re: Why does "How I met.." get love, but "The Big Bang..." gets hate?

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Don't play the sex card.

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I'm not. You played it, remember? You're the one who called it a chick show. I'm criticizing your deployment of the sex card, not playing it myself. I didn't say, "this show is great because of the way it appeals to women." You were the one who quoted and endorsed the argument that "this show isn't good because it is a chick show."

Now, you're trying to put the card back in the deck. Well, too late. I'm calling out the argument for the weak sauce that it is.

In fact, I rejected the concept of a "chick show". My wife loves watching stuff blow up. I tend to prefer emotional dramas. She still makes fun of me because I like Music and Lyrics. In fact, I like pretty much all Drew Barrymore rom coms. The concept that HIMYM is a "chick show" because it is about relationships is one I explicitly rejected. I do so again.

There is no such thing as a chick show. If you think there is, you are simply denying yourself some potential quality entertainment. Get over your hang ups.