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[–] Quill7513@slrpnk.net 5 points 1 day ago (1 children)

because enough people are watching and animation is cheaper to do than a single camera or three camera 22 minute sitcom

[–] SnotFlickerman@lemmy.blahaj.zone 11 points 1 day ago (2 children)

animation is cheaper

Only because we underpay animators, especially in other countries. Places like Akom which does The Simpsons, for example.

[–] klu9@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 day ago

With 25% tariffs on South Korea, maybe The Simpsons will be onshored... and end up looking like Dr Katz

[–] Quill7513@slrpnk.net 5 points 1 day ago

100%. it's an exploitatative industry. one that gives us incredible works of art, but an exploitative industry nonetheless