The Big Bang Theory

[Steve Holt]

Is fucking shit.

 

Fact.

 

Not the actual theory. That is brilliant.

 

The program is a fucking disgrace to comedy.

[Rex Banner]

It really is absolutely awful, it's not funny or clever at all it's just dumb.

I honestly have no idea where the laughs are supposed to be without the laugh track.

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Are there any good shows with a laugh track these days? It's pretty much the sign of a shit show which millions of dummies will love because they don't have to think about the joke they can just laugh when told to.

[Steve Holt]

Mate it's a light hearted comedy, a very funny one at that, what's not to like.

 

All of it.

[Cardie]

 

Are there any good shows with a laugh track these days? It's pretty much the sign of a shit show which millions of dummies will love because they don't have to think about the joke they can just laugh when told to.

 

Laughter tracks died out in the UK but still used alot in the US.

 

I like the show.

[Rex Banner]

Laughter tracks died out in the UK but still used alot in the US.

 

I like the show.

 

Only by crap shows, none of the funny ones use a laugh track. Crap shows like Big Bangs, Two and a half Men, um I don't know the names of the rest because they don't deserve to be knows but I've seen the ads.

I love these youtube videos where they take out the laugh track because it shows so clearly how weak all the jokes are, they just aren't funny but a laugh track fools a lot of people into thinking they are, it's like cheating.

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[JagSquared]

who wouldnt rattle the blonde though?

[Cardie]

Only by crap shows, none of the funny ones use a laugh track. Crap shows like Big Bangs, Two and a half Men, um I don't know the names of the rest because they don't deserve to be knows but I've seen the ads.

I love these youtube videos where they take out the laugh track because it shows so clearly how weak all the jokes are, they just aren't funny but a laugh track fools a lot of people into thinking they are, it's like cheating.

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I don't get that worked up by it, they're formulaic sure but I'll happily sit and watch it without thinking it's not as clever as the office or Brass Eye.

[Baldi]

I like it dont really notice the laughter track. The US does produce some good shows without laughter track like the excellent 30 Rock

[Steve Holt]

I like it dont really notice the laughter track. The US does produce some good shows without laughter track like the excellent 30 Rock

 

30 Rock, The Office, Curb

 

All were overlooked in favour of that big bang shite for the emmy. Now I know people that like that show, ashamedly, but I don't know anyone who rates it higher than those others.

 

There's also Modern Family which is terrific.

[Irishlad]

Thought this was going to be a thread praising it. I agree it's utter bollocks.

[Hand Shandy]

It's alright.

 

There are certainly worse 'comedies' on TV.

 

And the blonde would get it...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Cardie]

30 Rock, The Office, Curb

 

All were overlooked in favour of that big bang shite for the emmy. Now I know people that like that show, ashamedly, but I don't know anyone who rates it higher than those others.

 

There's also Modern Family which is terrific.

 

The Office and Modern Family are mockumentaries (even if they are glossier thand the mockumentary style over here) so you wouldn't get a laughter track on them anyway.

[johnshields83]

Quite like it, few laughs. Don't take it so serious its only tv.

[Woo]

I think it's really good.

 

But obviously it's about scientists and that, so if you think it's shit then it's 'cos you're a bit of a mong.

 

Well, in theory.

[Rex Banner]

0IT'S FUCKING SHITTTTTTT.

"Oh look at us we're quirky nerds and guess what we're rubbish at talking to women. Hang on a second there's a hot one just across the hall and what do you know she wants to hang out with us UhOh let the hi-jinx begin".

It's so cheap unoriginal and obvious, you would think a show about smart people would at least be clever but no it's dumb and that's why it's so popular in the US dumb people love dumb shows and hey you don't even need to know where to laugh.

It's the kind of show Gervais and Merchant made fun of in Extras with that When the whistle blows thing.

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Edited August 31, 2010 by Rex Banner

[Cardie]

Just a guess but do you live with a geeky guy with OCD have a Jewish friend, Indian friend and live next door to a really hot girl who won't even acknowledge your existence?

[Rex Banner]

Not any more I don't they're all dead!

[Guest The Chimp]

I really like it (for what it's worth). I also like "Two and a Half Men". I also like "The (That?) 70s Show" and think the following lady is simply quite lovely.

 

 

[Johnni]

30 Rock, The Office, Curb

 

All were overlooked in favour of that big bang shite for the emmy. Now I know people that like that show, ashamedly, but I don't know anyone who rates it higher than those others.

 

There's also Modern Family which is terrific.

 

Modern Family won the Emmy for best comedy show which i was pleased about plus the guy who plays Cameron won best supporting actor.

[Faustus]

It's shit, but features a lovely bit of fanny.

 

*rubs knees a la Vic Reeves*

[Trumo]

I really like it (for what it's worth). I also like "Two and a Half Men". I also like "The (That?) 70s Show" and think the following lady is simply quite lovely.

 

Nah, it's all about the Kunis.

 

[Guest The Chimp]

I like Kunis of course, but I much prefer tall girls and so it's the pretty rehead for me.

[WrongIslander]

You can take any clips you want out of context and make them unfunny.

 

There is with some people over reliance on the laugh track but that doesn't mean they are always a bad thing. Big Train has a laugh track and is one of the funniest things I've ever seen/own.

[WrongIslander]

I find parts of this funny, this was just the first random vid of TBBT I found

 

 

I didn't always laugh when the canned laughter did but I did laugh at:

 

"in which I am not an expert "

 

"What's wrong Lassie , Timmy fall down the Well?"

 

"Dr Sheldon Cooper for the win."

 

3 laughs in 2 minutes, not bad going really.

 

I don't like Curb or the office because cringeworthy comedy doesn't do much for me personally.

[TheResonator]

The thing with the Office, Modern Family or Curb is that they're creating an illusion of reality and therefore a laugh track would be completely inappropriate. They're also comedies which are scripted differently so you're relying on subtle humour, whereas the Big Bang Theory delivers a more punchline style of comedy.

 

I actually like BBT. It's not my favourite comedy and it took me a while to get in to it, but it's got some good moments. I also like the fact that a lot of the jokes are rooted in scientific theory: it's not something I understand, but it's filling a niche, it's interesting, and the analogies are usually well executed. It's leagues ahead of Two and a Half-Men, How I Met Your Mother and most of the other tired tripe that comes out of the states these days.