yeah I still think it's funny, it's held up way better than some other shows. They did serialized stories for awhile which was pretty different, but it's still always felt like south park is what i was getting at

I actually don't mind modern south park, but it's not for everyone. It's a very different show now than what it was. I think it helps me that it's basically always remained the passion project of just two dudes, so even when there's dips in quality or changes to the humor/storytelling, there's still a consistent essence to it. It feels genuine at least. To compare it to simpsons, which at this point kind of just feels like a corporate shell of itself.

Yeah for sure that stuff has played a part. But also maybe the quality of the show has just declined too, those can both be true. idk why we have to be so afraid of criticizing things, disliking modern simpsons has hardly been controversial until right now apparently

I'm mostly questioning that there is a new audience for the simpsons. I don't think there is. I think it's only vestiges of an old audience.

eh, there is a pretty clear gap in quality between modern and classic simpsons. As much as people are allowed to enjoy what they want, we're also free to criticize it.

but is it tho? when was the last time you heard a zoomer talk about the simpsons? viewership numbers have declined drastically and it's not the cultural icon it used to be, idk who's watching anymore, but it's certainly not the kids. Probably just a few dedicated boomers and latin america at this point.