I'm currently watching through King of the Hill, which is fantastic, and it got me thinking about the best adult cartoons of all time. I haven't watched a lot (read: most) of the shows on this list, but I tried to list as many popular shows as I could.
At it's peak; The Simpsons. Longevity; South Park
Id have a currently ranking, but I don’t really watch anything new. Occasionally catch the new South Park, but hasn’t been appointment TV for me in a few years.
The Simpsons.
posted by Laley23At it's peak; The Simpsons. Longevity; South Park
I haven't watched in forever, but isn't the Simpson's still on? (Unless I'm misunderstanding and you're saying that south park has been better longer)
posted by justincredibleI'm currently watching through King of the Hill, which is fantastic, and it got me thinking about the best adult cartoons of all time. I haven't watched a lot (read: most) of the shows on this list, but I tried to list as many popular shows as I could.
I freaking love King of the Hill. I bought the boxed set last year and started watching at season one.
I know I've missed out on South Park a lot, as I haven't watched it since the beginning. I probably should watch it, as I know Trey, Matt, and I have similar political views.
Of the shows I've actually watched a large portion of, Rick & Morty, Bob's Burgers, and King of the Hill are likely my top 3 (in no particular order).
Out of that list I voted South Park in it's prime. I haven't seen a lot of the shows on there, but Robot chicken and Archer are hilarious. I want to rewatch King of the Hill now that I'm older, but not sure my wife will be into it (I think it's on Hulu).
Big Mouth on Netflix is absurd and pretty funny too.
KotH is on hulu. My wife is enjoying it.
i know it's weird, but if i'm ranking my favorites, it's like this:
1. Rick and Morty
2. King of the Hill
4. Bob's Burgers
BUT. South Park is the GOAT - i never watched it in its heyday (didn't have cable) and overall it's not my favorite. but when they have a good episode, it was and is A-FUCKING-MAZING. None of the others are possible without The Simpsons, but on its own, that show just doesn't stack up with the best shows that followed it.
Simpsons
Going with South Park
posted by FatHobbitI haven't watched in forever, but isn't the Simpson's still on? (Unless I'm misunderstanding and you're saying that south park has been better longer)
Your misunderstanding is correct. Well, mostly. I mean South Park has had a longer run of good. I don’t think it was as good as The Simpsons ever was, but it’s had amazing episodes virtually every seasons. Had a longer run of consistency as well.
South Park gets my vote. The Simpsons, Family Guy and King of the Hill are also good.
SP and Simpsons are the obvious choices but I was a Ren and Stimpy fan
Other for me
Looney Tunes
For the poll I’ll say Simpson’s, King of the Hill and beavis/butthead
There are a lot of good ones on there, but I've gotta go with ATHF. Loved that show.
posted by Ironman92Other for me
Looney Tunes
For the poll I’ll say Simpson’s, King of the Hill and beavis/butthead
I wouldn’t classify Looney Tunes as adult. Some jokes are above child level, but for the most part those characters are all kid geared.
First 8-10 seasons of the Simpsons is the GOAT for me. It's been bad for so long though, hard to judge. Futurama was also incredible, had some hard hitting eps too like the dog ep. KotH is fantastic, but haven't seen it in prob a decade. Aqua Teen Hunger Force first 3 seasons are also terrific. S4 got super weird.
KotH never appealed to me. Same for Family guy, although Stewie and Brian crack me up.
Simpsons, maybe, but I'm not sure I'd call it "adult" humor. Overall, probably the best in its heyday. I just don't see it as targeted specifically to adults.
South Park has some truly great moments, and the movie was hilarious. But doesn't feel as consistent to me as Futurama. I see potential for Archer, but I've only watched it a few times.
posted by gut
Simpsons, maybe, but I'm not sure I'd call it "adult" humor. Overall, probably the best in its heyday. I just don't see it as targeted specifically to adults.
Exhibit A: Kent Brockman: [Doing a live newscast] "How can I prove that we're live? Penis'"
The Simpsons is 100% an adult cartoon.
posted by justincredibleThe Simpsons is 100% an adult cartoon.
Ehhh, to me it's a family cartoon with some adult jokes, not remotely like Futurama or Archer.
Or PG films can have subtle adult humor....Simpsons is more PG to me, while Futurama and Archer would be r-rated.
posted by gutEhhh, to me it's a family cartoon with some adult jokes, not remotely like Futurama or Archer.
Or PG films can have subtle adult humor....Simpsons is more PG to me, while Futurama and Archer would be r-rated.
Yeah, I always kinda thought of the Simpsons in the same way I think of Shrek. Adults will enjoy it, and they'll pick up on some jokes that kids will miss, but generally, kids would enjoy the plots as well.
In what world is The Simpsons not adult humor?
I dunno. I enjoyed it when I was like 10, and most of the stuff wasn't over my head. Didn't seem like an adult-themed cartoon the way some of the others on the list are.
South Park for me and Simpsons come 2nd. I watched South Park religiously from high school to college and thru some of my early professional life. I don't watch as much TV as I used to, but I watched a SP season a couple years ago after missing it for a few years and I didn't think it would miss a beat. They are very good at being relevant and having a pulse on our social climate. Extra bonus as Justin mentioned the creators are libertarians and thus why they bash both sides of the aisle very harshly. It's a good way to laugh at everyone. If Stone & Parker want to keep the show going, there is no doubt they will always have that high school thru college market.