And for the love of everything Holy, we pray that it’s actually better than The Big Bang Theory, which isn’t exactly a high bar.
Hey, I’m gonna get this one out of the way quickly: I hate The Big Bang Theory! I think it’s unfunny, reductive of the subculture it draws inspiration on and is offensive to both women and people of colour. Yet what I find most annoying about the show is how inaccurate it is when it comes to nerd culture, often just throwing out references and names to stereotypically “geeky” things without context in place of any structured writing. But hey, that’s not what this article is about (honestly, I just jump at any opinion to slag off TBBT, which made my aunt’s funeral very awkward, let me tell you). What this is really all about is a new series based on the world of esports being helmed by Johnny Galecki, who plays Leonard Hofstadter in The Big Bang Theory, working in collaboration with one of the show’s writers Anthony Del Broccolo.
The show which is is reportedly entitled “The Squad” will focus on the lives of a group of friends through their common love of gaming and esports. There’ve been no other details regarding the contents of the show or the nature of its production, but The Squad is not alone in being a new series dedicated to the culture of gaming. CBS has reportedly also placed a pilot order on a single-camera comedy about the world of esports, and in a similar yet unrelated vein, Ubisoft is currently producing a series entitled Mythic Quest: Raven’s Banquet which will focus on the quirky development team behind a massive multiplayer online game.
Masters of Doom is also in the works and has recently cast its John Romero and John C. Carmack, and let’s all just congratulate them for so accurately depicting Romero’s glorious head of hair in all its billowy glory. Video game TV series are clearly hot right now as everyone wants to tap into a market that appeals to both serialised television fans and gamers alike. All I’m saying is that I hope they don’t make any jokes about having your mount stolen in World of Warcraft.
(Because they did that in TBBT. You can’t steal mounts in WoW and it’s like they didn’t even try).
Last Updated: October 24, 2019
Llama In The Rift
October 24, 2019 at 11:48
I sense conflict…..Ima Llama outa here!!
Yozzie
October 24, 2019 at 11:48
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For the Emperor!
October 24, 2019 at 13:25
Big Bang started off well enough…but fizzled out really badly for me. Still need to catch the last season but not even a priority for me. Will add – rewatching it now is difficult for me because of how it fizzled
Kromas
October 24, 2019 at 11:13
Meh.
Alien Emperor Trevor
October 24, 2019 at 11:13
I love it already. The salt will be glorious.
BradeLunner
October 24, 2019 at 11:13
Can’t they get some other jobs? It’ll probably be marketed as ‘from the guys who brought you big bang theory’ so they can get that viewership, and in time to stay alive will have to cater to those tastes. Milking it most likely.
Raptor Rants
October 24, 2019 at 11:29
I just want to point out that TBBT was pretty much intentionally made to be stereotypical and is created to poke fun at those stereotypical world views. Which is no differant to the way the IT Crowd was stereotyping IT support and making fun at the expense of IT professionals, or the Office is to poke fun at how the “typical” office worker goes about their day.
It’s stereotyping but not claiming to be true and pokes fun at that stereotype.
Anyway, just my 2 cents worth. Watching TBBT has never made me sit up and go “HOW DARE YOU INSULT ME AND MY LIFESTYLE!” Not once. Because I know it’s a sitcom that aims to poke fun at gamers and geeks etc and has no grounding in actual reality.
Words of Ivory
October 24, 2019 at 12:04
The kind of hyper-sensitive kidults who get offended by the Big Bang Theory are exactly the kind of people the show is making fun of – people who take stuff way too seriously and personally.
You are the butt of the joke, and that’s why it offends you.
Words of Ivory
October 24, 2019 at 12:04
The kind of hyper-sensitive kidults who get offended by the Big Bang Theory are exactly the kind of people the show is making fun of – people who take stuff way too seriously and personally.
You are the butt of the joke, and that’s why it offends you.
Admiral Chief
October 24, 2019 at 11:30
tl;dr
Raptor Rants
October 24, 2019 at 11:30
Oh and on that note, one can probably expect the same with this new show. An overexageration of the stereotype that society has about esports and gamers who make a living off of it.
It will include jokes about not being able to find the girl of their dreams, drinking too much energy drinks etc
Pariah
October 24, 2019 at 11:30
If anything, the woeful inaccuracies and bending of truths make it even more funny for me. I see the humour AND I’m laughing at just how badly wrong some of the stuff is. In the end, it’s just a sitcom, and much like shooting the fuel tank of a car won’t blow it up, truth is bendy in the world of tv and movies.
Raptor Rants
October 24, 2019 at 13:59
That is exactly the point of the show I believe. The woeful inaccuracies are exactly what makes people laugh because they realise it’s absurd and completely detached from reality.
BradeLunner
October 24, 2019 at 14:53
I dunno man, alot of the people I know who watch it don’t know that it’s an absurd representation of our culture. For me though I didn’t like it because it’s just, subjectively of course, a poorly written and acted show that
Raptor Rants
October 24, 2019 at 18:33
Many folk find it poorly written. That I cannot argue. It is poorly written. But then again most sitcoms are.
