‘The Simpsons has been in decline as long as I’ve been alive’: why it’s time for the show to end for good

Despite a dreadful fall in quality, the second movie has just been announced. From poor voice acting to bad characterisation, one fan explains why their beloved show has to go

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f I had to pick a specialist subject, it would be The Simpsons. I reference it incessantly. I can recall episode names and showrunners by heart. I annoy my friends and loved ones by reciting lines as they play out on the TV. I love The Simpsons.

It’s also the worst thing on television.

Revealing yourself as a Simpsons fan comes with inevitable qualifiers: “Not the new episodes!” Most people want their favourite show to last as long as miserly TV executives will allow. Not me. I would gladly see The Simpsons sent to the knacker’s yard, rather than given a second movie, as was announced earlier this week.