that was kinda funny......although i hate the presenter.
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Posted at 01/03/2010, 19:04
is this a series or a reality show what is it , is it worth watchin thers no summary 4 it, do u kno?
Posted at 01/03/2010, 22:05
dreadful. it has a 3 person panel format, with a cringingly trying-to-be-funny host. host opens with comedy
monologue. which feels awkward and strange. introduces show, sets up the premise, and the couple with
the "marriage problem." we all watch a video of couple describing their conflict (stuffed dog). panel
discusses issue, makes jokes (which are mostly funny), host comments, panel votes with wife or husband
however their judgement has decided. host calls it, contacts couple, who now interact with host and panel
via live feed as they are told the decision rinse, repeat, rinse, repeat.
it's awkward and ill-conceived. a hybrid of reality show, without the real life drama; talk show, without the
skilled host leading the discussion; comedy special, without any quality comedy. the panel appears willing
to give their best shot, but you can tell they are aware that the melding of these elements lacks cohesion
or a compelling reason to exist.
monologue. which feels awkward and strange. introduces show, sets up the premise, and the couple with
the "marriage problem." we all watch a video of couple describing their conflict (stuffed dog). panel
discusses issue, makes jokes (which are mostly funny), host comments, panel votes with wife or husband
however their judgement has decided. host calls it, contacts couple, who now interact with host and panel
via live feed as they are told the decision rinse, repeat, rinse, repeat.
it's awkward and ill-conceived. a hybrid of reality show, without the real life drama; talk show, without the
skilled host leading the discussion; comedy special, without any quality comedy. the panel appears willing
to give their best shot, but you can tell they are aware that the melding of these elements lacks cohesion
or a compelling reason to exist.
Posted at 01/03/2010, 22:22
no. jerry seinfeld is not the host. the host (or presenter as the other commenter said), is someone i have
never seen. in another format he might be a great comedian or actor, in this one, he's just really awkward
and ick. jerry seinfeld was part of the panel and he was fairly quiet.
they aren't trying to "fix" marriage issues. it's meant to be light. the issues are stupid (stuffed dog,
stripper pole). they decide who is right on a specific stupid issue, husband or wife.
never seen. in another format he might be a great comedian or actor, in this one, he's just really awkward
and ick. jerry seinfeld was part of the panel and he was fairly quiet.
they aren't trying to "fix" marriage issues. it's meant to be light. the issues are stupid (stuffed dog,
stripper pole). they decide who is right on a specific stupid issue, husband or wife.
Posted at 01/03/2010, 22:25
also, jerry seinfeld is not the king of comedy. there are many comedians who are far smarter, more
clever, more incisive, just better at comedy than he is. what jerry seinfeld is really good at, was his show,
which was making jokes about making mountains out of molehills, which is essentially the heart of this
program, but the format it just too jarring.
clever, more incisive, just better at comedy than he is. what jerry seinfeld is really good at, was his show,
which was making jokes about making mountains out of molehills, which is essentially the heart of this
program, but the format it just too jarring.
Posted at 02/03/2010, 00:49
just watched it & i think it has promise. i think you guys must be single or something not every
shown on tv has to be for 20 somethings !!
shown on tv has to be for 20 somethings !!
Posted at 02/03/2010, 12:23
i agree the host was awkward, but i thought overall the show was really funny. i'll definitely watch a few
more episodes. the celebrity judges were hilarious, and the couples themselves had a lot of personality.
more episodes. the celebrity judges were hilarious, and the couples themselves had a lot of personality.
Posted at 02/03/2010, 20:04
very awkward... not only the host. also the panel, the studio audience, everything. very very strange.
i thought this could have some potential, but the way they did it is really unwatchable.
i thought this could have some potential, but the way they did it is really unwatchable.
Posted at 12/03/2010, 12:28
actually his show was mostly larry david's humor and from your comment i'm guessing you haven't
actually seen his standup other than the little segments they did for the show. seinfeld actually is a
exceptionally good comic. watch "the comedian" for evidence.
that being said this show is horrible! ammie119 said it perfectly. it is so uncomfortable i couldn't
even watch the second segment; my cringe meter had already pegged.
