Why We Need More Sitcoms | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Entertainment

Why We Need More Sitcoms

9
Why We Need More Sitcoms

Lately, I've been on an old movie binge.

And by lately, I mean the past five or six years.

I can't tell you when it started. I know that it was musicals that drew me first to the genre of what is considered 'old,' only to be sucked in further by black and white movies, fast talking gangsters, and whirlwind romances that seem silly to a modern day audience, but not to me.

That's just movies though, and that's just me. What really has most of my generation's interest now is, don't worry, 90's sitcoms.

Maybe it's because Nick@Nite is the only thing worthwhile on the TV at midnight when you're frantically trying to finish that essay that was supposed to be turned in the next day. Maybe it's because some of the jokes are actually funny, even if the pop culture references are a little, well, not so relevant anymore. Maybe it's because there's really nothing like this anymore. Or maybe it's because every girl just has a thing about Jennifer Anniston and believes whole-heartedly that she deserved to find love.

Either way, some 20 years after these shows premiered, they're slowly being brought back to life by young adults.

Now, bear with me. There are adult sitcoms that are on now that are pretty funny. "Two Broke Girls" is great, and "The Big Bang Theory" will probably be shown in science classes nationwide in a few years.

But for the most part, in a world full of reality TV, and now fake reality TV, the art of sitcoms is slowly dying. If it didn't actually happen, people don't want to watch it (never mind that there's nothing real about reality shows, but that's a whole other topic).

Thus, the classic sitcoms were brought back for all ages to enjoy. There's "Full House" for the young, where good, clean, family comedy reigns ("Fuller House" isn't so terrible either, but try telling a critic that). Then there's the raunchier side in "Friends," where we get such classic lines like "She's your lobster," and "We were on a break."

In my opinion, I think we need more of these shows. Comedy is needed in daily life. We should be looking forward to an episode of something silly, not people like the Kardashian's complaining about how hard it is to build their million-dollar mansions.

These sitcoms remind us of us, of our own lives, of what we, as normal people, are going through. We can laugh at a group of friends who are similar to our own, and have a great time taking quizzes based off of their characters.

Because at the end of the day, we'll know that they're just playing a part, and it's OK. They're not claiming that this is their actual life, or portray themselves on TV as victims because paparazzi follow them everywhere.

We're able to relate to these sitcoms of the 90's because they relate to us; isn't it time we started making some more?

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Entertainment

Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

These powerful lyrics remind us how much good is inside each of us and that sometimes we are too blinded by our imperfections to see the other side of the coin, to see all of that good.

168322
Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

The song was sent to me late in the middle of the night. I was still awake enough to plug in my headphones and listen to it immediately. I always did this when my best friend sent me songs, never wasting a moment. She had sent a message with this one too, telling me it reminded her so much of both of us and what we have each been through in the past couple of months.

Keep Reading...Show less
Zodiac wheel with signs and symbols surrounding a central sun against a starry sky.

What's your sign? It's one of the first questions some of us are asked when approached by someone in a bar, at a party or even when having lunch with some of our friends. Astrology, for centuries, has been one of the largest phenomenons out there. There's a reason why many magazines and newspapers have a horoscope page, and there's also a reason why almost every bookstore or library has a section dedicated completely to astrology. Many of us could just be curious about why some of us act differently than others and whom we will get along with best, and others may just want to see if their sign does, in fact, match their personality.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

20 Song Lyrics To Put A Spring Into Your Instagram Captions

"On an island in the sun, We'll be playing and having fun"

54006
Person in front of neon musical instruments; glowing red and white lights.
Photo by Spencer Imbrock on Unsplash

Whenever I post a picture to Instagram, it takes me so long to come up with a caption. I want to be funny, clever, cute and direct all at the same time. It can be frustrating! So I just look for some online. I really like to find a song lyric that goes with my picture, I just feel like it gives the picture a certain vibe.

Here's a list of song lyrics that can go with any picture you want to post!

Keep Reading...Show less
Chalk drawing of scales weighing "good" and "bad" on a blackboard.
WP content

Being a good person does not depend on your religion or status in life, your race or skin color, political views or culture. It depends on how good you treat others.

We are all born to do something great. Whether that be to grow up and become a doctor and save the lives of thousands of people, run a marathon, win the Noble Peace Prize, or be the greatest mother or father for your own future children one day. Regardless, we are all born with a purpose. But in between birth and death lies a path that life paves for us; a path that we must fill with something that gives our lives meaning.

Keep Reading...Show less
Health and Wellness

10 Hygiene Tips For All College Athletes

College athletes, it's time we talk about sports hygiene.

48142
Woman doing pull-ups on bars with sun shining behind her.

I got a request to talk about college athletes hygiene so here it is.

College athletes, I get it, you are busy! From class, to morning workouts, to study table, to practice, and more. But that does not excuse the fact that your hygiene comes first! Here are some tips when it comes to taking care of your self.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments