Ribbing is encouraged. I make fun of JKs, but at the same time, I do actually like them (especially a clean 2-door JK Rubicon).
The JK and JL are so much better on-road than the TJ it's not even funny, but the TJ will always hold a special place in my heart. In my mind you can't even really compare them. The JK combines the functionality of a Jeep with the practicality and drivability of a modern SUV. Quiet, comfortable, and much more refined.
The TJ is like that old car that is noisy, not so great on really long drives, but has so much character that you can't help but love it.
And of course as you know, they're much easier to wrench on. In my mind, the best garage would have one of each, a JK and a TJ.