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| | The Simpsons | PopMatters Television Review |
 | | As The Simpsons ended its 17th season, there were again two distinct camps of fans, the current and the ex. |
 | | There are Simpsons fans, easily found on message boards and newsgroups, who say the show has lost its edge, intelligence, warmth, and, most importantly, its laughs. |
 | | The Simpsons continues to manage bright spots (sometimes these are more most visible from a distance, as many episodes look better after being viewed a second or third time, in syndicated reruns). |
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