Kenny Banya

[Alexis Machine]

Just a personal suspicion: although I have never heard it told this way, I
suspect the character of Kenny Banya is a jab at Friends: come to think of
it, both are equally intolerable in the same way yet they have their own fan
base and appreciation by big networks.

I donno, just my personal opinion here: that show never got a single laugh
from me - not even a smile: I can never stand more than a couple senseless
audience laughs before I switch channel.

[Art Vandelay, Architect]

Alexis Machine wrote:

While I disagree with your view on intolerability, you have an excellent
point there, also IMHO.

[fatsteve]

Ive no idea about your theory. But just to add to the thread I hate
Friends but I do like Kenny. To me every one of the supporting cast is
perfect in their role. The only person who annoys me slightly is
Elaine, but the show wouldnt be the same without her. Btw I think she
is gorgeous these days. thanks cya

[Mark Mellin]

In article <g9eedd$d5...@news.emirates.net.ae>,
"Alexis Machine" <norris_r...@endsville.ma> wrote:

> Just a personal suspicion: although I have never heard it told this way, I
> suspect the character of Kenny Banya is a jab at Friends:

In season nine's The Butter Shave, the character of Kenny Banya
was in fact a jab at NBC's scheduling practice of "Must See TV,"

<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Must_See_TV>

wherein Jerry accuses Banya of being a "time slot hit" as Kenny
is always scheduled after Jerry's act, and he only kills after Jerry has
warmed up the crowd.

Friends was once scheduled after Seinfeld, but only in the spring
of season 7.

- Mark

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