The Flintstones vs. The Simpsons - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

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!

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.

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevea

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.

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10-22-2017, 10:19 AM	#1
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10-22-2017, 02:13 PM	#2
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10-22-2017, 02:23 PM	#3
Dale Key Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 17, 2005 Location: Washington state Posts: 410	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.
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10-22-2017, 07:56 PM	#5
Svenfan1234 Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 12, 2015 Posts: 11,200	Flintstones. Never seen The Simpsons.
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10-22-2017, 07:55 PM	#4
Bonniegirl AKA Hazel Horvath Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 10, 2014 Posts: 65,867	Flintstones by a MILE!!! By 100 Miles!!! I never liked the Simpsons and I LOVE the Flintstones!!

10-22-2017, 09:26 PM	#6
Regulus Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 07, 2011 Location: Port Orange, Florida Avatar - Poiuyt Posts: 3,374	I have both shows on DVD and IMO The Flintstones SMOKES The Simpsons!
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10-22-2017, 09:45 PM	#7
1960'sTVfan Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 30, 2009 Posts: 6,125	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.

10-23-2017, 05:52 AM	#8
RetroGuy2000 Julie,Julie Anne,&Felice 4Ever Forum Star Join Date: Dec 27, 2013 Posts: 16,914	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.
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10-23-2017, 10:47 AM	#9
1960'sTVfan Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 30, 2009 Posts: 6,125	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.

10-23-2017, 12:19 PM	#10
AMackII Member Forum Star Join Date: Oct 23, 2015 Location: St. Louis Posts: 17,223	Both are good but i am voting The Flintstones. To me, The Flintstones is a great classic.

10-23-2017, 12:30 PM	#11
LUNCH Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 23, 2010 Location: New York State Posts: 1,304	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.

10-23-2017, 12:37 PM	#12
Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,839	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.

10-23-2017, 10:03 PM	#13
tvfreak1987 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 10, 2009 Location: Jackson, MI Posts: 580	Love the Flintstones, but I literally grew up with The Simpsons, so my vote has to go to them just on childhood nostalgia alone.

10-24-2017, 07:58 AM	#14
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 44,844	The Flintstones, without a doubt. The amazing thing about the Simpsons is that it keeps getting renewed, considering that its ratings are horrible.