I guess there are people who think TBBT is representative the same as there are others who think Boston Legal is a legit representation of lawyer firms.
BradeLunner
October 24, 2019 at 18:52
Any suggestions for a good sitcom to sit and watch with the wife? We’ve killed Friends, new girl, HIMYM, tried TBBT, and now onto It’s always sunny in Philadelphia. Side note, Grace and Frankie on Netflix does not get enough love. And yea I know ragging on TBBT theory but liking some of the above is a bit hypocritical, maybe I did take offense! I’m a brown gamer, just wanted more from Kuthrapali!
Dresden
October 24, 2019 at 19:49
Maybe try The Office, Parks and Recreation or even Community. They are all on Amazon.
Raptor Rants
October 24, 2019 at 20:23
I see you haven’t mentioned Brooklyn99… Any chance you haven’t checked that?
BradeLunner
October 25, 2019 at 02:38
Ooh hell yes! How could I forget! That’s me being a common bitch
Raptor Rants
October 25, 2019 at 02:38
hahahaha. Man what a show. Mmm. I am not sure of any other sitcoms. There’s Fuller House which is… OK I guess? but very taste dependent.
There’s Northern Rescue (I think that’s what it’s called) that’s looking like it could be something. But that’s more drama.
The Ranch is pretty good actually.
BradeLunner
October 25, 2019 at 09:53
I’ll give em a try, haven’t watched the ranch yet, was bummed when that news came out about Hyde
Raptor Rants
October 25, 2019 at 14:16
The Ranch is fun for sure.
I didn’t know Danny Masterson was implicated in something. I had to Google what you were talking about 0_0
Yikes
BradeLunner
October 25, 2019 at 14:40
Turns out Fez wasn’t the real creep at all 😀
Admiral Chief
October 24, 2019 at 13:59
Yeah, I dig it, casual entertainment, a modern twist on Friends if you were
Admiral Chief
October 24, 2019 at 11:30
Did you mean, your 7 cents? Since tl;dr Raptor posts are worth more
Raptor Rants
October 24, 2019 at 13:59
Oh you
Pariah
October 24, 2019 at 13:59
Is this the classic example of a “neg”?
Words of Ivory
October 24, 2019 at 12:04
The kind of hyper-sensitive kidults who get offended by the Big Bang Theory are exactly the kind of people the show is making fun of – people who take stuff way too seriously and personally.
You are the butt of the joke, and that’s why it offends you.
Yozzie
October 24, 2019 at 14:35
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Admiral Chief
October 24, 2019 at 14:35
Indeed, well said
Pariah
October 24, 2019 at 14:35
I’m offended by the word of Ivory.
Hammersteyn
October 24, 2019 at 11:30
Meh
Admiral Chief
October 24, 2019 at 13:59
Moo
Raptor Rants
October 24, 2019 at 17:29
What does the fox say!
Pariah
October 24, 2019 at 17:51
Oh I hate that song. With a vehement passion.
Hammersteyn
October 24, 2019 at 18:12
What does the fox say?
“Ring-ding-ding-ding-dingeringeding!
Gering-ding-ding-ding-dingeringeding!
Gering-ding-ding-ding-dingeringeding!”
Raptor Rants
October 24, 2019 at 19:47
PAPAPAPAPAPAPAAAAA
Hammersteyn
October 25, 2019 at 02:14
7 Ps
Admiral Chief
October 25, 2019 at 02:25
HA(7)
Pariah
October 25, 2019 at 08:47
LOL!
Raptor Rants
October 25, 2019 at 09:01
Oh… my…. FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF https://media0.giphy.com/media/tz7oXvXRRYSgU/giphy.gif
Pariah
October 24, 2019 at 19:47
*screams*
Admiral Chief
October 24, 2019 at 20:05
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Admiral Chief
October 24, 2019 at 18:12
[marks for future reference]
Pariah
October 24, 2019 at 19:47
I will post Rebecca Black. Don’t even test me.
Admiral Chief
October 24, 2019 at 20:05
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Pariah
October 25, 2019 at 02:25
That looks like Jack Parow in a fox outfit. Fucking nightmares.
Admiral Chief
October 25, 2019 at 08:47
You asked for nightmares? https://www.tabletmag.com/wp-content/files_mf/ylvis620.jpg
Pariah
October 25, 2019 at 13:00
Oh that’s it? I thought you were going to post a selfie of @monstercheddar:disqus
Dresden
October 24, 2019 at 19:48
He has a knack for reminding us of songs we hate.
Hammersteyn
October 24, 2019 at 18:12
7?
Admiral Chief
October 24, 2019 at 18:32
HAH
Hammersteyn
October 24, 2019 at 18:12
Yeah, I’d rather watch cows grazing, or Pandas eating. It’s mesmerizing.
Hammersteyn
October 24, 2019 at 19:47
2:40 damn, they’re strong
Quentin Huggett
October 24, 2019 at 11:30
“iI hate The Big Bang Theory! I think it’s unfunny, reductive of the subculture it draws inspiration on and is offensive to both women and people of colour.” the whole show really? me thinks your virtue signaling is not gonna get you any where
Pariah
October 24, 2019 at 13:59
Hey, opinions are opinions. To each their own. That’s his opinion and it’s a valid one. No need to discredit it because you don’t feel the same.
