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bigdaddy2003

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Feb 9, 2013 4:10 PM
So I just started watching Arrested Development because I remembered all of the praise it received on here. I thought it was a pure comedy? I just finished the first show and I didn't find one thing funny. Am I missing something or should I keep watching?
Feb 9, 2013 4:10pm
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Feb 9, 2013 4:32 PM
You either love it or hate it.
Feb 9, 2013 4:32pm
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Feb 9, 2013 4:47 PM
Awesome show. I'm definitely going to rewatch before the new season starts.
Feb 9, 2013 4:47pm
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Feb 9, 2013 4:47 PM
bigdaddy2003;1385885 wrote:So I just started watching Arrested Development because I remembered all of the praise it received on here. I thought it was a pure comedy? I just finished the first show and I didn't find one thing funny. Am I missing something or should I keep watching?

It normally takes a few episodes to get into it. Either that or you are not smart enough to understand the humor. Good luck!
Feb 9, 2013 4:47pm
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Feb 9, 2013 4:49 PM
bigdaddy2003;1385885 wrote:So I just started watching Arrested Development because I remembered all of the praise it received on here. I thought it was a pure comedy? I just finished the first show and I didn't find one thing funny. Am I missing something or should I keep watching?

Not mainstream enough for some.
Feb 9, 2013 4:49pm
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Feb 9, 2013 4:56 PM
like_that;1385898 wrote:It normally takes a few episodes to get into it. Either that or you are not smart enough to understand the humor. Good luck!
Exactly on the first part.

I wasn't too big of a fan of the first episode myself the first time, but I kept going through the insistence of a friend. The series definitely builds upon itself a lot, and I find that the first episode is a lot more funny the second time you watch it. After watching the whole series through, it allows the the running gags to be evident in the pliot.
Feb 9, 2013 4:56pm
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Feb 9, 2013 5:03 PM
like_that;1385898 wrote:It normally takes a few episodes to get into it. Either that or you are not smart enough to understand the humor. Good luck!
Ha well I'm definitely smart enough. It's just not funny to me so far. Just my opinion. I'll give it a few more episodes.
Feb 9, 2013 5:03pm
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Feb 9, 2013 5:34 PM
Watching the 3rd episode now. It's pretty solid.
Feb 9, 2013 5:34pm
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Feb 9, 2013 6:53 PM
It is like curb your enthusiasm....in that it takes time to understand and appreciate the characters idiosyncrasies
Feb 9, 2013 6:53pm
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Feb 9, 2013 9:20 PM
Second greatest show ever.
Feb 9, 2013 9:20pm
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Feb 9, 2013 9:21 PM
I just realized ten post and no anal rapist memes.
Feb 9, 2013 9:21pm
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Feb 9, 2013 9:31 PM
I'm 7 episodes in and I like it much more now. 2nd best behind what Son?
Feb 9, 2013 9:31pm
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Feb 9, 2013 11:17 PM
bigdaddy2003;1385965 wrote:I'm 7 episodes in and I like it much more now. 2nd best behind what Son?
Found one with COA favorite actress:

Feb 9, 2013 11:17pm
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Feb 9, 2013 11:19 PM
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Feb 9, 2013 11:27 PM
I can't put Arrested Development at 2 yet but I do enjoy it much more now. (Ninth episode) What a messed up family. Ha
Feb 9, 2013 11:27pm
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Feb 10, 2013 10:30 PM
And that's why you always leave a note
Feb 10, 2013 10:30pm
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Feb 10, 2013 10:54 PM
It appears that I prematurely shot my wad...on what was supposed to be a dry run. And now I got a bit of a mess on my hands.
Feb 10, 2013 10:54pm
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Feb 10, 2013 11:01 PM
bigdaddy2003;1386019 wrote:I can't put Arrested Development at 2 yet but I do enjoy it much more now. (Ninth episode) What a messed up family. Ha

I suggest Shameless if you want a messed up family.
Feb 10, 2013 11:01pm
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Feb 10, 2013 11:03 PM
I definitely just needed a few episodes to get into it. The first 2 were just eh but the third was solid and from there on it's been entertaining.
Feb 10, 2013 11:03pm
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Feb 10, 2013 11:41 PM
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Feb 10, 2013 11:48 PM
I always loved the whole "don't call it that" joke about calling Orange County "the OC." I always want to make it anytime I see that abbreviation used for this site.
Feb 10, 2013 11:48pm
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Feb 10, 2013 11:48 PM
Sonofanump;1386607 wrote:
Yeah, that's an MRFILF.
Feb 10, 2013 11:48pm
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Feb 11, 2013 7:52 AM
O-Trap;1386610 wrote:Yeah, that's an MRFILF.
I'll try not to judge Matt in Ctown.
Feb 11, 2013 7:52am
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Feb 11, 2013 8:42 AM
My wife and I started rewatching the series again to be caught up for the new season.

Feb 11, 2013 8:42am
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Feb 11, 2013 8:48 AM
When are they going to drop the new episodes on netflix?
Feb 11, 2013 8:48am