The Male Glance

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A crime drama gets fan interest and people care but the 0815-comedy show gets forgotten?

The article also forgets to mention that Doll & Em is a british comedy while True Detective is an american show, cultural differences can easily lead to the former being disregarded (stereotype about british humor here).

So, no one in America likes Monty Python?

Or Hitchhiker’s Guide To the Galaxy?

The gender analysis seems stronger than a “national differences” analysis.

Obviously not all british humor is found unfunny in america. I did not state this as universal truth but it can be a contributing factor.

I don't see the gender analysis being stronger considering we have two data points.

That’s a great piece. Non-male creations face a steeper climb to cultural relevance. I’m reminded of that story about witches and wizards by Joanne Rowling. The success Joanne, better known as J.K. Rowling, had with Harry Potter was monumental but I wonder if her work would have had a harder time breaking through if it was more obviously written by a woman.

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