Quentin Huggett
October 24, 2019 at 14:18
An opinion with out substantiation is ripe for being discredited. My opinion of him virtue signaling is just as valid as his of the show being offensive. The more pertinent question is why if one person finds something is offensive it should invalidate that thing for everyone else?
Pariah
October 24, 2019 at 17:51
Except he wasn’t invalidating it for anyone. He was expressing his opinion. And, quite honestly, all you need to do is watch the show to see that his points are indeed valid.
If everyone needed to provide substantiation for an opinion, then it wouldn’t be an opinion, it’d simply be fact.
Further to that, nobody owes you, or ANYONE, an explanation for how they feel. Remember that.
Raptor Rants
October 24, 2019 at 22:39
Gotta agree with @disqus_DZQkEkC9EG:disqus in the fact that the points made in the article are legit. There is offensive stuff in their against gamers, woman, scientists, people of color, pharmaceuticals, waitresses, geeks, teachers, universities, how science funding works… Oh my goodness. So much offensive stuff in the show.
I think the only things kept in high regards in this show are flags and trains.
But again, it’s the point of the show. It’s meant to be a poking of fun at ALL these stereotypes and just plays on them in a way that makes clear its intention that it’s meant to be like that. *Shrugs*
But everyone is entitled to their opinion. Regardless if they like the show or not
Quentin Huggett
October 24, 2019 at 22:39
He is expressing an opinion that something is offensive two entire groups of people. Something he cant possibly know. So the validity of the opinion is easy to call in to question. I am not interested in the feelings, but in the “thinkings” and those do require explanations.
Yozzie
October 24, 2019 at 11:47
This sounds amazing. I’m down!
Llama In The Rift
October 24, 2019 at 11:48
I sense conflict…..Ima Llama outa here!!
Yozzie
October 24, 2019 at 11:48
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Raptor Rants
October 24, 2019 at 12:04
This show is offensive and stereotypical too.
Yozzie
October 24, 2019 at 14:35
tl;dr
Raptor Rants
October 24, 2019 at 18:52
your fishing rod is tl;dr
too long – didn’t reel
Yozzie
October 24, 2019 at 19:10
I was gonna comment about your purple trees but that’s actually a good one.
Admiral Chief
October 24, 2019 at 19:29
What about the purple hills?
Yozzie
October 24, 2019 at 20:39
He is modding Skyrim to look like MLP
Admiral Chief
October 24, 2019 at 20:56
Fooookin bronie
Yozzie
October 25, 2019 at 03:18
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Raptor Rants
October 25, 2019 at 03:31
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Yozzie
October 25, 2019 at 10:30
“respek the brohoof”
It’s LAW
Admiral Chief
October 25, 2019 at 10:42
Weirdos
Raptor Rants
October 24, 2019 at 19:29
haha
Admiral Chief
October 24, 2019 at 14:35
Same as your face, so stereotypical
Raptor Rants
October 24, 2019 at 18:51
Pffffffffffff
Admiral Chief
October 24, 2019 at 19:10
The ghost poop goes pfffffffff
Captain JJ
October 24, 2019 at 12:20
Wow.
Nice to pop in and see why I don’t pop in so much anymore.
The world has moved on…and then some things here just never change.
Admiral Chief
October 24, 2019 at 14:35
You don’t like guys making fun of each other?
Raptor Rants
October 24, 2019 at 15:11
*waves*
Captain JJ
October 24, 2019 at 18:32
Hey buddy!
Man, when last did we chat!? XD
Admiral Chief
October 24, 2019 at 19:29
Seems like 7 months ago
Captain JJ
October 24, 2019 at 20:05
More like 7min! o/
But every moment away from Raps feels like a lifetime
Captain JJ
October 24, 2019 at 20:05
More like 7min! o/
But every moment away from Raps feels like a lifetime
Admiral Chief
October 24, 2019 at 20:24
DAWWWWW
Raptor Rants
October 24, 2019 at 21:32
7 seconds
Admiral Chief
October 24, 2019 at 21:32
Hehehehehehehe
Son of Banana Jim
October 24, 2019 at 12:20
I never felt strongly for or against Big Bang Theory. I liked the first season, but I just lost interest along the way. Never bothered with any of the recent seasons and probably never will.
I guess this series will be more of the same though?
CrAiGiSh
October 24, 2019 at 13:07
I’d watch.
For the Emperor!
October 24, 2019 at 13:25
Big Bang started off well enough…but fizzled out really badly for me. Still need to catch the last season but not even a priority for me. Will add – rewatching it now is difficult for me because of how it fizzled
Kikmi
October 24, 2019 at 15:12
Oh FFS.
Karl Basson
October 25, 2019 at 19:17
You should be more critical on your own terrible writing and not Big Bang Theory’s. I strongly doubt that your writing can keep a show going for 12 seasons.