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Post by Roberto on Feb 22, 2024 2:27:59 GMT
What are some examples of shows which are generally good, but have some very unfunny running gags that they keep trying to make a thing?
I have been watching Parks and Recreation for the first time and while I enjoy it for the most part, it has two recurring gags that are simply not funny at all: April (and sometimes Ben) looking at the camera and the bullying of Jerry. They weren't really ever funny yet after 5 seasons they still persist with them.
I can't think of any other examples in other shows off the top of my head.
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Post by novastar6 on Feb 23, 2024 4:54:22 GMT
The 'Why'd you do it?' in Frasier got a little old after a while.
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Post by moviebuffbrad on Feb 24, 2024 5:49:54 GMT
I have been watching Parks and Recreation for the first time and while I enjoy it for the most part, it has two recurring gags that are simply not funny at all: April (and sometimes Ben) looking at the camera and the bullying of Jerry. They weren't really ever funny yet after 5 seasons they still persist with them. I thought the conventional wisdom was that it stopped being an Office ripoff after season 1? That sounds like pure Office. I can't think of a ton of examples off the top of by head, except for the "Gilly" sketch on SNL. Or basically anything related to Phoebe in Friends. |
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Post by marianne48 on Mar 21, 2024 3:08:35 GMT
Gregory's befuddled reaction of constantly looking into the camera in Abbott Elementary.
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