We've got a bunch of new writers now who tell me they grew up watching The Simpsons. It's bizarre, and they're writing some very funny stuff.
Interpretation
The quote highlights the influence of 'The Simpsons' on new generations of writers in comedy.
In this quote, Matt Groening reflects on the surprising impact that his television show, 'The Simpsons,' has had on a new generation of writers, many of whom grew up enjoying its unique brand of humor. He finds it remarkable that these young talents are now contributing to comedy themselves, showcasing how influential cultural icons can shape the creative landscape and inspire new voices in the industry.
In practice
During a writing workshop, one could use this quote to illustrate the impact of past media on current storytelling.
The thing about a cartoon is, you can do whatever you want. The tightrope that we are walking on 'The Simpsons' and 'Futurama' is "How do you continue to surprise the audience, but make them good surprises?" Not every surprise is good, but you want to continue jolting people.
Sometimes I lie awake at night thinking about all the dumb things I do every day... If I live to be eighty and I do ten dumb things each day... That would be about two hundred and ninety thousand dumb things... When you add up all the dumb things you do, it's best to use round figures.
If there's anything I hate more than a stupid action comedy, it's an incompetent stupid action comedy. It's not so bad it's good. It's so bad it's nothing else but bad.
If men had to have babies, they would only ever have one each.
Bill Door was impressed. Miss Flitworth could actually give the word "revenue", which had two vowels and one diphthong, all the peremptoriness of the word "scum.
Anywhere, anytime, I'd sacrifice the finest nuance for a laugh, the most elegant trope for a smile.
Better sexy and racy Than sexist and racist
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