moron All American 34142 Posts user info edit post |
Anyone else watching this show on NBC?
I've caught some of the ones on On Demand, and it seems pretty decent so far. 10/3/2010 3:03:32 PM |
DoubleDown All American 9382 Posts user info edit post |
Too many Indians 10/3/2010 3:19:37 PM |
BridgetSPK #1 Sir Purr Fan 31378 Posts user info edit post |
People have already talked about how much it sucks in other threads.
I think it's okay. 10/3/2010 3:20:48 PM |
armorfrsleep All American 7289 Posts user info edit post |
I watched the second episode out of morbid curiosity and it was pretty terrible. The jokes aren't funny unless you think anything said in an Indian accent is funny. Not so much a show as a lazy collection of stereotypes. 10/3/2010 3:21:38 PM |
moron All American 34142 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | " Not so much a show as a lazy collection of stereotypes" |
What do you expect a comedy called "Outsourced" to be about...?10/3/2010 3:23:44 PM |
armorfrsleep All American 7289 Posts user info edit post |
The writers didn't have to make the Indian characters into caricatures, but they did and it's not funny even in the slightest 10/3/2010 3:44:16 PM |
Westicles Veteran 331 Posts user info edit post |
Anyone think this show would have been much more relevant 10 years ago? Do that many people really call & order from catalogs instead of online resources? Regardless, I'll give it a few more episodes, but it doesn't look promising... 10/3/2010 3:53:02 PM |
moron All American 34142 Posts user info edit post |
^^ I think the balance in the show though is that they also do a good job of mocking American culture.
I feel like the comparisons of the stereotypes of both cultures works well as a comedy.
[Edited on October 3, 2010 at 4:04 PM. Reason : ] 10/3/2010 4:04:08 PM |
armorfrsleep All American 7289 Posts user info edit post |
So you're saying it's OK because the American characters are also one-dimensional? Seems to me that's more of an indictment than an exoneration. Also they should really stop with the "Indian food is gross and gives you diarrhea" jokes. 10/3/2010 4:11:26 PM |
BobbyDigital Thots and Prayers 41777 Posts user info edit post |
^
Yes, this is horrible, this show. 10/3/2010 5:33:48 PM |
jprince11 All American 14181 Posts user info edit post |
I'm feeling
oh I'm feeling!
OUTSOURCED OUTSOURCED OUTSOURCED OUTSOURCED 10/3/2010 7:07:57 PM |
GGMon All American 6462 Posts user info edit post |
its 2010, who orders things from a catalog? 10/3/2010 7:52:28 PM |
BobbyDigital Thots and Prayers 41777 Posts user info edit post |
bluehairs? 10/3/2010 7:56:44 PM |
jbtilley All American 12797 Posts user info edit post |
I watched the pilot and second episode simply because it isn't "reality" tv or a lawyer/hospital/cop drama.
Both episodes didn't have any/many laughs. I'd be surprised if this one lasted very long. 10/3/2010 8:39:50 PM |
grimx #maketwwgreatagain 32337 Posts user info edit post |
this one may only last for a little while based on the lack of competition in the timeslot... 10/3/2010 8:45:43 PM |
Nerdchick All American 37009 Posts user info edit post |
I thought the 2nd episode was better than the first. premiers are always awkward. I think the show has promise 10/3/2010 9:07:40 PM |
armorfrsleep All American 7289 Posts user info edit post |
I wouldn't hate this show quite so much if it hadn't pushed Parks and Rec off the schedule. 10/3/2010 9:19:06 PM |
nothing22 All American 21537 Posts user info edit post |
I never knew the head bobble thing existed 10/3/2010 10:54:30 PM |
Biofreak70 All American 33197 Posts user info edit post |
^^don't you worry... Parks and Rec has been set up to be a midseason replacement, and if all of you have your way, it will more than likely be for this show. I actually don't mind (and kinda like) this show 10/4/2010 1:24:27 PM |
Jeepin4x4 #Pack9 35774 Posts user info edit post |
