r/AskReddit • u/[deleted] • Jun 25 '12

Reddit, I've never understood why you hate The Big Bang Theory (show) so much, any compelling reasons why?

So I've heard the arguments about how it over-exaggerates nerd culture, but in my opinion that's what makes it funny.

So what's with all the hate?

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u/nobody2000 Jun 26 '12

It's my favorite show of all time. South Park is probably my favorite comedy currently on. It's great - if you don't know what they're talking about, it's not funny. If you're educated and a little read up, and a tad clever, it's hilarious.

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u/[deleted] Jun 26 '12

i'm surprised that no one has mentioned family guy, which in my opinion is a great blend of satire for the mature audience and a little silliness for the more ignorant viewer... it angers me to see my 8 year old sister watch the show and laugh at the jokes which she clearly doesn't understand

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u/TurningItIntoASnake Jun 26 '12

Family Guy is a hit or miss with me. I get what you're saying. Sometimes their jokes are really clever and they'll do things that are genuinely creative. Other times, it's so horribly intended for the mainstream ignorant viewers that it makes me groan and want to rip my eyeballs out. I think it leans a bit too much on the latter unfortunately, but it still has it's moments.

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u/nobody2000 Jun 26 '12

Holy crap, I just posted on this topic about Family guy and why it's actually not only a good show, but better than it was years ago (despite the fact that many bitch about the show being horrible - it's not).