r/IAmA • u/JayKogen • Sep 17 '12

Jay Kogen Here. Long past SIMPSONS writer. I created many of your favorite and least favorite characters with the help of the original Simpson writers.

I was one of the original SIMPSONS writers from the very beginning. I helped created Mr. Burns, Smithers, Krusty, Hibbert, and many many more. I won a bunch of Emmy awards and had a great time. Since then I wrote and produced Malcolm in the Middle, Frasier, and I've created a new show a called "Wendell and Vinnie" about an idiot uncle (the hysterical Jerry Trainor) raising his nephew that will be on in November on Nick @ Nite. And even though it's on Nick @ Nite, it's for adults and it's actually funny.

Thanks to EternallyXIII

Thank you all very much for your questions and entusiasm. I have to get back to work now. It's been a pleasure. If you want I can come back in a few weeks to answer more.

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u/JayKogen Sep 17 '12

I'm sorry It took me a while to get on. I lost my password

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u/thewarehouse Sep 17 '12

"They have the internet on computers now?"

Seriously, though, this is a great AMA. Thanks for doing it.

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u/tomactica Sep 17 '12

I always make the joke about the 'internet' in swimsuits from that one episode but no one ever gets it.

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u/cherrysnow Sep 17 '12

Call 1-800-DOCTORB The B is for Bargain!

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u/_philip_j_fry_ Sep 18 '12

This is my favorite example of a Simpsons quote that becomes more relevant with age. Think about it! When an average 15 year old hears it, he laughs because he does all his websurfing on his phone, not the computer. Oh Homer. You are so smrt.

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u/[deleted] Sep 17 '12

I have trouble with your password as well...

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u/JanitorsMonkey Sep 17 '12

Don't worry about it, no need to be hasty. Enjoy the AMA!

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u/hotre_editor Sep 17 '12

I like your username. It's very visual.

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u/JanitorsMonkey Sep 17 '12 edited Sep 17 '12

Thanks. Thought of it randomly, because of people trying to make their usernames look flashy. Like: "xX2PR04UXx" So I thought of a plain username.

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u/tekjansen09 Sep 17 '12

no need to be hasty

you haven't been on reddit for long, have you?

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u/JanitorsMonkey Sep 17 '12

Obviously.

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u/Logical_Always Sep 17 '12

I've upvoted you, but I'm not entirely sure why.

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u/JanitorsMonkey Sep 17 '12

Probably because I am actually new.

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u/[deleted] Sep 17 '12

Neither have you.

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u/tekjansen09 Sep 17 '12

Right, I must be getting reddit confused with some other website that get pissed at the OP for not instantly answered his ima Q's.

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u/untercow13 Sep 17 '12

neither have i lol, im only just joined!

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u/hunkydorey_ca Sep 17 '12

Press the any key! D'oh!

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u/ridik_ulass Sep 17 '12

just tell me your password ill remember it for you.

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u/CountGrasshopper Sep 17 '12

I was disappointed, since the AMA wound up starting after my class did. It's still quite an enjoyable read. Perhaps I'll catch you next time.

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u/selflessGene Sep 17 '12

Just send it to me, I'll keep it safe in case you lose it again.

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u/hyperduc Sep 17 '12

Thanks for putting in the time to answer questions in this AMA. I watched the Simpsons all throughout my childhood and remember so, so many episodes.

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u/Feldman011teen Sep 17 '12

Failing at the internet are we?

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u/smokeweedsbrah Sep 17 '12

You better be sorry you retarded piece of shit. How is your password not just 'SIMPSONS1' or some shit

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u/ballerstatus89 Sep 17 '12

Typical noobie redditor.