we know it's been set up for midseason, the thing that annoys us is that it never should have been. If you watched most of the NBC comedies and stayed with P&R after its first season you would see that it was probably the second strongest, if not the strongest of the four (in terms of creativity/comedy) by the end of last year. The show creatively outperformed The Office and 30 Rock nearly every week. Then you add Rob Lowe and Adam Scott who, i thought, made great additions near the end. Another screw job was given due to the fact that P&R stayed in production after season 2 in order to film the first half of season 3 before Amy Poehler went back on maternity leave. So they worked twice as hard as the other shows to see no rewards from it. ] 10/4/2010 1:56:43 PM |
Biofreak70 All American 33197 Posts user info edit post |
LOL
RAWR RAWR RAWR, GIVE ME MY SHOWS, RAWR RAWR RAWR
I will say, I really did like P&R, but you need to give way for new things to come in. It wasn't going to be The Office, the show which made way for all these thursday night commedies. And it isn't going to be Community. And 30 Rock, no matter what you think of it, is more acclaimed than P&R and has just as many, if not more big stars. They wanted outsourced to have a shot, so they threw it in with what (according to ratings) were the kings. How many times have you seen shows that were cancelled, not because of what they are, but because of the ratings... Weren't you just hating on them cancelling Lone Star? same story... 10/4/2010 2:03:52 PM |
armorfrsleep All American 7289 Posts user info edit post |
Whatever dude, it's not like any of the NBC comedies are pulling in ratings except for The Office. If they had yanked Parks and Rec for something that was at least mildly funny that would be one thing but they pulled it for the 2nd worst sitcom in a terrible development year. 10/4/2010 2:15:57 PM |
Slave Famous Become Wrath 34079 Posts user info edit post |
I have a bet with this douchebag at work that this is the same guy who plays in this old Kay Jewelers commercial
He says no, I say yeah
Tell me I'm right
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CYbhuE6Vro&feature=related
also, I haven't watched a sitcom since 'Samantha Who' was canceled. This show is hilarious. I love seeing more and more minorities on TV. Yes, Indians do seem to be the new 'comic relief'. I hope they benefit from their newfound popularity and not be taken as a stereotype. Please keep this show on the air NBC!
[Edited on October 4, 2010 at 2:19 PM. Reason : x] 10/4/2010 2:16:08 PM |
armorfrsleep All American 7289 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "also, I haven't watched a sitcom since 'Samantha Who' was canceled." |
I stopped reading after that10/4/2010 2:20:18 PM |
Jeepin4x4 #Pack9 35774 Posts user info edit post |
yes, you are right. Ben Rappaport
http://www.rit.edu/news/story.php?id=46467 http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100911224744AAhgafU 10/4/2010 2:24:36 PM |
Slave Famous Become Wrath 34079 Posts user info edit post |
If he's anything like Uncle Michael, we'll be seeing him tearing up the court at the Celebrity All Star Basketball games for years to come 10/4/2010 2:27:47 PM |
WolfAce All American 6458 Posts user info edit post |
This show is funny, if only for the fact that I spent four years in EBI/EBII surrounded by Indians and it brings back memories and awkwardness. 10/8/2010 11:58:22 PM |
Jeepin4x4 #Pack9 35774 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "NBC has given a full-season green light to freshman trio The Event, Outsourced, and Law & Order: Los Angeles.
" |
sigh...10/19/2010 8:42:05 AM |
GGMon All American 6462 Posts user info edit post |
A never heard of a straight man watching Samantha Who. 10/19/2010 9:14:57 AM |
OopsPowSrprs All American 8383 Posts user info edit post |
It's a decent idea for a show. It just isn't funny. 10/19/2010 9:26:30 AM |
Nighthawk All American 19623 Posts user info edit post |
We watch it, but its just not that funny. 10/19/2010 9:30:14 AM |
phishbfm All American 4715 Posts user info edit post |
that show got picked up?! To be honest, I stopped watching after the first 15 minutes of the first episode. It was clear their intent was to find humor by pointing out differences in the two cultures...problem was, it wasn't funny.
