• @Shrike502
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    52 years ago

    So I wanted to start a little bit of discussion on something I’ve somehow never noticed until quite recently. Namely: how much of western comedy requires the cast to be irredeemable assholes (which is presented as quirky and cool). The obvious example would be something like “It’s always sunny”, but there’s much more. Red Dwarf, Futurama, others I’m forgetting. Do you think this has a detrimental effect on the viewers?

    • @CountryBreakfast
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      22 years ago

      I simply cant watch Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia for this reason. It just stresses me out. I tried to watch it because its so beloved but I just cant. I have zero appreciation for it.

      Im not sure what effect it has on people tho.

    • Makan ☭ CPUSAOP
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      22 years ago

      Nah, and it’s always “edgy” (racist or some other stupid thing).

      I hate it.