1. Its the Most Socially Important Show on TV
And finally, South Park beats the Simpsons because its hands down the most important, socially relevant show (besides the News) on TV. Outsiders might not be aware of this, thanks to South Parks leagues of boycotters insisting that its intentionally puerile evil. Its not though, not by a long shot. South Park has more love for its audience, and even for those things that it lampoons than anything else Ive seen. Take this episode for example: http://youtu.be/eNtDrUhcKyQ The above episode, Cartoon Wars, looks at the importance of free speech, and how ludicrous it is for a show like Family Guy, South Park, or any other animated TV show, to be taken so seriously that an episode could cause national panic. Of course, as the above clip reveals, Muhammed had already been featured as part of a previous season 5 episode, Super Best Friends, so the Cartoon Wars episode also subtly exposed an element of hypocrisy in its worldwide critics. As Kyle says, if we make a distinction between what is acceptable and what isnt, where do we draw the line? And in that respect, havent the terrorist achieved their goal; to cause compliance through fear? No other show on TV, or that Ive ever seen on TV is making statements with this much power. And I doubt any other show could even get away with it. South Parks episode list to date is full of powerful moments like this and thats why its easily the most socially important show on TV. And unfortunately, thats the final nail in the coffin of why South Park is easily better than The Simpsons. So there that is. Again, please dont think Im hating on The Simpsons I still watch it to this day. But come on, stood next to South Park, almost nothing else can compare. Anything youd like to add? Screw you guys, Im going home!