Beer T.V.Show "Rules of engagement" Gives bad image of homebrewers.

[SourHopHead]

I just found a new show to catch up on. I hate working on Mondays. Glad to see they have been getting newer episodes online faster.

 

[andysim]

If you were offended or upset by this episode, go back to watching Star Trek and playing Dungeons and Dragon.

 

[SourHopHead]

If you were offended or upset by this episode, go back to watching Star Trek and playing Dungeons and Dragon.

Offended - Never
D&D - Never got into it.
Star Trek - Kicks A$$!!!

Bobby_M are you sure you are from NJ? How are you offended by anything?

 

[Homercidal]

If you were offended or upset by this episode, go back to watching Star Trek and playing Dungeons and Dragon.

I did not watch it, and don't care for the show anyway, so I probably never will. (I was, however, offended just by reading about it!)

Some Star Trek is ok, but mostly it's a bit repetitive. Can't wait for the next movie!

AD&D rocks, but I never had enough time to play it much. I always saw it as a game, as opposed to Role-Playing. It's World of Warcraft now! :rockin:

 

[TexLaw]

Exactly what "good" name do we have?

That's just what I was thinking. We are hardly a protected class. It sounds like it was pretty funny, but I also realize that I may have to do a little more convincing. When it comes time to do so, I ask people if they think home cooking is such a bad idea, since there are so many restaurants out there, as well as all the prepared meals in stores. How many times has someone said "I can't believe my Grandmother keeps making her famous lasagna when we can just go down to Olive Garden? What, she doesn't think that the major food producers know how to do it right?" That usually brings a thoughtful "hmmmm."

I was also thinking about how much I miss the Drew Carey Show. I always wanted to try Buzz beer.


TL

 

[redraider629]

If you were offended or upset by this episode, go back to watching Star Trek and playing Dungeons and Dragon.

I am not offended at all, however the AB comment that he made annoyed the crap out of me.

 

[redraider629]

That's just what I was thinking. We are hardly a protected class. It sounds like it was pretty funny, but I also realize that I may have to do a little more convincing. When it comes time to do so, I ask people if they think home cooking is such a bad idea, since there are so many restaurants out there, as well as all the prepared meals in stores. How many times has someone said "I can't believe my Grandmother keeps making her famous lasagna when we can just go down to Olive Garden? What, she doesn't think that the major food producers know how to do it right?" That usually brings a thoughtful "hmmmm."

I was also thinking about how much I miss the Drew Carey Show. I always wanted to try Buzz beer.


TL

Another great analogy.

 

[JuanKenobi]

I've never even heard of this show, but it sounds like it was probably funny since we're all offended by it. I'm a Star Trek/Dungeon's and Dragons fan myself, but I still think it's funny to make fun of geeks, whatever they geek out over.

 

[SOB]

I know what you are saying Sundays and Mondays are the only nights I watch tv, ...

Really? No one likes Wednesdays on NBC?? The Office, My Name is Earl, and 30 Rock? That's the ONLY time I watch Network TV!

Back to the real topic...I usually get two responses when I tell someone I brew my own beer. 1) Oh, that's cool! I want to try some! 2) What's the strongest you've ever made? Then I have to explain I dont brew for "strength" and then they aren't as interested anymore...

 

[Six_O_Turbo]

Wow... What a scam!

Let's write an episode about how crappy homebrewed beer is and we will get a load of people sending us really good homebrewed beer to show that not all homebrewed beer tastes like Satan's Anus...

I want in on this one...

Oh you wish...

 

[kjung]

I thought it was pretty funny, especially the A-B comment. I've used the same home-cooking/restaurant analogy, and then got co-workers to try mine. Shuts 'em up EVERY time !

When the raspberry beer comment was made, SWMBO burst out laughing and looked at me. My response was, "Laugh away. I won't make the Raspberry Wheat for you again." She didn't think it was that funny anymore, lol.

 

[Bernie Brewer]

Let it go. Ignorance is bliss. This is an old stereotype and matches the writing quality of the rest of the show. I remember when Mr. Roper brewed his own on Three's Company.

Jack: "What's that stuff floating around in there?"
Mr Roper: "Those are Hops."
Jack: "Ok, what are those things hopping around in there?"

I remember that one too. It's the first thing I thought of when I saw the thread title. BTW, Jack got pretty looped on Roper's brew, IIRC.

