FWIW Posted February 10, 2006 Posted February 10, 2006 This may be one of those issues where my limited exerience is out of whack with the rest of the world - but I've found that most women don't like the Simpsons or anything like that. Surely that's a sweeping generalisation?! Ladies, do you chuckle at Homer? Are you able to 'suspend your disbelief' and empathise with a 2D yellow abstract representation of fictional human beings? Is it proof that men are still little boys mentally, who haven't grown up yet? What gives? Why, out of at least a dozen women I can think of (where I *KNOW* whether they like The Simpsons or not) does only ONE like the show? Is this a statistical fluke, or do most women actually have no time for animated humour? Even those who love the Disney classics seem to miss the adult level of jokery in Springfield.. such a shame! Please chip in with a simple "I like cartoons like the Simpsons, King of the Hill, Futurama, American Dad, etc" or "no, it's for kids - grow up!"
erika2610 Posted February 10, 2006 Posted February 10, 2006 This may be one of those issues where my limited exerience is out of whack with the rest of the world - but I've found that most women don't like the Simpsons or anything like that. Surely that's a sweeping generalisation?! Ladies, do you chuckle at Homer? Are you able to 'suspend your disbelief' and empathise with a 2D yellow abstract representation of fictional human beings? Is it proof that men are still little boys mentally, who haven't grown up yet? What gives? Why, out of at least a dozen women I can think of (where I *KNOW* whether they like The Simpsons or not) does only ONE like the show? Is this a statistical fluke, or do most women actually have no time for animated humour? Even those who love the Disney classics seem to miss the adult level of jokery in Springfield.. such a shame! Please chip in with a simple "I like cartoons like the Simpsons, King of the Hill, Futurama, American Dad, etc" or "no, it's for kids - grow up!" They're all just childish No, I like The Simpsons and King of the Hill. Futurama once in a while too. I'm sure some other women like em too.
newbby Posted February 10, 2006 Posted February 10, 2006 i'm a bit bored of the simpsons now, but i did like it, and king of the hill, south park, futurama was okay. i also love shrek the film, and jimmy neutron was pretty good.
erika2610 Posted February 10, 2006 Posted February 10, 2006 i'm a bit bored of the simpsons now, but i did like it, and king of the hill, south park, futurama was okay. i also love shrek the film, and jimmy neutron was pretty good. I used to like the Simpsons.. got bored as well. I use to watch King of the Hill all the time though. Shrek 2 is like my favorite movie in the world though I forgot about South Park.. another good one.
ThatOneGuy Posted February 10, 2006 Posted February 10, 2006 Family Guy Most of the girls I know dislike the 2D cartoons that go off the edge with edgy jokes and "Vile" humor. That's too bad though, I live for humor. It's one of the better aspects of our culture as a whole.
JayKay Posted February 10, 2006 Posted February 10, 2006 I think the Simpsons and King of the Hill are far more intelligent and entertaining than tripe like "Desperate Housewives" I used to adore Space Ghost, The Brak Show and other off-the-wall late night cartoons too. That's my kind of humour. I've found few women who share that taste.
erika2610 Posted February 10, 2006 Posted February 10, 2006 I think the Simpsons and King of the Hill are far more intelligent and entertaining than tripe like "Desperate Housewives" I used to adore Space Ghost, The Brak Show and other off-the-wall late night cartoons too. That's my kind of humour. I've found few women who share that taste. Hey there.. Desperate Housewives fan over here It leads right into my Grey's Anatomy
Pendawn Posted February 10, 2006 Posted February 10, 2006 I love(d) the Simpsons (later series have been dire), Futurama, Family Guy and Dr Katz. Always thought it was one of my bonus features as a prospective girlfriend.
