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Flyman · **Posted:** 20 Apr 2007, 20:41

Karrde wrote:

If you think that is touching then you have obviously never seen the episode I am talking about or totally missed the point of it. There wasnt one hint of comedy in the closing minutes of that show. Just a really really well written piece of television. I have seen very few live action shows with as emotional a message as that, what really makes it stand out is how it worked on many levels.

That moment with Homer and the photos was merely "sweet"

Not only seen it, I've got a copy of it.
As for having missed the point of it ..... Yes. Yes, that must be it. It couldn't be that I have a worthwhile opinion of my own, could it?

Here you are - YouTube: http://youtube.com/watch?v=akf-H0OVpLA
Nice song.

Rick · **Posted:** 20 Apr 2007, 21:13

Karrde wrote:

:lol:

the part I dispute is that its the only one!

Say what you want about the relative quality of humour, but its very hard to argue that the Simpsons characters are more fleshed out than the Futurama ones.

The Simpsons has no linear story. There has been no ageing or progression, what happens in an episode has no influence on future episodes. That is no bad thing, but it doesnt help you feel that you "know" them. Because it stands out a mile that they are short stories with an end. there is nothing to root for.

Futurama on the other hand does have progression. A lot of what happens carries forward into future events. There are things that you are watching for and waiting to happen, there are relationships that grow and die. It is possible to get more emotionally involved in these characters lives. Aside from the sci fi element the actual character element of the show is far more realistic.

Ive laughed at both shows, but I have never been moved by a Simpsons Episode. I have at a Futurama one (its one about the Pet Dog Fry had before he was frozen).

Got to say that episode moved me too, stupid programme gave me a lump in my throat

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But much as I like Futurama, I like the Simpsons better myself, just so many little jokes going on all the time, I think they have the edge because they have built up more regular characters than probably any other TV show ever. Futurama, is definatly up there though, quality tv, can't belive they canned it after only 3 seasons. Flintstones would be my second choice. May seem a bit dated now, but way ahead of it's time in the early 60's. Top Cat was excellent in it;s day too.

scarletjim · **Joined:** Thu Oct 13 2005 **Posts:** 4225

Anyone into Drawn Together? Been watching a lot recently, goes even further than Family Guy and South Park!

Beerfuelledman · **Posted:** 20 Apr 2007, 21:53

The Woolster wrote:

There is really only one choice, the best cartoon of all time is Dogtanian

, closely followed by Ulysses 31, Dungeons and Dragons, & Dengermouse

I loved Dungeons and Dragons !! And I nver got to see if they ever got home. :cry:

Crompton · **Posted:** 20 Apr 2007, 21:56

Beerfuelledman wrote:

The Woolster wrote:

There is really only one choice, the best cartoon of all time is Dogtanian

, closely followed by Ulysses 31, Dungeons and Dragons, & Dengermouse

I loved Dungeons and Dragons !! And I nver got to see if they ever got home. :cry:

They never did in the end.

The got home once but Venger followed them so they had to go back and get him to follow them.

Spiderman and his Amazing Friends was a belter from the early 80's.

Karrde · **Posted:** 20 Apr 2007, 23:24

I havent looked but I bet there are zillions of fan sites out there dedicated to getting the D&D gang home. :lol:

Karrde · **Posted:** 21 Apr 2007, 12:46

EzBloke wrote:

You just gotta love youtube;

Before making your minds up - take a quick look at Duckman
you'll wonder how you missed it

gotta bump this post.

damn this show was good, it neeeeeeeeeds to get some tv time again!

fancy dan · **Posted:** 23 Apr 2007, 10:41

The Simpsons would get my vote - never really got into Futurama, I found the sci-fi-ness of it a bit offputting. Just to throw another one into the mix, did anyone else ever watch The Tick? This was a genius cartoon based on the Ben Edlund comics about the eponymous giant blue superhero - very strong, very earnest and very stupid. If you grew up reading superhero comics it'll hit a lot of funny buttons. Here's a link to one of my favourite episodes, where a big green alien moves into the apartment next door to the Tick and attempts to clone him:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-8YJuMMuyM

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