Friends is the dopiest, most basic show
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Anonymous
So to speak, unintentional pun! |
Anonymous
People will say the same thing 30 years from now, about shows that are popular now. I agree about Phoebe and Joey. I wasn't a fan of either character. This is television, it wasn't supposed to be real. The only show I can think of off hand where the living situation shadowed real life financially is Theee's Company. They were often short on rent money, or broke until payday. |
Anonymous
My family kind of lived “The Middle” life |
Anonymous
A quote I came across: “ I was in a university lecture a few weeks ago. The subject was about equality in STEM careers. The lecturer mentioned TBBT and how it was very stereotypical (in a negative way)- majority of characters are white, there's a blonde woman who is made out to be dumb and the men are physicists/an engineer at a top university. Even when they introduce Bernadette and Amy, they're both in biology-focused careers which reinforces another stereotype in science. Not sure if that's a reason others don't like it but that was the first time I'd come across any negativity towards the show” |
Anonymous
Are you able to separate fiction and reality? |
Anonymous
I'm 45 and majored in media studies. Loved Seinfeld, Mad About You, Frasier, Brooklyn Bridge, Wonder Years, Living Single. |
Anonymous
This examines a lot of its flaws. https://www.reddit.com/r/netflix/comments/rvityo/the_big_bang_theory_is_a_terrible_show/ |
Anonymous
| It’s a show about beautiful people with flaws — very appealing. They all had fantastic comic timing and repore with each other. Great writing and it did not take itself too seriously — no political message, just funny. Loved it and can’t think of a show like it since. |
Anonymous
it’s too bad, Cosby Show was great. |
Anonymous
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How old are you OP? You need to understand the time when this took place. It was also a time when you didn't need TV to make a statement, or demand something of you when you watch. It was simple, fun, and easy to absorb. It was pretty groundbreaking at the time due to the "ensemble" cast set up. It was awesome and I still enjoy an episode from time to time.
Try to have a little perspective OP. I promise you in 25-30 years people will look back at some show you enjoyed and declare it a pile a crap.... |
Anonymous
My mom loved the Big Bang Theory. My Dad was a theoretical physicist (what Sheldon is) and she thought they nailed the characters. They did have Leslie Finkle as a female physicist early on, but Sara Gilbert left to do The View and then The Connors. I think they would have continued her character if she was available. I liked it despite its flaws. I really liked how they showed how interaction and socialization helped all of them and Penny was key in that. |
Anonymous
| Completely agree, OP. I was in college in nyc then. Some people would gather to watch it. I never could. It was so mediocre and unfunny. |
Anonymous
OP again--as i said above, I'm 45. Probably older than you and remember more shows |
Anonymous
You still lack perspective. I posted upthread about what the appeal of Friends was when it aired. I’m your age and remember watching it sometimes in HS but was never a huge fan. But it seems obvious to me why it was a hit. Most very popular tv, movies, and music are very middle of the road and basic. I find it surprising that you have a degree in media studies and wouldn’t get this. You don’t have to love it, but it should be easy to identify why it was made and had longevity (which was as much about its appeal to advertisers as audience, and Friends offered access to a broad and upwardly mobile swath of American, plus spurred their interest in consumer products like clothes, coffee, and furniture). |
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They were cute and had good chemistry. I don' think the show holds up very well, but it was fine for the time.
Also, I actually think Rachel's career development was a decent storyline. |