Matt Groening Quotes

A collection of quotes by Matt Groening.

Matt Groening is an American cartoonist, animator, and producer, best known as the creator of the beloved animated series "The Simpsons" and "Futurama." Born on February 15, 1954, in Portland, Oregon, Groening developed an early interest in cartoons and comic strips. After graduating from Evergreen State College in Washington, he began working as a freelance cartoonist for various publications.

In 1987, Groening introduced the dysfunctional and satirical Simpson family as a series of animated shorts on "The Tracey Ullman Show." These shorts were immensely popular and eventually led to the creation of the iconic television series "The Simpsons" in 1989. Over the years, "The Simpsons" has become the longest-running American sitcom, winning numerous awards and gaining global recognition for its clever humor and commentary on contemporary society.

Following the success of "The Simpsons," Groening co-created the science fiction series "Futurama," which premiered in 1999. The show also garnered a dedicated fan base and critical acclaim for its smart writing and imaginative setting.

In addition to his animated work, Groening has produced other projects such as the Netflix series "Disenchantment" and has launched the publishing company Bongo Comics Group. Throughout his career, Matt Groening's unique artistic vision and comedic storytelling have firmly established him as one of the most influential figures in the world of animation.

It's a funny show. The characters are surprisingly likable,

It's a funny show. The characters are surprisingly likable, given how ugly they are. We've got this huge cast of characters that we can move around. And over the last few seasons, we've explored some of the secondary characters' personal lives a bit more.

I know all those words, but that sentence makes no sense to

I know all those words, but that sentence makes no sense to me.

Here's to alcohol: the cause of, and answer to, all of life'

Here's to alcohol: the cause of, and answer to, all of life's problems.

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Our solution on 'The Simpsons' is to do jokes that people wh

Our solution on 'The Simpsons' is to do jokes that people who have an education, or some frame of reference, can get. And for the ones who don't, it doesn't matter, because we have Homer banging his head and saying, 'D'oh!'

Education

I've loved science fiction ever since I was a little kid, ma

I've loved science fiction ever since I was a little kid, mainly from looking at the covers of science-fiction magazines and books, and I've read quite extensively as an adult.

Science

Love is a snowmobile racing across the tundra and then sudde

Love is a snowmobile racing across the tundra and then suddenly it flips over, pinning you underneath. At night, the ice weasels come.

Love

Love is a perky elf dancing a merry little jig and then sudd

Love is a perky elf dancing a merry little jig and then suddenly he turns on you with a miniature machine gun.

Love

Families are about love overcoming emotional torture.

Families are about love overcoming emotional torture.

Family

We've got a bunch of new writers now who tell me they grew u

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.

Funny

Since I was there in the very beginning, I know the history

Since I was there in the very beginning, I know the history of the characters. So, I make comments about the tone and sometimes remind the writers that we've done that before.

History

I think 'Family Guy' and 'American Dad' have definitely stak

I think 'Family Guy' and 'American Dad' have definitely staked out their own style and territory, and now the accusations are coming that 'The Simpsons' is taking jokes from 'Family Guy.' And I can tell you, that ain't the case.

Dad

Sometimes people get mad at The Simpsons' subversive story t

Sometimes people get mad at The Simpsons' subversive story telling, but there's another message in there, which is a celebration of making wild, funny stories.

Funny