At this point... either. I am trying to like it but it hasn't happened yet. I am pressing on because I love Mike Judge, though.
Ask HN: Do you think Silicon Valley (HBO) is funny or offensive?
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Re: Ask HN: Do you think Silicon Valley (HBO) is funny or offensive?
#12I've only watched an episode and I thought it was hilarious. I don't even think it's an exaggeration. I've worked for a company that went from a startup to a massive company complete with big name bands playing to 12 people. I think we've all seen bro-grammers. The roving packs of engineers was spot on. There really are tons of crazy vehicles... my main transportation is this thing: http://www.larryvsharry.com/bike/bullittstraight.jpg
For the people who don't find it funny, you may in the future. I actually didn't think Office Space was funny the first time I saw it as it just cut too close to the bone. Now I see it as one of the funniest movies I've ever watched.
Re: Ask HN: Do you think Silicon Valley (HBO) is funny or offensive?
#13I'm trying to understand what precisely there is that could be considered "offensive". Can you give us an idea of what inspired your post? I'm trying to grasp just what it is that would offend someone - is it the characters, the hooker, the drugs, etc.
Re: Ask HN: Do you think Silicon Valley (HBO) is funny or offensive?
#14I'm trying to understand what precisely there is that could be considered "offensive". Can you give us an idea of what inspired your post? I'm trying to grasp just what it is that would offend someone - is it the characters, the hooker, the drugs, etc.
IMHO it's important to be able to laugh at yourself, not take yourself too seriously, etc. I wondered how defensive folks from the Silicon Valley would be at a show that portrayed a segment of it in less than a favorable light. I've been pleasantly surprised.