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.
“There are good and bad times, but our mood changes more often than our fortune.”
“I don't think I'm egotistical as much as I'm taking responsibility for what I'm putting out there.”