The Simpsons
''The Simpsons'' is the most important television show ever made.
It's the longest running animated series in the history of television. It's won all sorts of awards, featured hundreds of famous guest stars, and inspired legions of comedy writers around the world. From humble origins as short segments on the Tracey Ullman show, the show has become a powerhouse with fans around the world.
The show is the brainchild of cartoonist Matt Groening, creator of the ''Life In Hell'' comic strip. His wry, acerbic humor infused a story about a dysfunctional but loving family and the town of lunatics that surrounds them. The show has been around for over twenty years and has legions of fans from around the world. It's hilarious, quotable, geeky, smart, and always entertaining.
Simpsons For Beginners
If you're new to the series, ''The Simpsons'' follows the adventures of the eponymous family: impulsive oaf Homer, uptight homemaker Marge, cocky troublemaker Bart, sensitive genius Lisa, and capable infant Maggie. They live in the peaceful hamlet of Springfield (the state Springfield is located in is kept intentionally vague) and they get into all sorts of trouble with a colorful cast of local weirdos.
A big part of the appeal is the humor, which is very witty, referencerunning storyline throughout the series, fans to tend to view seasons three through nine as the series' high points. Hardcore fans love to debate when ''The Simpsons'' jumped the shark but the last few years have been something of a renaissance, proving that the show still has a few tricks left in its sleeve.
Simpsons For Fans
Writing a shopping guide for ''The Simpsons'' is almost redundant. Odds are you've spent the last twenty years watching the show, quoting the dialogue, making in-joke references with other fans, collecting the merchandise, and living la vida Springfield. If you're like me, you're a hardcore fan already. There have been tons of cultural commentary on the show and, if you're into media studies, you can read one of the scholarly works on the show and validate something we've all known for a long time: ''The Simpsons'' is the most important thing humanity has ever made.
Top Sellers
*Other seasons that without a doubt should be in your possession:
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The Simpsons: The Complete First Season
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The Simpsons: The Complete Second Season
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The Simpsons: The Complete Third Season
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The Simpsons: The Complete Fourth Season
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The Simpsons: The Complete Fifth Season
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The Simpsons: The Complete Sixth Season
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The Simpsons: The Complete Seventh Season
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The Simpsons: The Complete Eighth Season
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The Simpsons: The Complete Ninth Season
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The Simpsons: The Complete Tenth Season
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The Simpsons: The Complete Eleventh Season
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