Controversial I know, Is Big Bang less funny?

[TeeVeeCloset]

Let me say I have been a BIG fan and supporter of Big Bang since promos began before it even aired....I found all the episodes pre-strike to be "laugh out loud" hilarious, I even laughed as hard at all the reruns during the strike.....I was afraid that during the strike the cast or writers would lose their momentum and even though I enjoyed the first episode after the strike, it seems to me that every week since then the episodes haven't been as funny, and I'm afraid that this sitcom with a wonderful cast might lose steam quickly by possibily the middle of season 2 or the characters will become too comic bookish as to what happens to many series as they go along, but it usually takes a few years for it to happen....example...the characters in "Married With Children" became cartoon characters by the 5th season or so. Maybe with "Big Bang" the premise is just to one note or it is becoming too unbelievable that this beautiful girl (who really has no friends) would hang out with these guys.....the premise I don't mind but it just seems that the writers lost their mojo since the strike.....I'll wait for the opinions...remember I love the series!

[Skywalker]

Originally Posted by TeeVeeCloset

Let me say I have been a BIG fan and supporter of Big Bang since promos began before it even aired....I found all the episodes pre-strike to be "laugh out loud" hilarious, I even laughed as hard at all the reruns during the strike.....I was afraid that during the strike the cast or writers would lose their momentum and even though I enjoyed the first episode after the strike, it seems to me that every week since then the episodes haven't been as funny, and I'm afraid that this sitcom with a wonderful cast might lose steam quickly by possibily the middle of season 2 or the characters will become too comic bookish as to what happens to many series as they go along, but it usually takes a few years for it to happen....example...the characters in "Married With Children" became cartoon characters by the 5th season or so. Maybe with "Big Bang" the premise is just to one note or it is becoming too unbelievable that this beautiful girl (who really has no friends) would hang out with these guys.....the premise I don't mind but it just seems that the writers lost their mojo since the strike.....I'll wait for the opinions...remember I love the series!

I really wouldn't worry about the show losing any steam. I do agree that the past few episodes haven't been as great as the ones from before the strike, but I'm sure the show will pick up real soon. I just think the writers are now starting to get into their groove as I've noticed that most of the other shows I've watched since the strike ended haven't been too great either.

[howilu]

I don't think the show is losing steam. It's still well-written and very funny. Great quote from last night's episode as Howard Wolowitz said "Smart is the new sexy."

[TeeVeeCloset]

Originally Posted by howilu

I don't think the show is losing steam. It's still well-written and very funny. Great quote from last night's episode as Howard Wolowitz said "Smart is the new sexy."

Just as a side note, that quote was used in the print ads that appeared promoting the series before it began as well.

[JulieSomoski]

I wouldn't say it's losing momentum. I would say that the show is becoming very stable, and it's really helping to jumpstart the Monday night lineup post-strike.

I would agree that the episodes are becoming less funny as the show goes on. I only laughed once at last night's episode - when everyone was telling Sheldon to leave-LOL - and maybe once or twice on the other 2 post-strike episodes. I was laughing a lot more before the strike, but it could just be these episodes that don't seem as funny.

One thing I am missing is the Leonard-Penny relationship. There has been no signs of a relationship between the 2 at all lately. I was hoping for something to get that storyline going again, but so far, nothing. Looks like the next episode may involve something with that, though.

[AB]

Last night's episode wasn't as funny as some of the other episodes but it was still ok. Maybe the next one will be better.

[JulieSomoski]

Originally Posted by annball1957

Last night's episode wasn't as funny as some of the other episodes but it was still ok. Maybe the next one will be better.

Sara Gilbert will be nice to see.

It seems like last night's episode didn't do as well as the show's been doing . . . I don't know what the exact number of viewers was, but I'm hoping it was above 8 million.

[Buffyboy323]

Originally Posted by annball1957

Last night's episode wasn't as funny as some of the other episodes but it was still ok. Maybe the next one will be better.

I agree. The episode with the little boy that escaped from Korea (please correct me if I'm wrong about the country...) wasn't that funny. Not only was it not funny, but I think it just wasn't a very good episode overall. The weakest episode of the season so far. I loved all the other ones though.

I don't think the show lost any steam. Not every episode of every show is going to be great. There's going to be a few episodes that fall flat here and there. I'm sure everything will be fine in the coming weeks.

[Buffyboy323]

Originally Posted by TeeVeeCloset

Just as a side note, that quote was used in the print ads that appeared promoting the series before it began as well.

LOL! Yep. I was surpised that comment wasn't written in sooner.

[theshark8777]

Originally Posted by Buffyboy323

I agree. The episode with the little boy that escaped from Korea (please correct me if I'm wrong about the country...) wasn't that funny. Not only was it not funny, but I think it just wasn't a very good episode overall. The weakest episode of the season so far. I loved all the other ones though.

I don't think the show lost any steam. Not every episode of every show is going to be great. There's going to be a few episodes that fall flat here and there. I'm sure everything will be fine in the coming weeks.

You're still upset that this show replaced "The Class!"

[TVFactFan]

No one liked the ep when Sheldon's mom came to visit a couple of weeks ago? I like that one a lot

[AB]

^ I liked the one with Sheldon's mom too. It had several funny moments in it.

[snl 70s show fan]

Originally Posted by Buffyboy323

I agree. The episode with the little boy that escaped from Korea (please correct me if I'm wrong about the country...) wasn't that funny. Not only was it not funny, but I think it just wasn't a very good episode overall. The weakest episode of the season so far. I loved all the other ones though.

I don't think the show lost any steam. Not every episode of every show is going to be great. There's going to be a few episodes that fall flat here and there. I'm sure everything will be fine in the coming weeks.

i didnt for the one about the koeran boy ether it also seemed to have less screen time for kaley the any ep so far she basiclly just made a cameo apperence in the ep

[Superbowl]

Originally Posted by snl 70s show fan

i didnt for the one about the koeran boy ether it also seemed to have less screen time for kaley the any ep so far she basiclly just made a cameo apperence in the ep

Don't worry Kaley we be in it more this week, and from what I am hearing even more next week. They just gave her a small part in one episode. She will be back in full force in the coming weeks.

[snl 70s show fan]

Originally Posted by Superbowl

Don't worry Kaley we be in it more this week, and from what I am hearing even more next week. They just gave her a small part in one episode. She will be back in full force in the coming weeks.

thanks for the heads up on kaley