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In Reply to: RE: Who would waste money on a new "Television" ? A completely dead medium ! posted by Bambi B on September 8, 2009 at 05:37:27

Now it's no better than GMA or similar-soft human-interest stories predominate, with lots of phony-ass banter between the news readers. Frankly, if it weren't for college football, F1 and MotoGP, the thing would be used exclusively for movie rentals. Any programs worth watching (HBO, Showtime, 'Breaking Bad', etc.) are all available on rental DVDs. Seriously, who watches a program like 'Two And A Half Men'?

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"Seriously, who watches a program like 'Two And A Half Men'?" - Wendell Narrod 13:01:43 09/8/09 (15)
I do. I think it is very funny.
- Me too. - Dave Pogue 16:52:57 09/8/09 (1)
  Though I'm amazed I'm admitting that in public.
  - RE: Me too. - Wendell Narrod 16:54:04 09/8/09 (0)
    I like what I like. It makes no difference what someone else thinks. :-)
- RE: "Seriously, who watches a program like 'Two And A Half Men'?" - geoffkait 14:53:04 09/8/09 (10)
  it's a funny show. powermatic could use a little humor.
  - I wonder if men who watch that program aren't - keith_d 18:31:37 09/8/09 (4)
    Just dreaming of a bevy of hookers...by association.
    - "Just dreaming of a bevy of hookers...by association. " - Wendell Narrod 18:56:31 09/8/09 (3)
      And, your point....:-)
      - My point is: I'd be very surprised if I were to find that program funny or entertaining - keith_d 06:34:17 09/9/09 (2)
        
        In Reply to: RE: "Just dreaming of a bevy of hookers...by association. " posted by Wendell Narrod on September 8, 2009 at 18:56:31
        
        And here I thought this David Pogue fellow was all sophisticated and whatnot....
        
        ; >
        
        RE: My point is: I'd be very surprised if I were to find that program funny or entertaining - Dave Pogue 18:34:44 09/9/09 (1)
        
        In Reply to: RE: My point is: I'd be very surprised if I were to find that program funny or entertaining posted by keith_d on September 9, 2009 at 06:34:17
        
        You have me confused with that New York Times guy. Relieved?
        
        You not only listen to Gallo... - keith_d 19:14:46 09/9/09 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: My point is: I'd be very surprised if I were to find that program funny or entertaining posted by Dave Pogue on September 9, 2009 at 18:34:44
        
        ...You apparently drink the stuff.
  - If "funny" means the most patently obvious sex-related "jokes" - powermatic 15:35:28 09/8/09 (4)
    humanly possibly, yeah, it's a damn laff riot.
    
    TV long ago left the comparatively subtle world of sexual innuendo or double entendre-much less nuance-long, long ago. Remember when 'Married With Children' seemed risque? As stupid as that program was, in retrospect it seems like a gently subtle send-up of suburban life. Now it's more or less a constant string of 'I'm soaking wet', 'yeah, that's what she said' add-laugh-track "humor". I'd call it sophomoric, but I wouldn't want to insult second-year college students. Or second year high school students. Or second year grade school students.
    
    Go nuts if you think it's so hilarious. And I'll admit, I never watch it, so maybe I missed all those really, really funny episodes.
    - You aren't alone. - Jack Seaton 21:58:20 11/09/09 (0)
      It's one of those shows that you can guess the entire plot within the first 30 seconds.
      
      And I agree, the sex "jokes" are a bit sophomoric.
      
      We really need another good prime time comedy show.
    - RE: If "funny" means the most patently obvious sex-related "jokes" - Wendell Narrod 15:45:36 09/8/09 (2)
      Lighten up. It's just TV. Watch what you like and ignore what you don't or don't watch it at all. I don't know if I'm the college sophmore, the high school sophmore or the second grader. My wife might say they all give me too much credit. :-)
      - RE: It's just TV - powermatic 15:57:48 09/8/09 (1)
        
        In Reply to: RE: If "funny" means the most patently obvious sex-related "jokes" posted by Wendell Narrod on September 8, 2009 at 15:45:36
        
        Well said. Hardly worth an argument, but I generally feel the responsibility to reply to GK in a manner worthy of his post.
        
        BTW, I agree that the entire subject is off topic as per the OP-should have mentioned that somewhere in my Scathing Diatribe vis-a'-vis Charlie Sheen-oriented tv sitcoms. Hopefully the OP got the info he was looking for, though he seems to have left the building.
        
        vaya con dios.
        
        RE: It's just TV - geoffkait 18:19:41 09/8/09 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: It's just TV posted by powermatic on September 8, 2009 at 15:57:48
        
        I am touched you would bother to respond. My suggestion is watch more comedy, it's the best medicine. LOL
- You've got the courage of your convictions. For myself, staring blankly off into space for 30 minutes - powermatic 13:16:11 09/8/09 (1)
  would be time better spent.
  - I'm just a simple guy and enjoy comedy. - Wendell Narrod 13:18:01 09/8/09 (0)
    I'm ok with staring off into space, on occasion, as well.

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