A Georgian version of the popular US cartoon “The Simpsons” has become a hit on state TV recently. The main difference from the prototype is that they make lots of fun of Russian politicians, while forgetting their own, writes Russia Today.

It’s an average family with average problems – and it’s taking Georgia by storm.

The cartoon series launched just two months ago and has shot to the number two spot among the most-popular shows on one of Georgia’s main TV channels.

“The Samsonadzes” have been described as Georgia’s answer to “The Simpsons”.

But the show’s creators are quick to point out the differences.

“They’re as different as American and Georgian families can be. We just took an average family and made a parody of the common traits, like laziness or love of alcohol,” says the cartoon’s chief scriptwriter, Zviad Bliadze.

The cartoon focuses on a family of four and their everyday life in Tbilisi.

The creators hope their project will reach a level of success similar to that of “The Simpsons” – and in fact, both sitcoms share bright colors, lively animation and lampooning the mindset of the average family man.