 

[sleepystevenson]

Sorry but I think Big Bang Theory and How I Met Your Mother are funny enough to stay on the same channel. That is what I meant by 8-10.

Yeah, I love those two as well! I hate missing them for "House", but my GF still likes "House", even though I believe it has gone down hill. Used to always watch Big Bang and How I met... until they clashed w/ House. (have learned how to pick and choose fights at this point... )

SixOTurbo.....Love it! Hahahaa!

 

[tmoney1224]

Really? No one likes Wednesdays on NBC?? The Office, My Name is Earl, and 30 Rock? That's the ONLY time I watch Network TV!

Those are on Thursday. Wednesday is for Lost.

 

[taylornate]

A friend recently asked me if I brew in a bathtub. I was thinking... why/how on earth would I do that? It was after he tried it and liked it, though.

 

[jgln]

Really? No one likes Wednesdays on NBC?? The Office, My Name is Earl, and 30 Rock? That's the ONLY time I watch Network TV!

Back to the real topic...I usually get two responses when I tell someone I brew my own beer. 1) Oh, that's cool! I want to try some! 2) What's the strongest you've ever made? Then I have to explain I dont brew for "strength" and then they aren't as interested anymore...

30 rock is ok but the other two are just strange and not funny at all IMO. Used to like them a tiny bit but that is gone. Sometimes when we can't find anything AT ALL we watch them. Like last week I think we watched The Office and we just looked at each other in disbelief that show is so popular, wasn't funny AT ALL. Actually creeps me out sometimes, I would have to quit my job if I worked there. I'd much rather watch old Andy Griffith reruns than The Office.

I know I will get beat up for that but so what; we all have our tastes in what is funny or amusing.

 

[zippyslug31]

I have to say I'm disappointed with this 'bathtub' perception.

I have a friend who is a true hop head and comes across as quite "beer litterate". We were at a pub the other day trying a new IPA. It was Ok at best.
He turns to me and says "it's alright.... reminds me of maybe a homebrew that someone got just about right". He wasn't jabbing at me, but was very sincere. He says he's tasted some 5 different homebrewer's products and is not impressed by any one of them.

Some day I hope to make something insanely good just to shut him up.
Guess I shouldn't take it so personally.

 

[tmoney1224]

30 rock is ok but the other two are just strange and not funny at all IMO. Used to like them a tiny bit but that is gone. Sometimes when we can't find anything AT ALL we watch them. Like last week I think we watched The Office and we just looked at each other in disbelief that show is so popular, wasn't funny AT ALL. Actually creeps me out sometimes, I would have to quit my job if I worked there. I'd much rather watch old Andy Griffith reruns than The Office.

I know I will get beat up for that but so what; we all have our tastes in what is funny or amusing.

Blasphemy!

The Office is an acquired taste I find, and something that you more or less have to watch on a consistent basis to get the subtle jokes.

 

[jgln]

I have to say I'm disappointed with this 'bathtub' perception.

I have a friend who is a true hop head and comes across as quite "beer litterate". We were at a pub the other day trying a new IPA. It was Ok at best.
He turns to me and says "it's alright.... reminds me of maybe a homebrew that someone got just about right". He wasn't jabbing at me, but was very sincere. He says he's tasted some 5 different homebrewer's products and is not impressed by any one of them.

Some day I hope to make something insanely good just to shut him up.
Guess I shouldn't take it so personally.

You should brew a beer in your bathtub and give him that. Then when he says it not too good tell him that was probably because you brewed it in your tub and won't try that again.

 

[SOB]

Those are on Thursday. Wednesday is for Lost.

Good call...I usually DVR them and watch later

Blasphemy!

The Office is an acquired taste I find, and something that you more or less have to watch on a consistent basis to get the subtle jokes.

You are absolutely correct. I work in an office and when I first started watching it half way through season 2 I didnt like it too much. The more I knew the characters and all the inside jokes it was a LOT funnier!

 

[zippyslug31]

I've never even heard of this show, but it sounds like it was probably funny since we're all offended by it. I'm a Star Trek/Dungeon's and Dragons fan myself, but I still think it's funny to make fun of geeks, whatever they geek out over.

Geeks????
Are we really geeks here?

Ok, Star Wars *NUT* as a kid... liked Star Trek TNG just fine. Played AD&D later. I'm a computer programmer by trade.

