Whose Line Is It Anyway Drew Carey Show
Wait, You're Telling Me Drew Carey Was...Good?
Okay, okay, deep breaths. I know what you're thinking. The Drew Carey Show? Really? Isn't that, like, the definition of 90s sitcom cheese?
Bear with me. It's not that I think it's a masterpiece, but I think people are a bit too harsh on it. It was funny! And relatable!
Forget the Coffee Shop, Gimme Buzz Beer
First off, who didn't want to hang out at Buzz Beer? A workplace where they sell beer? Sign me up!
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Sure, it's completely unrealistic. But isn't every sitcom workplace? At least this one came with the potential for drunken karaoke.
And the characters! Oswald! Kate! And let's not forget Lewis. They were all gloriously quirky.
The Characters Were Gold, Jerry, Gold!
I always found Drew to be a decent everyman. He was a bit of a loser, but in a charming way.
And Mimi Bobeck? That woman was a comedic genius. Those insults were legendary!
"Oh, Drew, your breath smells like old gym socks and regret!"You can't tell me that's not funny.
The Dancing! Oh, the Dancing!
Okay, let's address the elephant in the room: the ending dance sequences.
Were they cheesy? Absolutely. Were they repetitive? You bet. Were they ridiculously fun? 100% yes!
They're silly, and that's exactly the point. It was a way to end each episode on a lighthearted note.
Don't @ Me: Drew Carey > Whose Line Is It Anyway? (Sometimes)
Now, here's where I might lose some of you. I know Whose Line Is It Anyway? is beloved. Improv gold, some might say.
But honestly, sometimes the constant improv gets a little exhausting. It could be hit or miss.
At least with the Drew Carey Show, you knew what you were getting. Predictable? Maybe. Comforting? Definitely.
Guilty Pleasure? Maybe. Enjoyable? Absolutely.
Look, I'm not saying the Drew Carey Show is high art. It's not breaking any new ground.
But it's a fun, silly sitcom that doesn't take itself too seriously. And sometimes, that's exactly what you need.
So, next time you're flipping through channels and stumble upon it, give it another shot. You might just find yourself enjoying the Buzz Beer induced chaos. Or not. To each their own! But I secretly think you'll agree.
