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.
Tell the cook of this restaurant with my compliments that these are the very worst sandwiches in the whole world, and that, when I ask for a watercress sandwich, I do not mean a loaf with a field in the middle of it.
As soon as I did my first five minutes of stand-up I knew that I would rather be a failure at comedy than a success in marketing.
There sure are a lot of these 'instant' products on the market. Instant coffee, instant tea, instant pudding, instant cereal... instant dislike.
Humor and knowledge are the two great hopes of our culture.
Sailors ought never to go to church. They ought to go to hell, where it is much more comfortable.
Maybe age is kinder to us than we think. With my bad eyes, I can't see how bad I look, and with my rotten memory, I have a good excuse for getting out of a lot of stuff.
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