[Edited on October 19, 2010 at 9:36 AM. Reason : if they cancel Parks and Rec for this, so help me...] 10/19/2010 9:36:35 AM |
BigMan157 no u 103354 Posts user info edit post |
so, you're going to point to Parks and Recreation as an example as a funny show...? 10/19/2010 9:56:16 AM |
Jeepin4x4 #Pack9 35774 Posts user info edit post |
^are you one of those that stopped watching P&R during the first season? 10/19/2010 10:01:32 AM |
spydyrwyr All American 3021 Posts user info edit post |
ehh, we watch it, and it's OK, but it's not great by any means. I laugh more than usual b/c I work with a lot of Indian folks and have been to India three times. Some of the stereotypes are way too exaggerated, but some are completely accurate.
I thought the movie Outsourced was really good, not offensive to either culture, well balanced, and very enjoyable throughout (especially if you've been to India). The show doesn't have the same heart and isn't as genuine. That's understandable though, since they're adapting the premise for a TV show.
I'll keep watching, but won't be heartbroken if/when it's cancelled. 10/19/2010 10:02:24 AM |
GGMon All American 6462 Posts user info edit post |
Parks and Wreck - AM I RIGHT? 10/19/2010 10:11:22 AM |
Slave Famous Become Wrath 34079 Posts user info edit post |
Best show on TV
The fat one cracks me up 10/19/2010 10:17:09 AM |
Thecycle23 All American 5913 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "so, you're going to point to Parks and Recreation as an example as a funny show...?" |
It is no worse than the second funniest comedy on NBC.10/19/2010 10:34:37 AM |
CalledToArms All American 22025 Posts user info edit post |
It's not half as bad as I expected. That being said, it still isn't very good. 10/19/2010 10:38:07 AM |
ncsubozo All American 541 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "that show got picked up?![for a second season]" |
Quote : | "so, you're going to point to Parks and Recreation as an example as a funny show...?" |
Quote : | "^are you one of those that stopped watching P&R during the first season?" |
10/19/2010 11:10:07 AM |
armorfrsleep All American 7289 Posts user info edit post |
Parks and Rec is about a thousand times better than this show. Almost all the jokes rely on being said in an Indian accent to be funny, 10/19/2010 11:36:33 AM |
BridgetSPK #1 Sir Purr Fan 31378 Posts user info edit post |
For anybody still watching...the tooth fairy joke was excellent. 10/28/2010 10:05:10 PM |
jbtilley All American 12797 Posts user info edit post |
Watching Outsourced instead of the FSU game? ...and posting on TWW while the game is on?
[Edited on October 28, 2010 at 10:14 PM. Reason : -] 10/28/2010 10:13:38 PM |
BridgetSPK #1 Sir Purr Fan 31378 Posts user info edit post |
^I abandoned NC State fandom. I heard a bunch of hollering and horn-honking coming from Hillsborough, and I was kinda jealous. But I still believe I made the right decision to give up on cheering for State. 10/29/2010 3:22:20 PM |
titans78 All American 4038 Posts user info edit post |
This show sucks. 10/29/2010 3:37:06 PM |
armorfrsleep All American 7289 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "I abandoned NC State fandom. I heard a bunch of hollering and horn-honking coming from Hillsborough, and I was kinda jealous. But I still believe I made the right decision to give up on cheering for State." |
I'm always glad to see a bandwagon fan give up right before we have a good season10/29/2010 4:44:06 PM |
BridgetSPK #1 Sir Purr Fan 31378 Posts user info edit post |
^I'm not a bandwagon fan. Bandwagon fans don't meditate for years on their decision to quit following a team, and they don't spend a quarter century repeatedly getting their hearts broke.
And why do you say "always" like this is some kinda regular thing? Exactly how many people do you know have stopped following the team they spent the first twenty five years of their life cheering for?
Also, I left in the midst of a good season, not right before, and I don't regret it.
Anyway, it's an emotional decision, and you need to back off. 10/29/2010 9:19:28 PM |
GGMon All American 6462 Posts user info edit post |
this tread is about outsourced on nbc. 10/29/2010 9:59:28 PM |
Doss2k All American 18474 Posts user info edit post |
Just watched last nights episode it was pretty funny. I sure wish had the problem of deciding between a hot Indian and hot australian girl 10/29/2010 10:03:34 PM |
dFshadow All American 9507 Posts user info edit post |
if you get indian culture, you enjoy the show. so basically it's for asian people. let's see how long whitey will let this air. 10/30/2010 1:08:23 AM |