My Theory of Relativity

Published January 7, 2007 @ 16:12 in The Simpsons

HomerWhen season eight of The Simpsons originally aired, I remember being amused but realizing that the glory days were long gone. I was still watching but I was looking back to the first five seasons wishing some things had never changed.

I just finished season eight on DVD and I loved it. There were some fantastic episodes, many downright hilarious. A decade removed and season eight feels more like season four. I have a theory about this. I call it my theory of relativity. It's a good name, please don't steal it.

When season eight is compared to seasons three or four, the episodes are okay, but far from stellar. As time marches on, and we watch seasons sixteen, seventeen and eighteen, season eight is that much funnier and intelligent by comparison. It's all relative, my friends.

2 Responses to "My Theory of Relativity"

Roshan
January 8, 2007 / 07:32

I actually have my own Theory Of Relativity. It goes like this, since I am Indian - There more relatives u have, the more noses u have sticking in ur personal business. And the further the live from you, the better is the relationship with them!

A.R.
January 10, 2007 / 02:33

The Simpsons, whether new or old episode, have a lot of subtle elements that viewers miss the first time. These days, we have such high expectations to be blown away the first time that the new episodes look boring. It's the same thing with season 12 for me now.

When I rewatch some of the new episodes a few times I realize that the night when the series finale airs, it will be a sad night.

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