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its-only-v · 1 year

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Since I am apparently the only one to have seen this Australian sitcom Colin From Accounts, I will now talk about it because I liked it so much and I need one other person to watch it. I didn't know what I was getting into when I saw the show's title. I thought, oh, office comedy, and that guy is probably Colin and he works in the accounts department. NO. That dog? That's Colin From Accounts. The dog's name is Colin From Accounts. I need someone to acknowledge that there is this show and it has a dog and its name is Colin From Accounts and the show is named after the dog and not a person. That's how they should advertise the show. Tell people that.

But in case anyone wants to know, it's also a wholesome comedy, it's kind of like Ted Lasso because they talk through problems and resolve it within that episode instead of making it some wacky miscommunication plotline that's supposed to be funny (I never found those very funny). There's romance between who else but those two up there. It's just a solid comedy show. Watch it, laugh, have a good time. 10/10.

#tv shows #television #australian tv #colin from accounts #comedy tv #comedy shows #tv show recs #tv show recommendations #recs #recommendations

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shitmysonsmomsays · 9 months

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chekerbored · 11 months

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same vibes

#inside job #Brooklyn nine nine #netflix #tumblr #multifandom #comedy shows

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wolfie-wolfgang · 1 year

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how we laughed. the comedian and me. working in tv.

#my photo edit #me #kenneth williams #tv programmes #comedy shows #hahaha #lol

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meganlynnhostetler · 1 year

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Instagram: @meganlynnhostetler

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thestingerblog · 1 year

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Every Sitcom Has To Have A Relationship, Right?

by Sam H.

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When people think of iconic contemporary sitcoms, the first ones that pop up frequently are The Office, Parks and Recreation, The Good Place, New Girl, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine, sitcoms that are mainly centered around a central romance between the two main characters. A large majority of sitcoms follow this trend, such as Superstore and Abbott Elementary, and there are even some sitcoms that seem like they might be leading up to a romance (arguably What We Do in The Shadows). How the main relationship progresses has become a common marker for people to refer to the ongoing storylines in the sitcom. For example, people will often say “X character and Y character don’t get together for another 3 seasons” instead of talking about other storylines the sitcoms may have, mainly because the relationship is seen as so central to the sitcom that the main story becomes that romance. But is this the most sustainable format for sitcoms?

There has also been a common trend of sitcoms centering around family. Some great examples include Arrested Development, Home Economics, Fresh Off the Boat, and Kim’s Convenience. One sitcom that could be argued to be a family sitcom is It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, but it could be argued that the sitcom falls into the found family category. The found family category, referring to a group of friends who have become so close that they’re like family to one another, is my personal favorite category of sitcoms. Arguably, this could encompass sitcoms with romantic relationships as many of the sitcoms mentioned at the start are sitcoms that feature a large group of close friends who treat each other like family.

However, if we’re talking about sitcoms with found family with the exclusion of a relationship between the two main characters, there are plenty of sitcoms that fall into that category, such as Veep, Silicon Valley, Seinfeld, and Community. While there are romantic relationships featured in the show occasionally, they aren’t the main focus of the show. TV show genres have even evolved to the point where sitcoms aren’t expected to focus on stories because there are other shows that are comedy adjacent or are even referred to as dramedies that have become story-centered shows that still include comedic material and moments. Examples include Hacks, Reservation Dogs, Insecure, and Atlanta.

There isn’t anything wrong with a sitcom centering around a relationship, but the fact that the premise of storylines in popular sitcoms is often reduced to one main relationship points to the fact that perceiving the sitcom through the lens of a relationship is the easiest way to compartmentalize a multi-season long story. Of course, every sitcom approaches relationships between characters differently, but for many sitcoms, the initial will-they-won’t-they phase tends to last the longest, often including tropes related to jealousy and pining. But the issue is that it’s difficult to keep the relationship interesting once they actually start dating, so many shows turn to the option of letting the characters get married. These relationship patterns are very common in sitcoms, and the simple explanation for this is that it’s comforting. For a lot of people, relationships, especially romantic ones, is a difficult topic to deal with, and having a sitcom address this topic in a simple way makes it easier to deal with. This is the same reason why some people might prefer watching family sitcoms or found family sitcoms and find those more comforting.

So, long answer short, sitcoms have sustainable formats outside of centering around relationships, but if people want to turn off their brains and enjoy the monotonous but familiar cycle of sitcom relationships, who’s to judge?

