Posted: Sep 26, 2017 3:03 pm
aban57 wrote:SafeAsMilk wrote:It was bad enough that Big Bang Theory (which I saw someone on reddit accurately describe as 'nerd blackface') was so successful, now we've got Young Sheldon (kid nerd blackface). Includes laugh track! I'll never fail to be amazed at the stupid shit people will gladly watch.
I never liked tv shows with laugh tracks until I watched the IT Crowd and TBBT, which I both love. I'm much more cautious on Young Sheldon. Actors, including the kid, don't show the same potential for humor. Wait and see.
I don't mind a laughing audience, particularly when they're obviously really into it, something like early Married With Children. It actually sounds like it was recorded on a set in front of people. TBBT laughing sounds like Full House to me, just kinda tepid and on call, like there's a big flashing sign telling them when to laugh. I actually really like the canned laughing in Monty Python, sorta adds to the absurdity.