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| Jakyl25 10/30/21 10:59:26 PM #272: | Paratroopa1 posted... Actually, I think The Simpsons, South Park's closest contemporary, is DECIDEDLY ANYTHING BUT THIS, at least during its golden years. The Simpsons has always had cynical takes but they're always couched in a deep level of optimism, empathy, and respect for others, which is the magic ingredient that I think South Park is sorely lacking. I don't think The Simpsons is even remotely 'enlightened centrist.' I might challenge optimism there Theres a very strong moral thread through classic Simpsons that doing the right thing wont make a difference, and quite possibly could make you miserable, but you should do it anyway. Even if you cant affect real change, you can still save your own soul. A sort of religious take on the categorical imperative. I guess thats a sort of optimism about good deeds eventually being rewarded, but as an atheist I can never be at peace with that take. --- Thank you, Eddie Guerrero. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DRlKR5nU8AA_v_C?format=jpg&name=large ... Copied to Clipboard! |
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