Square Wheels Posted January 18, 2019 Share #1 Posted January 18, 2019 I just started this. I know it's old, but it's really bad. Does it get better? Let's say your 10 year old nephew tells you a joke. You'll chuckle to be polite. But then he tells you another, and another, and another... That's how this show feels. Pretty lame, not funny. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted January 18, 2019 Share #2 Posted January 18, 2019 16 minutes ago, Square Wheels said: I just started this. I know it's old, but it's really bad. Does it get better? Let's say your 10 year old nephew tells you a joke. You'll chuckle to be polite. But then he tells you another, and another, and another... That's how this show feels. Pretty lame, not funny. You will not like this. If you want to really not like something, try watching the British version. What do you like, television-wise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted January 18, 2019 Author Share #3 Posted January 18, 2019 2 minutes ago, Randomguy said: You will not like this. If you want to really not like something, try watching the British version. What do you like, television-wise? I really liked Friends. Cheers in it's day was good. As you know, Seinfeld was not for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted January 18, 2019 Share #4 Posted January 18, 2019 4 minutes ago, Square Wheels said: I really liked Friends. Cheers in it's day was good. As you know, Seinfeld was not for me. We know about you and Seinfeld. You like classic laughtracky sitcoms The office is kind of newfangled, and Seinfeld is a show about nothing. I don't know what to tell you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted January 18, 2019 Author Share #5 Posted January 18, 2019 Just now, Randomguy said: We know about you and Seinfeld. You like classic laughtracky sitcoms The office is kind of newfangled, and Seinfeld is a show about nothing. I don't know what to tell you. Bring back Happy Days, or All in the Family (like that would ever air today), or the Jefferesons, Welcome Back Kotter... I don't watch TV. Only Netflix. I'll find something else. She is a cutie though, aged well too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted January 18, 2019 Share #6 Posted January 18, 2019 The Office sucks. I never understood why people think this kind of silly crap is funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted January 18, 2019 Author Share #7 Posted January 18, 2019 1 minute ago, Road Runner said: The Office sucks. I never understood why people think this kind of silly crap is funny. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted January 18, 2019 Share #8 Posted January 18, 2019 I like Wings. Your area, too. Sort of. Nantucket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted January 18, 2019 Share #9 Posted January 18, 2019 19 minutes ago, Square Wheels said: I really liked Friends. Cheers in it's day was good. As you know, Seinfeld was not for me. What that indicates to me is that you don't like The Office because you lack a sense of humor. Perhaps you hit your head as a child? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted January 18, 2019 Author Share #10 Posted January 18, 2019 1 minute ago, Razors Edge said: Perhaps you hit your head as a child? How would I know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted January 18, 2019 Share #11 Posted January 18, 2019 2 minutes ago, Square Wheels said: How would I know? I'd look for a dent on your noggin'. The lack of a sense of humor would suggest you might consult one of the folks you work with for an opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted January 18, 2019 Author Share #12 Posted January 18, 2019 3 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: I'd look for a dent on your noggin'. The lack of a sense of humor would suggest you might consult one of the folks you work with for an opinion. My wife thinks I'm funny. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted January 19, 2019 Share #13 Posted January 19, 2019 39 minutes ago, Square Wheels said: My wife thinks I'm funny. A surprising amount of children are dropped on their heads every day. I see nothing unusual in the two of you finding each other and marrying. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Further Posted January 19, 2019 Share #14 Posted January 19, 2019 2 & 1/2 men Funnier than hell. You feel slightly soiled, and a little guilty for enjoying it. But it is funny. