"The plots have gotten rehashed, the jokes have gotten less funny, and the characters have dropped in quality, especially Homer, " writes one poster, noting that Homer is now dumber than ever.

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It's the little things, inside jokes, funny moments and in-depth talks that we do during uninterrupted times that create our bond as a family.

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Warmly emotional, the movie is also filled with inexplicably funny jokes.

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Alas, the jokes are no more than occasionally funny.

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The judge dismissed four potential jurors because of their opposition to capital punishment. (This judge later served on South Carolina's Supreme Court, and landed in some hot water by professing to find racist jokes inoffensive and funny.) It took the jury less than three hours to convict Mr Elmore, and an additional 50 minutes to sentence him to death.

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His death was not related to the pranks he pulled, but it did galvanize people across the country to mourn the loss of a good-natured fellow whose practical jokes were both funny and respectful.

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Make jokes, tell funny stories, laugh at yourself, integrates the audience.

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The jokes might not be considered particularly edgy to non-Iraqis -- or even necessarily that funny.

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His monologue was charming and funny and he can sing. (MacFarlane has released an album of standards.) Although his animated shows push the boundaries of taste more than almost anything on TV, MacFarlane showed he can be funny without resorting to abortion jokes.

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