Favorite crappy TV?

**Angie** · 11-09-2012, 10:08 AM

Originally Posted by Al_4_State

Parks & Rec will be fine for awhile the same reason that South Park has continued to be funny 16 seasons in:

When current events provide a backbone for your story line, there are always great, new story lines coming to light.

The only hitch for P&R is that they do story arcs that run through the entire season, so they can't just dedicate a particular episode to one phenomena the way South Park can.

Agreed, and they can get guest spots that are relevant, too (see John McCain earlier this season, and I think the next episode is going to have Joe Biden). Even if you're not a huge fan of whatever political figure, it makes it very entertaining.

**cowgirl836** · 11-09-2012, 10:14 AM

Originally Posted by cyrevkah

I shouldn't admit it, but I sometimes like watching the Say Yes to the Dress episodes. I think because of the train wrecks that usually happen. Too many of the ''supporting friends/family'' are too critical and bossy.

yes! There were a couple on last night that I caught part of. One girl had waaaaaaaaaaaaay too much cleavage hanging out and the family is like "love it!"

**DistrictCyclone** · 11-09-2012, 10:15 AM

Originally Posted by Al_4_State

Seinfeld was the first show that I watched pretty much the entire thing during a continuous run (over several months my freshman year; God bless Landex) and Season 9 didn't seem that crazy at the time.

Now when I see random Seinfeld episodes, you can pick Season 9 episodes out because they're so incredibly ridiculous. Still funny, but a major departure from the earlier plots.

FWIW, I don't think Larry David wrote anything for Seasons 8 & 9 of Seinfeld.

Interesting, I didn't realize this. I guess that explains some of the difference.

**DistrictCyclone** · 11-09-2012, 10:17 AM

Originally Posted by Al_4_State

Parks & Rec will be fine for awhile the same reason that South Park has continued to be funny 16 seasons in:

When current events provide a backbone for your story line, there are always great, new story lines coming to light.

Interestingly, this is the exact reason why many people think The Simpsons took such a turn for the worse (and this article is almost 10 years old):

Who turned The Simpsons into a cartoon? - Slate Magazine

**Iastfan112** · 11-09-2012, 10:21 AM

Originally Posted by Angie

I agree, Parks & Rec is still very solid. 30 Rock still consistently makes me laugh, but it really is (and has been) time to end. That doesn't mean I won't miss it, I think the characters are so unique, but they are sort of dragging it out. We don't watch a ton besides those and Community (which is still comparatively young), and I watch Downton Abbey.

So worried about Community this year. Lost a ton of talent at the top and likely just putting in enough episodes to get to syndication leads me to worry it'll be pretty terrible this spring.

**cyrevkah** · 11-09-2012, 10:24 AM

Originally Posted by cowgirl836

yes! There were a couple on last night that I caught part of. One girl had waaaaaaaaaaaaay too much cleavage hanging out and the family is like "love it!"

There was one recently where the bride was ''best friends'' with a ten year old. Which on its own is kinda neat. But why in the world did she allow the ten year old to be so demanding on what type of dress she should get?

Not to mention the ten year old was rude when she critiqued the dresses....and the editing didn't show anyone shocked or correcting her manners. Ugh.

**DistrictCyclone** · 11-09-2012, 10:25 AM

Originally Posted by Iastfan112

So worried about Community this year. Lost a ton of talent at the top and likely just putting in enough episodes to get to syndication leads me to worry it'll be pretty terrible this spring.

Really? Who's leaving/left?

**Angie** · 11-09-2012, 10:26 AM

Originally Posted by Iastfan112

So worried about Community this year. Lost a ton of talent at the top and likely just putting in enough episodes to get to syndication leads me to worry it'll be pretty terrible this spring.

I had thought it was supposed to be coming back 10/18, but our DVR hasn't caught any. Did they postpone the whole season until spring? I am also worried - losing your biggest creative force (and creator) isn't good, and I can't imagine the actors (besides Chevy) are super-happy about it.

**Angie** · 11-09-2012, 10:26 AM

Originally Posted by DistrictCyclone

Really? Who's leaving/left?

Dan Harmon did after he and Chevy got in a peeing contest.

**cowgirl836** · 11-09-2012, 10:27 AM

Originally Posted by cyrevkah

There was one recently where the bride was ''best friends'' with a ten year old. Which on its own is kinda neat. But why in the world did she allow the ten year old to be so demanding on what type of dress she should get?

Not to mention the ten year old was rude when she critiqued the dresses....and the editing didn't show anyone shocked or correcting her manners. Ugh.

I always love it when the bride lets herself get bossed around by the other people there (a 10 yr old, really?!). They aren't wearing the dress!

**DistrictCyclone** · 11-09-2012, 10:29 AM

To answer the original poster and stop derailing the thread (sorry!), I don't watch any of these shows on a regular basis, but if I'm flipping through the channels, I'll definitely stop and enjoy them in guilty pleasure:

--HIMYM
--any one of those house hunting shows on HGTV or TLC or whatever channel they're on
--Two and a Half Men reruns

**DistrictCyclone** · 11-09-2012, 10:31 AM

Originally Posted by Angie

Dan Harmon did after he and Chevy got in a peeing contest.

Damn that Chevy Chase. I'd exchange him for a good writer any day. I wonder if Chevy wants the show to be more "family-friendly" like the litany of crappy movies he's made since 1990. What a tool.

**Angie** · 11-09-2012, 10:32 AM

Originally Posted by DistrictCyclone

To answer the original poster and stop derailing the thread (sorry!), I don't watch any of these shows on a regular basis, but if I'm flipping through the channels, I'll definitely stop and enjoy them in guilty pleasure:

--HIMYM
--any one of those house hunting shows on HGTV or TLC or whatever channel they're on
--Two and a Half Men reruns

House Hunters is easy TV. No story line, but you still get to watch people (usually the wives) be prissy idiots. I always sort of hope that the people picked a house that has a bad roof or something when they're jerks. I don't watch it regularly, but will flip it on for background noise.

**Al_4_State** · 11-09-2012, 10:32 AM

Originally Posted by DistrictCyclone

Interestingly, this is the exact reason why many people think The Simpsons took such a turn for the worse (and this article is almost 10 years old):

Who turned The Simpsons into a cartoon? - Slate Magazine

I think the difference is that the Simpsons aren't really making a point with their adaptations of current events, and the character development is nowhere as complex as South Park's.

**Angie** · 11-09-2012, 10:33 AM

Originally Posted by DistrictCyclone

Damn that Chevy Chase. I'd exchange him for a good writer any day. I wonder if Chevy wants the show to be more "family-friendly" like the litany of crappy movies he's made since 1990. What a tool.

Dude is suuuuuper self-important - which is funny, because his character really isn't integral in any way to the show, and his star power isn't an impetus for people to watch the show at this point. Sadly, NBC disagreed.