Sassy Posted February 10, 2006 Posted February 10, 2006 Hey there.. Desperate Housewives fan over here It leads right into my Grey's Anatomy I enjoy the Simpsons and Family Guy but like you erika those two are the the pick for me! Desperate Housewives , Grey's Anatomy .. What do you think will happen with Meridith and the bomb she is holding?
erika2610 Posted February 10, 2006 Posted February 10, 2006 I love(d) the Simpsons (later series have been dire), Futurama, Family Guy and Dr Katz. Always thought it was one of my bonus features as a prospective girlfriend. Dr. Katz was great. I keep forgetting about all these shows Dr. Katz was actually my favorite out of all of em..
erika2610 Posted February 10, 2006 Posted February 10, 2006 I enjoy the Simpsons and Family Guy but like you erika those two are the the pick for me! Desperate Housewives , Grey's Anatomy .. What do you think will happen with Meridith and the bomb she is holding? I dunno .. but did you see the look on Dr. McDreamy's face when he found out it was her with the bomb?? They'll find a way to diffuse the situation.. Sorry to just completely hijack this thread
Sassy Posted February 10, 2006 Posted February 10, 2006 I dunno .. but did you see the look on Dr. McDreamy's face when he found out it was her with the bomb?? They'll find a way to diffuse the situation.. Sorry to just completely hijack this thread Yeah you know she won't die .. He is so in love with her but staying with his wife out of obligation.
serial muse Posted February 10, 2006 Posted February 10, 2006 Statistical fluke, FWIW. I used to love the Simpsons (although 10+ years in, I won't go out of my way to watch the show anymore, I admit). In addition to the usual suspects (South Park, Simpsons, Futurama) I'm also a huge fan of Cartoon Network stuff (remember Space Ghost Coast to Coast??). On a side note - I've noticed that lots of times men post that women don't like cartoons. And the women reply that of course they do. So, Gentlemen - what sort of Lady friends do you have, anyway, that create this skewed picture of reality??? Edited to add: Me too, I LOVED Dr. Katz!!!
Pendawn Posted February 10, 2006 Posted February 10, 2006 Dr. Katz was great. I keep forgetting about all these shows Dr. Katz was actually my favorite out of all of em.. Mine too. I think I was in love with his son Ben. If Laura didn't want him, i'd have his loser ass. LOL. "Think of an animal...is it a camel?"
serial muse Posted February 10, 2006 Posted February 10, 2006 Just noticed JayKay already mentioned Space Ghost. Rock on! It's not a cartoon, but it involves robots...did anyone else here watch Mystery Science Theater 3000? Oh my God, sometimes (especially in the earlier, Joel years) it was so funny I couldn't breathe. I'm such a geek.
whichwayisup Posted February 10, 2006 Posted February 10, 2006 I love cartoons. South Park, Simpsons, you name it, I'll watch it. My hubby doesn't like South Park at all, but he laughs at me because of what I find funny about the show. I love some kids cartoons too (well not too many now-a-days, but in the past) ofcourse LOONEY TUNES is number 1.
ThatOneGuy Posted February 10, 2006 Posted February 10, 2006 Omg, you all forgot Aqua Teen Hunger Force and Sealab!!!!
erika2610 Posted February 10, 2006 Posted February 10, 2006 Just noticed JayKay already mentioned Space Ghost. Rock on! It's not a cartoon, but it involves robots...did anyone else here watch Mystery Science Theater 3000? Oh my God, sometimes (especially in the earlier, Joel years) it was so funny I couldn't breathe. I'm such a geek. I use to laugh my butt of at MST 3000
erika2610 Posted February 10, 2006 Posted February 10, 2006 Mine too. I think I was in love with his son Ben. If Laura didn't want him, i'd have his loser ass. LOL. "Think of an animal...is it a camel?" He was no doubt my favorite
serial muse Posted February 10, 2006 Posted February 10, 2006 Omg, you all forgot Aqua Teen Hunger Force and Sealab!!!! Did not! Those are two of the shows I was thinking of when I mentioned CN earlier. I should have specified Adult Swim. I use to laugh my butt of at MST 3000 Yay! "Manos, the Hands of Fate". :lmao:
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