The humor is essentially dark for a cartoon and sophisticated. But at the same time, being a cartoon gives the writers more freedom than in a normal sitcom. It always pushes the line that, despite human failings, the Simpsons are really decent people.

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This quote highlights the unique nature of "The Simpsons" as a sophisticated, dark-humored cartoon that grants its writers greater creative freedom compared to traditional sitcoms. It suggests that the show manages to strike a balance by having humor that pushes boundaries while reinforcing the idea that, despite their flaws and mistakes, the characters are fundamentally good-hearted individuals.

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