Ever gotten kicked out of office by an angry mob led by your own mother?
I've personally only played Simcity, 2000 and 3000.... I've seen videos about the various others, including The Sims, but I never had much interest.
My favorite is Simcity SNES. It may not be the most in-depth, but the music and graphics hold a special nostalgia for me. Sometimes I turn it on just to see that title screen.