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'Wanky show'

posted 14 years ago by fmilia2millions
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To reiterate Pete, this is a 'wanky show'

I tried to like it, I really did, I tried to sit through the first three episodes without wanting to get up and turn it off but I just couldn't do it. And that has nothing to do with rafe spall's down-syndromish face.

At first I blamed the structure. The use of a running narrative is clearly something the writers have tried to capitilize after the success of Peep show - only Pete Vs Life has none of the heart nor brains to compete.

Then I realised the problem was me. I've become an elitist when it comes to sitcoms. I like them cutting, like The Thick of It.
I like them morally depraved, like Peep Show, but I also want them to be clever at the same time, like Arrested Development and 30 Rock.
The Inbetweeners is beautifully gratuitous but at the same time you actually care about the characters because they are real and more importantly they are likeable.

Unfortunately, for my liking, Pete Vs Life doesn't encompass all of these things and maybe, in retrospect, I was asking too much of a brand new sitcom.
Or, just perhaps, this program is intended for *beep*-wits

[–] ihnlChiv 13 years ago

what a pointless post.

this is a review so write it as a review.

youre mad if you are expecting AD or 30 rock quality.those are at the top and not everything can be that great.

[–] minifie-1 12 years ago

"A little harsh,Terry." "Too true,Colin. If you're going to slag a show off then make sure you don't use the sort of language that invites repercussion." "I agree, Terry."

[–] andrewblack84 12 years ago

i just watched an episode now as it came on after the excellent "top boy". this show is a complete abomination, reminded me why i rarely watch this kind of show. excruciatingly contrived, just atrocious.

[–] ihnlChiv 12 years ago

top boy wasnt that good. the ending was terrible. pete versus life was better than the ending of top boy.

[–] Bad-Show 12 years ago

Quoting the show as a way of saying you don't like it? Getting personal about the lead actor ("rafe spall's down-syndromish face")? Jog on man, jog on. You're entitled to your opinion but I don't see why you have to be so insulting towards both the actor and the fans. Lets call a spade a spade, censorship aside I don't care for your assertion that me and anyone else that likes Pete VS Life is a *beep*-WIT.

You ARE a snob by the way, not every show has to be 30 Rock or Arrested Development. And considering how bloody low brow Peep Show has become over the last few years, I can't believe you would deign to suggest it's in a higher class than this! Now jog on.

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[–] TheFallenProdigy 11 years ago

Do i care, i don't like 'the big bang theory' and it has a massive fanbase, but i won't go on the board spouting about how i'm to good for the show, and yes the shows you mentioned are good but i don't understand how this is to different from Peep Show, alot of the jokes in both revolve around the major characters getting in awkward situations and usually losing a girlfriend in the process, Both have a monologue( The characters thoughts in Peep show and the commentators in PVL), Both have awkward sex scenes, both have thoughtless yet lovable characters(Pete and Jez).

Also i like how you assess your self as a Intellectual and accustom to the finer things on TV yet your assesment is so lazy and to quote you *beep*-wit like that the only thing you actually say are "Wanky show" and "I dont care about the character". How wonderfully ironic.

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[–] fmilia2millions 10 years ago

You're not supposed to challenge me. That's not how the internet works. You're meant to sit there and take it like the bitch you are.

[–] Gards64 9 years ago

Shat up