Sitcoms today have become completely hollow because writers are paralyzed by the fear of causing even a second of discomfort. Comedy is supposed to push boundaries and poke at the awkward truths of human nature, but we’ve reached a point where every script feels like it’s been scrubbed by a legal team and a PR firm before it hits the air.
We need to get back to a place where we can actually tell jokes again without worrying about every single micro-offense. When you remove the risk of making people uncomfortable, you remove the soul of humor. Great comedy shouldn't feel 'safe' or 'cautious'; it should feel raw and sometimes a little bit cringey.
If we keep sanitizing our entertainment to appease everyone, we will eventually end up with nothing worth watching at all. #culture #media #entertainment
Is Fear Killing Comedy? Why New Sitcoms Are Losing Their Edge
Sitcoms used to be the heart of TV, but today they are playing it too safe. Is the fear of social media backlash ruining the comedy genre for good?
Is Fear Killing Comedy? Why New Sitcoms Are Losing Their Edge
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