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Subject: Who's the Funniest Character on 'The Simpsons?'

Written By: Trimac20 on 03/15/06 at 9:36 am

I'm going to do an identical thread on other well known 90s comedies, but first the Simpsons...

Highly controversial issue. (Mass riots resulting in extreme violence have been known to occur over this debate), But which Springfieldean is the most most cleverly funny character (not necessarily the one who makes you laugh the most)? Who displays the most subverise satire, the quickest wit? Who do you think is TRULY the funniest?


Though Homer makes me laugh out loud the most often, it is Mr. Burns who takes the cake for me. No more brilliant villain has been conceived than Mr. Burns.
'Ooh, show some ankle momma!'

I find Marge the most boringly conventional (although she can be quirky) and annoying character to watch, followed by Lisa. Ralph comes as second funniest. 'Hey Big Daddy, it's real daddy!', 'My cat's breath smells like cat food!,' (upon going into the adults' section), 'Everybody's hugging!'

Subject: Re: Who's the Funniest Character on 'The Simpsons?'

Written By: KKay on 03/15/06 at 10:03 am

it's hard, but I love when they feature....Hi Everybody! Dr. Nick!
http://www.atlantaillustrated.com/blogs/blog02/uploaded_images/dr_nick_riviera-734744.jpg

Subject: Re: Who's the Funniest Character on 'The Simpsons?'

Written By: 90's kid on 03/15/06 at 10:10 am

i think the funniest character is homer . i like when he screams "AHH!" lol :D :D

Subject: Re: Who's the Funniest Character on 'The Simpsons?'

Written By: JamieMcBain on 03/15/06 at 7:28 pm

Groundskeeper Willie

http://www.angelfire.com/yt/scully1/images/willie4.jpg

Subject: Re: Who's the Funniest Character on 'The Simpsons?'

Written By: kellygoo72 on 03/16/06 at 1:01 am

Lisa is my fav but I think it is a tie between Ned and Homer.. they tickle me! ;D

Subject: Re: Who's the Funniest Character on 'The Simpsons?'

Written By: Trimac20 on 03/16/06 at 3:09 am

The most obnoxious and unfully character has to be Krusty the Clown...I hope they kill him off soon.

I also forgot (in addition to Groundskeeper) Sideshow Bob. He's also one of the more satirical characters.

Subject: Re: Who's the Funniest Character on 'The Simpsons?'

Written By: whistledog on 03/16/06 at 3:14 am

of the ones listed, I went with Lionel Hutz (late Canadian actor Phil Hartman voiced Troy McClure as well)

But my true favourite is Mayor Joe Quimby.  Everytime he talks, I laugh ;D

Subject: Re: Who's the Funniest Character on 'The Simpsons?'

Written By: JamieMcBain on 03/16/06 at 7:45 am

I liked Troy McClure alot too.  ;D

http://uloc.nerdtank.org/screenshots/3/3f31_troy.jpg

Subject: Re: Who's the Funniest Character on 'The Simpsons?'

Written By: KKay on 03/16/06 at 8:43 am

Hey...why is Bart writing on that board in German?!^ lol

I love also the Comic Book Guy- especially when he teams up with Skinner's mother.
And I love Nelson.

Subject: Re: Who's the Funniest Character on 'The Simpsons?'

Written By: nally on 03/16/06 at 9:41 am

I dunno...I can't decide. But Moe cracks me up whenever Bart calls him up asking for a crazy name, like "Oliver Klozoff" or "Ben Dover" or anything like that. :D

Subject: Re: Who's the Funniest Character on 'The Simpsons?'

Written By: KKay on 03/16/06 at 9:53 am


I dunno...I can't decide. But Moe cracks me up whenever Bart calls him up asking for a crazy name, like "Oliver Klozoff" or "Ben Dover" or anything like that. :D


ohhhhh classic...
"Amanda Huggenkiss"

Subject: Re: Who's the Funniest Character on 'The Simpsons?'

Written By: Trimac20 on 03/16/06 at 9:58 am

Moe's funny because he's so psychopathic...I know people who are a bit like Moe, that look like they should be in a mental asylum...

Subject: Re: Who's the Funniest Character on 'The Simpsons?'

Written By: nally on 03/16/06 at 9:59 am


ohhhhh classic...
"Amanda Huggenkiss"

:D :D :D

Moe: "Why can't I find Amanda Hugnkiss?"
Barney: "Maybe because your standards are too high!"

Subject: Re: Who's the Funniest Character on 'The Simpsons?'

Written By: Tanya1976 on 03/17/06 at 10:14 am

Ralph Wiggum! I have students just like him!

Subject: Re: Who's the Funniest Character on 'The Simpsons?'

Written By: paradisecity on 03/17/06 at 12:18 pm

Both Homer and Lionel Hutz are the funniest but as Homer is the main character, I vote for him.

Subject: Re: Who's the Funniest Character on 'The Simpsons?'

Written By: Trimac20 on 03/17/06 at 9:32 pm

Never really liked Lionel Hutz much...he's just plain...annoying.

I also think Marge (and possibly Ms. Krabappel) are the only characters which could concievably be real people. Lisa is pretty unrealistic; she would have to be something of a child prodigy to possess the intelligence, articulation of speech, maturity (something even genius cannot foster)...but what am I saying, it is a CARTOON (or is it?).

Subject: Re: Who's the Funniest Character on 'The Simpsons?'

Written By: nally on 03/18/06 at 9:55 pm


Never really liked Lionel Hutz much...he's just plain...annoying.

I also think Marge (and possibly Ms. Krabappel) are the only characters which could concievably be real people. Lisa is pretty unrealistic; she would have to be something of a child prodigy to possess the intelligence, articulation of speech, maturity (something even genius cannot foster)...but what am I saying, it is a CARTOON (or is it?).

I used to think it was a cartoon, simply because it's an animated show... since I was 10 when I began watching it regularly (that stint lasted a year though). At the time I didn't realize what an "animated comedy" was. Now I know that's what it is.

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