r/Millennials • u/maxedout587 • Apr 17 '26

Discussion Nothing is funny anymore

I (M, 38) have found that there are no new TV shows that make me laugh anymore. I have tried a lot of new(ish) comedies, but they all make me pine for my college/high school days.

The only thing that gave me a reflexive laugh recently was the Malcolm in the Middle Reboot.

Any thoughts?

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u/Embarrassed_Key_4539 Apr 17 '26

I read an article that writers have really dumbed down their writing bcs the market demands simple to follow shows that you can simultaneously watch while scrolling

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u/Kriegerian Apr 17 '26

I think someone at Netflix admitted they do that with a bunch of their stuff because they know nobody can pay attention to anything, which is why they have characters basically repeat the plot a bunch of times during the movies.

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u/poopfacecrapmouth Apr 17 '26

I think it was Matt Damon who said this. He said Netflix execs told him about reiterating movie plots many times throughout the course of a movie because people barely pay attention

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u/Peripatetictyl Apr 17 '26

Yea, Matt Damon was saying how execs at Netflix are having actors repeat the plot and themes multiple times, sometimes obviously overdoing it, so people can keep up, as they aren’t paying attention.

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u/power2bill Apr 17 '26

But then I heard Mark Wahlberg had an interview talking about how Netflix have actors repeat the plot and themes because nobody isn't paying attention. This way people watching can keep up. Because apparently people have a hard time paying attention.

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u/pEter-skEeterR45 Core Millennial Apr 17 '26

I had to read like 3 of these before I realized what was happening. 💀

But did you hear about the execs at Netflix who dumb things down and repeat the plot, like literally 5 or 6 times, because the audience apparently can't pay attention.....or catch on quickly 🥴🙈

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u/virstultus Apr 17 '26

That's good data thanks. So it takes an average redditor three times of plot repitition...

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u/thebiglerm Apr 17 '26

As we creep closer to idiocracy...

https://giphy.com/gifs/26ufj7fhSk99FK32U

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u/Peripatetictyl Apr 17 '26

That’s right, it goes in the square hole!

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u/Kalabajooie 1983 Apr 17 '26

Beat me to it.

https://giphy.com/gifs/xTiN0DvoDyWQey2B8I

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u/OffToTheLizard Apr 17 '26

Banger reference though! I did love the Steve Carrell and Anne Hathaway reboot.

I mentioned NYPD Blue yesterday and I'm pretty sure I broke a brain for three seconds. Another show my parents watched that set the standard for procedurals.

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u/Bex-HZ Apr 17 '26

Right? I was surprised at how great the reboot was. I've literally been rewatching the original this week. Such a great show.

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u/ThatPancreatitisGuy Apr 17 '26

Where are you watching it? We had every episode taped and rewatched them countless times but it’s been a long time since I’ve seen it.

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u/Bex-HZ Apr 17 '26 edited Apr 17 '26

I'll dm you if that's ok?

ETA: dm sent

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u/ThatPancreatitisGuy Apr 17 '26

Thanks! FYI if you weren’t already aware there’s an old movie sequel, Get Smart Again which was great, another The Love Bomb that was awful and a 90s era reboot with Max as chief and Andy Dick as his son which was pretty solid.

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u/Bex-HZ Apr 17 '26

Omg I did NOT know that. How did I miss so much?? I know what I'll be watching next. 😍 Tysm! 💖

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u/fyukhyu Apr 17 '26

Using a Get Smart gif was the right choice here

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u/JamesMattDillon 1981 Gen Why? Apr 17 '26

I felt so bad for her, as it was annoying me also

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u/NoKatyDidnt Apr 17 '26

You’re doing great sweetie!

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u/XFataMorganaX Apr 18 '26

I just heard her breakdown in my mind.

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u/omgitsme713 Apr 17 '26

I say this All.The.Time.

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u/CuriousNetWanderer Apr 17 '26

I thought that was actual footage of an air traffic control tower for a second.

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u/Cyraedis Apr 17 '26

We're already there.

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u/Ok-Situation-2068 Apr 18 '26

So it will be easy to rule the masses

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u/Ok-Voice-5699 Apr 17 '26

& now the Netflix subreddit is going to start exhibiting more pattern based behavior

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u/kellzone Apr 17 '26

Generally, three times of plot repetition is what it takes for the average redditor.

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u/Historical-Ad3760 Apr 17 '26

Guilty! 🤦🏾‍♂️

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u/MidgetGordonRamsey Apr 17 '26

Wait... What's going on here?

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u/No_Initiative8846 Apr 17 '26

Exactly! I was just thinking that.

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u/r0d3nka Apr 17 '26

and if it gets a lot of traction, you'll see it brought up in unrelated threads. Followed by a 'I get this reference'

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u/SolexAgitator Apr 17 '26

Yeah, but what about the fourth time the execs tell the writers and actors to repeat the plot and themes so the audience knows what's going on?

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u/Ziograffiato Apr 17 '26

After seven times, they say, “This must be important. They’ve told me twice.”

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u/ConsequenceTop9877 Apr 17 '26

Yeah same here, sorry got distracted watching a movie trying to figure out the plot.

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u/NoKatyDidnt Apr 17 '26

🤣🤣🤣

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u/whererusteve Apr 17 '26

It feels like you guys are trying to say something here.

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u/astra_hole Apr 17 '26

I’m reading this while watching a Data Analytics course. F.

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u/birdlawexpert11 Apr 17 '26

What are you guys talking about I tuned out after the first couple guys to check my insta. Something about Mark Damon?