Gone are the days when the Simpsons was the funniest show on TV. But though it may be past its prime, the cartoon of America's favourite dysfunctional family is still pretty damn funny.

Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie may be the ultimate in all of parody. Over the years, I've realized just how brilliant the show is. The more I learn or know, the more episodes make sense. The eye for detail in the show is astounding. And the characters, parodies as they may be, are as lovable as any TV characters ever.

I think Homer is the ultimate role model. I mean, here's a guy who's lazy as anything, does no work, is the ultimate underachiever, and yet he's accomplished more with his life than any human being I've ever met. He's been on a concert tour, saved the world countless times, and even been in space!

I could go on all day and discuss all my favourite Simpsons episodes, but I'll leave it to you to check it out. For more Simpsons info, visit www.thesimpsons.com.