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted January 19, 2019 Author Share #15 Posted January 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Further said: 2 & 1/2 men Funnier than hell. You feel slightly soiled, and a little guilty for enjoying it. But it is funny. Maybe I'll give it a try, if it's on Netflix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prophet Zacharia Posted January 19, 2019 Share #16 Posted January 19, 2019 3 hours ago, Square Wheels said: How would I know? You don’t find The Office funny? How about It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted January 19, 2019 Share #17 Posted January 19, 2019 25 minutes ago, Prophet Zacharia said: You don’t find The Office funny? How about It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia? I don't think he would be into that, that is definitely one where you have to disregard that sitcoms have any known structure at all. I like it a lot, though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted January 19, 2019 Share #18 Posted January 19, 2019 Did you watch Frasier back in the day? It was spun off from Cheers. I thought it would be lame, so I didn't watch it at first. It was absolutely hilarious. Loved it! Have you been watching Big Bang Theory? I have watched that since the pilot episode. Fantastic fun. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootingstar Posted January 19, 2019 Share #19 Posted January 19, 2019 I like the Big Bang Theory which the series is ending soon. It's more contemporary to me...and in a weird way, more real to my world. Not as geeky, but diverse reality of friendships in a big city. I enjoyed Frasier a lot too. I had a blend of geeky guy, girl friends and also attractive female friends who were bright (but didn't speak in squeaky voices.). 2 of the actresses from Big Bang.,,,,,yay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted January 19, 2019 Share #20 Posted January 19, 2019 You has quirky humor. They should have a sitcom about people removing toenails or something for you, They could have guests come on and a pimple emergency ensues. You like those disgusting videos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted January 19, 2019 Share #21 Posted January 19, 2019 12 minutes ago, Dirtyhip said: You has quirky humor. They should have a sitcom about people removing toenails or something for you, They could have guests come on and a pimple emergency ensues. You like those disgusting videos. So Shirley he watches Dr Pimplepopper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted January 19, 2019 Share #22 Posted January 19, 2019 The Office had some great parts, but I think it sort of jumped the shark at some point and became a little boring and repetitive, especially in the Jim and Pam area. Steve Carrell and the writing were very good, but the ensemble cast was snice too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted January 19, 2019 Share #23 Posted January 19, 2019 13 hours ago, Further said: 2 & 1/2 men Funnier than hell. You feel slightly soiled, and a little guilty for enjoying it. But it is funny. Very funny. I still watch it in reruns almost every day. When you can watch episodes you have seen before and still laugh, the show passes the test. But just watch the Charlie Sheen ones (first 8 seasons). The Ashton Kutcher version (seasons 9-12) is dull in comparison. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted January 19, 2019 Share #24 Posted January 19, 2019 5 minutes ago, RalphWaldoMooseworth said: The Office had some great parts, but I think it sort of jumped the shark at some point and became a little boring and repetitive, especially in the Jim and Pam area. Steve Carrell and the writing were very good, but the ensemble cast was snice too. The characters are great. I really enjoy the dark character traits of Creed. Dude is connected. HAHA 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted January 19, 2019 Share #25 Posted January 19, 2019 3 minutes ago, Dirtyhip said: The characters are great. I really enjoy the dark character traits of Creed. Dude is connected. HAHA They are all good. All with their own quirks. The ongoing thing with Oscar and Angela fighting over the state senator is funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted January 19, 2019 Share #26 Posted January 19, 2019 1 minute ago, Dirtyhip said: The characters are great. I really enjoy the dark character traits of Creed. Dude is connected. HAHA The characters are all too insane and unbelievable for it to be humorous to me. I like shows where the characters and the premise are somewhat believable. The best comedy is based on reality and on our everyday experiences and not on complete absurdity. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted January 19, 2019 Share #27 Posted January 19, 2019 Just now, Road Runner said: The characters are all too insane and unbelievable for it to be humorous to me. I like shows where the characters and the premise are somewhat believable. The best comedy is based on reality and on our everyday experiences and not on complete absurdity. People are interesting. I think that we all meet wacky characters that are unbelievable. I met one in Cali recently. He could easily be a Creed type. He is a day trader, so there is no job he goes to, but if he did. