Quote: Martin Holmes @ September 17, 2007, 9:45 PMHa. It's not that I'm too judgmental, I just know how good comedy can and has been and I won't champion something that's mediocre just because it's slightly better than that other thing that's shit.
But it's not about "championing" it, unless you're their marketing director. 
It's just a reality that the majority of art produced – whether it be tv shows, movies, music, or some other form – is horrible. When a show comes along that's funny (all the way through or in parts), then it's just nice to appreciate it. Can my wife cook like a cordon bleu chef? No, but that doesn't mean I'm going to "not champion mediocrity" and refuse to eat it. There's room to enjoy the really great classics and have fun with the good stuff as well, if for no other reason than to highlight why classics are classics. 
I'm going to try that line the next time someones cooks me something 'I'm sorry, I won't champion mediocrity by eating this' Brilliant 
