Outsourced -- "The Measure of a Manmeet" -- 09/30/10
09-30-10, 03:07 AM
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Outsourced -- "The Measure of a Manmeet" -- 09/30/10
By djariya at 2010-09-11
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The outrage and hate that most of you expressed last week was hilarious. I didn't think it was that horrible, but I can see why it would piss off/frustrate alot of you.
09-30-10, 09:05 PM
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Re: Outsourced -- "The Measure of a Manmeet" -- 09/30/10
I can't believe I'm saying this, but...I actually sort of enjoyed tonight's episode. It wasn't great, and maybe it looked even better because the pilot was so awful, but it was actually pretty watchable.
I felt they focused more on telling a story and developing the characters than shoehorning in every last stereotype and sitcom cliche they could.
I do love Asha though. I'll be back next week.
I felt they focused more on telling a story and developing the characters than shoehorning in every last stereotype and sitcom cliche they could.
I do love Asha though. I'll be back next week.
10-01-10, 09:26 AM
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Re: Outsourced -- "The Measure of a Manmeet" -- 09/30/10
I can't believe I'm saying this, but...I actually sort of enjoyed tonight's episode. It wasn't great, and maybe it looked even better because the pilot was so awful, but it was actually pretty watchable.
I felt they focused more on telling a story and developing the characters than shoehorning in every last stereotype and sitcom cliche they could.
I do love Asha though. I'll be back next week.
I felt they focused more on telling a story and developing the characters than shoehorning in every last stereotype and sitcom cliche they could.
I do love Asha though. I'll be back next week.
10-01-10, 11:34 AM
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Re: Outsourced -- "The Measure of a Manmeet" -- 09/30/10
Agreed with you two. Absolutely HATED the pilot, but enjoyed this one.
Too bad, as it's prolly already too late for this show, it appears most have already jumped ship. They shouldn't have effed up the opener so terribly.
Too bad, as it's prolly already too late for this show, it appears most have already jumped ship. They shouldn't have effed up the opener so terribly.
10-01-10, 01:02 PM
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Re: Outsourced -- "The Measure of a Manmeet" -- 09/30/10
I loved the pilot, but thought this one was meh.
maybe because it was lacking the Australian chick
maybe because it was lacking the Australian chick
10-01-10, 05:38 PM
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Re: Outsourced -- "The Measure of a Manmeet" -- 09/30/10
The second episode was much better than the first.
10-01-10, 05:56 PM
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Re: Outsourced -- "The Measure of a Manmeet" -- 09/30/10
This was okay at best. Thought the plot about Manmeet nearly getting fired for flirting too much & not making enough sales was kind of dumb. Also, I wasn't happy when Todd referred to Indian food as green goop or red goop.
10-01-10, 06:30 PM
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Re: Outsourced -- "The Measure of a Manmeet" -- 09/30/10
(But I kid. I actually really like Indian food.)
Eh, this one wasn't so bad. I didn't really mind the pilot as much as some here either. Overall, I don't think this show is looking really any better or worse than other NBC Thursday night sitcom misfires over the years like The Single Guy, Boston Common, Jesse, Good Morning, Miami, Union Square, etc. None of which were quite as all-out abysmal as they seemed at the time, but suffered from being surrounded by (or replacing) much better, iconic NBC Thursday night sitcoms.
10-01-10, 06:59 PM
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Re: Outsourced -- "The Measure of a Manmeet" -- 09/30/10
They've got to stop bashing Indian food on this show, it's just embarrassing. The main lead is pretty boring too. I can't even remember what he looks like if he's not onscreen. I want to like this show, but so far it's not clicking for me. With that said, I think it's still salvageable so I won't give up just yet.
10-01-10, 07:19 PM
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Re: Outsourced -- "The Measure of a Manmeet" -- 09/30/10
I dont think they are bashing indian food directly, they are bashing cafeteria indian food
10-02-10, 12:12 AM
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Re: Outsourced -- "The Measure of a Manmeet" -- 09/30/10
I gave the show another go but that's it. Just not funny at all with annoying stereotypes for characters
10-02-10, 01:32 AM
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What's gonna happen is NBC will eventually cancel this show due to low ratings and these Indian actors won't get any acting jobs hardly at all. Same thing happened to Margaret Cho's sitcom.
It's not a pleasant thought, but it'll likely happen. This is not a show that Middle America goes for.
It's not a pleasant thought, but it'll likely happen. This is not a show that Middle America goes for.
10-02-10, 03:27 AM
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Re: Outsourced -- "The Measure of a Manmeet" -- 09/30/10
They've got to stop bashing Indian food on this show, it's just embarrassing. The main lead is pretty boring too. I can't even remember what he looks like if he's not onscreen. I want to like this show, but so far it's not clicking for me. With that said, I think it's still salvageable so I won't give up just yet.
If you travel, especially going to a country you've never been too before, there is a very good possibility that certain foods can and will have a bad effect on your digestive system. Spicy foods can do that even if you're used to them.
There's a reason they tell you not to drink the water in Mexico. It's not making fun of anything, its accepting the fact that your stomach may not be ready.
As for episode 2, that was an attack on veggie burgers, which no matter what country they come from, still suck.
10-02-10, 07:20 AM
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Re: Outsourced -- "The Measure of a Manmeet" -- 09/30/10
Do you travel?
If you travel, especially going to a country you've never been too before, there is a very good possibility that certain foods can and will have a bad effect on your digestive system. Spicy foods can do that even if you're used to them.
There's a reason they tell you not to drink the water in Mexico. It's not making fun of anything, its accepting the fact that your stomach may not be ready.
As for episode 2, that was an attack on veggie burgers, which no matter what country they come from, still suck.
If you travel, especially going to a country you've never been too before, there is a very good possibility that certain foods can and will have a bad effect on your digestive system. Spicy foods can do that even if you're used to them.
There's a reason they tell you not to drink the water in Mexico. It's not making fun of anything, its accepting the fact that your stomach may not be ready.
As for episode 2, that was an attack on veggie burgers, which no matter what country they come from, still suck.
On top of that, all three of the Americans characters are shown guzzling down or craving meat. So at lest some of the stereotypes go both ways.
Part of me hopes that they are starting out with all of these stereotypes only to show how the main character will evolve over time. Unfortunately, I think they are just going for cheap humor.
10-02-10, 08:19 AM
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Re: Outsourced -- "The Measure of a Manmeet" -- 09/30/10
I actually like the Indian cast but the lead guy is a cipher. I will still watch it and hope it gets better.
10-02-10, 04:32 PM
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