FACT:
There is no other cartoon that has the character development that King of the Hill has created in any other cartoon series.
In King of the Hill, we understand Bill's pain and frustration about being alone. We laugh at Dale's narcotic view of the world and how he continues to miss his wife's affairs with John Redcorn. We admire Hank's dedication and love for his family, country and sweet, sweet lady propane. Every episode ends positively. I can even be frank and say that the Wonder Years (im talking real actors/sitcoms now) is the only show that comes to mind that is equally heartwarming but still, not nearly as funny, as King of The Hill. That's Kevin Mother Fuckin Arnold at his middle school finest were talking here.
I think that the FOX lineup of creativity in their cartoons are similar, all except for King of The Hill. Now in syndication with Adult Swim, i do not know how any one can say that there is a better/more popular cartoon as King of the Hill. I recently spoke with a rep at Adult Swim who said they were shocked that they had picked up King of The Hill. I agreed, that King of The Hill had more appeal then their wacky stoner shows, but that I loved the show (KOTH.) Needless to say, he said that besides bringing back Family Guys' popularity two years ago, KOTH has been the greatest surprise success that they could have ever expected.
My question for the readers out there is this: I know why KOTH is an amazing, well done cartoon/sitcom. And KOTH's ratings give the shows justice for it to be crowned a 10+ year long running show, but where's the audience?
You can ask around, and finding fans of KOTH is like finding Nickelback fans. i dont know any, because i dont think they exist. The shitty part is that KOTH doesn't suck balls. If i encounter someone who is a fan of KOTH, I'm shocked, and i go on to immediately stereotype them as a good person. What gives? If i could do a case study this would totally be what i would do it on. I understand how it has a following, but wonder where and who the fans are.
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