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DrThunder88
DOOP Secretary
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It occupies a different niche than most cartoon watchers expect. Every Fox cartoon has had its own theme. "Family Guy", "King of the Hill", and, to a lesser extent, "Futurama" were just harder to infer for lesser TV watchers than say "South Park" or more recent episodes of "The Simpsons".
If you take the time to think about it, "King of the Hill" is actually quite humorous. I wouldn't say that it was better than "Futurama", "Family Guy", or old episodes of "The Simpsons", but it is worth watching the old 12:30AM reruns.
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M Jackson
Professor
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This is really sad! It's called sour grapes. Sure, I don't love KOTH as much as Futurama. And I only watch it occassionaly. But it's a perfectly good show! The characters escpecially the suporting cast are really funny.And don't forget it's from Mike Beavis and Butthead Judge!
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ZombieJesus
Lost Belgian
DOOP Secretary
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B&B is boring, and so overrated. They had all these lame music videos instead of rock videos, and when there finally was a good video, B&B 'd just talk through it.Besides, it was cut up by MTV adverts every 5 minutes.
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DrThunder88
DOOP Secretary
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Each character on the show represents a part of American life we might not think of as ludicrous but frequently is. The thing about Peggy's character is... Oh, what's the fucking point? My dead-horse-beater is broken from the gun thread.
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Mr. Potter
Professor
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The only good characters are the supporting characters and that doesn't save the show. It's like watching The Simpsons just for Apu or Krusty, while you hate everyone else.
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PCC Fred
Space Pope
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Originally posted by Kryten: There's only one thing wrong with killing Peggy... you can't do it again, and again, and again.
Really, she just might be the single most unlikable character in cartoondom. Kryten, I love you! Will you marry me? I want to bear your children! etc... I used to like KotH, and I used to think Luanne was hot in the dark days before the goddess Leela arrived on the scene. But the show lost it's way somewhere in the third season, and was never as funny again. And as for Peggy Hill I'm sorry, I thought i could finish that sentence without wretching.
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DotheBartman
Liquid Emperor
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KOTH isn't at fault for Futurama's death, people. It had nothing to do with it (and I imagine Futurama alum Wes Archer doesn't blame it either given that he's worked on both shows). Its just Fox stupidity. KOTH itself has barely survived Fox's "support" during certain seasons, though its seen a recent surge in popularity. If you want to hate a show for Futurama's sake, hate goddamn Malcolm in the Middle. Not only did it take Futurama's cushy original post-Simpsons spot (almost ANY show can succeed in that spot, which was probably a big part of Malcolm's initial success), but, well, it just flat out sucks, and is one of the most vapid and shallow (not to mention idiotic) shows on television, maybe EVER. Its not really Malcolm's fault either I suppose (its not like the producers said "lets go destory Futurama! Bwahahahahahahaha" ), but the fact that its so goddamn bad should garner it more hate then KOTH.
Anyways, as for KOTH...I like the CONCEPT. A completely realistic, down to earth, character based show is a great idea, and one that's sadly lacking in any live action sitcoms right now, let alone animation (other then KOTH and the first four Simpsons seasons). But....the characters just don't really work for me. I understand that many people who've lived in Texas or similar areas tend to enjoy the show a lot, but personally I just cant relate. And alot of the characters are just kind of stereotypical of themselves. Nearly all the material for Hank is him being anal about something, Bobby is always doing something Hank disaproves of (often very flamboyent things), etc. I can see why other people would like KOTH (whereas most live action sitcoms...Malcolm for example...are too shallow for me to respect), but it personally doesn't resonate with me.
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starone
Starship Captain
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Originally posted by DotheBartman: If you want to hate a show for Futurama's sake, hate goddamn Malcolm in the Middle. QUOTE]
You just came up with my next post!
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Coop
Professor
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Enjoyed the first season of KOTH, I thought it was funny. You all know I live out here in Texas and I just thought "my god, this is so real"
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Teral
Helpy McHelphelp
DOOP Secretary
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Originally posted by can't_read: I don't think you should blame it for Futurama being canceled. Blame Fox, if anything. Who's blaming it for Futurama's cancellation? Is it not legetimate not to like a show? I don't like KOTH, it's boring characters, it's bland animation or the fact that most of the jokes fall flat on their face. I don't blame it for Futurama's cancellation, but I don't like it either. I'm fairly apathetic about it actually.
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Nixorbo
UberMod
DOOP Secretary
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1. It sucks 2. It's not funny 3. It sucks 4. Making fun of rednecks was good - in 1995 5. It sucks 6. It sucks 7. It's still being shown and Futurama isn't 8. It sucks 9. It had a better timeslot than Futurama 10. Screw Flanders
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