GinaPagnato Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 I have a ds who has enjoyed some episodes of The Office, but I've seen some that are later in the series and feel they're not appropriate for him. If you like the show and enjoy the humor, what's another good series that you like? I'm trying to offer him a comparable/acceptable substitute. TIA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mytwomonkeys Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 how old i your child? that'll help me. i love slapstick comedy like the office. seinfeld is a good alternative perhaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in OH Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 I like Parks and Rec with Amy Pohler. The themes are not quite so adult, and the characters are nice, but quirky, people. Season 1 began a bit slow, but the characters have really developed. Similar offbeat humor to The Office. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 To me, the main thing that makes The Office is that adult uncomfortable humor. So most of the things that do that are also... well... adult. I can think of shows that are a little cleaner, but sitcoms are pretty dirty now. Parks and Recreation is a bit cleaner, for example, but not always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDad Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 I like Parks and Recreation with Amy Poehler. The themes are not quite so adult, and the characters are nice, but quirky, people. Season 1 began a bit slow, but the characters have really developed. Similar offbeat humor to The Office. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinaPagnato Posted February 4, 2012 Author Share Posted February 4, 2012 He's 15. It's not like he doesn't "get" The Office humor, it's just that it started to get so se*ually oriented, that I just felt like it wasn't good viewing anymore. Hilarious characters, but awkward plots, kwim? I suggested Parks and Rec, but he was bored by the first couple of episodes. Perhaps he needs to give it longer and get past season 1? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuff Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 The first season is pretty dull. But it gets very funny in season 2. I don't know why we stuck it out, but I'm glad we did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrganicAnn Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 How about "The Middle"? "Big Bang Theory"? It is difficult to think of shows that are for adults but don't have at least some adult themes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jen3kids Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Corner Gas - a Canadian show. You can find episodes on YouTube now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaCoop04 Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 We love King of Queens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 The first season is pretty dull. But it gets very funny in season 2. I don't know why we stuck it out, but I'm glad we did. Interesting. Maybe I should give it another try, as I only watched a few episodes from the first season and wasn't impressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristenR Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 We love King of Queens :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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