TV is Funny
Aug 14, 2018 08:44:33 #
It has to be interesting writing for TV shows because so much of the dialogue is recycled. Maybe the writers have codes for cliches they use so often. One of my favorites is, "We don't want any trouble." A guy and his date are walking alone on a dark, deserted street when three thugs approach them. The guy says those magic words, thinking the thugs will go on their way.
Is "Trouble" an item you can order online? "Oh, excuse us. We though you were the gentleman who had ordered Trouble. Sorry if we bothered you."
Another good, over-used line is, "You don't want to do this." Well, he's obviously doing it, so he must want to do it.
Is "Trouble" an item you can order online? "Oh, excuse us. We though you were the gentleman who had ordered Trouble. Sorry if we bothered you."
Another good, over-used line is, "You don't want to do this." Well, he's obviously doing it, so he must want to do it.
Aug 14, 2018 08:54:17 #
leftj
Loc: Texas
jerryc41 wrote:
It has to be interesting writing for TV shows beca... (show quote)
How about "Let's do this" or "You got this".
Aug 14, 2018 08:59:22 #
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Aug 14, 2018 09:34:27 #
Some one say about 50+ years ago that TV is "The Great American Waste Land" . You known that is still true today.
Aug 14, 2018 11:12:34 #
Aug 14, 2018 12:35:56 #
leftj
Loc: Texas
Quinn 4 wrote:
Some one say about 50+ years ago that TV is "The Great American Waste Land" . You known that is still true today.
Even more so today.
Aug 14, 2018 12:43:26 #
How about the police shows that tell families of victims, "We're sorry for your loss..."?
Aug 14, 2018 12:59:51 #
leftj
Loc: Texas
DJ Mills wrote:
How about the police shows that tell families of victims, "We're sorry for your loss..."?
Yeah. I hate that one.
Aug 14, 2018 23:01:14 #
Quinn 4 wrote:
Some one say about 50+ years ago that TV is "The Great American Waste Land" . You known that is still true today.
Yep! That's why I don't bother with it.
Aug 15, 2018 07:45:37 #
Quinn 4 wrote:
Some one say about 50+ years ago that TV is "The Great American Waste Land" . You known that is still true today.
It was Newton Minnow, former FCC Chairman.
Aug 15, 2018 08:43:10 #
DJ Mills wrote:
How about the police shows that tell families of victims, "We're sorry for your loss..."?
I hate that expression, but it has become the standard response now, like pushing a button and having the words come out. I remember when that started, and it seemed meaningless then. I would never say it. Maybe people are told to use that expression on the job because it is generic and least likely to offend anyone - or express real sympathy.
Aug 15, 2018 08:44:04 #
ELNikkor wrote:
I'm getting too old for this...
Yes! And that goes for the three posted above you, as well.
Let's not forget, "What do we got?"
Aug 15, 2018 08:53:00 #
leftj
Loc: Texas
jerryc41 wrote:
Yes! And that goes for the three posted above you, as well.
Let's not forget, "What do we got?"
Let's not forget, "What do we got?"
Or all the news readers "what we now know".
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