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted January 19, 2019 Share #28 Posted January 19, 2019 9 minutes ago, Road Runner said: The characters are all too insane and unbelievable for it to be humorous to me. I like shows where the characters and the premise are somewhat believable. The best comedy is based on reality and on our everyday experiences and not on complete absurdity. Another example is "2 Broke Girls". Ridiculous characters, ridiculous premise, and everything they say is a joke with a constant laugh track. To each his own, but crazy and insane just isn't funny to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted January 19, 2019 Share #29 Posted January 19, 2019 12 minutes ago, Road Runner said: Another example is "2 Broke Girls". Ridiculous characters, ridiculous premise, and everything they say is a joke with a constant laugh track. To each his own, but crazy and insane just isn't funny to me. Never watched Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted January 19, 2019 Share #30 Posted January 19, 2019 29 minutes ago, Road Runner said: The characters are all too insane and unbelievable for it to be humorous to me. I like shows where the characters and the premise are somewhat believable. The best comedy is based on reality and on our everyday experiences and not on complete absurdity. I love absurdity. Green Acres and Airplane and Dumb and Dumber and Dracula Dead and Loving It all the way! ;D But it can be taken a little 2Far. It's Always Sunny always seemed too contrived to me, like it was trying to be absurd just for the sake of absurdity itself. I am mildly amused by it, but can;t take too much of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted January 19, 2019 Share #31 Posted January 19, 2019 18 minutes ago, Road Runner said: Another example is "2 Broke Girls". Ridiculous characters, ridiculous premise, and everything they say is a joke with a constant laugh track. To each his own, but crazy and insane just isn't funny to me. That was very bad. I think its sole purpose was for men to ogle the wimmin. Now the blonde is in that comedy aboot a white fambly moving into a black neighborhood next to Cedric the Entertainer. She is still a bad actor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted January 19, 2019 Share #32 Posted January 19, 2019 1 minute ago, RalphWaldoMooseworth said: I love absurdity. Yes, but you are evil. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted January 19, 2019 Share #33 Posted January 19, 2019 1 minute ago, RalphWaldoMooseworth said: That was very bad. I think its sole purpose was for men to ogle the wimmin. Dumbette and Dumbetter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted January 19, 2019 Share #34 Posted January 19, 2019 Just now, Road Runner said: Dumbette and Dumbetter. Yes, it was absurd. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted January 19, 2019 Share #35 Posted January 19, 2019 2 hours ago, RalphWaldoMooseworth said: That was very bad. I think its sole purpose was for men to ogle the wimmin. Now the blonde is in that comedy aboot a white fambly moving into a black neighborhood next to Cedric the Entertainer. She is still a bad actor! I really like The Neighborhood, but I have to agree I don't think she's a good actor. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted January 21, 2019 Author Share #36 Posted January 21, 2019 Two and a Half Men not available on Netflix or Amazon. The Wire is on Amazon, I am heading to the gym in a few minutes, I will watch that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted January 21, 2019 Share #37 Posted January 21, 2019 31 minutes ago, Square Wheels said: Two and a Half Men not available on Netflix or Amazon. The Wire is on Amazon, I am heading to the gym in a few minutes, I will watch that. If you had a gym at your house, you could work out there and post AND watch shows. You should build a gym. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentonMakes Posted January 21, 2019 Share #38 Posted January 21, 2019 Like most things, "funny" is subjective. I think those first couple seasons of The Office are hysterical. And its lack of a laugh track is indeed a good thing. I'm glad Pam realized she deserved a lot better than Roy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted January 21, 2019 Share #39 Posted January 21, 2019 4 minutes ago, TrentonMakes said: Like most things, "funny" is subjective. I think those first couple seasons of The Office are hysterical. And its lack of a laugh track is indeed a good thing. I'm glad Pam realized she deserved a lot better than Roy. The first episode is gold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted January 21, 2019 Share #40 Posted January 21, 2019 Just now, TrentonMakes said: Like most things, "funny" is subjective. I think those first couple seasons of The Office are hysterical. And its lack of a laugh track is indeed a good thing. I'm glad Pam realized she deserved a lot better than Roy. I came to the US version from the Brit version and was horrified by the first episode. Absolutely angry and gutted that they ruined a great show. Then the US version started coming into its own, and while the cast was always too large, it was a collection of nuts and fun to watch. Eventually, it got a bit stale as Michael ended his run, but it still had plenty of moments of funny stuff. Dwight & Michael were always the core of the insanity, but the "straight men" (Pam & Jim) and supporting crew kept things humming along as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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