It is difficult.
Since the Simpsons is a social satire, watching something from 10-15 years ago will not have the same punch as it did back then.
Also, not being FROM that culture will have a similar effect.
The same thing was shown for shows like Seinfeld, which many (especially from the NYC Metro area) found hysterical. But now, even I find them less humorous as their references have become stale.
The main thing to keep in mind is that they are pointing out how stupid people out but, unlike Mr. Bean or the Three Stooges, they usually do not resort to only physical violence to do so.
Most of what Homer does makes NO sense whatsoever, but you have to know why it is being done. If you don't then it is just plain stupid and not satirical.
Now, as for Japanese Anime? Yeah, that stuff is great, but some of the most insipid humor I have ever seen. Usually the typical breast-watching semi sexual or gender related humor with exaggerated facial expressions (like their face turning into an oval with huge eyes and a mouth shouting, or the famous "river of tears").
If I were you, I would not try to introduce her. Or, at least, not expect her to like it.
I would start her on other shows first, like Robot Chicken, The Venture Brothers, hell, even Invader Zim before you go to something that depends more on a knowledge of (past) current events and cultural norms.
Since the Simpsons is a social satire, watching something from 10-15 years ago will not have the same punch as it did back then.
Also, not being FROM that culture will have a similar effect.
The same thing was shown for shows like Seinfeld, which many (especially from the NYC Metro area) found hysterical. But now, even I find them less humorous as their references have become stale.
The main thing to keep in mind is that they are pointing out how stupid people out but, unlike Mr. Bean or the Three Stooges, they usually do not resort to only physical violence to do so.
Most of what Homer does makes NO sense whatsoever, but you have to know why it is being done. If you don't then it is just plain stupid and not satirical.
Now, as for Japanese Anime? Yeah, that stuff is great, but some of the most insipid humor I have ever seen. Usually the typical breast-watching semi sexual or gender related humor with exaggerated facial expressions (like their face turning into an oval with huge eyes and a mouth shouting, or the famous "river of tears").
If I were you, I would not try to introduce her. Or, at least, not expect her to like it.
I would start her on other shows first, like Robot Chicken, The Venture Brothers, hell, even Invader Zim before you go to something that depends more on a knowledge of (past) current events and cultural norms.
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