4 ms·
I find many popular shows are quite moralistic, but I'm not sure if that's cause or effect. Are they popular because we like moralistic stories, or because stor
by jacknews 5y ago
I find many popular shows are quite moralistic, but I'm not sure if that's cause or effect. Are they popular because we like moralistic stories, or because story-tellers want to moralize us? Many 'indie' shows, often European, are much more ambiguous and reflective of real life.
- reidjs 5y agoThis is especially noticeable in formulaic sitcoms. Any time a character lies, cheats, etc, they will get caught in the worst way possible. At some base societal level it's "correct" to punish the bad guy and reward the good guy. Our stories reflect this attitude.
- AnimalMuppet 5y agoWell, for a sitcom, they get caught in the funniest possible way, which usually turns out to also be the worst (and funniest because it's worst). Humor drives, not morality.