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Meade · 04-23-2005, 12:37 AM

I dont mean to disrespect Cheers fans, if you like the show, thats great.

But I dont like this show because it just depresses me. It takes place in the most unappealing setting imaginable- a bar. And in Boston. And everyone is always putting each other down. Its ok once in awhile, but basically the whole comedy in Cheers is just that- put downs. Thats what it is. And the characters are kind of losers and they dont want to amount to much. And they just sit there.

I just dont get it.

barwars · 04-23-2005, 12:00 PM

Cheers is anything but depressing.

CheersChild4life · 04-23-2005, 12:21 PM

How many episodes have you actually watched? It's all about deep comedy using you brain to think below put downs. Underneath these characters rough extirior they are warm kind and loving. The writing is also comidic genius! I guess you're entitled to your own opinion.

TV DVD Fan · 04-23-2005, 12:22 PM

amen to that barwars!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

pat

Norm's Stool · 04-23-2005, 06:29 PM

Cheers is the most uplifting show. I just L-O-V-E these losers.

Meade · 04-23-2005, 07:12 PM

Well, I guess Y'all like it, thats fine. I have seen many episodes. It just doesnt make me laugh at all. It makes me cry.

Mr. Television · 04-23-2005, 07:14 PM

Cheers never depressed me. I think the comedy is classic and it speaks to the average person.

CheersChild4life · 04-23-2005, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Meade

Well, I guess Y'all like it, thats fine. I have seen many episodes. It just doesnt make me laugh at all. It makes me cry.

If it makes you cry why do you watch it?

MaydayMalonesGirl · 04-24-2005, 11:17 AM

Cheers isn't the least bit depressing. There are episodes that are sad, but that comes with every sitcom.

MaydayMalonesGirl · 04-24-2005, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Meade

But I dont like this show because it just depresses me. It takes place in the most unappealing setting imaginable- a bar. And in Boston.

The bar is sort of their haven from life. The characters being sort of losers made them more endearing and relatable. If you don't understand that, then there's no use trying to explain anything about Cheers to you. Just don't watch the show.

TripperFan · 04-24-2005, 11:41 AM

Hardly depressing.

And what's wrong with Boston?? I've never been, but have had friends who've visited and they say it's a beautiful city. I found that just with some of the scenes from Ally McBeal too.

TJL · 04-24-2005, 11:52 AM

Speaking as someone who is known to spend alot of time in bars, I can honestly say that bars are far from depressing.
The bar my roommate and I frequent is a fun place, full of nice people who I have a great time with. I have developed some good friendships with the staff and fellow patrons, and we often do some activities outside the bar, like go to games or play golf.

Here is a link to the website of this bar. If you look around you'll see some contributions from a certian guy named TJL.

www.thegafnyc.com

tiff7 · 04-27-2005, 01:31 PM

i luv Cheers-it makes me not think of all the problems in thw world. Sam, Diane, Carla, Woody, Cliff, Norm, Frasier, Lilith, Rebecca & the others @ Cheers make me want 2 be "where everybody knows your name!"

U really should watch the show more often & see what we all mean, Meade

Tiff7

TripperFan · 04-27-2005, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by TJL

Speaking as someone who is known to spend alot of time in bars, I can honestly say that bars are far from depressing.
The bar my roommate and I frequent is a fun place, full of nice people who I have a great time with. I have developed some good friendships with the staff and fellow patrons, and we often do some activities outside the bar, like go to games or play golf.

Here is a link to the website of this bar. If you look around you'll see some contributions from a certian guy named TJL.

www.thegafnyc.com

Looks like a fun bar!! So which one are you in the gallery of pics??

TJL · 04-27-2005, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by TripperFan

Looks like a fun bar!! So which one are you in the gallery of pics??

I'm featured in a few pics, but I'm not too thrilled with them.

I don't photograph well when I'm half in the bag.

04-23-2005, 12:37 AM	#1
Meade Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 02, 2002 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 279	Does anyone else think this show is depressing ? I dont mean to disrespect Cheers fans, if you like the show, thats great. But I dont like this show because it just depresses me. It takes place in the most unappealing setting imaginable- a bar. And in Boston. And everyone is always putting each other down. Its ok once in awhile, but basically the whole comedy in Cheers is just that- put downs. Thats what it is. And the characters are kind of losers and they dont want to amount to much. And they just sit there. I just dont get it.

04-23-2005, 12:22 PM	#4
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04-23-2005, 06:29 PM	#5
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04-23-2005, 07:14 PM	#7
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04-24-2005, 11:41 AM	#11
TripperFan In God's Arms Now Forum Star Join Date: Sep 14, 2003 Location: Heartbreak Ridge Posts: 12,086	Hardly depressing. And what's wrong with Boston?? I've never been, but have had friends who've visited and they say it's a beautiful city. I found that just with some of the scenes from Ally McBeal too.
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04-23-2005, 12:00 PM	#2
barwars .. Forum Star Join Date: May 04, 2002 Posts: 13,273	Cheers is anything but depressing.

04-23-2005, 12:21 PM	#3
CheersChild4life Absolutely Fabulous Senior Member Join Date: Nov 23, 2002 Location: Somwhere Fabulous Posts: 2,814	How many episodes have you actually watched? It's all about deep comedy using you brain to think below put downs. Underneath these characters rough extirior they are warm kind and loving. The writing is also comidic genius! I guess you're entitled to your own opinion.

04-23-2005, 07:12 PM	#6
Meade Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 02, 2002 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 279	Well, I guess Y'all like it, thats fine. I have seen many episodes. It just doesnt make me laugh at all. It makes me cry.

04-24-2005, 11:17 AM	#9
MaydayMalonesGirl ACID! POLICEHHHH! Forum Star Join Date: Apr 24, 2003 Location: in a van down by the river. Posts: 18,393	Cheers isn't the least bit depressing. There are episodes that are sad, but that comes with every sitcom.

04-24-2005, 11:52 AM	#12
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	Speaking as someone who is known to spend alot of time in bars, I can honestly say that bars are far from depressing. The bar my roommate and I frequent is a fun place, full of nice people who I have a great time with. I have developed some good friendships with the staff and fellow patrons, and we often do some activities outside the bar, like go to games or play golf. Here is a link to the website of this bar. If you look around you'll see some contributions from a certian guy named TJL. www.thegafnyc.com
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04-27-2005, 01:31 PM	#13
tiff7 wdwdisneylandnut4life Senior Member Join Date: Jul 26, 2001 Location: Erie, IL Posts: 2,012	i luv Cheers-it makes me not think of all the problems in thw world. Sam, Diane, Carla, Woody, Cliff, Norm, Frasier, Lilith, Rebecca & the others @ Cheers make me want 2 be "where everybody knows your name!" U really should watch the show more often & see what we all mean, Meade Tiff7