View Full Version : The Flintstones vs. The Simpsons


tlc38tlc38
10-22-2017, 10:19 AM
Which family do you like better?

For me, it's without a doubt The Flintstones. I can't stand The Simpsons.

icecream
10-22-2017, 02:13 PM
I have not seen The Flintstones but would probably prefer them to The Simpsons. I do share Homer's love of donuts though.

Dale Key
10-22-2017, 02:23 PM
The Simpsons is the best show of the 20th century imo as well as many critics and Time Magazine. It starts getting awful after the first 8 seasons, but those first 8 are amazing every time I rewatch them.

Bonniegirl
10-22-2017, 07:55 PM
Flintstones by a MILE!!! By 100 Miles!!!:) I never liked the Simpsons and I LOVE the Flintstones!!;)

Svenfan1234
10-22-2017, 07:56 PM
Flintstones. Never seen The Simpsons.

Regulus
10-22-2017, 09:26 PM
I have both shows on DVD and IMO The Flintstones SMOKES The Simpsons! :thumbsup:

1960'sTVfan
10-22-2017, 09:45 PM
I don't think there's any contest here, The Flintstones is far superior although the main characters are basically ripped off from The Honeymooners. Fred Flintstone is Ralph Kramden, Barney Rubble is Ed Norton, Wilma is Alice and Betty is Trixie.

I don't like The Simpsons at all, I see no appeal in it whatsoever and I'm amazed at the long run it's had. What is it now, 29 seasons and still going? Shocking to say the least. :eek:

RetroGuy2000
10-23-2017, 05:52 AM
I voted for The Simpsons, but based only on the first classic eight seasons. The shows after that point are mostly horrible, and not worth watching. Occasionally, there's a gem like "Barthood" (S27E09), but in truth, the show should have ended on May 18, 1997, when the show finished its eighth season.

The Flintstones was cute, but the animation was quite limited, and the scripts were never as clever as the classic era of The Simpsons.

1960'sTVfan
10-23-2017, 10:47 AM
The Simpsons has some of the ugliest, worst looking animation I've ever seen. It looks like a 5 year old created it. The Flintstones animation isn't elaborate, but is far more pleasing to the eye than the crap ugly animation of The Simpsons.

The Simpsons scripts have never been clever, including the early seasons. The Flintstones scripts overall are very good, many classic episodes, a few episodes aren't too great but those are in the minority. The Flintstones started off as basically an adult cartoon, but became more kid friendly after Pebbles and Bamm Bamm came along.

AMackII
10-23-2017, 12:19 PM
Both are good but i am voting The Flintstones. To me, The Flintstones is a great classic.

LUNCH
10-23-2017, 12:30 PM
The Flintstones by a million miles.It's one of my favorite cartoons. I tried watching The Simpsons one time years ago and could not stand it.I also agree the animation on The Simpsons is terrible.That was a big turn off as well.

Adamantium
10-23-2017, 12:37 PM
The Simpsons (first eight seasons). Honestly, I quit watching around season nine, and think it's ridiculous that it's still on, but I can't deny how good those early seasons were. "The Flintstones" is fine and all, but I'm afraid "The Simpsons" is better. My opinion of course.

tvfreak1987
10-23-2017, 10:03 PM
Love the Flintstones, but I literally grew up with The Simpsons, so my vote has to go to them just on childhood nostalgia alone.

stevea
10-24-2017, 07:58 AM
The Flintstones, without a doubt. The amazing thing about the Simpsons is that it keeps getting renewed, considering that its ratings are horrible.

tvfreak1987
10-24-2017, 11:27 AM
The Flintstones, without a doubt. The amazing thing about the Simpsons is that it keeps getting renewed, considering that its ratings are horrible.
But then, most FOX shows have horrible ratings these days anyway, so that's not saying much. The last episode got a 1.6 in the 18-49 demo, which really isn't that bad these days.

Dude111
10-24-2017, 02:31 PM
Which family do you like better?

For me, it's without a doubt The Flintstones. I can't stand The Simpsons.Indeed..... The simpsons is crap made by re-programmed robots..... THE FLINTSTONES was made before ppl were turned into zombies...

stevea
10-24-2017, 04:20 PM
But then, most FOX shows have horrible ratings these days anyway, so that's not saying much. The last episode got a 1.6 in the 18-49 demo, which really isn't that bad these days.

True, and an animated show is cheaper to produce than a sitcom. Especially when the animation is so bad.

king of comedy
10-24-2017, 05:15 PM
The Flintstones. At least it knew when to end.

Tubehead
10-28-2017, 12:23 AM
i enjoy the flintstones i never could get into the simpsons!! my all time favorite is the jetson's!!

mets82
10-28-2017, 07:54 PM
So much hatred for The Simpsons.:lol:

I go with The Simpsons. I just think they are funny. Even though the show isn't what it was, there are still laugh out moments.