#sitcoms #tv shows #analysis #article #abbott elementary #comedy shows

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thebopkabbalah · 1 year

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NOTES ON TELEVISION P.2

in chicken pox isolation, despite a long distance from t.v. shows in general and a will to read/watch films, i did end up consuming a lot of television. so here we go - this is from the last week or so, dating between 27th november to 4th december 2022. there are spoilers below.

house of the dragon finale (repeat watch, hotstar)

i rewatched the entire season and was very satisfied with spending more time in the GRRM universe, though here i’ll talk only about the finale. for an ending, it’s a pretty standard and solid delivery that, on my first watch, really kept the tension building towards the latter half very well -- on my second watch, though i knew what Vhaghar was going to do, just the visual of her overhead was enough to make me tense again. couldn’t quite connect with rhaenyra and daemon as a unit this time, especially when he does what he does. it seems a little out of line - was it just for the sake of unpredictability? or was this a development of his characterization? i don’t know. i think one more extra thing i love about HoTD was the music, the world building and production/costuming...just absolutely excellent. it’s still not quite as lived in a world as game of thrones but it could reach there. i think they need to stop hurrying so much? GODDAMN EMAA D’ARCY IS SO HOT. i’m very happy to see non-binary folks on screen. cannot wait for season 2, i’m a bit obsessed with the GRRM universe. ugh.

the crown season 5 (netflix)

let’s be honest, this was a pretty shitty/average season. nobody except the actor playing diana was the least bit convincing - the camilla actor looked shockingly like her so really well done there. but the queen, the king, charles etc etc very average. i also found the narrative building/construction incredibly weak, loose and disconnected - what were the episodes moving towards? there was no direction to what i was watching and mostly, i skipped through the season only pausing to see diana. the season also seemed very pro charles-camilla, which was very odd and unsettling. definitely a waste of time, even someone as fucking brilliant as lesley manville seemed wasted in the show!!!! who cares to be honest, we could put this money into more interesting historical / period dramas now, really. awfully done.

interview with the vampire (downloaded)

well well well, what a sexy little romp this was. there are some incredibly compelling things about it - um, jacob fkn andersen for a start??? wow. also the beauty of being able to say a queer black man in a historical-supernatural setting, dealing with so many things, it was really fucking wonderful. sam reid is also incredible charismatic, would find myself wondering - ugh, why am i rooting so much for him??? the costuming was off the fucking charts. their child-sister was alright, improved later but not convinced by the actor tbh. i was also unconvinced by the lack of sexual intimacy/queer sex (hello???), it was always only ever suggested types, i thought the whole dubai set-up was too weirdly done, i didn’t find the actor playing Rashid/Armand very convincing or compelling (props for muslim representation but couldn’t we have picked another actor??) and the journalist also felt a little one note, not very COMPELLING.....especially for a show with so much promise!!!!!! music was lovely, the sexy vibes were almost perfect - but we could have seen more lore, more world building? idk. lots of fantastic queer, race and class politics!!! a mixed bag of being horny, happy and confused!!!

dead to me season 3 (netflix)

this one started out okay, a little too on the nose with the hit and runs and overlaps to be honest but now it’s really dragging itself. it’s also like too much put together without much thought? jen is pregnant, judy has cancer, they’re making all kinds of claims to the fbi and the police? it’s getting harder and harder to take this universe seriously. before all the orchestrated chaos that seems to have little impact on the viewer, i was actually laughing. the dialogues were great first half, despite the hit and run gag etc, and i was living for this amazing female best-friendship on screen (YOU ARE MY FUCKING HEART! is something i want to scream at my best friend one day too!!!! its such a great moment) - but ya halfway through it seems to lose its steam, purpose and earlier energy?? why does jen’s house start looking like an ad shoot??? why is the fbi made up of only one agent who lives in a motel?? it’s like the show wants to create a number of different rules for its universe - campy? dark comedy? telenovela-esque?- idk, something’s off this time round -- or maybe i’m projecting too much realism? let’s see, two episodes left now.

wednesday (netflix)

ah! wheuew! after hearing so much from my flatmate, being shown that incredible dance sequence and the praise from my cousin as well as constant tumblr trending, i watched this in the span of a day or so. shouldn’t be so proud of super fast consumption but this was really very good!!! nearly excellent!!!! the music is absolutely exceptional, i will be hearing jenna ortega’s cello solo in my head for a while. she’s also absolutely PHENONEMAL. i love her and enid’s friendship, i was crying at that hug bitches. other characters are also great, though not given a lot of time to develop/gather depth. do agree that the black characters felt very detached from their racial identites even as racial politics is part of the show??? it was a lil weird. gwendolyn christie is a gorgeous one, though she stood often in only one pose. was this deliberate? catherine zeta jones did not fully convince me - but the 1990s casting was too good. that bee friend of hers was ok ok, some of the twists were expected, some were wildcards which i enjoyed. i really enjoyed this so much, surprisingly - i don’t really see the CW ties that many critics have pointed out, the tone is very much its own/certain/great. jenna ortega holds the whole damn thing together so perfectly. i would contest that the CGI/production is sometimes a little off and the narrative is weak in places, even the dialogue falls short at moments...but damn it, i enjoyed it so much. now im going to go back to my typewriter too!!!!!!

