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Old 01-24-05 | 06:25 PM
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Well at least Seinfeld is off the air.
Old 01-24-05 | 06:34 PM
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Mine was a lot more insightful, I explained why I felt that way. Rather than get pissy b/c I don't like something you do, you could explain why you think all scripted television "sucks".
Man, he's been here almost five years and still hasn't encountered Groucho? What are the odds?
Old 01-24-05 | 06:36 PM
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The only shows that manage to piss me off are the ones with average-looking, bumbling, overweight men married to gorgeous women. I mean, come on!!!
Old 01-24-05 | 06:49 PM
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Old 01-24-05 | 07:05 PM
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Old 01-24-05 | 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Da Thrilla
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Well at least Seinfeld is off the air.
Unfortunately for me though, people at my work seem to talk about Seinfeld more than ever now. I was a very overratted show.
Old 01-24-05 | 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Achtung
The only shows that manage to piss me off are the ones with average-looking, bumbling, overweight men married to gorgeous women. I mean, come on!!!
Not that I don't think an average overweight dude can't get hot chick, but those shows piss me off as well, I just don't buy it.
Old 01-24-05 | 07:38 PM
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Old 01-24-05 | 07:46 PM
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Two words..."Yes Dear"
That's what I meant to say when I said Still Standing.
Old 01-24-05 | 07:47 PM
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Hell No.....I actually think this is one of the best shows on TV. Have you ever even watched the show. Its very witty and does a good job about showing high schoolers, but also putting a heart with its message.
Old 01-24-05 | 09:28 PM
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Well hell, thanks for pointing it out in your opion that I am a loser. I have been watching AFV since it started. I think it is a good family show that lets us all laugh for an hour on Sunday night. Is there anything wrong with that? Besides it's better than all the other crap in the 6pmCST time slot. BTW I have never sent in a video.
I like it too. Good for a few laughs every time it's on. And like you said, it's good family entertainment.

I also really enjoy King of Queens, which someone else mentioned. Oh well...
Old 01-24-05 | 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by shoppingbear
"Why is _____ still on the air?", and it's an easy answer: because they're popular. Like Goose said, doesn't make anyone here better or worse because they do or don't like those shows.
1.) The thread title isn't asking if you feel you are a smarter person because you don't like _____ show. If it did, you would both be right on the money.

2.) Popular does not equal good. Shows have production values. Good acting, writing, directing, original ideas. Not every show exhibits these traits.

3.) So between you two, there isn't a single bad show on tv? Not a single show that hasn't jumped the shark and is past its prime? I find that VERY hard to believe. So contribute or move along.

Wooderson, don't feel like it was a personal attack on you. I just don't get it(AFV). SG-1 is one of my favorite shows. It always gets trashed on this forum, even got a nod in this thread. Do I care? No. This is a place for opinions. That is the way it goes. It is just an open discussion.
Old 01-24-05 | 10:16 PM
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Well I'm not getting into this already heated argument about scripted vs. reality. Nosireebob!

That said, of the shows I actually watched at least once, I have to go with Point Pleasant. I know it's been 5 days or so, but it's 5 days too long. What a stinker.

It's actually more like:

Why is Point Pleasant still on the air, yet Tru Calling got the axe?



Now, back to your regularly scheduled arguing
Old 01-24-05 | 10:28 PM
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So between you two, there isn't a single bad show on tv? Not a single show that hasn't jumped the shark and is past its prime? I find that VERY hard to believe. So contribute or move along.
There are plenty of bad or tired shows, both reality and scripted. The thing is, if I think a show is bad or tired, I don't watch it, so what difference does it make to me that it's still on the air?
Old 01-25-05 | 03:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Deftones
WTF?

This is one of the most consistently funny shows on tv.

Malcolm kinda jumped the shark this year by having Lois go to Afghanistan to save Reese. It's recovered a bit, some of the other episodes have been decent this year, but that moment really messed the show up.
Old 01-25-05 | 07:38 AM
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Most reality shows like The Bachelor, and those idiots Paris and Nicole, et al.
Everyone Loves Raymond
SNL
American Idol

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I'm still scratching my head wondering how "Friends" lasted that long and how mediocre at best actors got one million per episode.
Old 01-25-05 | 08:00 AM
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Veronica...... she is so hot
Old 01-25-05 | 08:28 AM
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I'd say my TV experience for the week involves Seinfeld re-runs, Lost, Alias and the rest of the time I watch DVD's. TV sucks.
Old 01-25-05 | 08:45 AM
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"[QUOTE=nevermind]Well I'm not getting into this already heated argument about scripted vs. reality. Nosireebob!"

They are all scripted. Especially the reality shows. (except cops) I watched a documentary on real world. They said the little confessional room was actually a chair in a studio in front of a blue screen, with a producer asking questions and trying to piss of the cast member by saying things like, did you hear what so and so said about you. Total b/s.
Old 01-25-05 | 08:45 AM
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I need to figure out how to use this quote thingy
Old 01-25-05 | 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Achtung
The only shows that manage to piss me off are the ones with average-looking, bumbling, overweight men married to gorgeous women. I mean, come on!!!
MSN had an article on this very subject. Apparently some experts feel that women enjoy watching, attractive, intelligent and business savy women boss around and generally make look bad the fat loser husband. (if they were so smart how did they end up marrying them in the first place) The men enjoy watching these shows (I don't ) because it makes them feel that they have a chance to marry an attractive woman. (I take that as an insult)
Old 01-25-05 | 08:57 AM
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The easiest way to use the quote function is to click the button at the bottom of the post you are quoting. The problem with your post above is that you have no closing [/quote] bracket.

There aren't many shows where the husband is smarter than the wife. Only one I can think of is King of the Hill.
Old 01-25-05 | 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Rival11
Not that I don't think an average overweight dude can't get hot chick, but those shows piss me off as well, I just don't buy it.

For the King of Queens, all the male viewers used to be jealous of Doug. Now they feel sorry that the character is married to a house.
Old 01-25-05 | 09:54 AM
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worst show on tv and i cant believe is still on air is Hope and Faith
Old 01-25-05 | 11:04 AM
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worst show on tv and i cant believe is still on air is Hope and Faith


All the fan base that is Regis & Kelly and All My Children.


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