Is The Game A Comedy? The Laugh Track Is Just As Confused As We Are
No, this isn’t another analysis of The Game‘s gassed-up drama. After a couple of episodes, it’s evident The Game has yet to figure out if it wants to be a drama or a sitcom. Case in point, the awkward usage of its laugh track. Has anyone noticed that the person responsible for pushing the button o’ laughs hasn’t been educated on when to utilize the machine?
The laugh track is usually used to influence the viewer to laugh at a joke that producers want you to find funny. The problem with the show is that it misses many jokes while pointing others out with no real rhyme or reason. If you find yourself chuckling at a joke Jason Pitts slid in during the show, but heard no laugh track, you’re not the only one. If you were caught off guard by a laugh track at an inappropriate time, trust us, you also weren’t the only one.
What we have gathered is that BET and the writers don’t know if the show should be a comedy or a drama. Which, in turn, damages the show and it’s pacing. By trying to slip in an obvious joke with a laugh track here and there, it undermines the drama (or lack thereof) the show is trying to maintain.
One thing’s for sure—The Game needs to make up its mind soon. The novelty of the show’s return is wearing off. The Game needs to stand on its own two feet as a complete package. The melodrama, Pooch Hall’s acting and the goofy laugh track are all going to stick out like a sore thumb.The show can no longer hide behind the legions of fans who could care less about criticizing and are just happy to see the show on the air.
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I think you are over-analyzing it. If you don’t like the show, don’t watch it. Most of us who do enjoy it, like it for both comedic and dramatic elements. The story-line is interesting and its funny too! Who cares if the laugh track is off, that’s not going to make us laugh less-more.. if something is funny to me, I laugh.. if it isn’t I don’t, I don’t care if I hear an audience or not.
It’s a good show, and I’ll continue to watch it until it becomes a bad one, not because bloggers are confused as to whether its a sitcom or drama.
I thought I was the only one who’s notice this but the laugh track has been out of Oder since last seasons finally.i love the show but now I don’t know what’s suppose to be serious & what’s suppose to be a joke.
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I agree. I’ve noticed it too. It’s like the jokes go by unnoticed and the audience doesn’t laugh but I catch it. It can be confusing. The show does seem to be more drama-filled this season. I mean there has always been drama on the show but the characters—well not the characters—the plot seems to be more intense and thickened. It’s as if the comedy element is dwindling. However, I do like the show and I will continue to watch it. It’s all love. I support The Game.