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Who's allowed 2 watch The Simpsons?
Yes 96%  96%  [ 22 ]
No 4%  4%  [ 1 ]
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05 Mar 2007, 7:15 am

Tequila wrote:
How old are you?


I'm 15



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05 Mar 2007, 8:15 am

At 15, it seems pretty unreasonable to say you can't watch it.

I suspect that your mom like many people doesn't understand the Simpsons. It's actually very subversive and thought provoking if you pay attention. Most people don't see this. As evidenced by the fact that fox is letting it through even though it's pretty Liberal.

One episode for instance, had Lisa dressing up as a boy because the classes got segregated into male and female (the 'female' classes were about how you 'feel' about numbers). It was really interesting how that all came together. The ending wasn't as cliched as you might think it would be.

The thing to keep in mind about the Simpsons, is that it's written by a guy who's something of a cynical nerd. It is one of the few shows on TV worth watching, and I think most people on the spectrum should be watching it. The ironic humour is perfect for us.

It's not nearly as mean spirited as people seem to think it is.


Family guy is a lot like the Simpsons, but I don't think it's nearly as subversive. It's not really 'hiding' as much it seems.


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05 Mar 2007, 10:13 am

I was allowed to watch it, which isn't the same as saying I would like to watch it (at least anymore).

I don't really see anything wrong with a 15-year old watching the Simpsons (or Family Guy, or South Park for that matter). Yes, I think it generally it (the Simpson's, not South Park) has a liberal slant, but, hey, that's fine.

I have to admit there was a time when the Simpsons was somewhat controversial, and I would probably guess that the show has gotten somewhat more vulgar rather then less. However, in the end I think the question of whether an eight year old should be watching the Simpsons is different then whether a fifteen year old should be able to watch it.

I mean, kids got to grow up at some point. But that's just my opinion.



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05 Mar 2007, 12:29 pm

Xuincherguixe wrote:
At 15, it seems pretty unreasonable to say you can't watch it.

I suspect that your mom like many people doesn't understand the Simpsons. It's actually very subversive and thought provoking if you pay attention. Most people don't see this. As evidenced by the fact that fox is letting it through even though it's pretty Liberal.

One episode for instance, had Lisa dressing up as a boy because the classes got segregated into male and female (the 'female' classes were about how you 'feel' about numbers). It was really interesting how that all came together. The ending wasn't as cliched as you might think it would be.

The thing to keep in mind about the Simpsons, is that it's written by a guy who's something of a cynical nerd. It is one of the few shows on TV worth watching, and I think most people on the spectrum should be watching it. The ironic humour is perfect for us.

It's not nearly as mean spirited as people seem to think it is.


Family guy is a lot like the Simpsons, but I don't think it's nearly as subversive. It's not really 'hiding' as much it seems.


Its because when I was 5 I watched it and I repeated the bad stuff they said.



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05 Mar 2007, 8:04 pm

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Its because when I was 5 I watched it and I repeated the bad stuff they said.


But your 15 now. 15-year olds have more self-control then a five-year old :lol: well, I guess some parents would debate me on that.



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05 Mar 2007, 9:48 pm

I think when you're 15, if you aren't using bad words you're going to look pretty bad ^_^


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05 Mar 2007, 11:53 pm

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i can watch the simpson but i can't watch family guy.


This is self-imposed or happened when you were a kid I assume as you're a fully-grown lady? :)


i'm 16. my father said that family guy is morally wrong or something...i still watch it online and stuff. i just erase the history of me watching it.



morally wrong? hahaha.



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06 Mar 2007, 2:05 am

I watch The Simpsons all the time, it's awesome! :)



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06 Mar 2007, 2:20 am

jimservo wrote:
I was allowed to watch it, which isn't the same as saying I would like to watch it (at least anymore).

I don't really see anything wrong with a 15-year old watching the Simpsons (or Family Guy, or South Park for that matter). Yes, I think it generally it (the Simpson's, not South Park) has a liberal slant, but, hey, that's fine.

I have to admit there was a time when the Simpsons was somewhat controversial, and I would probably guess that the show has gotten somewhat more vulgar rather then less. However, in the end I think the question of whether an eight year old should be watching the Simpsons is different then whether a fifteen year old should be able to watch it.

I mean, kids got to grow up at some point. But that's just my opinion.



actually the simpsons has stayed about the same and really hasn't done anything new in terms of controversy or vulgarity.


/been watching the simspson religiously for well over 10 years now



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07 Mar 2007, 2:57 am

I'm 23, I can do whatever the f**k I want...



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08 Mar 2007, 12:32 pm

I like The Simpsons alright.
Better than Family Guy.
South Park owns both.



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09 Mar 2007, 8:53 am

My kids can watch the Simpsons (both under 10), but mostly we "edit" out the Itchy & Scratchy bits.

Bizarrely my wife hates them watching Futurama - personally I don't see that it's any worse - perhaps I'm missing something.

I wouldn't let them watch Family Guy until they're older.

On the whole we sort of base things around the watershed times and/or DVD ratings.


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09 Mar 2007, 3:47 pm

Tequila wrote:
Almost. But not quite. It's 'PG' where I come from - probably the same where you live too. But it's a family show, although I haven't watched it in ages.


Over the years when they've been released on DVD Season 6 (for example) has been rated a BBFC 12.



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09 Mar 2007, 3:50 pm

I'm allowed to watch Simpsons. I've been watching it since I was about 6. I'm allowed to watch Family Guy, and South Park as well. I can watch anything but the obviously inappropriate.

Porn.



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09 Mar 2007, 3:56 pm

Alternative wrote:
Tequila wrote:
Almost. But not quite. It's 'PG' where I come from - probably the same where you live too. But it's a family show, although I haven't watched it in ages.


Over the years when they've been released on DVD Season 6 (for example) has been rated a BBFC 12.


Is that because of the extras or the main feature?



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09 Mar 2007, 7:01 pm

[quote="Tequila"]Almost. But not quite. It's 'PG' where I come from quote]

Well, 2 the looks of this trailer the movie will be PG-13

[youtube]http://youtube.com/watch?v=OL50ddCSJmo[/youtube]