How does this show even exist?

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  1. Linda R.

    Linda R. Fresh Meat

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    Um, he is quite rich. He's a successful jingle writer and part creator of a Barney-type creature. He lives in a large, seafront apartment and drives a top of the range Merc. Brain-dead women go for that all the time... ;)
    The premise is that he took in his brother after said brother's divorce, and brother's kid stays with them for weekends.

    What I've always wondered about that series, though, is who on it really, really hates Emily Deschanel... Remember the episode where Kandi gets the part in a detective series..? So based on Bones...
  2. Forbin

    Forbin Do you feel fluffy, punk?

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    MMmmmm.... Kandi. :wub:
  3. Lt. Mewa

    Lt. Mewa Rockefeller Center

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    Wow, the dude has money? I never got that. I couldn't even get a jist of Charlie working. Like he just existed to meet women.
  4. Forbin

    Forbin Do you feel fluffy, punk?

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    We pretty much never see hime working. Maybe one or two episodes have shown him composing. The point of the show is his being a 40-something who still acts like a pathetic horny frat boy, and his brother's patheticness in general, and lotsa sex jokes.
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    NAHTMMM Perpetually sondering

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  6. Lt. Mewa

    Lt. Mewa Rockefeller Center

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    I wonder if they feel they are covering new ground with their brand of sex jokes?

    I agree with the assessment and find it to be quite stale after a number of years of the same ole crap.
  7. Mr. Plow

    Mr. Plow Fuck Y'all

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    Apparently you've never been forced to watch the "Quality Family Programming" that is broadcast on the Disney Channel. Just hearing it on another TV in the house makes me want to ingest Drano. Bad plots, bad jokes, bad dialogue; all performed so badly by these so-called 'actors' that it makes Saved By the Bell look like Taxi. Bambi's mother must be spinning in her grave.
  8. Parallaxis

    Parallaxis Reformed Troll - Mostly

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    You know I always got the feeling this show was supposed to be about two gay characters and the network decided not to take the chance and air it, so some network ex retooled it into what it is. That's just the vibe I get watching that show - retooled gay comedy.
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    Black Dove Mildly Offensive

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    So once again you continue to watch a show that you hate? You take self-abuse to a whole new level.
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    oldfella1962 the only real finish line

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    Using "gay" and "tool" in the same sentence is.....totally ghey!
  11. Clyde

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    I'd imagine $825,000 per episode is a decent motivator.
  12. Raoul the Red Shirt

    Raoul the Red Shirt Professional bullseye

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    Taste is of course subjective, and again, I've not been exposed to most of one episode and snippets while changing the channel.

    But I would say "The Office," "My Name is Earl," "Everybody Hates Chris" and "How I Met Your Mother" are all funnier.

    I stand corrected on his wealth.

    I guess the problem I have is with the premise. Why put up with your wet blanket bro and sometimes his kid when you can afford to live your hedonistic, fun lifestyle?
  13. Forbin

    Forbin Do you feel fluffy, punk?

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    Very, very possible, for I have seen none of these.
  14. Lt. Mewa

    Lt. Mewa Rockefeller Center

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    This show has way more than 9 eps. :marathon: