Shoutout to my friend who keeps calling 'The Bear' a cooking show

He watched the whole first season and still thinks it's just about a chef making sandwiches! I had to explain it's really about grief, family, and the stress of running a business, with some amazing kitchen scenes. He was shocked when I pointed out the 'Review' episode is one long panic attack, not a fun cooking competition. Has anyone else had to convince someone they totally missed the point of a show?

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jason9511mo ago

Read a piece that called it a show about work that happens to have a kitchen. Does your friend get the panic attack vibe now?

fiona_walker141mo ago

Oh my god, that's hilarious and kind of sad! But seriously, does your friend watch any other shows where he just completely misses the big picture? Like thinking Breaking Bad is just about a guy doing science? I'm so curious what else he's gotten totally wrong.

dakota1602d ago

My buddy watched all of The Office and thought Michael Scott was a legit management genius. Said he was "unconventional but effective." Missed the whole cringe comedy thing. Also argued that Mad Men was just a cool show about old fashion and drinking at work. The deeper stuff about emptiness and advertising? Totally went over his head.