I don't mind the darker, more depressing tone. I know there are Roseanne fans who didn't like the direction that series took - which was very similar to what you're seeing now from The Middle. But I can definitely see why people would be put off by it, especially if they're going through similar problems. Me? I look…

I had reservations about really watching this show because I absolutely couldn't stand Patricia Heaton in Everybody Loves Raymond and feared it would be a clone of that awful, bitter, loveless show. Then, a couple years ago, I guess when they were in the middle of season two, I happened to catch the Halloween episode…

I had reservations about really watching this show because I absolutely couldn't stand Patricia Heaton in Everybody Loves Raymond and feared it would be a clone of that awful, bitter, loveless show. Then, a couple years ago, I guess when they were in the middle of season two, I happened to catch the Halloween episode…

GODDAMMIT! You know you live a pathetic life when you instantly realize the highlight of it is laying in bed at night watching NBC's Thursday night lineup … and now your whole day is fucking ruined because they've cancelled your shows for this week to air crap you'll never watch.

GODDAMMIT! You know you live a pathetic life when you instantly realize the highlight of it is laying in bed at night watching NBC's Thursday night lineup … and now your whole day is fucking ruined because they've cancelled your shows for this week to air crap you'll never watch.

The plot sucked. I still have a hard time buying Barney and Patrice and no amount of throw away explanations - like over-correcting - is going to change my view on this. So, unless this is an elaborate ruse to get Robin back (which would be a big dick move on Barney's part using Patrice like that … who I definitely…

The plot sucked. I still have a hard time buying Barney and Patrice and no amount of throw away explanations - like over-correcting - is going to change my view on this. So, unless this is an elaborate ruse to get Robin back (which would be a big dick move on Barney's part using Patrice like that … who I definitely…

Oh yeah…and apparently a heart on her head.

Oh yeah…and apparently a heart on her head.

I don't even think it's her plumpness or looks necessarily - but the fact the series has established she's got some nasty aspects of her body. You know, a hairy back, a face that grows so much facial hair she needs to shave, awkward, lopsided boobs and, to quote Connie, a hairy mud-flap ass.

I don't even think it's her plumpness or looks necessarily - but the fact the series has established she's got some nasty aspects of her body. You know, a hairy back, a face that grows so much facial hair she needs to shave, awkward, lopsided boobs and, to quote Connie, a hairy mud-flap ass.

…is it?

…is it?

I hate every ape I see. From chimpan-a to chimpan-zee. No, you'll never make a monkey out of me…

I hate every ape I see. From chimpan-a to chimpan-zee. No, you'll never make a monkey out of me…

That answer seems about as easy as Meg. I don't know, it's not like we've had much focus of Chris' great huge schlong and it's not like it's worked for him in the past - really, how many hot girls, or even boys, have thrown themselves at Chris because of it? So, while that might've been the implication …. it just…

That answer seems about as easy as Meg. I don't know, it's not like we've had much focus of Chris' great huge schlong and it's not like it's worked for him in the past - really, how many hot girls, or even boys, have thrown themselves at Chris because of it? So, while that might've been the implication …. it just…

They aren't?!

They aren't?!

Yes.