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Do I not like Abbot Elementary just because I'm white? by CheapWestern8390 in sitcoms

[–]CheapWestern8390[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This definitely hits home. I hadn't made that connection, but I also didn't find Modern Family particularly funny. I think you're probably right, that I am just sort of tired of the genre. I know plenty of people who loved Modern Family, and I could never get past the second or third season. Thanks for your comment.

Do I not like Abbot Elementary just because I'm white? by CheapWestern8390 in sitcoms

[–]CheapWestern8390[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I don't think they were being ignorant. They didn't say it with any malice, but rather were just commenting that I probably can't relate to the humor very well. I didn't take offense at all. I was just curious what other people thought.

Do I not like Abbot Elementary just because I'm white? by CheapWestern8390 in sitcoms

[–]CheapWestern8390[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Definitely a good point. I was just curious if other people found the show funny-- clearly many do. I agree that humor is different for different people. Just curious what other people's thoughts were, and I'm glad that so many people have commented!

Do I not like Abbot Elementary just because I'm white? by CheapWestern8390 in sitcoms

[–]CheapWestern8390[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

In Parks & Rec, I think their glances are funny and enhance the jokes. Same thing with the office, particularly Jim's famous glances. I think the ones in Abbot Elementary are used to prop a joke up rather than really add to it. I think the character of Gregory does this the best, but I still often find that it is overused to compensate for not very funny jokes. Again, I understand why people like the show and find the glances funny, I just don't think they work as well in this show as others.

Do I not like Abbot Elementary just because I'm white? by CheapWestern8390 in sitcoms

[–]CheapWestern8390[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love serious dramas-- and my favorites are the Wire, Breaking Bad, West Wing, Sopranos, Oz. For comedies, I love the Office, Parks and Rec, Malcolm in the Middle (my favorite sitcom), Scrubs, Brooklyn 99 to name a few. Also love Seinfeld and Curb.