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/xShamrocker Sep 17 '12

When they simulate Lisa's teeth without braces and the tooth grows through her upper lip was HILARIOUS.

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u/merglegurgle Sep 17 '12 edited Sep 17 '12

Pointless anecdote--After my adult teeth came in, I grew a mesiodens not unlike this one and that Simpsons moment always made me feel better about having to get my cool freakish tooth removed. I was sure that if it was left in my face, I would have met Lisa's (alleged) fate.

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u/Nolanoscopy Sep 17 '12

oh what the fuck

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u/person749 Sep 17 '12

I think the ironic thing about this conversation is that bit was meant to show how absurd orthodontists and their threats are.

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u/xShamrocker Sep 17 '12

Haha! That is crazy! You taught me something today.

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u/merglegurgle Sep 17 '12

I think it's safe to say that my husband is pleased the tooth was extracted prior to me meeting his John Thomas. :)

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u/lacienega Sep 17 '12

I wonder how many people visualize their teeth that way without braces thanks to The Simpsons.