Now I'm getting serious about brewing and find out that others here are nerds/geeks. And here I was thinking that by hanging out with you brewers I'd be in the IN crowd.

Jebus ch!st......... I see a theme with my life forming here!!!!!
Guess I should embrace the geekness.

 

[jgln]

Blasphemy!

The Office is an acquired taste I find, and something that you more or less have to watch on a consistent basis to get the subtle jokes.

I'm not kidding about The Andy Griffith show either, I do watch it. The thing is with the economy, my job in jeopardy and all the other bad stuff I need something light and funny before I go to bed. Not something that will piss me off or a documentary that makes me wish I was doing something else.

 

[jgln]

Geeks????
Are we really geeks here?

Ok, Star Wars *NUT* as a kid... liked Star Trek TNG just fine. Played AD&D later. I'm a computer programmer by trade.

Now I'm getting serious about brewing and find out that others here are nerds/geeks. And here I was thinking that by hanging out with you brewers I'd be in the IN crowd.

Jebus ch!st......... I see a theme with my life forming here!!!!!
Guess I should embrace the geekness.

I'm cool if that helps you any.

 

[zippyslug31]

I'm cool if that helps you any.

I'll take all that I can get.......

 

[Sigafoos]

Okay, so I watched the episode last night (after a three course/five beer fondue dinner. Mmm...). It wasn't as bad as I thought it'd be, especially since last week's was about Jeff being homophobic; you aren't supposed to like the guy. Also, I bet a ton of 'homebrewers' do make ass beer.

The reason I'm still slightly irked is because the view of this hobby, which I so dearly love, is primarily what he was saying. Sure, we all know it's not true, but most people don't and by making that a plot point it's just reinforcing peoples' perceptions. All stereotypes have a grain of truth in them somewhere, but that doesn't mean they need to be perpetuated.

 

[mmb]

meh... this show went on hiatus and I've not watched it since it came back on. He plays a good stereotype of the jock ahole who's wife really could do better.

Good for a chuckle but I'd rather watch Dirty Jobs or Good Eats.

I would do many unspeakable acts to this woman though...

 

[tmoney1224]

I'm not kidding about The Andy Griffith show either, I do watch it. The thing is with the economy, my job in jeopardy and all the other bad stuff I need something light and funny before I go to bed. Not something that will piss me off or a documentary that makes me wish I was doing something else.

I'm sure you are. I watched the Andy Griffith Show as a kid and still will watch it if I am flipping through and find it. Great show.

The Office for me is the light and funny thing I like, and seems to be a love it or hate it thing, you seem to be in the latter. Everyone has there own taste and opinion, I won't hold it against you.

 

[SOB]

Good for a chuckle but I'd rather watch Dirty Jobs or Good Eats.

+1 to that! Like I said earlier, the only "network tv" (ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC) I watch (actually, DVR and watch later) is NBC Thursday night. I would much rather catch the Discovery chan, Travel, Science, Food...you know, stuff that somewhat helps the mind. I do enough of the mind "hurting" with all the beer I drink!

 

[jgln]

I'm sure you are. I watched the Andy Griffith Show as a kid and still will watch it if I am flipping through and find it. Great show.

The Office for me is the light and funny thing I like, and seems to be a love it or hate it thing, you seem to be in the latter. Everyone has there own taste and opinion, I won't hold it against you.

The recent episode we watched was the one where the company brought in a manager to oversee needless spending and had a say over Michael. What turned me off was Michael acting like a 4 year old over the situation. Just wasn't funny, kind of creepy.

 

[jgln]

+1 to that! Like I said earlier, the only "network tv" (ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC) I watch (actually, DVR and watch later) is NBC Thursday night. I would much rather catch the Discovery chan, Travel, Science, Food...you know, stuff that somewhat helps the mind. I do enough of the mind "hurting" with all the beer I drink!

I like those shows too but I go into technical overload watching too many. I guess being in technical problem solving fields all my life I need something to make me laugh even more. Those are the kind of shows though that don't help me sleep, not good shows for me to wind down the night with. I get all excited or I get bummed out wishing I had taken this or that path in life and was doing those things. I watch a show about the engineering of moving oil rigs down a channel and out to sea and next thing you know I wish I was doing that. I see a show about NASA stuff and I wish I was doing that work again. Gets me too excited.