Now that Generation X is bringing evil post-Millennial spawn into the world, there are three generations that love The Simpsons. The kids that grew up watching it with their parents, and the children who grew up watching syndicated reruns on cable. The show is still airing, of course, but it’s those first 8-10 seasons that people adore, not the last 20. This is why many Gen X’ers just don’t understand the appeal and would rather claim that “Family Guy” is the better show. If only they grew up in the ‘90s, when there was absolutely NOTHING like The Simpsons on the air. Variety is reporting that FBC and studio 20th Century Fox Television are near completion of a deal to renew “The Simpsons” for a 31st and 32nd season. The show just aired its 663rd episode, to which I say, give it a rest already. At this point I am numb to anything past season 12. Yes, there have been decent episodes here and there, and whenever one of those rare nuggets airs I am alerted by people who actually still watch the show, almost forcefully just to lie to themselves that there are shades of brilliance left in Matt Groening’s sitcom. However, none of those can equal the classic episodes of yore, such as “Lisa’s First Word,” “Who Shot Mr. Burns,” “Homer at Bat,” “Mr. Plow,” “Last Exit to Springfield,” and “Cape Fear,” which have had a profound effect on the way a comedy can bring social satire to the forefront of primetime TV. It’s time to pull the plug, Mr. Groening. Contribute Hire me
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