13 Spin-Off Worthy Simpsons Characters

I want to see a quiet, introspective, spotlight interview show where Millhouse (scotch in hand, leather patches on his blazer) takes on some of the most brilliant minds of our times.

so insanely un-creative. this sucked. thanks for nothing, asshole.

worst. article. ever.

perhaps having Nelson do a version of Punk'd?

Lisa is the heart of the family. Her episodes I rank as some of the best. Lisa on Ice? Classic.

Haha! Someone that agrees with me on the sideshow bob episodes.

Dude, Frink! John Frink.

Good call on the Frink, and I disagree with your Bob idea

mr. burns is by far the greatest secondary character ever. In fact, the single best Simpsons episode ever revolves around Burns' casino... the fact that he is not on this list is disgraceful.

Yea you did write a shitty list here. Someone should have smothered you as a child. plus scrubs still on shit brick.

I was with you until you gave Frank Grimes the top slot and then ripped Sideshow Bob.

And where the hell is Professor Frink? It could be like Bill Nye the Science Guy on acid.

Not one Female character.

Two words: Hans Moleman

This is like watching an autistic kid give his review of the latest hit movie by emphasizing worthless characters and disregarding the awesome ones.

I just can't picture any of these characters outside the Simpson's context. Many of these proposed 'shows' would probably be good, at least for a while. But the 'greatness' of each is a function of thier subsidiary role in the larger ensemble of animated genius.

In other words, when it comes down to it, 'without which no other'

Well, the article was bland and not worth my time, and the show titles make the word uninspired sound like a Barack Obama speech. The only thing I agree with that Hank Scorpio is one of the greatest one-off characters of all time.

no love for skinner? built in story line, and budding relationship with the superintendant (chalmskin was so funny) plus you got willie, doris, krabapple, ralph, milhouse, and otto. why not? it would be way better than frank grimes

as a fellow diehard simpsons fan (with a flying hellfish tattoo), i must say this was a great article. personally, i think lenny & carl would make the best spin off show (lots of possiblities). i also think patty & selma would make a good female version buddy comedy. another one would be the springfield bullies, they could take a little rascals type approach to it. one charachter who definately does not deserve a show would be disco stu, the joke is getting old and not funny anymore.

smell ya later

What about Apu?

Yeah definitely a lame article. How can you say Ol' Gil gets old? He's gold in short durations. Definitely not show worthy, but definitely hilarious!

What I can't even leave my name if I wanted to?

I honestly don't see how someone could not even so much as mention itchy and scratchy. I would GLADLY watch a half hour show about that!

Anything with Kelsey Grammar in it is amazing, so bring on the SS Bob spin-off. And Grimes was way more whiny than Gil.
And hello, Disco Stu, anyone?!

Barney moves in with Smithers for an Odd Couple type show.

An interesting article, but I could not disagree more about sideshow Bob. But I do agree with Hank Scorpio!

this is a tough article to write, and shouldn't have been written in the first place. that's because you can't touch the simpsons. Too many people can personally relate to it. leave it alone. you are going to be wrong no matter what.

Frank Grimes was an extremely weak spin-off character, though. I think Krusty should have been number 1 Or mrs. krabapple. but you won't see an article from me!!

oh and Mr. Burns!
thanks,
anonymous

Old Gil's gonna show ya. You just wait!

How about Cat Lady?
Haw hayah hay!
He yah hay!

Disco stu has some broozo for youzo

I agree that writing Simpsons articles is really hard. But the fact that everyone holds it so dear and is willing to talk about it, often passionately, is what makes it fun and, ultimately, seem worth while.

That said, Frink might be all right, but his voice annoys the hell out of me. Skinner is too much of a pussy and Willy didn't make the cut because I just plain don't like Scottish people. (Kidding! [kind of])

I second Anonymous 8:36PDT : Itchy and Scratchy would be the best thing on TV.

I agree with Anonymous TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 30 AT 7:30 PDT
This was a retarded waste of time.
No offense to any retards that may be above the stupidity that is this list.
But then all im really doing is venting my frustrations about rich people on you.
Then again i LOVE BEING POOR so much im gonna VOTE McCain.

for the love of our country vote obama... please

like how i turned it into a political thing?
no?

The original idea was probably the best way to go. Which was making a spin off about teenage Homer and teenage Marge. It would cover a niche uncovered by the Simpsons which is late adolescence.

While i like concept here, i feel that this list was put together with little to no pretext... The title should be, my favorite Simpsons characters... And, well, since we are identifying them, mine are (Homer (of course), Lenny & Carl (cause they are one entity), Lionel Huts / Troy McClure (god rest their soles), Furious George (hell yeah!), Albert Brookes (almost every character he did), Larry Burns (god rest Rodney Dangerfield), Lou (with emphasis on finding his last name), Dr. Nick (the reason i pursuing a doctorate), Hans Moleman (cause everyone loves the moleman), Curly (b/c he must have some great stories), Mrs. K. (if we want this to get a little dirty), the Captain (Argh) and last, but not least, Herb Simpson (cause everyone loves Danny D.). Honorable mention goes to Duffman (because it's all about the Duff).

no macbain / tyson?

No Ralph... Fail

Ah yes, we need a multi-episode prequel where we see young homer, how he grew up and got discovered, went through training and became what he is as an adult.

It's been done with a different character of a beloved series and it has absolutely sucked and so would this.

As well, the Simpsons has jumped the Shark many seasons ago and is lame. Any spin-off would be lamer than the present series, which isn't all that great to watch these days. You'd think that the season opener would set the tone for the rest of the season and boy, it sure did and it looks like I won't be watching much of the Simpsons this year. 8oP

What about a McBain action movie?

Scorpio didn't fail though.
He took the eastern seaboard.

Holy crap, is somebody being paid to compile these lists?

Egad! Moe's.. It could be a direct rip-off of Cheer's.. Hijinx would ensue..

Damn you got ripped by some of the people on this board! I think you are undeserving of the harsh criticism you're receiving. I think you list kicks ass actually. Nice work with Sideshow Bob..he has so many episodes its like he already has a spinoff.

Also, most Lisa episodes indeed DO suck, but my favorite Simpsons episode is "Lisa the Vegetarian." It was great on so many levels!

Homeboy's got a point. You dont get friends with Salad, OR hateful comments.

"Its just a little airborn, its still good, its still good!"

"Ralph Wiggum lost his shin guard, hack the bone! HACK THE BONE!"

"He's like a riddle wrapped in an enigma wrapped in a vest"

Lisa episodes bad? huh?

Why was this unfunny piece of crap posted to digg?

By the way, your captcha sucks ass.

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