the thin line between optimism and delusion…

Okay, Scrubs is one of my favorite shows of all time. And although part of me hates to admit it, I liked Committed. I mean, if I really think about it, I liked Good Morning Miami – and no one likes that sitcom. I love sitcoms. I really don’t expect much. I do hate laugh tracks – which is why I love Scrubs. And why I thought I would like The Office. But I don’t. Not really. It is just trying too hard. I wouldn’t be able to stand it if it had a laugh track. I did have a couple of giggles, but all the characters are pretty unlikable. And that is not the key to successful tv shows. The laughing I did do made me feel kind of bad about myself, because the people in the world like these characters are truly pathetic. Honestly, this show make me want to kill myself. Or at least hurt on of the characters. Kick them in the shins or pull their hair. I would jump off the parking deck if I worked at this office. I would love to work in Sacred Heart hospital (from Scrubs). Committed – not that great, but very likeable characters – same with Good Morning Miami. Of course, the characters of Will and Grace aren’t that likeable, but they aren’t dislikable and they at least get along with each other – plus they are funny. If the character isn’t going to be hilarious – like Karen or Dr. Kelso – then they need to be likeable, on some level. I liked most of the characters of Office Space. AND the jokes were funny. Also, I don’t want to tune in every week to something that depresses me. The American networks need to realize that popular British sitcoms can’t be replicated. A little originality would be appreciated. But the movie Sideways also depressed me to no end – maybe all the crazies out there that liked Sideways will watch The Office. But I hope not. Or I at least hope that they move the show to somewhere not after scrubs and before law and order so I don’t have to be subjected to it. See old Comments | See old Trackbacks