Good work Eat my Shorts.
Aside from Aaron who seems to revel in enjoying comedies the vast majority of people hate, the only way someone could defend this show is if they are somehow involved in the making of it.
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As a first time contributor I write this with a modicum of trepidation.
Are you deliberately trying to discourage positive comments about this show?
The ratings are apparently quite good and presumably at least some of these people are enjoying it – probably a significant proportion of the demographic at which it is aimed.
As for the show itself – it's a bit ragged and not always well written, but it has certain energy and a "couldn't give a crap" attitude that obviously appeals to a younger audience.
Quote: Jonathan Kapspike @ October 25 2008, 11:46 PM BSTAs a first time contributor I write this with a modicum of trepidation.
Are you deliberately trying to discourage positive comments about this show?
The ratings are apparently quite good and presumably at least some of these people are enjoying it – probably a significant proportion of the demographic at which it is aimed.
As for the show itself – it's a bit ragged and not always well written, but it has certain energy and a "couldn't give a crap" attitude that obviously appeals to a younger audience.
Write what you like, if anyone tries to bat you down then ignore them. Your opinion is as good as anyone elses. (Apart from mine, of course)
Quote: Jonathan Kapspike @ October 25 2008, 11:46 PM BSTAs a first time contributor I write this with a modicum of trepidation.
Are you deliberately trying to discourage positive comments about this show?
Unfortunately, I fear that many are.
But you're more than welcome to have your say! 
Welcome to the site.
Quote: Jonathan Kapspike @ October 25 2008, 11:46 PM BSTAs a first time contributor I write this with a modicum of trepidation.
Are you deliberately trying to discourage positive comments about this show?
The ratings are apparently quite good and presumably at least some of these people are enjoying it – probably a significant proportion of the demographic at which it is aimed.
As for the show itself – it's a bit ragged and not always well written, but it has certain energy and a "couldn't give a crap" attitude that obviously appeals to a younger audience.
I suppose each to their own.
I think it is awful and another desperate attempt by BBC3 to appeal to the kids rather than on broadcasting quality.
You like it.
I think it is awful and another desperate attempt by BBC3 to appeal to the kids rather than on broadcasting quality.
A fair point about broadcast quality which admittedly could improve with regards tothis show.
However why should an appeal to a younger audience necessarily be
regarded as desperate – it does after all appear to be working for BBC3 with good ratings for this show and an increased audience share for the channel.
You seem to know a lot about the ratings. Are you in charge of the ratings at the BBC? 
No - just from reading about them online – they do have some relevance, although they are not the sole arbiter of quality.
Two of my personal favourite comedy shows Larry Sanders and (blast from the past) The Peter Principle never got good audience viewing figures – but if a programme does, it's interesting to try and figure out what's the appeal as opposed to simply ripping in to it.
Hmmm. Maybe the appeal is that it's utterly brainless.
That isn't just me ripping into it though.
Perhaps because it is a show where you really don't have to think about it that's what makes it popular.
You can just switch off and watch it.
Quote: Spagett @ October 26 2008, 1:04 AM BSTPerhaps because it is a show where you really don't have to think about it that's what makes it popular.
You can just switch off and watch it.
Well although I still hate it I can understand that logic in liking it.
Hello again,
I wish to allay any unsubstantiated assertion that I may be connected to the show in any way or form - either in a professional capacity or as a friend or relative to anyone involved with the show, by stating that most emphatically I am not.
Having said that, I have been involved in the television industry for over 21 years. Any show on the BBC you care to name that has been produced at TVC I have probably worked on it in some capacity or other.
For the record, I am not part of the targeted demographic for the expected audience of Coming of age. I am in my mid forties – although if my arm were to be twisted I would confess to looking 35ish.
Now I hope that puts this particular issue to bed.
Kisses,
Hilary xx
Hehe. I was watching Points Of View on iPlayer and a very short clip of this show was played because a bunch of teenagers were talking about how they're portrayed unfairly.
Quote: Hilary Fish @ October 26 2008, 7:30 PM BSTHello again,
We pulled you back in . . . there is no escape . . . much like a black hole . . . .
Quote: hotzappa11 @ October 26 2008, 9:19 PM BSTHehe. I was watching Points Of View on iPlayer and a very short clip of this show was played because a bunch of teenagers were talking about how they're portrayed unfairly.
Oddly enough, although the show was featured visually, there was no mention of it, nor any mention of anything specific TO it.