I didn't find this cartoon particularly innovative or interesting [based on the large article I read about it, to which this comment was attached]
I am not devaluing the show. I find that many of my friends enjoy watching GoT. I do not however. I would also be sort of confused finding an interview with the cast and crew on HN.
Let me be blunt, I don;t find this content relevant and I think others are suffering from the bias of their affinity for this show. Honestly this just seems like reddit,I am arguing a subjective opinion about a cartoon...
If your definition of "seeming like Reddit" is links to long, well-written, thoughtful, and thought-provoking articles, then Reddit sounds awesome!
On a more serious note, analyses of unique creative endeavors are absolutely in scope here. Running a show is a lot like running a company - it requires vision, execution, and a lot of hard work. I thought reading about this show (which I had never heard of until the moment I clicked on the link) was akin to reading about start-up companies, except with more compelling source material and more interesting writing than the usual start-up story.
Do you not think there is something interesting about a cartoon that appeals to children by employing imaginative characters and silly humor while simultaneously appealing to adults with existential concerns? For it to skim along the somber surface of the topic of mortality yet somehow remain lighthearted (though not frivolous) is a remarkable balancing act.
You're certainly entitled to your opinion, and I've no dog in this fight...but it's a lot more than just an entertaining piece of media; seeing it on HN does not surprise me.
From the guidelines: "If your account is less than a year old, please don't submit comments saying that HN is turning into Reddit. (It's a common semi-noob illusion.)"
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Just to be clear:
You've never watched it, yet somehow manage to judge it as unoriginal and uninteresting?
I didn't find this cartoon particularly innovative or interesting [based on the large article I read about it, to which this comment was attached]
I am not devaluing the show. I find that many of my friends enjoy watching GoT. I do not however. I would also be sort of confused finding an interview with the cast and crew on HN.
Let me be blunt, I don;t find this content relevant and I think others are suffering from the bias of their affinity for this show. Honestly this just seems like reddit,I am arguing a subjective opinion about a cartoon...
If your definition of "seeming like Reddit" is links to long, well-written, thoughtful, and thought-provoking articles, then Reddit sounds awesome!
On a more serious note, analyses of unique creative endeavors are absolutely in scope here. Running a show is a lot like running a company - it requires vision, execution, and a lot of hard work. I thought reading about this show (which I had never heard of until the moment I clicked on the link) was akin to reading about start-up companies, except with more compelling source material and more interesting writing than the usual start-up story.
Open your mind, man!
Do you not think there is something interesting about a cartoon that appeals to children by employing imaginative characters and silly humor while simultaneously appealing to adults with existential concerns? For it to skim along the somber surface of the topic of mortality yet somehow remain lighthearted (though not frivolous) is a remarkable balancing act.
You're certainly entitled to your opinion, and I've no dog in this fight...but it's a lot more than just an entertaining piece of media; seeing it on HN does not surprise me.
From the guidelines: "If your account is less than a year old, please don't submit comments saying that HN is turning into Reddit. (It's a common semi-noob illusion.)"