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re: Why is 'Friends' So Much More Popular Internationally Than 'Seinfeld'?
Posted on 11/29/16 at 3:08 pm to Jack Ruby
Posted on 11/29/16 at 3:08 pm to Jack Ruby
Seinfeld is neurotic humor, heavy on irony and cultural references. A lot of the jokes are based on colloquialisms that only an American or maybe another citizen of the Anglosphere would understand or even puns that only work in English.
I definitely agree with the poster who referenced Mr. Bean. Brits think he's the funniest character known to man. I can't even crack a smile watching that crap; it's terrible. And that's a comedic act in my own language, from my ancestral homeland. I can definitely see why Seinfeld's humor wouldn't be funny in Azerbaijan.
I definitely agree with the poster who referenced Mr. Bean. Brits think he's the funniest character known to man. I can't even crack a smile watching that crap; it's terrible. And that's a comedic act in my own language, from my ancestral homeland. I can definitely see why Seinfeld's humor wouldn't be funny in Azerbaijan.
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Posted on 11/29/16 at 3:37 pm to Cooter Davenport
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Cooter Davenport
solid post.
Somewhat off topic, but I wonder if foreign countries repeat famous catchphrases from these shows like is common in America. Like do people in India use "master of your domain" or "we were on a break" in everyday conversation.
Posted on 11/29/16 at 3:58 pm to Jack Ruby
If this is getting translated into other languages, I think the jokes and situations in Friends are easier to translate than Seinfeld. Neither show has more American elements, but the Friends humor is easier for foreigners to identify with.
I cannot even imagine how George and Kraemer come off with foreign language voice-dubs.
I cannot even imagine how George and Kraemer come off with foreign language voice-dubs.
Posted on 11/29/16 at 5:49 pm to Jack Ruby
Friends is great
Posted on 11/29/16 at 8:41 pm to Paul Allen
Bean is hilarious. Don't start that stuff up in here.
Posted on 11/30/16 at 9:16 am to Jack Ruby
I have a couple of friends in Australia who love Seinfeld, so I'm gonna assume the OP means Friends is more popular in countries where English isn't a primary language. With Seinfeld, it's not always what they say, but how they say it which makes it so damn funny, so it'd probably fall flat if it was dubbed with different actors. Meanwhile, Friends has a typical "set-up, punchline, rinse and repeat" formula, which probably works with whomever is saying it.
Posted on 11/30/16 at 9:19 am to Jack Ruby
Because Friends is funnier that Seinfeld.
And so is Curb Your Enthusiasm
And so is Curb Your Enthusiasm
Posted on 11/30/16 at 9:24 am to KosmoCramer
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Are the situations in Seinfeld more inherently American and harder to interpret for foreigners where friends is just a high level Sit-Rom-Com?
Posted on 11/30/16 at 9:39 am to Jack Ruby
2 words Jennifer Aniston
Posted on 11/30/16 at 9:42 am to MorbidTheClown
I can't take anyone seriously that thinks Friends is better that Seinfeld. Friends is a great show. Seinfeld is the GOAT.
Posted on 11/30/16 at 9:46 am to redfishfan
yeah, i'm not saying it was better. just answering the OP.
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