Right now, my two Aussie binge-watching shows are Kath and Kim and House Husbands.
I watched some clips of Kath and Kim, a few years ago and didn't like it. I thought maybe if I tried a whole season, I'd grow to like it. So far, it's not working. Today I watched episode #3 of the first season, and I've not yet fallen in love. Maybe I will like it by the end of the season?
I've heard it said that Americans aren't typically able to appreciate Kath and Kim. For example, Wendy Butler Gregory, a Hulu commenter, says, I LOVE this show!! I think it's hysterical. But I'm an Aussie expat living in the States. When I came across this I was surprised (and grateful) that Hulu's showing it, only because I think it's true Aussie humor, very tongue-in-cheek which I don't think our friends here in the States would get or really appreciate.
So I guess I'm not the only American who's unable to love Kath and Kim. But why? I mean why am I able to enjoy some Aussie comedy, but not others. Is it the tongue-in-cheek aspect? Do I not like tongue-in-cheek humor? I don't know. I think A Moody Christmas and At Home With Julia had a similar style of humor, and I enjoyed both of those. Do they use tongue-in-cheek humor? Or is it a different style.
I'm trying to find a definition of tongue-in-cheek, but am not really finding anything that makes sense to me. Lord Wiki says the term is used to imply that a statement or other production is humorously or otherwise not seriously intended, and it should not be taken at face value.
Doesn't that apply to most comedy?
What I feel about the Kath and Kim comedy is that I'm being hit over the head with it. I feel it's not subtle enough for me.
As for the characters. I feel very annoyed by Kim (Gina Riley). And yeah. I know she's supposed to be selfish and annoying, and that's part of the joke. But I end up feeling more annoyed than amused. I do like Kel (Glenn Robbins). He's probably my favorite character. He's such a nice guy. And I like Sharon (Magda Szubanski) She's sweet and cute.
I'm wondering if I'll end up growing to like the show eventually. I might. I'll see what happens in the next few days.
As for my other show. House Husbands. I love it. I think I liked the first season, and now with the second season, the like has grown to love. As we have comfort foods, I think we can also have comfort shows. They're the ones that make us feel warm and cozy. The characters feel like our friends; they make us laugh and cry. That's how House Husbands is for me.
I watched some clips of Kath and Kim, a few years ago and didn't like it. I thought maybe if I tried a whole season, I'd grow to like it. So far, it's not working. Today I watched episode #3 of the first season, and I've not yet fallen in love. Maybe I will like it by the end of the season?
I've heard it said that Americans aren't typically able to appreciate Kath and Kim. For example, Wendy Butler Gregory, a Hulu commenter, says, I LOVE this show!! I think it's hysterical. But I'm an Aussie expat living in the States. When I came across this I was surprised (and grateful) that Hulu's showing it, only because I think it's true Aussie humor, very tongue-in-cheek which I don't think our friends here in the States would get or really appreciate.
So I guess I'm not the only American who's unable to love Kath and Kim. But why? I mean why am I able to enjoy some Aussie comedy, but not others. Is it the tongue-in-cheek aspect? Do I not like tongue-in-cheek humor? I don't know. I think A Moody Christmas and At Home With Julia had a similar style of humor, and I enjoyed both of those. Do they use tongue-in-cheek humor? Or is it a different style.
I'm trying to find a definition of tongue-in-cheek, but am not really finding anything that makes sense to me. Lord Wiki says the term is used to imply that a statement or other production is humorously or otherwise not seriously intended, and it should not be taken at face value.
Doesn't that apply to most comedy?
What I feel about the Kath and Kim comedy is that I'm being hit over the head with it. I feel it's not subtle enough for me.
As for the characters. I feel very annoyed by Kim (Gina Riley). And yeah. I know she's supposed to be selfish and annoying, and that's part of the joke. But I end up feeling more annoyed than amused. I do like Kel (Glenn Robbins). He's probably my favorite character. He's such a nice guy. And I like Sharon (Magda Szubanski) She's sweet and cute.
I'm wondering if I'll end up growing to like the show eventually. I might. I'll see what happens in the next few days.
As for my other show. House Husbands. I love it. I think I liked the first season, and now with the second season, the like has grown to love. As we have comfort foods, I think we can also have comfort shows. They're the ones that make us feel warm and cozy. The characters feel like our friends; they make us laugh and cry. That's how House Husbands is for me.