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mo-mode · 3 months

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Percy seeing an old satyr that is a completely different race than his best friend and saying with his whole chest “Man, Grover got really old” is the FUNNIEST FUCKING THING IN THIS EPISODE FIGHT ME I AM RIGHT

#SPOILERS LOOK AWAY CHILDREN #I’m not a fan of dumb Percy but this??? is peak comedy #percy jackson #grover underwood #pjo #percy jackon and the olympians #percy jackson and the olympians #pjo tv show #percy jackson tv show #pjo spoilers #percy jackson the lightning thief #pjo series

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champagnexowishes · 6 months

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RIP Matthew Perry

No one else could’ve played Chandler Bing🩵

#friends #matthew perry #chandler bing #chandler #ms chanandler bong #rip #childhood #fav shows #champagnexowishes #love #comedy #angel #f.r.i.e.n.d.s

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fcfvafeed · 1 month

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Lynchburg Laughs: Unveiling the Comedy Gems of Club Truth VA and The Clubhouse

Lynchburg, Virginia, is experiencing a notable rise in demand for comedy entertainment, highlighting a thriving interest in live comedic performances within the community. Amidst this burgeoning scene, Club Truth VA stands out as Lynchburg’s premier destination for laughter and enjoyment, offering a vibrant atmosphere where patrons can relish in performances by both local and national comedians.…

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#Club Truth VA #Comedy Shows #Entertainment Venues #Lynchburg Comedy #Stand-up Comedy #The Clubhouse #Virginia Nightlife

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wintersearose · 3 months

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I finished watching 'the office' and tbh it had a pretty good ending.

Whenever I finish watching a show I always get sad or I just simply think it had a stupid ending.

But the office had a good ending and I wasn't even sad that I finished it.

However, I pretty soon found a series that is kinda similar to the office. I mean, the similarity is the way the characters treat the cameramen.

The series is called 'What We Do In The Shadows'

It's basically a group of silly, kinda gay (?) vampires that live together in the modern world being recorded for a documentary, as far as I understand it.

I only watched the first episode, but I had to quickly post this here cuz I thought "Maybe someone does feel sad because they finished the office and don't know what to watch next..."

So yeah... Enjoy!

#The Office #wwdits #comedy shows #vampires #vampire series

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viralbiz96 · 3 months

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This list curates 8 hilarious episodes of Impractical Jokers guaranteed to tickle your funny bone. From outrageous challenges to gut-busting punishments, witness the Jokers push boundaries and crack each other up. Buckle up for pranks, public meltdowns, and side-splitting moments you won't forget!

#impractical jokers #best impractical joker episodes #comedy shows

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atomic-chronoscaph · 6 months

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The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)

#the rocky horror picture show gif #70s musicals #horror comedy #richard o'brien #time warp #jim sharman #charles gray #cult movies #70s horror #dance number #70s movies #seventies #1975 #gif #chronoscaph gif

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travel-living · 11 months

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Saadiya Ali: The Evolution of a Feminist Dad | Queens of Comedy | Stand up Comedy Videos | TLC India

#Standupcomedy is gradually becoming popular. There are very few #femalestandupcomedians who have made a name for themselves. #SaadiyaAli is one of those #ladycomedians. Watch her narrating the story of her father becoming a #feminist in a hilarious way while raising the serious issue of molestation that you will be rolling with laughter and feeling the pinch at the same time. Don't forget to tune into #QueensOfComedy On #TLCIndia at 10 pm on Saturday and Sunday. Subscribe to #TLCIndiaChannel to stay updated on the latest TLC TV shows and content related to #Comedy, travel, food and more - http://bit.ly/RISEbyTLC Do Not forget to LIKE, Share and Comment on our videos. Also follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TLCIndiaOffi... Twitter: https://twitter.com/TLCINOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tlc_india/ #tlc #comedyvideos #standupcomedy #comedyshows #bestindianstandupcomedians

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thestingerblog · 2 years

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The TV World needs more John Wilsons and Joe Peras

by Sam H.

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How to with John Wilson seems like an odd standout in HBO’s portfolio of shows, and not only because it isn’t as stuffed with cuss words, graphic violence, and explicit sex scenes as most HBO shows have been known to be. Hosted by the awkward but charming John Wilson, this show explores the world from the perspective of a documentarian, searching for an answer to questions such as “How to Make Small Talk” and “How to Put Up Scaffolding”, the titles of the first two episodes. Though the questions seem mundane, the journey to answer them certainly is anything but as Wilson pieces together strange, candid moments filmed in the streets of New York and interviews with quirky strangers to craft a narrative about self-discovery and examining life’s trivialities. Despite that the show is categorized as a comedy, Wilson’s anxious but sweetly candid rambling and direct address to the viewer works with the visuals to create a relaxing and earnest vibe.

Before How to with John Wilson first aired in 2020, Adult Swim was home to Joe Pera Talks with You, which ran from 2018 until 2021. Unfortunately, it was eventually canceled in July 2022, ending with season 3. Each episode centers around a general concept (ex. “Joe Pera Takes You to Breakfast”) but in between Pera’s soft musings to the viewer, the comedian, playing a fictionalized rendition of himself, intertwines a story about his place in the world as a choir teacher in a small Michigan town appreciating life’s small pleasures that most people around him seem to ignore.

What’s unique about both shows is the gentle structure of storytelling both use. Since Pera and Wilson both talk directly to the camera, the viewer isn’t only watching the story – they’re also part of it. This casual intimacy keeps the viewer intrigued without requiring them to actively keep up with fast-paced plot points similar to those of drama shows or purposefully timed comedic beats planted in sitcoms. This method also keeps the show grounded since the narrators have the ability to talk directly to the viewer and retain the ability to control the portrayal of their life. In other scenarios, an unreliable narrator may pose a threat, but in these shows, the narrator feels like a polite friend and the viewer doesn’t feel the need to resist the strange but smooth flow of events. Watching these shows gives viewers permission to forget about the bad eggs of the world and makes them feel a little less alone in their problems.

One TV show that comes to mind when talking about the direct address aspect of this format is Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s iconic Fleabag. The show’s structure follows that of a more traditional drama show intercut with the protagonist, and eventually, one of her love interests, breaking the fourth wall. She uses the viewer as a crutch to gain some semblance of control over her life while she’s struggling with grieving her mother’s death and sorting out her unapologetically messy life. What all three shows share in common is the ability of the narrator to confess truths that may otherwise be hard for them to see if they were not aware of a third party’s presence.

I would be amiss not to mention The Rehearsal when discussing these shows, especially since Nathan Fielder is a producer on Wilson’s show. In The Rehearsal, Nathan Fielder, known for creating and starring in Nathan For You, simulates scenarios, attempting to imitate them as accurately as possible, and in the process, discovers more about the trials and tribulations of living as a human. Though The Rehearsal doesn’t have the same framework as Wilson’s and Pera’s, it’s worth mentioning as it manages to capture subtle humorous undertones that provide a good chuckle between displays of humanity’s most outlandish traits.

As much as I’m sure there are many creative series on YouTube that follow a similar format, it’s important that more shows like these are created. Creators like John Wilson and Joe Pera deserve support from networks and exposure to larger audiences. People need to know that in a world oversaturated with content, some of which is insincere and an obvious cash grab, there are still shows that provide a safe space for them, one where they can just sit back and watch as someone frets about protecting furniture from their cat’s vicious glass or writing a musical about the rat war in Alberta, Canada.

#how to with john wilson #joe pera talks with you #nathan fielder #comedy #tv shows #opinion #analysis #comedy shows

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call-me-strega · 20 days

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Dc x Dp Prompt #19: The Slide Show

Bruce invites his kids to to the Manor saying he wants to show them something.

They are filled with dread when he starts pulling up a slide show

They are filled with confusion and anticipation when he pulls up one labeled “Moral, Ethical, and Legal Reasons I Can’t Kill The Joker But My New Co-Worker (and age appropriate love interest for at least 3 of you) Can” with a picture of said new co-worker: a young man, maybe in his mid-20s, who is obviously a meta and/or alien or other, in what seems to be King Regalia beating the shit out Darkseid, underneath.

For once in his life Bruce is trying his life to clearly communicate his thought process, repair his relationship with his family (*cough*Jason*cough*), and to let his kids know he’s chill with it when one of them inevitably tries to hit on this dude. Three birds with one stone really. (Plus he had Alfred approve the slide show before inviting the kids over so he has high hopes for the night!)

#dc x dp #batfamily #batman #danny phantom #ghost king danny #comedy #pick a ship any ship #Bruce makes a slide show #bruce wayne #Bruce Wayne tries to be a good dad #Strega’s dc x dp prompt

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