G.O.A.T: Scrubs!!!

As an 80's baby I grew up watching all the great comedy-family oriented shows from Fact of Life, Charles in Charge, Punky Brewster, The Cosby's and even Small Wonder! And believe you me, I thouroughly enjoyed every episode. But this amazing, remarkable, miraculous show called Scrubs, stole my heart immediately. So in honor of Scrubs airing tonight and every Tuesday night at 8pm central on ABC (Seriously ABC, can I get a promotional check?) Anyone who knows me knows that this show is basically a part of my life. I even wear scrubs to watch Scrubs(As do grown men wear jersey to watch their favorite sports team)! Through this blog I will try to describe to you the reader and also maybe give myself some insight as to why I love this show so much. Because I've always been a tv junkie. Hell, it's the reason why I studied Radio/Television in school. Seriously, I wasn't sure as to what I REALLY wanted to study, but all I knew is that, I like music and tv so why not study it? But thats another blog. Let me take you back 2years when I first saw the show...fades into a dream....

It was a Saturday afternoon and I was doing some cleaning up. I guess it was around Oct-Nov of 2006. I was flipping to the stations and I came across Comedy Central. After being in college for four years I realized that at least half the stuff that comes on this station are funny. Now, I have heard of Scrubs before, but I didn't think about watching it until I saw a familiar face: Donald Faison, AKA Murray (token black guy) from Clueless or that cute guy in Brandy's "Sittin Up In My Room" video. So, I figure, why not give it a stab. Like most people who watch Scrubs for the first time I was thinking to myself, " What the hell is this"? I never thought it was stupid, but it through me off a bit and with my spontaneous behavior it takes a lot to throw me off my game. I mean, Family Guy was a little different too, but it was a cartoon, so it was all good. And that's what the show reminds me of, Family Guy meets Greys Anatomy. Scrubs is a show with human beings doing cartoon like character acting. It was simply amazing! Since Decemeber 2006, I've been collecting all the season and I still watch reruns as if I've never seen them at all (Lord, help me). The humor is not always dry, but it is clever. Do not expect for something funny to hit you in the head as if you're watching Martin or Will & Grace. You do have to pay close attention to the show or you will miss something. There is litterally a joke or punch line every 5-7 seconds. Which is why I have a strict "no talking" policy when it's on. If you want to laugh, I prefer you do it in your head, but sometimes it is "LOL" funny.
But it's not all fun and games. The show does have those dramatic tear jerking moments. The writers are brilliant. Not too many comedies can make you laugh and cry all within 22minutes. The characters are wonderful as well. Especially my favorite couple: Turk and JD! If you think this is a coed relationship, you are wrong. Nor is it a gay relationship. It's "Guy Love". These guys are so incredibly close, people tend to think they are gay (although sometimes I do think JD want's Turk all to himself). I can't say I don't feel that way sometimes about my friends. I have friends I love so much, if I would tell you how I felt about them, you would think it was gay too(But some of you guys may like that. Sorry fella's no girl on girl action here).

In all honesty, I could go on for hours (that's what he said) about Scrubs but I am really trying to respect your time. The last and probably the main reason why I love Scrubs is that I find it comforting. Around the time I started watching Scrubs I was a sales rep for Brinks Home Security. This was one of my most stressful jobs because for one, I was on probation 6 of the 12 months I was there. And every month my job was on thin ice if I didn't meet my sales quota. While the money was better (at times) than what I make now, I was not as stressed. At 22 years of age with no kids or real responsibilities, I felt like I had the right to live a stress free life. But prior to me quitting that job, everyday I would get home right before 6pm and Scrubs would be on for a whole hour! It made me feel that much better. I thought driving for almost an hour and listening to Kanye, Musiq or Luda! was making me feel better, but it wasn't. Not as much at least. Something I can barely fathom would happen when I sat in front of that television. I would get so caugt up in the show I would forget about my day at work (at least for that hour). It put me in a better mood. Things were just always right when Scrubs was on.

So there you have it. Aside from the originality of the show, the great writing, and characters, I just found it comforting. You may not like the show because it is an acquired taste (for the people with GOOD taste), but don't you dare judge me for being infatuated with the show. I seriously get sensitive about it. Here's a funny clip that is gives insight as to why Scrubs is funny. If you don't like it go choke yourself!