The Simpsons vs. Family Guy

Tabularasa · 04-28-2007, 09:27 PM

Ok, I, 19 years of age, pretty much grew up in the Simpsons era of the 90's and loved it. Still do. Sure the episodes really went down hill and probably went on 8 or 9 more years then it should've but it's still a great series in my mind.

When Family Guy first came out, I loved it. I didn't look into the similarties of the simpsons. I look back on the first 3 seasons Family Guy had as great comedy. Personally, ever since they came back the episodes just haven't been that funny.

But now when I see Family Guy I can't help but see all the similiarites to the simpsons. Basically the whole Griffin family is the simpsons. There's a MAD magazine where they acutally morph the Griffins into The Simpsons. I know art imitates art and there's really no orignal shows out there anymore but I just can't help seeing how Family Guy is pretty much a dirtier version of the simpsons.

So what does everyone else think? I totally see how family guy is better then the simpsons right now (although to be honest I haven't watched them in years) but I'm not asking which one is better. Does anyone else feel Famiy guy pretty much takes A LOT from the simpsons?

04-28-2007, 09:27 PM	#1
Tabularasa Foot Soldier Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 106	The Simpsons vs. Family Guy Ok, I, 19 years of age, pretty much grew up in the Simpsons era of the 90's and loved it. Still do. Sure the episodes really went down hill and probably went on 8 or 9 more years then it should've but it's still a great series in my mind. When Family Guy first came out, I loved it. I didn't look into the similarties of the simpsons. I look back on the first 3 seasons Family Guy had as great comedy. Personally, ever since they came back the episodes just haven't been that funny. But now when I see Family Guy I can't help but see all the similiarites to the simpsons. Basically the whole Griffin family is the simpsons. There's a MAD magazine where they acutally morph the Griffins into The Simpsons. I know art imitates art and there's really no orignal shows out there anymore but I just can't help seeing how Family Guy is pretty much a dirtier version of the simpsons. So what does everyone else think? I totally see how family guy is better then the simpsons right now (although to be honest I haven't watched them in years) but I'm not asking which one is better. Does anyone else feel Famiy guy pretty much takes A LOT from the simpsons?