mr. Burns. It's a no brainer.
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Post by brigante133 on Jul 12, 2006 22:35:06 GMT -5
the best cartoon family? well that clearly goes to the Cartman Family as shown in Merry Christmas Charlie Manson.
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Post by brigante133 on Jul 13, 2006 3:11:16 GMT -5
dirty humor? ha. try no humor.
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Post by HoM on Jul 13, 2006 5:14:53 GMT -5
I love Family Guy. It's funny, so I'm there with you Shoe!
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Post by HoM on Jul 13, 2006 10:43:08 GMT -5
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Post by Quester on Jul 13, 2006 11:58:47 GMT -5
Guys ramon has apparently furthered the rumours that he is a hobbit by insult the 21st century. I love Family Guy (ive even got a Stewie pocket thingie that plays some cool catchphrases) however I voted Simpsons for its originality and wit. It really had wit and popular culture got a good farting on from it. Real smart comedy.
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Post by brigante133 on Jul 13, 2006 13:10:18 GMT -5
dude i voted for a south park family. I love that mission hill (although it got cancelled) I like aqua teen hunger force, tom goes to the mayor, robot chicken has its moments, boondocks is good, and i like MOST of the lineup that adult swim USED to play like space ghost, brak, harvey birdman, and hell even baby blues wasnt that bad. so its not really a matter of "new age" animation, its a matter of crappy animation that i don't like. I don't find the family guy/ american dad that funny so don't go pointing your fingers at me crying because i have rejected something you hold dear or whatever, learn to move on.
oh, and yeah i do like the simpsons to some extent but i find the new episodes really watered down but while I was growing up it was the coolest thing ever... but that was like 10 years ago.
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Post by Quester on Jul 13, 2006 13:46:13 GMT -5
It has although its still good just not golden any more. However after this many years you cant blame them for running out of ideas.
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Post by HoM on Jul 13, 2006 13:47:32 GMT -5
Yeah you can, because these people get paid to come up with stuff. It's their job, so if they don't come up with new ideas, they're not doing their job.
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Post by brigante133 on Jul 13, 2006 15:14:37 GMT -5
eeeeeeeeeeeeeexactly. there are plenty more directions to take the series besides doing the same old same old.
oh and i change my vote to another "other" i vote for the Hills because that show kicks ass to this day.
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Post by starlord on Jul 13, 2006 15:25:35 GMT -5
Oh the Hills!! Darn! I knew I was going to leave out something big. The Hills are awesome. Still I voted for Simpsons. They may not be what they once were, but for almost twelve years they were at the top of their game, and even with all the meaness that they may have showed each other, they also showed some real love between each other. I like Family Guy for a quick laugh or shock, but I don't see them as a real family. There doesn't seem to be any kind of bond between any of them. Actually the Bundies seem closer to me then the Griffins.
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Post by brigante133 on Jul 13, 2006 16:43:31 GMT -5
hell the menendezes were closer than the griffins.
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Post by starlord on Jul 13, 2006 17:53:17 GMT -5
HA! EXALT!
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Post by Brandon on Jul 13, 2006 18:03:29 GMT -5
I would vote for the Ventures ;D but I have to give props to the Jetsons. I loved this cartoon as a kid and the visual realization here of the atomica aesthete is beyond awesome. They have rocket cars that become suitcases, machines that cut and fix your hair, houses that perch hundreds of feet (if not more) in the air, and a robot maid. That's the life for me!
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Post by HoM on Jul 14, 2006 17:54:01 GMT -5
I used to love the Jetsons, and the Flintstones, but one of my all time favourite animations? Dexters Lab.
AWESOMENESS!
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Post by Brandon on Jul 14, 2006 18:00:45 GMT -5
The coolest was when the Jetsons had a crossover episode with the Flintstones. Now if they'd only do that with the Simpsons and Futurama...  |
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Post by brigante133 on Jul 14, 2006 18:21:22 GMT -5
yeah, that is a concept i wish they would bring to fruition. simpsons could use that kinda boost.
i did like in simpsons when awhile back there was a homer cloning device and who should come out but peter griffin? awesome.
but the coolest crossover was the southpark/simpsons one. Eat my shorts m*th*rf*ck*r. Great line.
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Post by chris on Jul 14, 2006 19:28:34 GMT -5
That's a great episode of South Park. Cartmen find s his see men in alley. "All I had to do was suck it from a hose."
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Post by tlbauer on Jul 15, 2006 5:51:50 GMT -5
If you are asking who deserves the crown for first family, then my answer is The Flinstone's. If it wasn't for them, their may never have been a George Jetson, or a Homer Simpson. Fred, Barney, and the rest, paved the way for prime time animation.
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Post by HoM on Jul 15, 2006 6:32:09 GMT -5
Fred Flintstone was the template on which many animated leads were based so yeah, you could say that! Cool observation T!
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Post by goldk on Jul 15, 2006 7:51:43 GMT -5
Flinstones! Meet the Flinstones! They're a page right out of history, from the town of bedrock, They're a modern stoneage family . . .
WILMA!!!!!!!
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Post by artteach on Jul 15, 2006 16:28:04 GMT -5
I would have said Flintstones 10 years ago. The Simpsons have spawned so many changes in animation and so many family centered shows I think they have taken the crown. 16 years of success is a pretty powerful achievement.
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Post by starlord on Jul 16, 2006 1:09:44 GMT -5
I agree with you artteach! The Flinstones were the first and deserve some huge recognition, but what the Simpsons did was take that animated family concept and turned it on its ears. It did for animated families what shows like Roseanne and Married With Children did for the family sitcom.
Not to mention the way the show, itself, continually threw pop culture references at us at lightening speeds.
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Post by joker51087 on Jul 18, 2006 13:18:40 GMT -5
I voted for the Simpsons. The show has been on the air for about 15 seasons, and although some recent seasons have been sub-par compared to older Simpsons episodes, the show continues to deliver laughs.
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